Nepal they signed T20 World Cup 2026 On February 17, 2026, defeating the campaign in spectacular fashion Scotland By 7 wickets in the Wankhede thriller. The victory was secured by a historic half-century, an unbeaten victory Dipendra Singh AireeLeading the successful chase of 171 with just three balls.
The victory marks Nepal’s first ever T20 World Cup victory and prompts emotional celebrations among the huge crowd in Mumbai. Despite both teams already out of Super 8 contention, the intensity on the pitch reflected a high-stakes final and Nepal finally turned their potential into a tangible result.
T20 World Cup 2026: Dipendra Singh Airee’s record-breaking blitz silences Scotland
It erupted like the Wankhede Stadium Dependra Airee Delivering one of the most clinical finishes in Associate cricket history, he smashed an unbeaten 50 off just 23 balls. Arriving with Nepal at a safe 87/3, Airee took complete control of the chase and reached his fifty in a record-breaking time for a Nepali innings in World Cups. His innings was a masterclass in power hitting and composure, featuring three powerful sixes and four boundaries that left the Scottish bowlers nowhere to hide.
The turning point came in the 16th when Airee launched a relentless attack Michael Leaskbring the required rate under 20 runs-a-ball. His ability to manipulate the field under immense pressure proved why he is considered one of the most dangerous middle-order batsmen in the T20 format. He not only sealed the win but etched his name in the annals of Nepali sporting folklore when he drove the last ball of the 19th over to the boundary.
T20 World Cup 2026: Nepal’s bowling battle sets the stage for glory
Later in the evening, Nepal’s bowlers showed incredible resilience to restrict a sprawling Scotland side to 170/7 after looking set to post 190-plus. Michael Jones 71 had threatened to enter the game, but put the game away Sompal Kami irrevocably changed the complexion of the match. Kami produced a vintage death-bowling spell, claiming 3/25, including two wickets taking out both sets and stifling the scoring rate in the last four overs.
It was young people who supported him Nandan Yadavtwo crucial breakthroughs during the middle overs prevented Scotland from building a strong opening stand of 80 runs. The tactical discipline shown by Nepal’s attack meant that Scotland managed just 36 runs in the last five overs, a deficit that proved fatal in the end. This collective effort on the field provided the perfect platform for the batsmen to chase down the target and secure a historic win that will be celebrated in Kathmandu for years to come.
Here’s how the fans reacted:
Dipendra singh Airee is a quality batsman. It is again for Nepal. #nepal
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) February 17, 2026
Nepal has shown enough to get some bilateral relations with full member teams.
Their players deserve more in terms of exposure and Leadership.
Deep Airee has already shown that she is a quick learner. 👏👏#T20WorldCup
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) February 17, 2026
Nepal have been the most entertaining team in this World Cup so far! If only they could make it to the Super 8s – if they don’t believe me now when the next T20 World Cup comes knocking, Nepal will do better. #ICCT20WorldCup2026 #NepalCricket #NepvsSco
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) February 17, 2026
A convincing win for Nepal. Great knock under pressure from Dipendra. The players delighted the passionate cricket fans with this win. Shout out to Scotland. They entered the tournament as last-minute substitutes. Pushed WI, pushed England, beat Italy and a…
— Prasanna (@prasannalara) February 17, 2026
If I had to pick just 3 sides to watch white ball cricket against each other it would be Scotland, Nepal and Netherlands. I’m sure I’ll get old fast though.
— Melinda Farrell (@melindafarrell) February 17, 2026
Dipendra Singh Airee has a record 9 fifties in T20Is but I am sure this 23 fifties against Scotland will mean more to him, leading Nepal to their first ever World Cup win.
— Shubh Agarwal (@shubh_chintak) February 17, 2026
Dipendra Singh Airee made a memorable World Cup match for Nepal in Mumbai with a whirlwind fifty.
Leask’s three goal kicks go to waste.
— Behram Ghazi 🇵🇰 🇨🇦 (@DeafMango) February 17, 2026
NEPAL WIN!!! SHEEP!!! #T20WorldCup
Kings of Hearts 🫡🇳🇵
Man of the Match: AIREE
— Harin Sekhon (@harinsekhonn) February 17, 2026
Airee carries the hopes of Nepal every time she leaves home.
What a victory for Nepal! 🇳🇵
Well deserved. Heart, fight and faith until the end. 👏🔥
— Janaka Nimalachandra (@JNimalachandra) February 17, 2026
History was made! 🇳🇵🔥 Nepal celebrate their first T20 World Cup win – A night to remember for the Rhinos! 🏏✨#T20WorldCup2026 #SCOvsNEP
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