Fireworks from Michael Jones lit up Wankhede as Scotland amassed 170/7, challenging Nepal with a 171-run target in their T20 World Cup 2026 showdown. Eliminated from contention, both Group C teams eyed a morale-boosting win.
Nepal’s woes: lost by 4 runs to England, crushed by 10 wickets by Italy, hammered by 9 wickets by West Indies—firmly last in Group C.
Scotland, third-placed, suffered a 35-run defeat to West Indies, avenged with 73 runs over Italy, but lost by 5 wickets to England.
Nepal skipper Rohit Paudel called right at the toss, bowling first. Scotland’s openers Munsey and Jones blazed to 80 in 10 overs. Munsey made 27 (29 balls, 4x4s).
Jones then partnered McMullen (25) for 52 off 32, reaching 132. His blistering 71 (45 balls: 8×4, 3×6) was the highlight. Late wickets tumbled, but 170/7 proved formidable.
Scotland’s team: George Munsey, Michael Jones, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (c), Tom Bruce, Michael Leask, Matthew Cross (wk), Mark Watt, Oliver Davidson, Brad Wheel, Brad Currie.
Nepal’s eleven: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Rohit Paudel (c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Arif Sheikh, Lokesh Bam, Sandeep Jora, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane.
All eyes on Nepal’s response in this dead rubber.