Netherlands Clinch Thrilling Victory Over Nepal After Historic Three Super Overs

GLASGOW: In a dramatic encounter at Titwood, Glasgow, the Netherlands prevailed over Nepal by two wickets following an unprecedented three super overs in their Scotland T20I Tri-Series match on Monday.

The match was a gripping contest, embodying the thrilling uncertainty that T20 cricket offers.

Match Summary

The Netherlands, batting first, achieved a total of 152/7 in their allotted 20 overs.

  • Vikramjit Singh provided a solid start with 30 runs from 29 balls.
  • Teja Nidamanuru led the scoring with 35 runs off 37 deliveries.
  • Saqib Zulfiqar contributed a rapid 25 runs from just 12 balls.

For Nepal, Sandeep Lamichhane stood out, securing 3/26 in his four overs, complemented by Nandan Yadav’s two wickets.

Nepal’s chase began shakily, losing two early wickets in the second over. However, Kushal Bhurtel (34 off 23) and captain Rohit Paudel (48 off 35) stabilized the innings with a dynamic 43-run partnership.

Despite a collapse in the middle order, Nandan Yadav’s late burst of 12 runs from four balls leveled the score at 152/8, leading to the first Super Over.

Super Over Drama

Nepal set a target of 20 in the first Super Over, propelled by Bhurtel’s 18 runs off five balls.

Max O’Dowd of the Netherlands responded with composure, hitting a four and a six on the final two balls to tie the scores, resulting in a second super over.

The Netherlands scored 17 runs in the second super over, highlighted by Scott Edwards’ 16 runs from six balls.

Nepal retaliated strongly, with Paudel hitting a six on the first ball and Dipendra Singh Airee adding another six when six runs were needed from the penultimate ball, pushing the game into a historic third Super Over—a first in men’s international T20 cricket.

Decisive Final Showdown

Zach Lion-Cachet’s effective off-spin in the final Super Over restricted Nepal to zero, taking two crucial wickets.

Michael Levitt then sealed the win for the Netherlands, striking the first ball for a six.

This game marked a historic moment, with both teams now recorded as the first to participate in a T20I decided by three Super Overs.