Scotland held their nerve to safe an exhilarating two-run victory over Nepal in a rain-affected one-day worldwide in Kirtipur.
Nepal required 13 off the ultimate over of their chase, however seamer Brad Currie – who was very good in taking 3-43 – restricted the hosts to simply 11.
Batting first on a testing pitch, the Scots amassed a complete of 243-8 from their 50 overs, thanks largely to a blistering 62-ball 75 from opener George Munsey.
Fellow opener Finlay McCreath added 35 in a partnership of 114, whereas Michael English guided the back-end of the innings with a affected person 34 not out.
After Munsey’s highly effective hitting – the left-hander struck 12 fours and two sixes – Scotland have been restricted properly by Nepal’s diverse bowling assault, earlier than Mark Watt (24) and Michael Leask (29) added some late momentum.
The hosts’ chase was then delayed by rain they usually have been set a revised goal of 221 in 39 overs.
Mark Watt took two wickets in three balls to get Scotland off to an excellent begin, however a partnership between captain Rohit Paudel and Dipendra Singh Airee hauled Nepal again into competition.
Nevertheless, Paudel was bowled making an attempt to scoop Currie and, quickly after, Airee sliced spinner Oli Davidson to quick third, in what seemed to be a decisive passage.
There was drama to come back although as Gulshan Jha – who completed unbeaten on 61 from 35 deliveries – stored up with the run charge and took it to the ultimate six deliveries, however Currie stayed calm amid the flurry of boundaries.
The Sussex man solely went from 4 runs from the primary 5 balls of his closing over, and though Jha smashed the ultimate supply of the sport over the ropes, it was not sufficient.
“We knew from the beginning we have been going to must work onerous to get the win,” captain Richie Berrington stated.
“Actually happy we managed to carry our nerve underneath stress. Mark Watt and Oli Davidson bowled rather well and Brad Currie was glorious once more.
“Brad could be very clear in what he is making an attempt to do, which makes issues simple as a captain. The belief is absolutely there and fortunately he managed to execute.”
Scotland are stage on the prime of Cricket World Cup League 2 with USA on 36 factors however have performed 5 video games extra. They’re subsequent in motion towards USA on Thursday.
