Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) Dipendra Singh Airee struck a brilliant unbeaten half-century as Nepal fought back twice — with ball and bat — to overpower Scotland by seven wickets in a last-over thriller in Match 33 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday.This is Nepal’s first win at the T20 World Cup in 12 attempts, and left Scotland, the last-minute replacements for Bangladesh, ruing the missed opportunity. They had lost all their matches in the 2024 edition….
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Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) Nepal Captain Rohit Paudel gave credit to the lessons they learnt in the close defeat to England and the steely nerves shown by his bowlers and batters in the death overs for their maiden win in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in 12 attempts in the final league match against Scotland at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday.Nepal started the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 on a rousing note with a narrow defeat to England. But they suffered demoralising defeats to the West Indies an…
Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) Michael Jones hammered a superb 71 to give Scotland a great start, but Nepal rode on a three-wicket burst by Sompal Kami to restrict them to 170/7 in 20 overs in Match 33 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday.Jones struck eight fours and two sixes in his 45-ball knock and shared vital partnerships — 80 for the opening wicket with George Munsey, and 52 for the second with Brandon McMullum as Scotland were cruising towards a score i…
Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) Nepal won the toss and elected to bowl first against Scotland in Match 33, an inconsequential match in Group C of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday. Both teams are out of the race for the Super 8 and are playing for bragging rights. The West Indies and England have already advanced from this group, with six points each from three wins.Nepal made one change, with Sundeep Jora coming into the playing XI in place of Karan K.C., while Scotland…
Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) Nepal’s valiant recovery after a shaky start was ultimately not enough as the West Indies cruised to a comfortable 9-wicket win in their Group C clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.Chasing 134 for victory, the Caribbean side overcame Nepal’s spirited 133/8 in just 15.2 overs, sealing their spot in the Super Eights while eliminating Nepal from the race.Numbers game between Nepal v West Indies match:2: Dipendra Singh Airee (58) v WI be…
Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) After producing a decisive four-wicket spell to power West Indies into the Super Eights, Jason Holder stressed that subtle adjustments and disciplined execution made the difference in their commanding nine-wicket win over Nepal at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Holder’s 4-27 dismantled Nepal’s resistance and ensured their modest 133/8 never truly threatened a clinical West Indies chase, led by Shai Hope’s unbeaten 60. Reflecting on the conditions in the day game, Hol…
Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) Nepal’s valiant recovery after a shaky start was ultimately not enough as the West Indies cruised to a comfortable 9-wicket win in their Group C clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Chasing 134 for victory, the Caribbean side overcame Nepal’s spirited 133/8 in just 15.2 overs, sealing their spot in the Super Eights while eliminating Nepal from the race.Asked to bat first on a tricky, damp wicket, Nepal struggled immediately against a…
Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) Dipendra Singh Airee’s gritty half-century helped Nepal recover from a disastrous start to post 133/8 against West Indies in their Group C encounter of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Asked to bat on a damp surface, Nepal were immediately put under pressure by the West Indies new-ball attack. Akeal Hosein struck in the opening over, getting one to skid through and bowl Kushal Bhurtel. The early breakthrough set the tone as Matthew Forde and Ho…
Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) West Indies won the toss and elected to bowl against Nepal in their Group C game of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Two dominant victories over Scotland and England have propelled the West Indies to the top of the table, leaving them on the brink of a Super 8s spot. Nepal, in contrast, remain without points after a narrow four-run loss to England and a heavy 10-wicket defeat to Italy, making this fixture crucial for their hopes.After …
Dubai, Jan 6 (IANS) Cricket Nepal on Tuesday announced a well-rounded 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, as they look to make a strong impression on the global stage. Rohit Paudel will continue to lead the side in the upcoming edition.The 23-year-old all-rounder Paudel has played a central role in Nepal’s growth in cricket, providing his team with consistent support with the bat while also displaying calm leadership during tense times.Paudel will be well-supported b…