Bhurtel leads steady Nepal charge

Tue, 17 February 2026

21:28

Nepal 72-0 (8 Ovs) vs Scotland 170-7 | SCORECARD

Ollie Davidson is brought into the attack. Aasif pushes one for a couple, then flicks the next to deep backward point for a single. Bhurtel drives sweetly past extra cover for two and then works one down to long-on for a run. 7 runs off the over. After 7 overs, Nepal are 63/0.

Wheal continues. Sliding into the pads, Aasif steals a single. Bhurtel defends before launching a huge six off the next ball. He dabs one to backward point -- well stopped and defends again. Bhurtel finishes the over with a couple.

9 runs off it. After 8 overs, Nepal are 72/0. Nepal now need 99 runs from 72 balls.

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