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Nepal pulls off T20 World Cup upset over Scotland

Underdogs make big splash in Group C with commanding win.

TAS News Service

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

MUSCAT : Nepal pulled off one of the biggest surprises of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 with a stunning seven-wicket victory, more than Scotland’s total in the Group C match.

Dipendra Singh Airi led the way with an unbeaten half-century and led Nepal to victory with controlled aggression and tactical discipline. This victory will strengthen Nepal’s performance and ensure their qualification to the Super Eight stage, swinging the momentum of the tournament.

After a competitive performance early in the match, Scotland struggled to form meaningful partnerships under pressure and was unable to contain the depth of Nepal’s batsmen.

This result is important not only for the rankings of both teams but also for the tournament favourites, who are closely watching the evolution of the net racing scenario. Fans and analysts believe this was one of the defining shocks to start the tournament.

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