Scotland T20 Tri-Series: Nepal wins against Scotland in low scoring thriller

Kathmandu: Nepal has won a match against host Scotland, restricting them to a meagre 97 runs in the stipulated 20 overs under the Scotland T20 Tri-Series underway in Glasgow, Scotland.

Opting to field first in the third match of the Series, Nepal limited Scotland to 97 runs in 20 overs, while taking all the wickets.

In restricting Scotland to a small total, leg spinner Sandeep Lamichhane took 4 wickets for 18 runs, including a maiden in his full quota of 4 overs. Karan KC and Dipendra Singh Airee took 2 wickets each, while Lalit Rajbansi took one wicket.

For the home team, only three batsmen could score in double digits, the highest being 46 runs by Michael Leask, Brandon McMullen scored 10 runs, while captain Matthew Cross scored 15 runs before he was bowled out by Lamichanne.

In reply, Nepal won by 2 wickets reaching the victory target of 98 runs with 1 ball remaining.

The Netherlands is the third team in the series. In its first match, Nepal lost to the Netherlands in the third Super Over on Monday night.