Scotland vs Nepal, Match 33 Match Summary

Match Intro - What began as a twist of fate now becomes a final statement of intent as Scotland and Nepal, two sides who have ridden very different emotional waves through this tournament, meet in their last Group C outing at the Wankhede Stadium in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Scotland's unexpected World Cup adventure - Scotland were never meant to be here, handed a late lifeline when Bangladesh pulled out, yet they have embraced this unexpected opportunity with remarkable competitiveness, pushing West Indies deep, outclassing Italy in a ruthless all-round display, and then leaving England relieved rather than comfortable after a game the Scots will feel slipped through their fingers due to missed chances with both bat and ball. Their campaign has been built around a disciplined, well-drilled bowling attack led by Brandon McMullen's new-ball control and Mark Watt's clever left-arm spin, but he did have a tough outing in the last game. Brad Currie and Brad Wheal have had their moments but lacked consistency. While the likes of George Munsey, Michael Jones and Richie Berrington have given them enough batting firepower to threaten any side when they string partnerships together, even if consistency has sometimes let them down. The Rise and the Reality - Nepal, by contrast, have lived through a tournament of soaring hope and crushing disappointment. They earned global admiration by taking England to the brink in their opener, showing the fearless, street-smart cricket that has made them one of the most exciting Associate teams in the world, but that emotional high was followed by a stunning collapse against Italy when the weight of being overwhelming favourites proved too heavy to carry. Their last outing against West Indies was another reality check, as early wickets left them scrambling before Deependra Singh Airee once again stood tall with a fighting knock that dragged them to a respectable total, only for the powerful Windies batting line-up to make it look well short. Nepal's biggest strength remains their dynamic all-round core, with Airee, Rohit Paudel and Kushal Bhurtel capable of turning games in a few overs, but their weakness has been an alarming fragility when the top order is put under sustained pressure and the lack of effectiveness from their premier bowlers, Sandeep Lamichhane. Team Form (Last 5 T20Is, latest result first) - Scotland - LWLLL | Nepal - LLLWW. What to expect? With West Indies and England already locked on six points, neither Scotland nor Nepal can progress, yet this match still carries huge significance. For Scotland, it is a chance to underline that their late inclusion was no fluke, that they belong on this stage after standing toe-to-toe with the heavyweights. For Nepal, it is about restoring pride and giving their extraordinary, vocal Wankhede support something tangible to celebrate after a campaign that has promised so much but delivered too little. One side brings structure, discipline and the hunger of a team that seized a second chance, the other brings raw talent, emotion and a fan base that refuses to stop believing, and that contrast should make this dead rubber anything but meaningless.