Nepal defeated Scotland by 7 wickets in Group C of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, on Tuesday 17 February 2026, with the match starting at 19:00 IST (UTC+5:30). Wankhede Stadium holds 33,000 spectators and is one of Mumbai’s most celebrated sporting venues, having hosted memorable moments across all formats of cricket.

Nepal’s 7-wicket win over Scotland came in the context of their earlier 10-wicket defeat to Italy, making this victory all the more significant for their group campaign. A 7-wicket margin is convincing cricket, built on bowling Scotland out for a modest total and then pursing the target with aggressive, confident batting. Nepal showed the resilience that characterizes their approach to international cricket.

Scotland have built one of Associate cricket’s most stable programs, based around a core of professional players with county cricket experience. Their previous ICC tournament appearances produced memorable results against Full Member nations, and they arrived in Group C with genuine ambitions for progression. This defeat to Nepal, combined with their losses to West Indies and England, ended their tournament hopes.

For Nepal, the victory was validation for a cricketing program that has overcome enormous challenges. Their passionate fanbase, stretching across Nepal’s hill districts and cities, celebrated with the same intensity they bring to every international match. This win over Scotland was a moment of genuine joy for a nation that has invested deeply in cricket’s growth.

Timezone conversions for the 19:00 IST (UTC+5:30) start: India: 19:00 IST, London: 13:30 GMT, New York: 08:30 EST, Sydney: 00:30 AEDT. Check India time for conversions to your local timezone.

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 was the 10th edition, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, featuring 20 teams across 55 matches between 7 February and 8 March 2026. India defeated New Zealand in the final at Ahmedabad. Nepal’s win over Scotland kept the Group C competition tight heading into the final round of matches.

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