Nepal, Feb. 16 -- Burdened with soaring hopes and national expectations, Nepal's T20 World Cup campaign in India is on the verge of ending its campaign in disappointment. After three consecutive defeats, the team is preparing to return home with more questions than answers.

Nepal's latest setback came on Sunday, when they were brushed aside by the West Indies by nine wickets in their third Group 'C' match. Having already lost their previous two games, Nepal now face Scotland in their final group fixture - a match that offers little beyond pride.

For a team playing its third World Cup since debuting in 2014, expectations had never been higher. Encouraging performances in the 2024 edition, a morale-boosting series win over the West Indies...