Nepal tops Scotland T20 Tri-Series: chase of 175 seals four points

Nepal clinched a crucial six-wicket win over the Netherlands in the T20 Tri-Series, successfully chasing a target of 175 runs with just two balls remaining.

The victory was powered by standout performances from Kushal Bhurtel, who top-scored with 65 runs, and Aarif Sheikh, who remained unbeaten on 39. Their partnership anchored Nepal's innings, enabling them to reach 180 for 4 in response to the Netherlands' 174 for 7.

Despite a valiant 86 off 53 balls by Netherlands' Player of the Match Levitt, his efforts were insufficient to secure a win for his side.

"Nepal won by 6 wickets (with 2 balls remaining), thanks to solid contributions from Kushal Bhurtel and Aarif Sheikh," reports highlighted.

This win propelled Nepal to the top of the T20 Tri-Series table with four points. The Netherlands, although tied on points, are placed second due to an inferior net run rate after playing four matches.

The result underscores Nepal's growing prowess in T20 cricket and their ability to perform under pressure in tight chases.

Match stats:
- Nepal: 180 for 4 (Bhurtel 65, Sheikh 39*)
- Netherlands: 174 for 7 (Levitt 86, van der Merwe 36*)

The series continues to showcase competitive cricket, with Nepal emerging as a strong contender for the title.

Nepal secured a thrilling six-wicket victory over the Netherlands in the T20 Tri-Series, chasing down 175 runs with two balls to spare. Key performances from Kushal Bhurtel (65) and Aarif Sheikh (39*) propelled Nepal to the top of the table with four points.