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Sandeep Lamichhane’s Four-Wicket Spell Stops Scotland After Munsey’s Explosive Start
By Ranjeet Yadav • 5/12/2026, 1:12:38 PM
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12 May Kathmandu Scotland opener George Munsey unleashed a flurry of aggressive batting but Nepal spinner Sandeep Lamichhane produced a brilliant bowling performance to bring Nepal back into the match in the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series opener at Kirtipur.
Scotland finished on 243/8 after looking good for much more earlier in the innings.
🏏 Munsey In Charge In Early Overs
Scotland won the toss and chose to bat first. They started off with a bang with George Munsey attacking the bowlers of Nepal right from the start.
Munsey broke.
- 75 runs from 62 balls
- 12 fours, 2 sixes, 2 twos, 4 ones
- 2 sixers
Crossed Scotland:
- 60 runs in the opening 10 overs
- 100 in 19 overs
At one stage, Scotland were on course for a 300+ total.
🔥 Lamichhane Changes the Game
Nepal’s resurgence began when Sandeep Lamichhane was brought into the attack.
The leg-spinner:
- Scotland’s momentum was halted
- Middle order batters key lost
- Controlled run rate in middle overs
Lamichhane ended with impressive figures of:
- 4 for 41
- in his full spell of ten overs
His spell prevented Scotland from posting a much bigger total.
🇳🇵 Massive Opportunity for Nepal to Create Future of ODI
The game is part of the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series in which:
- Nepal;
Scotland,
- U.S.
This series is very important for Nepal as the team is in a fight to save its ODI status and to improve its position in the League 2 table.
Pre-match: 4.
- United States topped the standings
- Scotland was second
- Nepal were seventh of eight teams
⚡ Nepal Strong at Home
Nepal has traditionally had a good record at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
In the last League 2 cycle .
- Nepal win 10 out of 12 home games
Scotland had also not adjusted to the conditions in Kathmandu on previous tours.
🌟 Sandeep continues to spearhead Nepal’s bowling attack
Lamichhane remains the biggest weapon for Nepal in international cricket.
He is now;
- Leading wicket-taker for Nepal in ODI
- Most wickets in T20Is for Nepal
His performance against Scotland was a reminder of his importance in Nepal’s ODI campaign.
📌 Summary
George Munsey had blasted Scotland to a commanding start but brilliant four-wicket haul from Sandeep Lamichhane swung the match back in Nepal's favour and stopped Scotland laying on a mammoth total.
Nepal have been given a crucial chance in a high-pressure League 2 match that could heavily influence the team's ODI future after a strong bowling performance.
Tags: Sandeep Lamichhane, Nepal Cricket, Scotland vs Nepal, ICC League 2, George Munsey
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