Nepal sneak home by two wickets in nail-biter against Scotland

In a heart-stopping finish under overcast Scottish skies, Nepal edged out the hosts by 2 wickets with just one ball to spare in a tense T20 encounter at Titwood on Tuesday.

Nepal chose to bowl after winning the toss and their bowlers responded with disciplined precision. Scotland were bundled out for a mere 97 runs, with standout contributions from Sandeep Lamichhane (4-11) and Karan KC (2-20) who applied early pressure.

In reply, Nepal stumbled often, slipping to 8 down for 97 in the final over. However, it was Sandeep Lamichhane who seized the moment: the leg-spinner not only starred with the ball earlier but came to the crease and calmly guided Nepal over the line. With nerves of steel, he struck the winning run.

Lamichhane also earned Player of the Match for his all-round impact.

This was a quintessential associate-nation thriller: low scores, tense chase, and a dramatic finish. Nepal's gritty performance at Titwood also guided them to a victory in their first encounter against Scotland in T20 Internationals.