Scotland beat Nepal by narrow margin in rain-affected ODI

Scotland secured a narrow victory over Nepal in a rain-affected ODI at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur on Saturday. The win came down to the final over, with Scotland defending a low total despite the weather interruption in the Cricket World Cup League 2 fixture.

Nepal had won the earlier meeting at the same venue by six wickets, a result that boosted their climb toward the automatic qualification spots in the 2027 Cricket World Cup Qualifier. That win had pushed Nepal to fifth in the League 2 standings — the top four teams qualify outright. This loss halts their momentum, while Scotland's victory keeps them in the hunt.