Scotland vs Nepal T20 World Cup 2026 | Group C Latest Updates | Live Cricket Scores

Kushal Bhurtel stepped forward and launched Mark Watt high over long-off. The ball cut through the humid Mumbai night, disappearing into the stands. For a second, there was silence — then Wankhede erupted.

In Kathmandu, thousands of kilometres away, celebrations exploded. People poured into streets, hugged strangers, shouted from rooftops. Nepal had done what many only dreamed of.

They chased down 171 against Scotland, winning by seven wickets with 11 balls remaining in Group C of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

This wasn’t just two points on the table. This was Nepal’s first T20 World Cup victory in years — a breakthrough moment for a nation where cricket continues to fight for space in a football-heavy sporting culture. On this night, cricket didn’t just survive. It soared.

Wankhede – A Stage Built for Drama

Few stadiums understand emotional cricket like Wankhede. It has witnessed World Cup finals, farewell hundreds, double centuries — and now, a Nepalese chapter.

The pitch offered true bounce. Short square boundaries tempted stroke-makers. Dew was expected to assist the chasing side.

Scotland captain Richie Berrington won the toss and chose to bat. It looked the right call early.

Scotland’s 170/6 – Competitive, But Not Enough

George Munsey and Michael Jones began aggressively. Boundaries flowed in the powerplay, and Scotland raced to 48/0 in six overs.

But once the field spread, Nepal’s spin attack took control.

Sandeep Lamichhane changed the tempo. His variations forced errors. Jones fell lbw attempting a sweep. Munsey miscued to deep midwicket. The middle overs belonged to Nepal.

Berrington (32) and Cross (25) rebuilt briefly, but momentum never truly returned. Lamichhane finished with an impressive 3/24, using flight and sharp turn to restrict scoring.

Scotland ended at 170/6 — solid, but on a dew-assisted Wankhede surface, slightly below par.

The Chase – Calm, Calculated, Clinical

Nepal needed 171. There was no panic.

Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh walked out with clear intent. Bhurtel attacked anything loose. Sheikh anchored smartly, rotating strike and punishing width.

Their 98-run opening partnership set the tone.

Sheikh departed for 45, but the damage was done. Bhurtel continued in complete control — pulling with authority, driving elegantly, and picking his moments to clear the ropes.

He remained unbeaten on 78 off 48 balls.

When the winning six sailed into the crowd, Nepal were 174/3 in 18.1 overs. A chase that might have looked comfortable on paper was built on fearless execution.

Full Scorecard Summary

Scotland Innings – 170/7 (20 overs)

Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR
George Munsey c Jora b Paudel	27	29	4	0	93.10
Michael Jones b Sompal Kami	71	45	8	3	157.78
Brandon McMullen c & b Sompal Kami	25	19	1	1	131.58
Richie Berrington (c) c Jora b Bhurtel	10	6	0	1	166.67
Tom Bruce b Sompal Kami	5	6	0	0	83.33
Matthew Cross (wk) b Nandan Yadav	4	2	1	0	200.00
Michael Leask c Aasif Sheikh b Nandan Yadav	4	8	0	0	50.00
Mark Watt not out	10	4	0	1	250.00
Oliver Davidson not out	1	1	0	0	100.00
Extras: 13 (b 4, lb 6, w 3)
Total: 170/7 (20 overs)
👉 Fall of wickets:
1-80 (Munsey, 9.6 ov),
2-132 (Jones, 15.2 ov),
3-133 (McMullen, 15.4 ov),
4-145 (Berrington, 16.6 ov),
5-150 (Cross, 17.3 ov),
6-156 (Bruce, 18.4 ov),
7-162 (Leask, 19.4 ov)

Scotland Bowling Figures

Bowler	O	R	W	Econ
Sompal Kami	4	25	3	6.25
Nandan Yadav	4	34	2	8.50
Mark Watt	4	32	1	8.00
Safyaan Sharif	4	29	0	7.25
Brad Wheal	3.2	34	0	10.20
Brad Currie	0.0	–	–	–
(Other bowlers did not bowl)

Nepal Innings – 171/3 (19.2 overs)

Batter	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Kushal Bhurtel c Bruce b Leask	43	35	4	3	122.85
Aasif Sheikh ‡ c Wheal b Leask	33	27	0	2	122.22
Rohit Paudel (c) c Jones b Leask	16	14	1	0	114.28
Dipendra Singh Airee not out	50	23	4	3	217.39
Gulsan Jha not out	24	17	1	2	141.17
Extras: 5 (lb 3, w 2)
Total: 171/3 (19.2 overs)
👉 Fall of wickets:
1-74 (Aasif Sheikh, 9.1 ov),
2-87 (Bhurtel, 11.5 ov),
3-98 (Rohit Paudel, 13.2 ov)

Nepal Bowling Figures

Bowler	O	R	W	Econ
Michael Leask	4	30	3	7.50
Brandon McMullen	4	33	0	8.25
Mark Watt	4	32	1	8.00
Oliver Davidson	2	28	0	14.00
Safyaan Sharif	2	23	0	11.50
Richie Berrington	4	35	0	8.75

Match Summary

• Scotland posted 170/7, anchored by a strong 71 from Michael Jones.
• Nepal chased it down with 4 balls to spare, powered by an unbeaten 50 from Dipendra Singh Airee and a solid start from Bhurtel and Sheikh.
• Nepal’s bowling was led by Sompal Kami (3/25) and Nandan Yadav (2/34) to keep Scotland below a par score.
• (Standings via ICC official site). For global viewers, check ICC.tv or local broadcasters.

Key Moments That Defined the Match

Crowd Reaction: Wankhede gave Nepal a standing ovation – rare and beautiful.

Powerplay Battle: Scotland 48/0; Nepal 61/0 – both sides started positively.

Lamichhane’s Masterclass: 3/24 choked Scotland’s middle order.

98-Run Stand: Bhurtel & Sheikh laid the foundation.

Winning Six: Bhurtel’s lofted six off Watt – moment of pure release.

Moments That Shaped the Match

• Scotland’s strong powerplay start (48/0)
• Lamichhane’s middle-over control
• The 98-run opening stand
• Bhurtel’s match-winning six
• Wankhede’s standing ovation for Nepal

What This Means for Group C

Nepal collect two vital points and keep their Super 8 hopes alive. Scotland, still searching for a win, now face serious elimination pressure. The group remains wide open.

More Than a Win

When the players embraced at the end, the scoreboard read 174/3.

But that number didn’t tell the full story.

It was every child playing tape-ball cricket on narrow Kathmandu streets.

It was every parent who chose cricket over convention.

It was years of near misses finally turning into belief.

From Mumbai to Patna, from Delhi hostels to Himalayan towns, supporters went to sleep smiling.

On this night, cricket didn’t belong to the giants.

It belonged to Nepal.

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