Nepal’s First T20 World Cup Win in 12 Years Against Scotland: Full Match Summary

In the 33rd match of Group C at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, held on February 17, 2026, in Mumbai, Scotland gave Nepal a target of 170/7.

Nepal successfully chased down the target, scoring 171/3 in 19.2 overs, securing a 7-wicket win with 4 balls to spare.

This win was special for Nepal because it ended a 12-year wait for a T20 World Cup victory, and it finished their 2026 campaign with a happy result.

Here’s a full summary of how the match of Scotland vs Nepal unfolded.

Scotland’s Batted First (170/7)

• Michael Jones scored 71 runs off 45 balls with 8 fours and 3 sixes.
• George Munsey made 27 runs off 29 balls.
• Brandon McMullen added 25 runs to the total score from only 19 balls.

Nepal’s bowler Sompal Kami took 3 wickets for 25 runs in 4 overs, which gave his team strong control over their innings as fielders.

Nepal Batted Second (Chased 171 runs)

Nepal cruised through the target of 171 runs successfully.

• Dipendra Singh Airee scored an unbeaten 50 from 23 balls with 4 fours and 3 sixes.
• Kushal Bhurtel scored 43 runs.

For Scotland, Michael Leask took 3 wickets for 30 runs.

Top Performers from Both Teams

Scotland

• Michael Jones: scored 71 and conceded 45 runs, which was Scotland’s top score in the match.
• George Munsey: scored 27and conceded 29 runs

Nepal

• Player of the Match Dipendra Singh Airee scored 50 and conceded 23 runs, and was an active player until the end.
• Kushal Bhurtel: 43 (35)
• Aasif Sheikh: 33 (27)

Player of the Match

Dipendra Singh Airee was named Player of the Match for his winning innings.

Here, you can watch full highlights of Scotland vs Nepal 33rd match, Group C.