Nepal delivered a dominant bowling performance in their second match of the ongoing T20I Tri-Nation Series, bowling out hosts Scotland for just 97 runs in 19.4 overs. With Sandeep Lamichhane’s magical spell, Nepal ultimately got a great chance to register their first-ever victory in the ongoing T20I Tri-Nation Series.
Nepal had lost the previous match against the Netherlands following a triple Super Over, but this strong bowling changed the whole scenario for Team Nepal.
According to The Kathmandu Post, Lamichhane took 4 wickets for just 11 runs in his 4 overs. Also, credit to Captain Rohit Paudel, who chose to bowl first after winning the toss.. And boom, the decision proved to be prudent.
Lamichhane’s 4-Wicket Magic Secures Epic Win for Nepal Against Scotland
In the second match of the T20I Tri-Nation Series at Titwood Cricket Ground, Glasgow, Nepal made a team change, replacing Nandan Yadav with Basir Ahmad.
After the winning toss, Nepal’s captain Paudel chose to bowl first, with Dipendra Singh viciously bowling out Scotland’s Mark Watt for just 1 run in the first over.
Next, Karan KC struck, dismissing George Munsey, claiming his 100th T20I wicket. Then, Lokesh Bam made a quick run out and sent Liam Naylor back for 1. In the meantime, Karan KC took another wicket, and Lalit Rajbanshi also got in on the act.
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By the 5th over, Scotland were in deep trouble at 24 for 5. Then spinner Sandeep Lamichhane took control with his 4 wickets for just 11 runs. Additionally, Airee’s two wickets complemented Lamichhane’s spell perfectly. This was the first official T20I meeting between Nepal and Scotland.
After Narrow Loss to Netherlands, Nepal Bounces Back Strong in Second Match: Here’s What Changed
In the first T20I match vs the Netherlands, Nepal’s aggressive batting and spin bowling kept them competitive, but the Netherlands managed to hold on, winning in the unprecedented third Super Over.
This heartbreaking loss made Nepal bounce back even stronger. In the first match, Nepal struggled in death bowling, allowing late boundaries and runs against the Netherlands.
The electrifying moments of the match were widely reflected in Twitter posts.
Nepal won by a dramatic 2-wickets against Scotland in a low-scoring T20I at the Scotland Tri-Series. Another thrilling match in Scotland, the cardiac kids for a reason. 🤯
Photo: CAN#nepal #scotland #t20 #cricket #nonextquestion pic.twitter.com/9J4am0CV1D
— No Next Question (@NoNext_Question) June 18, 2025
Also, Team Nepal lost control in the middle overs and death overs. Still, coming in the 2nd game, they made it under control, keeping the pressure on throughout the innings, never allowing Scotland to recover.
Nepal replaced fast bowler Nandan Yadav with Basir Ahmad, which helped add variety and depth to the bowling unit.
Amit Mishra Takes on Nepal’s Win Over Scotland
Lately, Nepal Cricket is making waves in the cricket world by winning major titles. In this ongoing T20I Tri-Nation Series, I am so impressed with their bounce back after a gut-wrenching loss to the Netherlands. Their win against Scotland stands out as one of the great performances I have seen of the Nepal team. Congratulations to Nepal.
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