Scotland vs Nepal Match Highlights & Results

SCO
170/7
20.0 ovs
Match 3307:00p.m.17 Feb, 2026
NEP
171/3
19.2 ovs
Nepal beat Scotland by 7 wicketsView Scorecard
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Match Details

  • MatchScotland vs Nepal, Match 33
  • SeriesICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026
  • VenueWankhede Stadium, Mumbai
  • Match StatusNepal beat Scotland by 7 wickets
  • Streaming OnJioHotstar
  • Broadcast OnStar Sports
  • TossNepal
  • UmpiresAlex Wharf (ENG), KN Ananthapadmanabhan (IND) and Adrian Holdstock (SA)
  • Match RefereeDave Gilbert (AUS)

Scotland vs Nepal Head to Head

sco
nep
sco :15nep :17
SCO vs NEP
sco Won: 1
Played: 3
nep Won: 2
Performance in Last 1 Year
Team
PlayedWonLostWin%
SCO
146842.86%
NEP
1912763.16%

Commentary

23:47 (IST) Feb 17

Super 8 to be sealed on Wednesday! 7 teams have now been confirmed in the Super Eight. We will get the 8th on Wednesday, 18th February, 2026, which sees another triple header. South Africa take on the United Arab Emirates in Delhi, in the morning match (5.30 am GMT), aiming to end the league stage unblemished, in search of their 4th straight win. The evening match (1.30 pm GMT) will keep the home fans in business, with hosts India taking on Netherlands in Ahmedabad. However, it is the middle match (9.30 am GMT), the afternoon one in Colombo, which will grab the most attention. Pakistan take on Namibia at the SSC and it is a straightforward equation for the 2009 champions - win, go through, lose, bow out. However, if they lose, then USA could become the second surprise in the Super Eight stage after Zimbabwe. Additionally, Pakistan's loss will mean that Netherlands have an outside chance of making it through as well, but they will need too many things to go in their favour. As always, our buildup will begin well in advance. So do tune in early. ADIOS! TAKE CARE!

23:55 (IST) Feb 17

The joyride from Harare to Kathmandu - A fine match then, to end Tuesday's proceedings. There is no change to the positions of Scotland and Nepal as despite the win, Nepal stay on 5th. But they will take a lot of heart from the fact that they at least managed a win from their campaign. The fact that they could have had 2 or 3 is another story, for later. But for now, they can celebrate their long awaited win in T20 World Cups after 2014. Tough luck for Scotland. Their standings are not indicative of the talent they possess and they will admit that they underperformed. Win or lose is another matter, but they were not at their best in this edition. But they can go with their heads held high, for all the top moments they had in this edition. Day 11 started with New Zealand trouncing Canada, chasing down 174 in a canter, in a shade over 15 overs. With this win, the Black Caps qualify for the Super 8, having shown throughout this tournament that they have got good batting firepower. But their bowling has just not hit its straps so far and they will hope that it becomes better come the next stage. Australia's fate was in the lap of the Gods, was the statement made by skipper Mitchell Marsh after Australia's loss to Sri Lanka on Monday. And the Gods decided to dump the Kangaroos back to their homeland. With the Aussies needing Ireland to beat Zimbabwe, persistent drizzle did not allow even the toss to happen and with the match being called off without a ball being bowled, Zimbabwe made it to their first-ever Super 8 stage in Men's T20 World Cups, after failing to qualify for the 2024 edition. By doing so, they knocked both, Australia and Ireland out.

00:02 (IST) Feb 18

We will take a lot of learnings - The victorious skipper of Nepal, ROHIT PAUDEL, says that this win means a lot to him. States that this is his second World Cup as captain and winning the first game in the last league match is very big for him and the team. Calls the way Dipendra Singh Airee played as incredible. On being asked about how would the crowd be reacting in Nepal after this win, Paudel replies saying that for them also, this win is very important. Adds that even against England, the ground was full and people started booking tickets for other matches well in advance. Is grateful that the people stayed here and supported the team. Goes onto add that one can imagine the support the Nepal players will get if they play at home, as despite playing away from home, the supporters came all the way to the Wankhede. Michael Atherton asks about Nepal's death bowling in this contest, coming back well at the end. To which, Rohit replies saying that coming back was very important, given the way Scotland got a start in the Powerplay with the bat. Details that the communication was simple - restrict boundaries. Adds that the bowlers tried to focus more on dot balls rather than taking wickets. On being asked about Nepal making it a habit to wobble at the end, the skipper smiles and replies that this is not the way Nepal usually play. Stresses that the team knew that when Dipendra Singh Airee and Gulshan Jha were in the middle, they will finish the game. Calls Airee a great talent, adding that he thoroughly deserves the Player Of The Match. Goes onto say that the players know how to keep their nerves calm when pressure situations come in. Explains that at that time, both, bowler and batter are under pressure. So if the batters can make mistakes by playing a false shot, the bowler can miss his length too. Further says that Nepal learnt from that England game and lauds the way his bowlers bounced back in this one. Athers now asks Paudel to summarize Nepal's tournament. Rohit starts by saying that they did not want to play the way they did against England and Scotland. Adds that the way they played against West Indies and Italy was also not how they usually play. But ends by saying that Nepal will take a lot of learnings from this tournament.

00:06 (IST) Feb 18

We can compete at this level - The captain of Scotland, RICHIE BERRINGTON, on being asked about the atmosphere, calls it incredible. Adds that Scotland knew that it was going to be a tough game, especially defending against Nepal, with the crowd support behind them. But irrespective of the loss, he credits his bowlers who bowled really well to take this down to the wire. On being asked about the score at the halfway mark, Berrington says that 170 was an extremely competitive score. Adds that Nepal bowled brilliantly at the back end and the Scots left a few runs out there. But also says that given their death-over performance against England with the ball, if they could repeat it, they could make it very tough for Nepal. Michael Atherton asks Berrington to sum up Scotland in this edition of the T20 World Cup. Richie says that he is pleased with some of the performances. Adds that Scotland have shown that they can compete at this level. But is also frustrated with the team not coming out on top in crunch moments. However, adds that they can take a lot out of those moments going forward as a team. On being asked about their preparations, coming in as a last-minute replacement for Bangladesh, the captain admits that their preparation was different as compared to other teams. But adds that the team bridged that and looked at it as another opportunity to do well at the big stage. Admits that they would have loved to go ahead but is proud of some of the performances. Athers now wants Berrington's take on this type of format for the T20 World Cup. RB opines that a 20-team World Cup is beneficial for the associate teams, as they get more exposure and only get stronger. Adds that is key for his side and take whatever opportunity that comes in front of them as a chance to improve.

00:12 (IST) Feb 18

Player Of The Match - For his blistering knock of an unbeaten 50 (23), DIPENDRA SINGH AIREE has been adjudged the PLAYER OF THE MATCH. He speaks in his mothertongue, with skipper Rohit Paudel translating it for us. First up, Airee thanks all the fans, who came all the way from Nepal and supported the team. Adds that they gave the players a lot of motivation. Stresses that Nepal didn't win a single match in the last World Cup, hence, this win is so important for the side. Michael Atherton asks him to rate his own knock, and Dipendra says that it was one of the best innings for him, especially while chasing. On learning from their experience against England, DSA says that these kind of wins always give motivation to the group. Adds that Nepal's match against England gave the side a lot of learnings and that's why this win is very important. On whether he normally plays this same way in every game, Dipendra Singh Airee says that usually, he tries to rotate the strike. Ends by saying that he does not like to play out dot balls.

00:22 (IST) Feb 18

... THE PRESENTATION ...

00:27 (IST) Feb 18

A deathbed for bowlers - For those who follow cricket at the Wankhede, especially the IPL, they know that the ball travels in the death overs. It is usually known as a deathbed for the bowlers. Scotland tried their level best to stop Nepal, but learnt a bitter lesson - it is never over until the task is fully completed. The Scots were on top, but post that 15th over, the ball just kept finding the fence regularly. The spinners began well but then, lost their rhythm. Even the experienced Mark Watt was not spared, but Michael Leask finished with respectable bowling figures of 3/30 in 4 overs. Please stay tuned for the presentation.

00:30 (IST) Feb 18

Going berserk - The run chase went in more or less the same pattern as the first innings. With a slight difference. For Scotland, their top three batted till 15 overs. For Nepal, after a solid start by their openers, they lost their way, slipping from 74/0 to 98/3. Scotland were trying to give Nepal a taste of their own medicine, by choking them back, but along came a twist. The last ball of the 15th over disappeared into the crowd and the next two balls of the 16th travelled too. All of a sudden, 65 needed from 31 balls, became 47 needed from 28. Dipendra Singh Airee then took on the attacking mantle and blew the Scots out of the contest. He was on 7 (9) at one stage. He hammered 43 in the next 14 balls.

00:47 (IST) Feb 18

The gamechanger - It was a spectacular comeback by Nepal. They were not able to contain the boundaries in the first 15 overs, but they ensured that they finished well. Sompal Kami changed the game in the 16th over, taking 2 wickets in 3 balls and finished with 3/25 in 4 overs. That over spurred his other mates on and they came roaring back.

00:38 (IST) Feb 18

Good start, poor finish - Scotland look a bit glum. They will admit that they left a few runs out there while batting and should have got to somewhere between 180 and 190. That would have certainly made a difference. The Scots were 132/1 after 15.1 overs. In the last 4.5 overs, they could muster only 38/6. It was an innings of two halves, with the top 3 batters going hard in the first half, but then slowing down massively in the next. In fact, only one batter managed to cross 30, with Michael Jones making a fine 71, while only the top four batters in the top 7 could reach double digits. The pitch was slowing down and the batters were simply not able to adjust.

00:41 (IST) Feb 18

The 12th man - The Nepal players are giving a vote of thanks to the Wankhede crowd. They were not playing with 11 players. The supporters were the 12th man for their team. While bowling, every dot ball and every fielding effort was cheered. And when wickets started to fall, the roar was deafening. While batting, every boundary was cheered while every six saw the crowd dancing in the aisles. If there is such a big support army behind, victory will come sooner rather than later.

00:43 (IST) Feb 18

Learning from mistakes - It is okay to commit mistakes. That signals that you are a human. But when you don't learn from your mistakes and repeat them, that's when it becomes a problem. Nepal fell heartbreakingly short of chasing down 10 runs in the final over against England here, 9 days back. They suffered nerves in this chase as well, but learnt from their mistakes committed in that England clash to come out triumphant.

00:50 (IST) Feb 18

Wankhede, or Kirtipur? Boy, even Mumbai Indians would be getting a run for their money looking at this support at the Wankhede for Nepal. Where are we? In Mumbai, or Kathmandu? Nepal get their third ever win in Men's T20 World Cups, after a long wait of 12 years, with their previous two coming in the 2014 edition in Chattogram, against Hong Kong and Afghanistan. Despair for Scotland, they fought tooth and nail, but that's how the game goes. Another classic produced at the Wankhede.

23:23 (IST) Feb 17
4
Overs19.2
Score171 - 3

Brad Wheal to Gulshan Jha, Four!FOUR! A historic moment for Nepal! They have pulled it off, and in some style. The noise at Wankhede Stadium has crossed every level of decibels, echoing all the way to Kathmandu, as Nepali supporters in the stands soak it all in and savor this emotional moment. Goes for the yorker, does Wheal. Keeps the line of attack on the stumps. Gulshan Jha carves it hard across to the leg side, between long on and deep mid-wicket. George Munsey sprints across to his left from long on and dives with highest commitment to palm it back in the field of play, but his legs appear very close to the boundary ropes. And Munsey has been injured while throwing himself toward the ball to prevent the boundary. The TV umpire is checking George Munsey's effort at the rope. The replay shows his legs brushing the boundary cushion while he's holding the ball. So it is deemed a four and NEPAL WIN BY 7 WICKETS WITH 4 BALLS TO SPARE!

22:18 (IST) Feb 17
1
Overs19.1
Score167 - 3

Brad Wheal to Dipendra Singh Airee, 1 run.FIFTY FOR DIPENDRA SINGH AIREE! From just 23 balls. The on-air commentators mention that this is the fastest T20 World Cup fifty by any Nepalese batter. A stupendous knock from him. Over the wicket, full and outside off. Dipendra Singh Airee opens the face and carves it to deep backward point for one. Looks for two, but is sent back by his partner. The crowd goes absolutely bonkers at the Wankhede as they admire this fighting knock from Airee, which will be remembered for a long, long time. He has almost brought Nepal home from the brink.

22:17 (IST) Feb 17

Final over. 5 runs needed.

22:16 (IST) Feb 17
Score after 18 overs 166 - 3
Runs Scored: 0
601111
  • Dipendra Singh Airee 49 (22)
  • Gulshan Jha 20 (16)
Brad Currie4-0-33-0
1
Overs18.6
Score166 - 3

Brad Currie to Dipendra Singh Airee, 1 run.Full and outside off, Airee gets across and scoops it towards short fine leg. Nearly carries. A single taken. 10 from the over, 66 in the last 5!

22:15 (IST) Feb 17
1
Overs18.5
Score165 - 3

Brad Currie to Gulshan Jha, 1 run.Backs away to the leg side and gets followed. Gulshan Jha drags it towards long on and once again, Airee turns blind for the second. But he slips and loses his footing, changing his mind.

22:14 (IST) Feb 17
1
Overs18.4
Score164 - 3

Brad Currie to Dipendra Singh Airee, 1 run.A low full toss, around off, Dipendra Singh Airee eases it through the covers. He turns blind for the second but Jha sends him back and rightly so. That would have been a suicidal second.

22:14 (IST) Feb 17
1
Overs18.3
Score163 - 3

Brad Currie to Gulshan Jha, 1 run.A low full toss, on middle, Gulshan Jha exposes the stumps and drills it off the toe end to long on for a single. Airee is keen for a second, but Gulshan sends him back.

22:13 (IST) Feb 17
0
Overs18.2
Score162 - 3

Brad Currie to Gulshan Jha, No run.Excellent comeback by Currie! Nails the yorker in, tailing down leg. Gulshan Jha swings and misses. The keeper does not gather it cleanly and that allows Jha to get back in the crease.

22:13 (IST) Feb 17
6
Overs18.1
Score162 - 3

Brad Currie to Gulshan Jha, Six!SIX! MY WORD! Easily the shot of the night. Currie goes full and outside off. Gulshan Jha collapses his back knee into the pitch, gets under the ball and absolutely launches it high and handsome over deep extra cover for an enormous six. 9 needed from 11 balls. Nepal are almost there.

22:11 (IST) Feb 17
Score after 17 overs 156 - 3
Runs Scored: 0
001264
  • Dipendra Singh Airee 47 (20)
  • Gulshan Jha 12 (12)
Brad Wheal3-0-29-0
4
Overs17.6
Score156 - 3

Brad Wheal to Dipendra Singh Airee, Four!FOUR! Bad ball and punished. A short ball, down the leg side, Dipendra Singh Airee gets outside the line and pulls it over short fine leg for a boundary! 2 boundary balls spoil the entire good work in the over. 13 from the over, 56 in the last 4!

22:11 (IST) Feb 17
6
Overs17.5
Score152 - 3

Brad Wheal to Dipendra Singh Airee, Six!SIX! PLUNDERED! Airee backs away to the leg side and Wheal follows him, bowling it short and around leg stump. It is a very good ball, cramping the batter for room, but with excellent use of his wrists once again, Airee slams it over deep point! Brings up the 50-RUN STAND as well, in just 27 deliveries. 19 NEEDED FROM 13 BALLS!

22:10 (IST) Feb 17
2
Overs17.4
Score146 - 3

Brad Wheal to Dipendra Singh Airee, 2 runs.Banged in short, around off, coming into the batter, Dipendra Singh Airee pulls it into the ground through square leg and charges back for the second.

22:09 (IST) Feb 17
1
Overs17.3
Score144 - 3

Brad Wheal to Gulshan Jha, 1 run.Off the edge, but safe! Off cutter, a touch fuller around off. Gulsan Jha goes hard across the line again, but gets a top edge that drops well short of the incoming deep third fielder. Just a single.

22:08 (IST) Feb 17
0
Overs17.2
Score143 - 3

Brad Wheal to Gulshan Jha, No run.Well bowled! Slower ball by Brad, the off cutter on a fuller length, around off. Gulshan Jha tries to slog it over the leg side, goes too hard, loses his shape and fails to get the connection. The ball clips the front pad and rolls in the off side.

22:08 (IST) Feb 17
0
Overs17.1
Score143 - 3

Brad Wheal to Gulshan Jha, No run.A crucial dot ball. On a back of a length, angled outside off. Gulshan Jha stands tall, tries slash it over the infield, but the ball bounces over his angled bat. Swing and a miss!

01:13 (IST) Feb 18

The game's getting tight again. Brad Wheal is back on. 2-0-16-0 so far.

22:06 (IST) Feb 17
Score after 16 overs 143 - 3
Runs Scored: 0
14101(1LB)4
  • Dipendra Singh Airee 35 (17)
  • Gulshan Jha 11 (9)
Brad Currie3-0-23-0
4
Overs16.6
Score143 - 3

Brad Currie to Dipendra Singh Airee, Four!FOUR! 11 from the over, 43 in the last 3! Not a bad ball, full and wide outside off, but Dipendra Singh Airee, with exceptional wrist work, carves it behind point and finds the boundary! 28 needed from 18 balls now!

22:05 (IST) Feb 17
1
Overs16.5
Score139 - 3

Brad Currie to Gulshan Jha, Leg bye.Misses out. A full toss, down the leg side, with fine leg up. Jha swings for the heavens but misses to connect. The ball deflects off his pads towards square leg, with the keeper himself running after it. A leg bye taken.

22:05 (IST) Feb 17
0
Overs16.4
Score138 - 3

Brad Currie to Gulshan Jha, No run.Back of the hand, a yorker, around middle and leg, Gulshan Jha digs it towards cover.

22:04 (IST) Feb 17
1
Overs16.3
Score138 - 3

Brad Currie to Dipendra Singh Airee, 1 run.On a back of a length, outside off, Airee punches it hard to deep extra cover again. But this time, there is protection in the deep. The batters cross for a single.

22:04 (IST) Feb 17
4
Overs16.2
Score137 - 3

Brad Currie to Dipendra Singh Airee, Four!FOUR! That's such a sensational shot from Airee! A lot of width offered by Currie, on a good length. Dipendra Singh Airee frees his arns, stays put and finds the gap at deep extra cover for a boundary. Deep point stands no chance as the ball blazes away.

22:03 (IST) Feb 17
1
Overs16.1
Score133 - 3

Brad Currie to Gulshan Jha, 1 run.Full and around off, Gulshan Jha smashes it to get it past cover, but the Scottish skipper, Richie Berrington, dives to his left and stops it. The ball gets parried to his left and the batters cross over. But, Richie has probably saved a boundary here.

22:03 (IST) Feb 17

The game swings once again. Brad Currie returns. 2-0-13-0 so far.

22:01 (IST) Feb 17
Score after 15 overs 132 - 3
Runs Scored: 0
662114
  • Dipendra Singh Airee 26 (14)
  • Gulshan Jha 10 (6)
Michael Leask4-0-30-3
4
Overs15.6
Score132 - 3

Michael Leask to Dipendra Singh Airee, Four!FOUR! POWERFUL! 20 FROM THE OVER! Full, around middle and off, Airee gets down on a knee and slogs this flat over mid-wicket, one bounce and into the fence!

22:00 (IST) Feb 17
1
Overs15.5
Score128 - 3

Michael Leask to Gulshan Jha, 1 run.Full and around off, Gulshan Jha pushes it through mid on for a run. The stand moves to 30 (15).

22:00 (IST) Feb 17
1
Overs15.4
Score127 - 3

Michael Leask to Dipendra Singh Airee, 1 run.Short, around middle, Dipendra Singh Airee opens the face of his bat and guides it towards short third for a single.

22:00 (IST) Feb 17
2
Overs15.3
Score126 - 3

Michael Leask to Dipendra Singh Airee, 2 runs.Length ball on the stumps. Dipendra gets down on a knee and sweeps it to the right of deep square leg. Michael Jones covers ground quickly, dives full length to his right, and cuts it off brilliantly, saving a certain boundary and keeping it down to two.

21:58 (IST) Feb 17
6
Overs15.2
Score124 - 3

Michael Leask to Dipendra Singh Airee, Six!SIX! HATTRICK FOR NEPAL! Not at all short, outside the leg stump line. Dipendra Singh Airee swivels on the toes and pulls it aerially. Gets a bit of a top edge, but the ball is powered behind the deep backward square leg fence for half a dozen more.

21:58 (IST) Feb 17
6
Overs15.1
Score118 - 3

Michael Leask to Dipendra Singh Airee, Six!SIX! Absolutely belted! Two sixes and the momentum has flipped back to Nepal's way. Around the wicket, full and tossed up on off. Dipendra Singh Airee drops to one knee and slog sweeps it clean over the deep mid-wicket fence for six.

21:57 (IST) Feb 17
Score after 14 overs 112 - 3
Runs Scored: 0
111111(1WD)6
  • Gulshan Jha 9 (5)
  • Dipendra Singh Airee 7 (9)
Oliver Davidson4-0-31-0
6
Overs14.6
Score112 - 3

Oliver Davidson to Gulshan Jha, Six!SIX! The extra ball costs Davidson dearly! Drops it full, in and around the off stump. Gulshan Jha clears the front leg and launches it massively over long on for a cracking six. Nepal need 59 runs from 30 balls!

21:56 (IST) Feb 17
1
Overs14.6
Score106 - 3

Oliver Davidson to Gulshan Jha, Wide!WIDE! Down the leg side, fractionally full, Gulshan Jha tries to paddle sweep it, but fails to get bat on ball. Wide called anyways.

21:56 (IST) Feb 17
1
Overs14.5
Score105 - 3

Oliver Davidson to Dipendra Singh Airee, 1 run.Darted on a fuller length, outside off, Dipendra Singh Airee slaps it off the back foot to deep point for only a run.

21:56 (IST) Feb 17
1
Overs14.4
Score104 - 3

Oliver Davidson to Gulshan Jha, 1 run.Pushed through, full and outside off, Gulshan Jha carves it to the left of deep backward point for a single.

21:55 (IST) Feb 17
1
Overs14.3
Score103 - 3

Oliver Davidson to Dipendra Singh Airee, 1 run.Slowed up now, full and on the stumps, Airee gets on the front foot to drive it inside out to the off side, but inside edges it to the mid-wicket region for a single.

21:55 (IST) Feb 17
1
Overs14.2
Score102 - 3

Oliver Davidson to Gulshan Jha, 1 run.A drag-downer, on a short length, on middle. Gulshan Jha goes deep in the crease and tucks it to the left of mid-wicket for a single.

21:54 (IST) Feb 17
1
Overs14.1
Score101 - 3

Oliver Davidson to Dipendra Singh Airee, 1 run.Right into the blockhole, on middle, Dipendra Singh Airee shovels it out and drives it to long off for a single.

21:53 (IST) Feb 17
Score after 13 overs 100 - 3
Runs Scored: 0
10(W)1010
  • Gulshan Jha 1 (2)
  • Dipendra Singh Airee 4 (6)
Michael Leask3-0-10-3
0
Overs13.6
Score100 - 3

Michael Leask to Gulshan Jha, No run.Cunning variations! Quicker through the air, outside off, on a length. Gulshan Jha is rushed on the cut, and misses. Another tight over from Leask. Just 3 from it.

21:52 (IST) Feb 17
1
Overs13.5
Score100 - 3

Michael Leask to Dipendra Singh Airee, 1 run.Short, outside off, Dipendra Singh Airee plays off the back foot and dabs it between short third and backward point for a run. 100 UP FOR NEPAL!

21:51 (IST) Feb 17
0
Overs13.4
Score99 - 3

Michael Leask to Dipendra Singh Airee, No run.Arm ball, too full and wide across the batter. Dipendra Singh Airee tries to drive it through cover, but the ball keeps drifting away and beats the outside edge by a kitten whisker.

21:51 (IST) Feb 17
1
Overs13.3
Score99 - 3

Michael Leask to Gulshan Jha, 1 run.Tossed up, full and on off, Gulshan Jha leans forward and taps it in front of point for a quick run.

01:33 (IST) Feb 18

DRINKS BREAK. Michael Leask is keeping a tight leash over Nepal at the Wankhede. 3/8 in 2.2 overs! He has turned the game on its head. The equation is still gettable - 73 runs needed from 40 balls, but one must revisit that game between Nepal and England. The closer they get to the target, the more nervy Nepal become. Just like the first innings, things have slowed down post the Powerplay. Scotland have things under control with new batters in the middle. Birthday boy Gulshan Jha walks in next, at number 5, replacing Rohit Paudel.

21:48 (IST) Feb 17
W
Overs13.2
Score98 - 3

Michael Leask to Rohit Paudel, OUT! c Michael Jones b Michael Leask.OUT! IN THE AIR AND TAKEN! Wicket number 3 for Michael Leask. He can do no wrong tonight and is pumped up to bits. Around the wicket, creates a tight angle and extra bounce from the leg stump line. Rohit Paudel goes hard on the slog sweep, but the top edge is found. Michael Jones at deep backward square leg settles under it. Tries to shield the floodlights with his left hand, as the ball descends right in front of it, and takes it. Fine adjustment to take the catch safely in the end. From 74/1, NEPAL ARE 98/3.

21:47 (IST) Feb 17
1
Overs13.1
Score98 - 2

Michael Leask to Dipendra Singh Airee, 1 run.A touch short, on leg, Airee gets crouched and pulls it to deep backward square leg for a single.

21:46 (IST) Feb 17
Score after 12 overs 97 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
114112
  • Rohit Paudel 16 (13)
  • Dipendra Singh Airee 2 (3)
Oliver Davidson3-0-19-0
2
Overs12.6
Score97 - 2

Oliver Davidson to Rohit Paudel, 2 runs.Good running​​​​​​! On a length, drifting in with the arm. Rohit Paudel presses back and dinks it through mid-wicket and both the batters dash for the second run, before the fielder from deep mid-wicket gets to the ball.

21:46 (IST) Feb 17
1
Overs12.5
Score95 - 2

Oliver Davidson to Dipendra Singh Airee, 1 run.A bit quicker, short, around off, Airee late cuts it to the left of short third for a single.

21:45 (IST) Feb 17
1
Overs12.4
Score94 - 2

Oliver Davidson to Rohit Paudel, 1 run.Full, drifting in, Rohit Paudel flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

21:45 (IST) Feb 17
4
Overs12.3
Score93 - 2

Oliver Davidson to Rohit Paudel, Four!FOUR! Through the gap! Very full by Oliver, outside off, Rohit Paudel opens the bat face at the last second and bisects short third and backward point to perfection for a boundary.

21:44 (IST) Feb 17
1
Overs12.2
Score89 - 2

Oliver Davidson to Dipendra Singh Airee, 1 run.Shortish ball, outside off, punched off the back foot to deep cover for a run.

21:44 (IST) Feb 17
1
Overs12.1
Score88 - 2

Oliver Davidson to Rohit Paudel, 1 run.Short, outside off, chopped through point for a single.

21:43 (IST) Feb 17
Score after 11 overs 87 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
01110(W)0
  • Dipendra Singh Airee 0 (1)
  • Rohit Paudel 8 (9)
Michael Leask2-0-7-2
0
Overs11.6
Score87 - 2

Michael Leask to Dipendra Singh Airee, No run.Nice and full, pushed back to the bowler. Excellent over from Leask. Just 3 runs from it and a big wicket.

21:43 (IST) Feb 17

Stone-dead silence at the Wankhede. In walks Nepal's most prolific batter - Dipendra Singh Airee at number 4.

21:42 (IST) Feb 17
W
Overs11.5
Score87 - 2

Michael Leask to Aasif Sheikh, OUT! c Brad Wheal b Michael Leask.OUT! CAUGHT! Who else but Leask? He continues to shine with the ball for Scotland in this World Cup. 96.1 kph, length ball on off that kicks up a bit. Aasif Sheikh drops to one knee again, but it's a nothing shot this time, a slog sweep that does not go full blooded. Gets a top edge that balloons straight up. Brad Wheal at short third runs in, settles under it, and takes a simple catch. Scotland are 87/2, needing 84 from 49 balls.

21:40 (IST) Feb 17
1
Overs11.4
Score87 - 1

Michael Leask to Rohit Paudel, 1 run.Nicely tossed up, full and on middle as the off break spins back in. Rohit Paudel sweeps it behind square on the leg side for a single.

21:40 (IST) Feb 17

Ooooh! Just when Leask was about to deliver, Paudel bails out. Leask has to reload.

21:40 (IST) Feb 17
1
Overs11.3
Score86 - 1

Michael Leask to Aasif Sheikh, 1 run.Flat and quick, outside off, Aasif slashes it to deep point for a single.

21:39 (IST) Feb 17
1
Overs11.2
Score85 - 1

Michael Leask to Rohit Paudel, 1 run.Pitched outside leg, on a length, this is paddled pretty fine to the right of short fine leg for a single.

21:38 (IST) Feb 17
0
Overs11.1
Score84 - 1

Michael Leask to Rohit Paudel, No run.A massive appeal for LBW, but not given. Missing off? The umpire says no. Scotland have only one review remaining and decide not to go for it. Angled across the batter, full and around off. Rohit Paudel drops down to one knee and tries to paddle sweep but plays all over it and the ball beats the inside edge to thud the front pad. Ball Tracking later shows that it might have clipped the off pole on umpire's call.

21:38 (IST) Feb 17

After 11 overs, Nepal are 84/1. They need 87 runs from 54 balls. Leask to continue. 1-0-4-1 so far.

21:37 (IST) Feb 17
Score after 10 overs 84 - 1
Runs Scored: 0
101121
  • Rohit Paudel 6 (6)
  • Aasif Sheikh 32 (25)
Mark Watt3-0-35-0
1
Overs10.6
Score84 - 1

Mark Watt to Rohit Paudel, 1 run.Drags the length, on off, Rohit Paudel dinks it off the back foot through mid-wicket for a single.

21:36 (IST) Feb 17
2
Overs10.5
Score83 - 1

Mark Watt to Rohit Paudel, 2 runs.Much fuller and on middle. Rohit gets across and clips it using soft hands through mid-wicket for a couple of runs. Excellent running!

21:36 (IST) Feb 17
1
Overs10.4
Score81 - 1

Mark Watt to Aasif Sheikh, 1 run.Full and on off, Aasif Sheikh gets on the front foot and taps it between cover and point for a single.

21:36 (IST) Feb 17
1
Overs10.3
Score80 - 1

Mark Watt to Rohit Paudel, 1 run.Arm ball, on a length, on middle, sliding in. Rohit Paudel whips it off the back foot to deep backward square leg for a single.

21:35 (IST) Feb 17
0
Overs10.2
Score79 - 1

Mark Watt to Rohit Paudel, No run.Around off, on a length, Rohit Paudel rocks back and knocks it to short cover.

21:35 (IST) Feb 17
1
Overs10.1
Score79 - 1

Mark Watt to Aasif Sheikh, 1 run.Good length outside the off stump. Punched to long off for a single.

21:34 (IST) Feb 17
Score after 9 overs 78 - 1
Runs Scored: 0
0(W)10111
  • Aasif Sheikh 30 (23)
  • Rohit Paudel 2 (2)
Michael Leask1-0-4-1
1
Overs9.6
Score78 - 1

Michael Leask to Aasif Sheikh, 1 run.Quicker and fuller, on middle and leg, Aasif Sheikh strides forward and clips between mid-wicket and square leg for a single.

21:33 (IST) Feb 17
1
Overs9.5
Score77 - 1

Michael Leask to Rohit Paudel, 1 run.Around off, on a length, punched off the back foot to cover. A slight fumble there allows them a single.

21:33 (IST) Feb 17
1
Overs9.4
Score76 - 1

Michael Leask to Aasif Sheikh, 1 run.Arm ball, full and on middle, paddled to short fine leg for a single.

21:32 (IST) Feb 17
0
Overs9.3
Score75 - 1

Michael Leask to Aasif Sheikh, No run.Too full and on middle, pushed back to the bowler.

21:32 (IST) Feb 17
1
Overs9.2
Score75 - 1

Michael Leask to Rohit Paudel, 1 run.Short and outside the leg stump. Looks to paddle and gets it off the glove. The keeper misses to gather it, and the ball rolls to short fine leg for a run.

01:42 (IST) Feb 18

Scotland finally have their first wicket. Almost identical to the first inning as Nepal also struck in the 10th over. Rohit Paudel, the Nepalese skipper is in at number 3.

21:31 (IST) Feb 17
W
Overs9.1
Score74 - 1

Michael Leask to Kushal Bhurtel, OUT! c Tom Bruce b Michael Leask.OUT! CAUGHT! What's the fuss about, skip? Says Leask as he strikes first ball. Around the wicket at 95.9 kph, full on the pads and sliding down leg. Kushal Bhurtel drops to one knee for the slog sweep, but it comes off the top edge and balloons up. It hangs in the gap between mid-wicket and mid on, and the fielder, Bruce, sprints across to his left, throws in a desperate dive near the side strip, and pulls off a stunning catch. Nepal are 74/1, needing 97 more.

01:43 (IST) Feb 18

Berrington is in search for a breakthrough and he summons his trump card. Michael Leask is introduced into the attack.

21:29 (IST) Feb 17
Score after 8 overs 74 - 0
Runs Scored: 0
010001
  • Kushal Bhurtel 43 (34)
  • Aasif Sheikh 28 (20)
Oliver Davidson2-0-9-0
1
Overs8.6
Score74 - 0

Oliver Davidson to Kushal Bhurtel, 1 run.A lot fuller outside off, Kushal Bhurtel drives it to deep cover for a single. An excellent over. Just 2 from it.

21:28 (IST) Feb 17
0
Overs8.5
Score73 - 0

Oliver Davidson to Kushal Bhurtel, No run.Third dot in a row! Shortish in length, around off, dabbed off the back foot to the point fielder.

21:28 (IST) Feb 17
0
Overs8.4
Score73 - 0

Oliver Davidson to Kushal Bhurtel, No run.BEATEN AGAIN! A touch shorter than the previous ball, quicker and flatter, just outside off. Kushal Bhurtel goes back for the late cut, but misses to connect.

21:28 (IST) Feb 17
0
Overs8.3
Score73 - 0

Oliver Davidson to Kushal Bhurtel, No run.JAFFA! Fuller-length delivery just outside off, an arm ball. It lands and spins sharply from the pitch. Bhurtel plays without footwork and is beaten on the outside edge.

21:27 (IST) Feb 17
1
Overs8.2
Score73 - 0

Oliver Davidson to Aasif Sheikh, 1 run.Full and outside off, Aasif Sheikh lunges forward and eases the drive to deep point for a single.

21:27 (IST) Feb 17
0
Overs8.1
Score72 - 0

Oliver Davidson to Aasif Sheikh, No run.Almost a yorker, on off, dug out off the front foot.

21:26 (IST) Feb 17
Score after 7 overs 72 - 0
Runs Scored: 0
1(1LB)06002
  • Kushal Bhurtel 42 (30)
  • Aasif Sheikh 27 (18)
Brad Wheal2-0-16-0
2
Overs7.6
Score72 - 0

Brad Wheal to Kushal Bhurtel, 2 runs.On a back of a length, on middle and leg. Kushal Bhurtel hangs deep in the crease and whips it to deep backward square leg. Michael Leask rushes to his right from deep square leg and cuts it in the outfield. Two runs taken.

21:25 (IST) Feb 17
0
Overs7.5
Score70 - 0

Brad Wheal to Kushal Bhurtel, No run.Aimed at the stumps, on a good length, 122.2 kph. Kushal Bhurtel walks forward and tucks it to the left of short mid-wicket.

21:25 (IST) Feb 17
0
Overs7.4
Score70 - 0

Brad Wheal to Kushal Bhurtel, No run.Slower one, on a length, outside off, Kushal Bhurtel waits, plays late and dabs it to backward point.

21:24 (IST) Feb 17
6
Overs7.3
Score70 - 0

Brad Wheal to Kushal Bhurtel, Six!SIX! That has gone many a mile! A bit too short by Wheal, nips in from middle. Kushal Bhurtel transfers the weight on the back foot and nails the pull shot behind deep backward square leg. Parks the ball into the second tier for a 92-meter six.

21:23 (IST) Feb 17
0
Overs7.2
Score64 - 0

Brad Wheal to Kushal Bhurtel, No run.Around off, on a nagging length, Kushal stabs it to the backward point fielder.

21:23 (IST) Feb 17
1
Overs7.1
Score64 - 0

Brad Wheal to Aasif Sheikh, Leg bye.At 135.4 kph, on a fullish length, aimed at the pads. Aasif Sheikh tries to whip it over square leg, but misses. The ball lobs off the front pad and drops beside the pitch and they dash off for a leg bye. The keeper rushes forward, picks the ball, has a shy at the non-striker's end, but misses.

21:23 (IST) Feb 17

Brad Wheal (1-0-8-0) is back on, replacing Brad Currie.

21:22 (IST) Feb 17
Score after 6 overs 63 - 0
Runs Scored: 0
212101
  • Aasif Sheikh 27 (17)
  • Kushal Bhurtel 34 (25)
Oliver Davidson1-0-7-0
1
Overs6.6
Score63 - 0

Oliver Davidson to Aasif Sheikh, 1 run.Very full and flat, outside off, Aasif drives it inside out to deep cover for a single.

21:21 (IST) Feb 17
0
Overs6.5
Score62 - 0

Oliver Davidson to Aasif Sheikh, No run.Slightly holds on the surface, full and around off, spinning away with a bit of bounce. Aasif chips it on the bounce to backward point.