The 76th game of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 went down on June 8, 2025, at Dundee, where Scotland was set to meet Nepal for what later turned out to be a cracking encounter. This thriller contest wrapped up at the end of the 50th over and proved that, yet again, some extraordinary efforts from either side led to another edge-of-the-seat match.
Match Summary
Scotland had posted a competitive total of 323/6, which continually put Nepal under pressure right from the start. In reply, Nepal gave everything but lost very narrowly; at the end of the day, they scored 321/10. The match eventually wound up with Nepal requiring just 2 runs to win but losing 2 wickets on the fourth and fifth balls of the final over, hence giving a nail-biting finish.
As of now, the run-rate stood at 6.42, while the last 5 overs resulted in a run-rate of 9.60, indicating a huge surge in run-scoring rate at the end.
Key Performances
The batting highlight of the day has been the 105-run partnership between the retired hurt Sandeep Lamichhane of Nepal and Airee, much past that of the earlier record stand of 68 runs between Aarif Sheikh and Gulsan Jha. RHB Sandeep Lamichhane retired hurt but still managed to make 3 off 3, showing fight. It was the performances with the ball that garnered attention.
Safyaan Sharif ended up with great figures, 2/38 coming in 5 overs, at an economy rate of 7.60. Brandon McMullen bowled well, with an analysis of 62/1 from 10 at an economy of 6.20. It was all down to the Nepal side, after the 10-over spell of Lalit Rajbanshi, who bowled 2 maidens and gave 49 runs for the last wicket, to set up the final-run tension.
Record-Breaking Moment
For this record, mention has to be made of the 105 runs that Kami and Airee put together. This also turned out to be the highest partnership for Nepal throughout the innings and in the history books. That was a record for the Scottish team, with a fighting spirit from Nepal, pushed toward the edge.
Final Moments
The match went into the final over with Nepal needing just 2, but they ended up losing it by 2 runs. On the scoreboard, it was Nepal 321/10 (49.6ov) against the target of 323. The match had ended at 6:47 p.m. on the field of play for an enthralling day of cricket.
Conclusion
Scotland vs Nepal thriller! Both sides went through every possible emotion but displayed exemplary talent and determination. If Scotland exhibited some disciplined bowling today, Nepal replied with resilience in their batting. It wasn’t bad fighting going on between the two of them! This game is going to be highlighted as one of the classic encounters of this ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2. Cricket enthusiasts will be waiting for the next showdown between these two competitive teams. Stay connected for more updates and highlights from the tournament!