Kathmandu: Nepal has been eliminated from the group stage of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier- 2026 after losing today’s match against Scotland.

In the final group-stage match held at TU Cricket Ground in Kirtipur, Nepal suffered a 72-run defeat, ending its campaign in the tournament.

Chasing a target of 141 runs set by Scotland, Nepal was bowled out for just 68 runs in 13.5 overs. Roma Thapa remained not-out on 14 runs. Bindu Rawal also scored 14 runs, while Rubina Chhetri contributed 10. No other Nepali batter managed to reach double figures.

For Scotland, Abtaha Maqsood took the highest three wickets, while Katherine Fraser and captain Kathryn Bryce claimed two wickets each. Rachel Slater and Olivia Bell picked up one wicket apiece.

Earlier, Scotland batted first after losing the toss and posted a total of 140 runs in 20 overs, losing all wickets. Priyanaz Chatterji top-scored with 45 runs, followed by Ailsa Lister with 22, Sarah Bryce with 18, Megan McColl with 17, and Rachel Slater with 11.
For Nepal, Manisha Upadhyay was the standout bowler, taking four wickets, while Rubina Chhetri claimed three. Riya Sharma, Sita Ranamagar, and Kabita Joshi took one wicket each.

Nepal played a total of four matches in the Qualifier, winning one and finishing with two points, placing fourth in Group B. Scotland, with four points, advanced to the Super Six stage.