Scotland were bowled out for 194 in 39.1 overs after a volatile innings in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 match at the TU cricket ground on Monday.

The visitors started steadily, after electing to bat first, through George Munsey, who struck 21 off 31 balls, but Nepal broke early when Finlay McCreath was trapped lbw by Dipendra Singh Airee. Munsey followed soon after, dismissed by Sandeep Lamichhane.

The innings briefly accelerated through Brandon McMullen, who produced the defining knock of the innings. He scored 73 off 44 balls with six fours and six sixes, driving Scotland past the 100-mark quickly. His counterattack lifted Scotland to 126 for 4, giving them a platform for a stronger finish. However, his dismissal marked the turning point of the innings.

Richie Berrington fell earlier for 12, while Michael English anchored one end with a composed 51 off 72 balls. Despite his effort, Scotland failed to build long partnerships around him. Matthew Cross and Michael Leask were dismissed cheaply, both falling to the growing pressure created by Nepal’s spinners.

The middle and lower orders then unravelled quickly. Lalit Rajbanshi was the standout bowler, taking four wickets with his left-arm spin and breaking the backbone of the innings. He removed Leask, Davidson and Jones, while also accounting for key breakthroughs in the middle phase. Lamichhane added three wickets, including Munsey and Cross, tightening Nepal’s grip.

Support from Sompal Kami and others ensured Scotland never recovered after reaching 150. Wickets fell regularly in the final 10 overs, with Mark Watt’s 20 providing brief resistance before Rajbanshi and Lamichhane closed out the tail.

Scotland lost their last five wickets for just 15 runs, slipping from a competitive position to a modest total of 194.