Nepal ended its ICC T20 World Cup campaign with a morale-boosting seven-wicket victory over Scotland at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday, securing its first win in the tournament in 12 years.
Although both teams were already eliminated from the competition, the result offered a positive finish for Nepal, which had shown early promise before suffering heavy defeats in its previous matches. Despite the victory, Nepal finished at the bottom of the group, with West Indies and England progressing to the Super 8 stage.
Nepal’s campaign had drawn global attention after the team narrowly lost to England by four runs in its opening match, raising expectations among supporters. However, those hopes faded following a 10-wicket defeat to Italy and a nine-wicket loss to the West Indies.
The win over Scotland finally halted Nepal’s losing streak and provided relief to thousands of Nepali fans who had gathered in Mumbai and followed the tournament worldwide.
Despite a few dropped catches in the field, Nepal’s overall performance ensured a memorable victory, marking a significant moment for the team and its supporters as it concluded its World Cup journey on a high note.