Historic T20 Thriller: Netherlands Beat Nepal After Three Super Overs in Scotland

Glasgow (Scotland): In an unprecedented event in professional men’s T20 cricket, a match result was declared only after three super overs! The match between Netherlands and Nepal in an ongoing T20I series in Scotland on Monday went down in history books with this rare feat.

What Happened in Each Super Over?

Nepal’s captain Rohit Paudel won the toss and opted to field. Netherlands Scored 152/7 in 20 overs under the captaincy of wicketkeeper-batsman Scott Edwards.

Nepal matched the score with 152/8 in 20 overs, forcing a tie.

First Super Over:
Nepal scored 19/1
Netherlands replied with 19/0
Result: Another tie

Second Super Over:
Netherlands: 17/1
Nepal: 17/0
Result: Yet another tie

Third Super Over:
Nepal collapsed for 0 runs in 4 balls, losing both wickets to off-spinner Zach Lion-Cachet.
Netherlands needed just 1 run, and Michael Levitt smashed a six on the very first ball from Sandeep Lamichhane, sealing a dramatic victory.

Sandeep Lamichhane’s Return Not Enough

Nepal’s seasoned leg-spinner, who has played 121 international matches and featured in IPL for Delhi Capitals and Kochi Tuskers Kerala, couldn’t save his team despite experience.

Player of the Match: Zach Lion-Cachet

Netherlands’ 21 years old Off-spin Zach Lion-Cachet scored only 11 runs and took 1 wicket in tha main match.

Though he was Third Super Over Hero. He took 2 wickets in 4 balls to shut Nepal down completely.

Indian-Origin All-Rounder Vikramjit Singh Shines

Scored 30 runs (29 balls, 2 sixes)

Took 2 wickets, including that of Nepal captain Rohit Paudel (48 off 35).

Born in Punjab (2003), Vikramjit is a left-handed batter and right-arm pacer, now 22 years old and playing for Netherlands.

This match marked the first-ever instance in men’s professional T20 cricket history where the outcome was decided in the third super over. It showcased resilience, nerve, and unforgettable cricketing drama.