The Wankhede Stadium witnessed a fairy-tale finish as Nepal overhauled Scotland’s 170 with seven wickets intact, ending a monumental 4,352-day famine for T20 World Cup success—their first since toppling Afghanistan in 2014. This 33rd match of T20 World Cup 2026 will be remembered as Nepal’s defining moment.
Kami’s bowling masterclass (3/25) complemented by Yadav (2 wickets) restricted Scotland despite Jones’ valiant 71. Munsey (27) and McMullen (25) fought back, but Nepal’s control was absolute.
In reply, Bhurtel-Sheikh’s 74-run opening blitz gave impetus. After wickets tumbled to 98/3, Jha and Airee’s match-winning 73* partnership exemplified cool heads, finishing the chase emphatically.
Nepal’s World Cup ledger now reads three wins from 10, all hard-fought. This drought-breaker tops Ireland (2,770 days), Zimbabwe (2,412), and Netherlands (2,408).
As celebrations swept Kathmandu, experts hail Nepal’s blend of pace, spin, and batting depth. This victory isn’t isolated—it’s the culmination of years of groundwork, positioning them as Asia’s rising force in limited-overs cricket.