The final ball of the World Cup League 2 match saw Nepal secure their victory over Scotland.
The World Cup League 2 match between Nepal and Scotland ended in favor of Nepal with a narrow victory in the last ball at Forthill Dundee on June 3.
Watch the thrilling final moments of Nepal’s epic win! Karan KC’s last-ball heroics on YouTube .
In their pursuit of 297 runs Nepal gained one-wicket victory in the final over which brought uncontrolled joy to the traveling fans.
🔥 A Thriller to the Wire
Scotland batted first after winning the toss at Forthill Dundee and scored 296 runs before losing seven wickets. The Scottish team received stability from their opener Charlie Tear who scored 80 runs while Finlay McCreath added 55 runs. The middle order performed well for Nepal but Karan KC performed best with his 2/43 in 10 overs to restrict Scotland.
The Nepalese batting started powerfully through Khushal Bhurtel’s 53 runs that brought quick starts to the innings. A major collapse in the middle order reduced Nepal from 152/2 to 192/7 thus putting their hopes in danger.
💪 Karan KC – The Hero Again
Karan KC entered the scene as the experienced all-rounder who has a reputation for performing well in high-pressure situations. The number 9 batsman Karan KC produced an attacking 65 runs from 41 deliveries which included four sixes to completely change the game’s course.
Karan hit Scottish bowlers for 18 runs during the 49th over which pushed Nepal near victory.
🎯 The Final Over
The pressure reached its peak when Nepal needed seven runs to win in the final six balls. Sandeep Lamichhane received his dismissal from Mark Watt which shifted the advantage to Scotland.
Rijan Dhakal hit a vital run to return the strike to Karan who needed only five runs for victory from three deliveries.
Karan played two safe twos before the final ball to secure victory with one run needed for Nepal. The delivery from Mark Watt that ended up being a wide ball allowed Nepal to win the match after the umpire’s call.
The umpire’s decision not to give the ball out after a potential deflection from the pad sparked both celebrations in the Nepal camp and a wild fan invasion of the pitch.
📊 Score Summary:
Scotland 296 for 7 (Tear 80, McCreath 55, Berrington 40, Karan 2-43, Kami 2-66, Dhakal 2-78)
Nepal 297 for 9 (Karan 65*, Bhurtel 53, Jha 42, Sharki 40, McMullen 3-47, Leask 2-40, Jarvis 2-42)
Result: Nepal won by 1 wicket
🏏 Context & What’s Next
This victory gives Nepal crucial motivation after their poor League 2 performance since they occupy the last position in the table. The victory against fourth-place Scotland provides essential strength to Nepal’s chances of qualification following their defeat against the second XI.
Nepal will face the Netherlands in their next match of the tri-series on Wednesday at the same Forthill venue.
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