T20 World Cup 2026: Michael Jones scored a half-century against Nepal

Updated: 17-02-2026, 07.33 PM

What is the news?

In the 33rd match of T-20 World Cup 2026, Scotland cricket team’s opener Michael Jones scored a half-century (71) against Nepal cricket team. This proved to be the second half-century of his T20 international career. He along with George Munsey made a partnership of 80 runs for the first wicket. With the help of his innings, Scotland, batting first, scored 170/7. Let’s take a look at his innings and statistics.

Jones’ innings was excellent

Jones showed signs of aggressive batting by hitting a four and a six against Deependra Singh Airy, who came to bowl the third over of the innings. He completed his half-century in 31 balls at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Jones, who appeared to be in good form, was out after scoring 71 runs in 45 balls. He also hit 8 fours and 3 sixes. His innings was ended by Sompal Kami.

Jones’ T20 international career

Jones started his T20 international career in 2022. So far, he has scored 366 runs in 15 innings of 15 matches at an average of 28.15 and strike rate of 139.16. Meanwhile, he scored 2 half-centuries with the highest score of 86 runs. In the T20 World Cup 2026, he has scored 142 runs in 4 innings with an average of 35.50 and strike rate of 142.00.

Jones is playing in the third edition

This is Jones’ third edition of the T20 World Cup. He has scored 341 runs in 11 innings so far in this tournament (2022-26) at an average of 37.88 and a strike rate of 140.90. Meanwhile, he has scored 2 half-centuries.