Nepal Defeated by 2 Runs in Thrilling Match Against Scotland, Sets Highest ODI Score

Nepal faced a 2-run defeat against Scotland in a match held at the Fourthill Cricket Ground in Dundee under the ICC World Cup League Two. Winning the toss and opting to bat, the home team Scotland scored 323 runs losing 6 wickets in the allotted 50 overs. In pursuit of the target, Nepal was all out for 321 runs on the last ball of the 50th over, resulting in their defeat.

This score is Nepal's highest ever total in One Day International (ODI) cricket. Previously, Nepal's highest score was 310 runs made against Oman in 2023.

For Nepal, Bhima Sarkhi scored 73 runs, Dipendra Singh Airee scored 56 runs, and Sompal Kami contributed 67 runs, showcasing outstanding performances. Bhima shared a partnership of 94 runs for the fourth wicket with Arif Sheikh, while Dipendra and Sompal added 105 runs for the seventh wicket, bringing Nepal closer to victory.

However, failing to score the necessary runs in the final over, Nepal lost by 2 runs. Karan KC and Dipendra Singh Airee took 2 wickets each, while Lalit Rajbanshi took 1 wicket.

Scotland's captain Richie Berrington scored a century with 102 runs, while Michael Leask remained unbeaten on 96 runs, leading the team to a strong score.

In the last 10 overs, Nepal conceded 123 runs but could only take 1 wicket, which became a major reason for their defeat.

After this match, Scotland stands third in the League Two table with 24 points from 19 matches. Nepal is limited to seventh place with 10 points from 15 matches.

After the conclusion of League Two, a triangular T20I series will begin on Ashadh 1 (June 15) among Nepal, Scotland, and the Netherlands.