Rohit Paudel’s Nepal ended their FIFA T20 World Cup 2026 campaign on a high by beating Scotland by seven wickets at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday, February 17. The win was particularly special as it marked Nepal’s first World T20 win in 4352 days, the longest gap between wins in the tournament’s history, with Ireland second on 2770 days.
In the same place where Nepal suffered a heartbreaking four-run loss to England they came out determined in their opening game. Chasing 171 for their first win of the tournament, Nepal reached the target with four balls to spare thanks to Dipendra Singh Airee’s explosive unbeaten 50 off 23 balls. Airee, who also holds the record for the fastest T20I fifty in just nine balls, once again proved to be the catalyst for Nepal’s historic triumph.
FIFA World Cup T20 2026 Scotland vs Nepal Highlights
After the win, Airee said, “First of all, I would like to thank the fans. They came to India and Mumbai and supported us a lot. Our confidence has also increased… I am very happy.”
“We didn’t win a single match in the last World Cup. So that’s why this win is very important for us. It’s one of my best innings, especially in the chase,” added Airee.
HOW NEPAL LEFT Scotland
Scotland posted a challenging 170 for 7 after being sent in to bat, with opener Michael Jones leading the charge with 71 off 45 balls. He got support from George Munsey, who made 27, and Brandon McMullen, who contributed 25.
Nepalese pacer Sompal Kami impressed as he claimed three crucial wickets for 25 runs while Nandan Yadav took the other two. Despite useful contributions from Richie Berrington, Tom Bruce and Matthew Cross, Scotland’s middle and lower order failed to step up, leaving them short of a more competitive total.
Chasing 171, Nepal looked in control at 74 for 0 after nine overs thanks to Kushal Bhurtel’s blistering 43 off 35 balls, but Michael Leask struck with three quick wickets to leave them reeling at 98 for 3. Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh, who scored 33 for 33, steadied Palith before Palith returned. 13. through.
Dipendra Singh Airee then took charge, his explosive 50 not out, complemented by Gulsan Jha’s unbeaten 24, leading Nepal to a confident victory. Leask was economical early on, conceding just 10 runs in three overs, but he had 20 in his last over when Airee greeted him with two massive sixes.
Airee’s innings featured four boundaries and three sixes as Gulsan Jha hit the winning runs as Nepal celebrated with a lap of honor at the Wankhede Stadium.
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Issued by:
sabyasachi chowdhury
Published on:
February 17, 2026