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Toss Winner - Nepal won the toss and choose to bowl first
Nepal won by 2 wickets
Scotland eye second win in a clash with Nepal
We predict that Scotland will defeat Nepal.
| Tournament: | Nepal and Netherlands tour of Scotland, 2025 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Titwood Cricket Ground, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 20.2°C|Partly cloudy |
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Scotland take on Nepal in the third match of the Scotland T20 Tri-Series 2025 at Titwood, Glasgow, on June 17, with the game scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST. The tri-nation tournament features hosts Scotland, Nepal, and the Netherlands, with each side aiming to fine-tune their squads ahead of the T20 World Cup qualifiers.
So far, Scotland started strongly with a convincing win over the Netherlands, led by debutant Finlay McCreath’s all-round effort. Nepal, on the other hand, suffered a narrow loss to the Dutch despite a fighting knock from captain Rohit Paudel and a tidy spell from leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane. Scotland sit atop the points table with 2 points and a healthy net run rate, while Nepal are yet to open their account. This is the first-ever T20I clash between the two sides, which Scotland look likely to win.
SCT
NEP
156/5 in 20.0 7.8
USAvsNEP2024
Nepal beat United States of America by 8 wickets
157/2 in 18.4 8.41
170/8 in 20.0 8.5
USAvsNEP2024
Nepal tied with USA (Nepal win Super Over by 2 wickets)
3/0 in 0.4 4.48
147/7 in 20.0 7.35
USAvsNEP2024
Nepal Won By 17 runs
164/9 in 20.0 8.2
Scotland will enjoy a home advantage as they face Nepal in Glasgow for their second match of the T20 Tri-Series. They’ve made a perfect start to the tournament with a dominant win over the Netherlands in the opening game, which has placed them at the top of the table with 2 points and a Net Run Rate of +1.95.
Scotland started the series with a comfortable win over Netherlands by 39 runs. In the opening game, Scotland posted 160/8, thanks to Finlay McCreath’s impactful 40 on debut, and contributions from Matthew Cross (33) and George Munsey (30). Their bowlers, especially Safyaan Sharif (2/13) and Jack Jarvis (2/14), restricted Netherlands to 121, cruising to a 39‑run win.
Scotland currently sit at 13th in the ICC T20I team rankings with a rating of 191, while Nepal is placed 18th (165 rating points). Scotland and Nepal have never met in a T20I before, making this an intriguing new match-up. With momentum on their side and a well-balanced squad, Scotland will back themselves to extend their unbeaten run and inch closer to the Tri-Series final in home conditions.
Key players: Brandon McMullen, Finlay McCreath, Jack Jarvis, Safyaan Sharif
Brandon McMullen Total Runs Over 20.5 1.85
Brandon McMullen scored 11 runs from 10 balls, including two fours, in his last T20I against the Netherlands. Over his last eight T20 Internationals, he's been in great form, scoring 285 runs at an average of 47.5 with a quick strike rate of 151.59. He's one of Scotland's cleanest hitters and can score fast, making him crucial against Nepal's spinners.
Brandon McMullen, Finlay McCreath, George Munsey, Matthew Cross (c & wk), Michael Leask, Christopher McBride, Mark Watt, Jack Jarvis, Liam Naylor, Safyaan Sharif, Jasper Davidson
Christopher McBride, Liam Naylor, Jack Jarvis, Jasper Davidson, George Munsey, Brandon McMullen, Finlay McCreath, Matthew Cross, Michael Leask, Mark Watt, Safyaan Sharif
Nepal play this as an away game in Glasgow, aiming to bounce back after a narrow defeat to the Netherlands in their opening match of the Scotland T20 Tri-Series. They currently sit at the bottom of the table with 0 points. Ranked 18th in the ICC T20I rankings with a rating of 165, Nepal are looking to build momentum in the series.
In their opening T20I clash against the Netherlands, it was a display of resilience and drama. After conceding 152, courtesy of a super spell from Sandeep Lamichhane (3/18), Nepal mounted a strong chase—anchored by captain Rohit Paudel’s 48 and Kushal Bhurtel’s attacking 34. The game ended 152 all, triggering not one but three Super Overs—an international first. In the first, both teams scored 19; the second saw 17 apiece. Ultimately, the Netherlands prevailed in the third Super Over, courtesy of two quick wickets from Zach Lion‑Cachet and a clean chase. Though heartbreaking, Nepal showed a never-say-die spirit.
Nepal and Scotland have never met in a T20I before, making this their first-ever encounter in the format. Key players to watch include Paudel with the bat and Lamichhane with the ball. While the conditions will favor the home side, Nepal’s bowling attack and middle-order might give them a fighting chance. All in all, a gripping setup this for the game between the hosts and Nepal.
Key players: Rohit Paudel, Sandeep Lamichhane, Kushal Bhurtel
Khushal Bhurtel Total Runs Over 16.5 1.85
Kushal Bhurtel scored 34 runs off 23 balls with five fours in his last game. He's been in great form for Nepal, scoring 322 runs in his last 10 T20Is at an average of 46. He handles both pace and spin well. Given his consistent performance, we expect Bhurtel to score over 16 runs against Scotland.
Kushal Bhurtel, Lokesh Bam, Anil Sah (wk), Rohit Paudel (c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Kiran Thagunna, Rupesh Singh, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi
Anil Sah, Kushal Bhurtel, Rohit Paudel, Basir Ahmed, Dipendra Singh Airee, Karan KC, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sandeep Lamichhane, Kiran Thagunna , Rupesh Singh, Lokesh Bam
The weather on the match day at Titwood, Glasgow, is expected to be mostly cloudy conditions with intermittent light rain early in the day. Temperatures will range between a high of 18 °C and a low of around 13 °C. There is a 30% chance of light rain on the match day.
The venue is Titwood, Glasgow, established in 1876, and home to Clydesdale Cricket Club. With a capacity of around 6,000, Titwood is one of Scotland’s four ICC‑approved international grounds. It hosted its first T20I on 15 June 2025, and previously staged ODIs in 2007. The pitch has proven batting-friendly, particularly for teams choosing to bat first, while early moisture often assists seamers.
Nepal to win the coin toss 1.95
We predict Nepal will win the coin toss in the third T20I against Scotland in the Scotland T20I Tri Series.
At Titwood, Glasgow, toss-winning captains in T20Is have consistently chosen to bat first, and that decision has paid off—both matches at this venue so far resulted in wins for the side batting first. The team winning the toss should bat first here.
Scotland hold the upper hand in this game against Nepal. Their familiarity with both pitch and weather, combined with a strong batting display in the opening game makes them favourites. Nepal showed fight in the first game, and are expected to compete well in this game, however, Scotland looks well placed to win this contest.
We predict that Scotland will defeat Nepal.
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