In a heart-stopping finish that had fans on the edge of their seats, Scotland held their nerve to defeat Nepal by just two runs in a rain-affected one-day international in Kirtipur. The match came down to the final over, with Nepal needing 13 runs to win, but seamer Brad Currie delivered a masterclass in pressure bowling to secure the victory.

Batting first on a challenging pitch, Scotland posted a competitive 243-8 from their 50 overs. The innings was powered by a sensational knock from opener George Munsey, who smashed 75 runs off just 62 balls, including 12 boundaries and two towering sixes. Munsey's explosive start, combined with Finlay McCreath's steady 35, laid a solid foundation with a 114-run partnership. Michael English then anchored the lower order with an unbeaten 34, while late cameos from Mark Watt (24) and Michael Leask (29) gave Scotland crucial momentum.

Nepal's chase was interrupted by rain, setting a revised target of 221 in 39 overs. Scotland struck early when Mark Watt claimed two wickets in three balls, putting the hosts on the back foot. However, captain Rohit Paudel and Dipendra Singh Airee fought back with a resilient partnership that brought Nepal back into the contest.

The tide turned when Paudel was bowled attempting an ambitious scoop shot off Currie, and Airee soon followed, slicing a catch to short third off spinner Oli Davidson. But Nepal refused to surrender. Gulshan Jha played a breathtaking innings, smashing an unbeaten 61 from just 35 deliveries to keep his team in the hunt.

With 13 needed from the final over, all eyes were on Currie. The Sussex seamer showed remarkable composure, conceding just four runs from the first five balls. Jha managed to clear the ropes off the final delivery, but it was too little, too late, as Scotland celebrated a thrilling two-run victory.

"We knew from the start we were going to have to work hard to get the win," said captain Richie Berrington. "Really pleased we managed to hold our nerve under pressure. Mark Watt and Oli Davidson bowled really well, and Brad Currie was excellent again. Brad is very clear in what he's trying to do, which makes things easy as a captain. The trust is fully there, and thankfully he managed to execute."

For cricket fans, this match was a reminder of the sport's unpredictable drama—a quality that makes every game a story worth following.