Nepal Clinch Thrilling Win Over Scotland in Dramatic Last-Ball Finish

In one of the most chaotic and emotionally charged finishes in recent memory, Nepal edged out Scotland in their ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 clash on Monday in Dundee, securing a record chase in the most dramatic circumstances imaginable.

With just one run needed off the final ball and Nepal down to their last wicket, Scotland believed they had clinched the game when Rijan Dhakal was run out, triggering wild celebrations on the field. But within seconds, the mood turned on its head: the umpire signaled a wide, granting Nepal the run they needed — and leaving the Scots stunned.

A Final Ball Full of Chaos

Mark Watt’s last delivery to Karan KC was fired in down leg from around the wicket. Karan missed the flick, and wicketkeeper Matthew Cross failed to collect the ball cleanly. In the ensuing scramble, Cross managed to break the stumps with Dhakal diving in. Celebrations erupted — but the umpire’s late wide call nullified the dismissal, handing Nepal a win by one wicket. The pitch was soon invaded by jubilant Nepal players, while Scottish heads dropped in disbelief.

Karan KC: Hero with Ball and Bat

Karan KC was at the heart of everything. First, he returned 2 for 43 with the ball to help restrict Scotland to 296 for 7, despite solid knocks from Charlie Tear (80) and Finlay McCreath (55). Then, when Nepal’s chase faltered from 152 for 2 to 192 for 7, he pulled them back from the brink.

Karan added 60 runs with Gulsan Jha (42 off 30) and then took full control, finishing 65 not out off 41 balls, including three fours and four sixes, to engineer Nepal’s highest-ever successful ODI chase.

What It Means

Despite the epic win, Nepal remains seventh on the eight-team League 2 table, while Scotland holds on at fourth. But the result is a massive morale boost for Nepal and a heartbreaker for a Scotland side that was moments away from forcing a Super Over.

As the commentator summed up: "What a finish. It was all confusion. I don't think I even know what happened."

Nepal certainly won’t forget it anytime soon.

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