Nepal's ODI Match Against Scotland: Highlights

Nepal faced Scotland in the 4th ODI of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 Tri-Series on Mon 18 May 2026. The match took place at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur. Scotland won the toss and opted to bat first.

Scotland managed to score 194 runs before being all out in 39.1 overs. The innings featured notable contributions from Finlay McCreath, who scored 73 runs off 44 balls, and Michael English, who added 51 runs off 72 balls. The team faced challenges with wickets falling at regular intervals, leading to a total of 194. Sandeep Lamichhane was the standout bowler for Nepal, claiming 3 wickets for 47 runs in his 10 overs.

In reply, Nepal started their innings with a solid foundation. The highlights of their batting included 55 runs from Ishan Pandey and 50 runs from Rohit Paudel, who remained not out. Nepal finished their innings at 167 for 4 in 31.1 overs, needing 28 runs to win from the 18.5 overs remaining. The team showed promise but fell short of the target, losing the match by 27 runs.

Buddhi Pradhan officiated as one of the match referees, along with Faisal Afridi, Narayanankutty Vengalil, and Durga Nath Subedi. The match emphasized the competitive spirit in the tri-series and showcased the talents of both teams.