In a thrilling finish that captured the passion of cricket fans, Nepal secured a memorable victory over Scotland in ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27, prompting an emotional and unforgettable scene as the crowd stormed the ground in celebration. The match, held at Forthill Cricket Ground, saw Nepal chase down a competitive target in a nail-biting contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Fans storm the ground after Nepal’s thrilling last-ball win
The moment came on the final ball of the match, with Nepal needing just 1 run to win. Bowler Mark Watt delivered a wide ball down the leg side. The batters attempted a quick run as the wicketkeeper removed the stumps and appealed for a dismissal. However, the twist came when the umpire signaled it as a wide, handing Nepal a dramatic victory.
As soon as the umpire signaled the wide, hundreds of fans rushed onto the ground in sheer joy, waving flags, celebrating, dancing, and shaking hands with their favorite players. The scenes were filled with emotion and energy, turning the stadium into a sea of celebration. Cricket fans on social media praised the moment, calling it a reflection of the deep passion Nepali people have for the game, comparing the atmosphere to the iconic celebrations of the 1980s.
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🚨 What a match! What a thrilling finish! 🥶 🇳🇵
Nepal beat Scotland by just 1 wicket in a heart-stopping finish at ICC CWC League 2! 🥵
They chased down 297 — their highest successful ODI chase in history!😱 🔥 pic.twitter.com/XbcmEFurBf
— ICC Asia Cricket (@ICCAsiaCricket) June 2, 2025
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Nepal edged past Scotland in a historic chase
After winning the toss, Nepal chose to bowl first. Scotland’s batting started strong, and despite losing a wicket in the third over, they kept the scoreboard ticking. Opener Charlie Tear played a brilliant knock, scoring 80 runs off just 72 balls, accompanied by a half-century from Finlay McCreath. For Nepal, Rijan Dhakal, Karan KC, and Sompal Kami stood out with the ball, each claiming two wickets.
Chasing a challenging target of 297, Nepal got off to a flying start with a solid 72-run opening partnership. However, two quick wickets pushed Nepal onto the back foot. But KC had other plans, coming in at number nine, KC played a match-winning knock, smashing an unbeaten 65 off just 41 balls, including 3 fours and 4 sixes, guiding Nepal to a thrilling victory.
His heroic effort with both bat and ball earned him the Player of the Match award, capping off a memorable performance and securing a historic win for Nepal.
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