Nepal’s valiant effort against Scotland fall short by a whisker

Nepal’s quest for a third successive victory over hosts Scotland in the ICC men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 fell short by a whisker in Dundee,Scotland. Chasing a record total of 324 runs,Nepal was on the cusp of a remarkable victory needing seven runs in the last over. Experienced pacer Safyaan Sharif bowling the last over saved the day for Scotland by taking the last two wickets including the wicket of dangerous Karan KC when it mattered most. It was an epic thriller that saw teams fortunes fluctuate in the last five overs. The game took a thrilling and dramatic turn,following Nepal’s two crucial batting partnerships late in the innings. Having been on the back foot for the most part,they turned the tide in their favor, putting themselves in striking distance of success.However, the 2 run defeat turned out to be a case of so near yet so far for them in the end. They deserve praise for their figh...