With England and West Indies sealing Super Eight qualification from Group C, Scotland and Nepal are left playing for pride at the Wankhede Stadium. The contest may carry no qualification stakes, but for two teams who have endured campaigns filled with near-misses and hard lessons, a win would offer meaningful closure.
Nepal began with promise, falling just four runs short in a thrilling chase of 184 against England. That fight, however, faded in heavy defeats to Italy and West Indies, where batting failures and a lack of bowling penetration proved costly.
Scotland’s campaign has been equally dramatic. A loss to West Indies was followed by a convincing win over Italy before England brought them back down to earth. Yet their spin attack has thrived in Indian conditions, and on a surface offering the most turn in the tournament, they may sense opportunity.
For both sides, this is about finishing strong.
