Nepal secured their first victory of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 by defeating Scotland by 7 wickets at the Wankhede Stadium.
Key contributions in the chase came from Dipendra Singh Airee (50 runs from 23 balls), Kushal Bhurtel (43 runs from 35 balls), Aasif Sheikh (33 runs from 27 balls), and Gulshan Jha (24 runs from 17 balls), enabling Nepal to reach the target of 171.
Earlier, Nepal’s bowlers excelled in the latter stages of the match, limiting Scotland to 170 runs for 7 wickets. Scotland had a strong start at 80 for 1 at one point. Sompal Kami was notably effective with figures of 3/25 in 4 overs, while Nandan Yadav delivered a commendable 2/34 in 4 overs.
Scotland, batting first, received solid performances from their openers. George Munsey scored 27 runs off 29 balls and Michael Jones made 71 runs off 45 balls. Brandon McMullen added 25 runs off 19 balls to help set the target.
Full Scorecard – Nepal vs Scotland ICC T20 World Cup 2026, February 17
Nepal 171 for 3 (Airee 50*, Bhurtel 43, Leask 3-30) beat Scotland 170 for 7 (Jones 71, Kami 3-25) by seven wickets
Match Highlights & Key Moments
Nepal chased down 171 runs confidently, winning by seven wickets at the Wankhede Stadium. Despite Michael Jones scoring 71 for Scotland, Nepal’s bowlers, including Sompal Kami and Nandan Yadav, restricted Scotland to 170 runs.
Kushal Bhurtel scored 43, Aasif Sheikh made 33, and Dipendra Singh Airee sealed the victory with an unbeaten 50 runs off 23 balls.
Player of the Match
Dipendra Singh Airee was awarded Player of the Match for his performance.
What This Result Means for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Nepal’s win is significant for the team and the nation as they celebrate their first victory in the tournament.
Scotland concluded their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with this loss but will carry forward some positives from the experience.
FAQs – Yesterday’s Nepal vs Scotland ICC T20 World Cup 2026
Q1: Who won yesterday’s Nepal vs Scotland match?
A1: Nepal won by 7 wickets against Scotland on February 17, 2026, at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Q2: Who was the Player of the Match?
A2: Dipendra Singh Airee was named the Player of the Match.
Q3: What was the final score of yesterday’s match?
A3: Scotland 170 for 7 (Jones 71, Kami 3-25); Nepal 171 for 3 (Airee 50*, Bhurtel 43, Leask 3-30)
