Wankhede Stadium witnessed Nepal’s breakthrough T20 World Cup triumph as they crushed Scotland by 7 wickets. In a match stripped of semi-final stakes, Nepal restored pride and etched their name in history books Tuesday, finally tasting success after years of near-misses.
Scotland, batting first post-toss loss, reached 170/7 thanks to a fiery start. Munsey (27, 29b, 4×4) and Jones (71, 45b, 8×4, 3×6) amassed 80 in 10 overs; Jones later added 52 with McMullen (25). Watt’s 10 couldn’t prevent Nepal’s dominance: Kami 3 wickets, Yadav 2, Paudel and Bhurtel 1 apiece.
Nepal’s pursuit ignited with Bhurtel-Sheikh’s 74/0 in 9.1 overs—Bhurtel 43 (35b), Sheikh 33 (27b). At 98/3, the game hung in balance until Jha (24* off 17) and Airee (50* off 23, explosive with 4×4, 3×6) delivered 73* off 36, finishing in 19.2 overs.
Leask’s 3/?? offered resistance, but Nepal’s batters prevailed. This clinical display underscores Nepal’s evolution, with Airee’s knock a highlight. As confetti flew, Nepal’s fans dreamed bigger, marking the end of an era of frustration.