{"id":104435,"date":"2026-02-18T03:12:41","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T03:12:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/?p=104435"},"modified":"2026-02-18T03:12:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T03:12:41","slug":"nepal-beat-scotland-by-seven-wickets-at-wankhede","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mavericknews30.com\/?p=104435","title":{"rendered":"Nepal Beat Scotland by Seven Wickets at Wankhede"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Mumbai, Feb 2026 : Nepal brought their ICC Men\u2019s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign to a proud close by ending a disappointing run of defeats with a memorable seven-wicket victory over <strong>Scotland<\/strong> in their final Group C match at the iconic <strong>Wankhede Stadium<\/strong> in Mumbai on February 17, 2026. The win not only gave Nepal their maiden points in the tournament but also offered a strong statement of intent for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After suffering three consecutive losses, <strong>Nepal<\/strong> showed remarkable character to bounce back under pressure. Chasing a challenging target of 171, Nepal displayed composure and attacking intent to reach 171 for 3 in 19.2 overs, sealing victory with four balls to spare. Though the result did not alter qualification outcomes, it provided Nepal with a satisfying and historic finish to their World Cup journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winning the toss, Nepal opted to bowl first but were tested early by Scotland\u2019s aggressive batting. Opener <strong>Michael Jones<\/strong> anchored the innings with a superb 71 off 45 deliveries, striking eight fours and three sixes in a confident display. He received support from <strong>George Munsey<\/strong>, who chipped in with 27, while <strong>Brandon McMullen<\/strong> added a useful 25 in the middle order. Scotland finished on a competitive 170 for 7 from their 20 overs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nepal\u2019s bowlers held their nerve in the latter stages. <strong>Sompal Kami<\/strong> led the attack with an impressive spell of 3 for 25, using variations effectively to restrict Scotland\u2019s scoring. <strong>Nandan Yadav<\/strong> also made a valuable contribution with figures of 2 for 34, ensuring the target remained within reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In reply, Nepal began confidently as openers <strong>Kushal Bhurtel<\/strong> and <strong>Aasif Sheikh<\/strong> put on a steady 74-run partnership. Bhurtel scored 43 from 35 balls, while Aasif made a fluent 33 off 27, laying a solid platform. However, Scotland struck back through <strong>Michael Leask<\/strong>, who removed both openers and later dismissed skipper <strong>Rohit Paudel<\/strong>, leaving Nepal at 98 for 3 and briefly swinging momentum Scotland\u2019s way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The turning point came with the arrival of <strong>Dipendra Singh Airee<\/strong>. Playing with fearless intent, Airee smashed an unbeaten 50 off just 23 balls, including four boundaries and three sixes. He found excellent support from <strong>Gulshan Jha<\/strong>, who remained unbeaten on 24 off 17 deliveries. Together, the pair added an unbroken 73-run stand for the fourth wicket, calmly dismantling the Scottish bowling attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Airee\u2019s explosive strokeplay through the middle and death overs underlined Nepal\u2019s resilience and growing batting depth. The emphatic win, while coming late in the tournament, marked a milestone moment for Nepal\u2014ending their World Cup on a high, restoring confidence, and offering a promising glimpse into the team\u2019s future on the global stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Team Maverick <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mumbai, Feb 2026 : Nepal brought their ICC Men\u2019s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign to a proud close by ending a disappointing run of defeats with a memorable seven-wicket victory over Scotland in their final Group C match at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on February 17, 2026. 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