Nepal Vs Scotland Live Score, T20 World Cup 2026: NEP Pull Things Back As SCO Reach 170/7

Nepal are off to a cautious start in the chase of 171 at the Wankhede Stadium. Openers Kusal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh have to give their team a good start if they want to chase the target comfortably.

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Scotland finish on 170 for 7 after a lively final over that produced 12 runs. Nandan Yadav struck again, removing Michael Leask with a short ball that resulted in a top edge through to the keeper after a successful review. But Mark Watt ensured Scotland ended on a positive note, whipping a full delivery off his pads for a six over mid-wicket to close the innings in style. Despite losing wickets late, that late flourish pushes Scotland to a competitive total.

Innings Break

Sompal Kami delivers again! Just five runs off the 19th over and another crucial wicket as Scotland slip to 158 for 6. Kami outfoxes Tom Bruce with a clever back-of-the-hand slower ball that dips and sneaks through, clipping the off stump after brushing the pad. The crowd erupts once more as Nepal tighten the screws at the death. Scotland’s innings has lost serious momentum in the final overs.

Another wicket for Nepal as Scotland slip to 153/5 after 18 overs. Nandan Yadav nails a leg-stump yorker to bowl Matthew Cross as he attempts the scoop. Just eight runs from the over, and Scotland’s late-innings momentum continues to stall.

Another twist in the tale! Scotland pick up 11 runs in the over, including a six, but lose Richie Berrington right at the end. Looking to accelerate, Berrington shuffled across and tried to go big against a wide delivery outside off, but only managed a toe-end down to long-on. Sundeep Jora did well, moving to his left and completing a neat sliding catch. Berrington departs for 10 off 6, and Scotland are now 145 for 4 after 17 overs. Nepal continue to chip away just as Scotland try to lift the tempo in the death overs.

What an over from Sompal Kami, he’s turned the game on its head! Just three runs and two massive wickets as Scotland slip to 134 for 3. First, the big one, Michael Jones falls for a superb 71 off 45, beaten by a clever knuckleball that crashes into the leg stump just as he looked set to launch again. The Wankhede crowd then erupts moments later as Kami pulls off a stunning caught-and-bowled to remove Brandon McMullen for 25, plucking it out of the air in his follow-through. Two set batters gone in the same over and Nepal are right back in this contest heading into the final four overs.

Another tidy over for Scotland as they move to 118 for 1. Eight runs added with a mix of singles and a wide, keeping the scoreboard ticking. Michael Jones continues to hold the innings together, now on 64 off 41, pacing it well after his fifty. Brandon McMullen is settling in nicely too on 18 from 14, rotating strike and supporting the stand. Scotland are in a solid position heading into the final phase.

That’s a massive over for Scotland, 17 runs off it and they surge past the 100 mark to 101 for 1. Michael Jones continues to anchor the innings on 56 off 35, while Brandon McMullen injects momentum with some crisp hitting, moving to 11 off 8. A six, a boundary, and even a streaky four byes in there, plenty happening, and Scotland are accelerating nicely heading into the middle phase.

Michael Jones brings up a fluent half-century with a single to mid-wicket, reaching 50 off 31 balls and acknowledging the applause with a raise of the bat. However, Nepal strike immediately after as Rohit Paudel delivers a very full ball outside off, and George Munsey attempts to loft it over cover but fails to get the elevation. Sundeep Jora takes a safe catch, sending Munsey back for 27 off 29. At the 10-over mark, Scotland are 80 for 1, with momentum slightly checked by that timely breakthrough.

Another steady over for Scotland as they move to 67 without loss. Michael Jones is now right on the doorstep of a half-century, advancing to 47 off 26 with that boundary at the end of the over. He’s looked fluent throughout, timing the ball cleanly and picking his moments well. Munsey continues to play the supporting role on 17 from 22, while Scotland remain firmly in control.

That’s the end of the Powerplay and Scotland will be pleased with that start , 52 without loss after six overs. Jones has been the aggressor with 34 off 20, while Munsey has anchored the other end on 15 from 16. No wickets lost, good tempo, and a strong foundation laid heading into the middle overs.

That’s a big over for Scotland! Three boundaries in there as they collect 11 runs and race to 36 without loss. Michael Jones is looking in terrific touch now, moving to 24 off 14, finding the gaps with ease. Munsey remains steady on 9 off 10, happy to rotate strike while Jones does the damage. Scotland off to a strong start here.

That’s a tidy little start from Scotland. They’re 14 without loss after two overs, with Munsey looking comfortable on 9 off 8. Jones is easing his way in at the other end on 3 from 4. Eight came off that over, a boundary, a wide, and a couple nudged around, nothing flashy, but they’re ticking along nicely.

George Munsey and Michael Jones are out in the middle to begin the innings. Munsey takes strike, while Dipendra Singh Airee has the new ball in hand and is set to open the attack.

Scotland: George Munsey, Michael Jones, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington(c), Tom Bruce, Michael Leask, Matthew Cross(w), Mark Watt, Oliver Davidson, Brad Wheal, Brad Currie

Nepal: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh(w), Rohit Paudel(c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Lokesh Bam, Sundeep Jora, Gulsan Jha, Sompal Kami, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane

Nepal won the toss and opted to bowl first.

Nepal: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh(w), Rohit Paudel(c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh, Lokesh Bam, Gulsan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sundeep Jora, Sher Malla, Basir Ahamad

Scotland: George Munsey, Michael Jones, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington(c), Tom Bruce, Michael Leask, Matthew Cross(w), Mark Watt, Oliver Davidson, Brad Wheal, Brad Currie, Zainullah Ihsan, Jack Jarvis, Chris Greaves, Finlay McCreath

The Nepal vs Scotland match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network in India and streamed online on the Jio Hotstar app and website.

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