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Nepal's WC Hopes Dashed: Final Match vs Scotland
17 Feb
Summary
- Nepal aims for a high note in their final T20 WC 2026 match.
- Scotland, a late replacement, has one win against Italy.
- Nepal coach Pothas urges team to learn from repeated errors.
Nepal concludes its T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against Scotland in Mumbai on Tuesday, February 17. The team, which surprisingly defeated the West Indies last year, has experienced a forgettable tournament, suffering three losses. Their campaign included a significant defeat to debutants Italy.
Scotland, having replaced Bangladesh, enters the match with one win under their belt. The historical head-to-head record between Nepal and Scotland is tied at one win each. Nepal's coach, Nic Pothas, stressed the importance of learning from repeated errors to compete effectively against Scotland.
Scotland's Tom Bruce acknowledged Nepal's potential, referencing their strong performance against England. He stated Scotland would not underestimate their opponents and would prepare for Nepal's best effort. The match is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM IST at the Wankhede Stadium, with the toss at 6:30 PM IST.
