Following the deadly protests and mounting international pressure, the Nepal government has officially lifted its controversial social media ban. The move comes after nationwide unrest led by Gen Z protesters demanding digital freedom and government accountability.


Nepal government lifts social media ban following deadly protests: 19 dead

Massive youth-led protests erupt in Kathmandu as Nepal faces unrest over a controversial social media ban. Demonstrators demand digital freedom and government accountability. A protester said, "We were planning to hold a peaceful protest, but as we advanced further, we could see the violence by the police. The police are firing on the people, which is against the essence of peaceful protest. Those who are sitting in power cannot impose their power on us. Anti-corruption protests are being suppressed, which is against the freedom of speech and the right to expression. The Police have been firing at protestors..."

Nepal Protest: Home Minister Resigns After Massive Protests Over Social Media Ban 

Massive youth-led protests erupt in Kathmandu as Nepal faces unrest over a controversial social media ban. Demonstrators demand digital freedom and government accountability. A protester said, "We were planning to hold a peaceful protest, but as we advanced further, we could see the violence by the police. The police are firing on the people, which is against the essence of peaceful protest. Those who are sitting in power cannot impose their power on us. Anti-corruption protests are being suppressed, which is against the freedom of speech and the right to expression. The Police have been firing at protestors..."


Nepal Protests: Home Minister Resigns After Deadly Protests Bring Country To Standstill 

The K.P. Sharma Oli government on Thursday (September 4, 2025) decided to ban as many as 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube, citing their failure to meet the deadline to comply with registration requirements in Nepal.


Nepal: Ban on major social media apps that missed registration deadline

Nepal blocks Facebook, X, YouTube access

Nepal bans Facebook, YouTube & Instagram, 26 major apps blocked nationwide 

Nepal: 26 major apps blocked nationwide over registration failure 

Nepal Social Media Ban: 26 Major Apps Blocked Nationwide Over Registration Failure | WION

Nepal: Tourism in Nepal is on the rise, with a significant increase in international arrivals. Indians continue to top the list of air tourists visiting the Himalayan nation, boosting local businesses and the hospitality sector.

Nepal tourism boom: Indian tourists top visitors as Nepal witnesses strong tourism growth

Tourism in Nepal is on the rise, with a significant increase in international arrivals. Indians continue to top the list of air tourists visiting the Himalayan nation, boosting local businesses and the hospitality sector.

Nepal: Indian Tourists Top Visitors as Nepal’s Tourism Booms 

Nepal Bans Solo Climbs On Mount Everest, Other 8,000-Metre Peaks Comes Into Effect

Trouble for climbers: Mt Everest becomes costlier 

Nepal’s former Deputy Prime Minister and ex-Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane has accused the KP Sharma Oli-led government of weaponising state power against him as he faces a legal battle over alleged cooperative fraud.&nbsp;In an exclusive interview with WION’s Nepal Correspondent Saloni Murarka at Nakkhu Jail in Kathmandu, where he is currently in judicial custody on charges of embezzling millions of rupees deposited by the public in the Butwal-based Supreme Savings and Credit Cooperative, Lamichhane claimed he has been unfairly targeted for political reasons.&nbsp;The cooperative fraud case alleges that Lamichhane and others transferred over NRs 109 million from the Butwal-based Supreme Cooperative to Gorkha Media Network Pvt Ltd, thereby misappropriating the funds.&nbsp;Cases have been filed in Kaski (Suryadarshan Cooperative), Chitwan (Sahara Cooperative), Kathmandu (Swarnalaxmi Cooperative), and Parsa (Sano Paila Cooperative). In all the districts, Lamichhane has been accused of diverting deposits to Gorkha Media Network, which ran the now-defunct Galaxy 4K Television.&nbsp;The former home minister, in a scathing attack on the government, alleged that the assault on him had been deliberate.&nbsp;“I will fully comply with all legal procedures, as I have faith in our judiciary. This is a democratic country, and I stand firmly for democracy. Democracy hasn’t wronged me, but politics has, the political leadership has particularly (Prime Minister) Oli and (former prime minister) Sher Bahadur Deuba,” Lamichhane told WION.&nbsp;Lamichhane was arrested from his party office in Kathmandu on 18 October 2024 by a team from the Central Investigation Bureau on charges of organised crime and misappropriation of cooperative funds.&nbsp;Seated at a lawn in Nakkhu Jail, Lamichhane told WION the present coalition government, led by two of Nepal’s largest parties, has failed to live up to its commitments despite commanding a strong majority in parliament.&nbsp;“The established parties always hide behind the excuse of not having the numbers in Parliament to justify their inaction. But now, with the two biggest parties together in government, numbers are no longer an issue. So why are they still unable to deliver on constitution amendment? Why haven’t they done anything concrete for the people?”&nbsp;Lamichhane, also chair of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) dismissed any regrets about joining hands with these political parties to form a government in previous years.The RSP chair further emphasized that his party will not align with other political parties to form a government in the future and is focused on securing a majority in the 2027 general elections. In Nepal, most governments have historically relied on coalitions due to a highly fragmented political landscape.&nbsp;“Our goal is to form a majority government in the upcoming general elections. In our first electoral contest, we captured 21 seats, breaking the hold of established parties, and next time, we aim to secure the required two-thirds majority.”&nbsp;Speaking about his plans to form a government, Lamichhane said his party is undergoing significant restructuring and systemic reforms.&nbsp;“We are ready to contest the upcoming elections. However, the RSP requires major system-level changes, and we have been actively working on them. We require nearly 36,000 party workers to strengthen our base. It will take at least another 20 years to establish RSP as a political party,” the party chairman told WION.&nbsp;His party, the RSP, has launched what is considered the largest nationwide signature campaign in Nepal’s history, having collected nearly 40 lakh signatures so far.&nbsp;According to the party, the campaign is intended to showcase broad public support for Lamichhane and rally solidarity against what it claims are politically motivated actions targeting its leadership.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the former Home Minister and founder of RSP, the fourth largest party in the parliament, has denied the charges of money laundering, cooperative fraud, and organised crime.While, in 2024, a parliamentary committee formed to investigate the cooperative scam prepared and tabled a report in parliament in September 2024. This report indicted Lamichhane for embezzling millions of rupees as part of the scam.&nbsp;The seven-membered committee formed in May last year was tabled in the parliament, which was formally endorsed by the house session. The report concludes that millions of rupees injected into Gorkha Media came from cooperatives which were traded based on forged documents.Former home minister Lamichhane had worked in Gorkha Media, the parent company of now defunct Galaxy 4K Television, as managing director at the time when cooperative savings were invested, violating cooperative legislation. Incumbent parliamentarian also had clarified that he was engaged in Gorkha Media taking a sweat share.&nbsp;Lamichhane later in the year 2022 entered politics, announcing the formation of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, and entered the federal parliament as a parliamentarian, contesting the election the same year.&nbsp;The committee in its report has also recommended that the government take legal action against everyone involved in the transfer of money to Gorkha Media from various cooperatives.The report has stated that embezzlement of amounts was completed in the active involvement of GB Rai, Kumar Ramtel, Rabi Lamichhane (then managing director), and Chhabi Lal Joshi. Rai and Lamichhane had operated a joint account in the bank and had issued cheques amounting to millions, which shows their involvement, the committee report includes.&nbsp;"Every company has its own objective and spirit. Promoters and shareholders are the ones with the main responsibilities in such institutions. Those in the role and responsibility as shareholders, promoters and managing directors cannot be allowed to not be responsible and accountable for the money received by the company," the report stressed.&nbsp;During the investigation, the committee also had held inquiry session with former Home Minister and incumbent chairperson of RSP Lamichhane for over 10 hours. Throughout the inquiry session he claimed to be unaware about the transfers that were made to the Gorkha Media originated from cooperatives, that too savings of about 50,000 people.

Nepal’s former Deputy Prime Minister and ex-Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane has accused the KP Sharma Oli-led government of weaponising state power against him as he faces a legal battle over alleged cooperative fraud.



Nepal’s former Deputy Prime Minister and ex-Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane has accused the KP Sharma Oli-led government of weaponising state power against him as he faces a legal battle over alleged cooperative fraud. In an exclusive interview with WION’s Nepal Correspondent Saloni Murarka at Nakkhu Jail in Kathmandu, where he is currently in judicial custody on charges of embezzling millions of rupees deposited by the public in the Butwal-based Supreme Savings and Credit Cooperative, Lamichhane claimed he has been unfairly targeted for political reasons. The cooperative fraud case alleges that Lamichhane and others transferred over NRs 109 million from the Butwal-based Supreme Cooperative to Gorkha Media Network Pvt Ltd, thereby misappropriating the funds. Cases have been filed in Kaski (Suryadarshan Cooperative), Chitwan (Sahara Cooperative), Kathmandu (Swarnalaxmi Cooperative), and Parsa (Sano Paila Cooperative). In all the districts, Lamichhane has been accused of diverting deposits to Gorkha Media Network, which ran the now-defunct Galaxy 4K Television. The former home minister, in a scathing attack on the government, alleged that the assault on him had been deliberate. “I will fully comply with all legal procedures, as I have faith in our judiciary. This is a democratic country, and I stand firmly for democracy. Democracy hasn’t wronged me, but politics has, the political leadership has particularly (Prime Minister) Oli and (former prime minister) Sher Bahadur Deuba,” Lamichhane told WION. Lamichhane was arrested from his party office in Kathmandu on 18 October 2024 by a team from the Central Investigation Bureau on charges of organised crime and misappropriation of cooperative funds. Seated at a lawn in Nakkhu Jail, Lamichhane told WION the present coalition government, led by two of Nepal’s largest parties, has failed to live up to its commitments despite commanding a strong majority in parliament. “The established parties always hide behind the excuse of not having the numbers in Parliament to justify their inaction. But now, with the two biggest parties together in government, numbers are no longer an issue. So why are they still unable to deliver on constitution amendment? Why haven’t they done anything concrete for the people?” Lamichhane, also chair of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) dismissed any regrets about joining hands with these political parties to form a government in previous years. The RSP chair further emphasized that his party will not align with other political parties to form a government in the future and is focused on securing a majority in the 2027 general elections. In Nepal, most governments have historically relied on coalitions due to a highly fragmented political landscape. “Our goal is to form a majority government in the upcoming general elections. In our first electoral contest, we captured 21 seats, breaking the hold of established parties, and next time, we aim to secure the required two-thirds majority.” Speaking about his plans to form a government, Lamichhane said his party is undergoing significant restructuring and systemic reforms. “We are ready to contest the upcoming elections. However, the RSP requires major system-level changes, and we have been actively working on them. We require nearly 36,000 party workers to strengthen our base. It will take at least another 20 years to establish RSP as a political party,” the party chairman told WION. His party, the RSP, has launched what is considered the largest nationwide signature campaign in Nepal’s history, having collected nearly 40 lakh signatures so far. According to the party, the campaign is intended to showcase broad public support for Lamichhane and rally solidarity against what it claims are politically motivated actions targeting its leadership. Meanwhile, the former Home Minister and founder of RSP, the fourth largest party in the parliament, has denied the charges of money laundering, cooperative fraud, and organised crime. While, in 2024, a parliamentary committee formed to investigate the cooperative scam prepared and tabled a report in parliament in September 2024. This report indicted Lamichhane for embezzling millions of rupees as part of the scam. The seven-membered committee formed in May last year was tabled in the parliament, which was formally endorsed by the house session. The report concludes that millions of rupees injected into Gorkha Media came from cooperatives which were traded based on forged documents. Former home minister Lamichhane had worked in Gorkha Media, the parent company of now defunct Galaxy 4K Television, as managing director at the time when cooperative savings were invested, violating cooperative legislation. Incumbent parliamentarian also had clarified that he was engaged in Gorkha Media taking a sweat share. Lamichhane later in the year 2022 entered politics, announcing the formation of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, and entered the federal parliament as a parliamentarian, contesting the election the same year. The committee in its report has also recommended that the government take legal action against everyone involved in the transfer of money to Gorkha Media from various cooperatives. The report has stated that embezzlement of amounts was completed in the active involvement of GB Rai, Kumar Ramtel, Rabi Lamichhane (then managing director), and Chhabi Lal Joshi. Rai and Lamichhane had operated a joint account in the bank and had issued cheques amounting to millions, which shows their involvement, the committee report includes. "Every company has its own objective and spirit. Promoters and shareholders are the ones with the main responsibilities in such institutions. Those in the role and responsibility as shareholders, promoters and managing directors cannot be allowed to not be responsible and accountable for the money received by the company," the report stressed. During the investigation, the committee also had held inquiry session with former Home Minister and incumbent chairperson of RSP Lamichhane for over 10 hours. Throughout the inquiry session he claimed to be unaware about the transfers that were made to the Gorkha Media originated from cooperatives, that too savings of about 50,000 people.

Nepal’s former Deputy Prime Minister and ex-Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane has accused the KP Sharma Oli-led government of weaponising state power against him as he faces a legal battle over alleged cooperative fraud.&nbsp;

Nepal ex-home minister Lamichhane slams govt for ‘weaponising state power’

A deadly cholera outbreak has struck Nepal, leaving 3 people dead and over 300 infected. Health officials are scrambling to contain the spread as hospitals become overwhelmed and clean water access remains a major challenge. The outbreak has sparked fears of a wider health crisis, especially in rural and flood-hit areas.


Nepal battles Cholera outbreak: 3 dead, over 300 infected in Birgunj, health calls for urgent action

The Nepal Supreme Court has refused to bar Naga Sadhus (naked ascetic monks) from entering the Pashupatinath and other Shiva temples, ruling that nudity in the name of religion cannot be regarded as obscene.


Nepal Supreme court: Nudity in devotion is not obscenity

A deadly cholera outbreak has struck Nepal, leaving 3 people dead and over 300 infected. Health officials are scrambling to contain the spread as hospitals become overwhelmed and clean water access remains a major challenge. The outbreak has sparked fears of a wider health crisis, especially in rural and flood-hit areas.

Stay tuned for updates on containment efforts and public health warnings.

3 dead, over 300 infected in Nepal: Deadly cholera outbreak

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has firmly rejected Nepal’s objections to the resumption of border trade with China via the Lipulekh Pass, calling Kathmandu’s territorial claims “untenable” and “not based on historical facts and evidence.” 

Despite dismissing Nepal’s claims, India reiterated its willingness to resolve the boundary issue through constructive dialogue and diplomacy.

India strongly rejects Nepal’s objection over Lipulekh trade route dispute

BREAKING: Nepal protests India-China pact to reopen border trade route 

Nepal’s Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba is likely to visit New Delhi by the end of August to lay the groundwork for Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli’s official visit to India in September. Sources said Foreign Minister Rana will travel to Delhi for a routine health check-up, but her trip is also expected to include official meetings. She is likely to meet Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar as part of the preparations for PM Oli’s visit.&nbsp;Prime Minister Oli is scheduled to travel to Bodh Gaya in Bihar next month, where he will hold bilateral talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Breaking tradition, India will host Oli in Bodh Gaya instead of New Delhi. The Buddhist pilgrimage site, where Lord Buddha is believed to have attained enlightenment, carries deep cultural and spiritual significance for both nations.&nbsp;This will mark Oli’s first trip to India since assuming office in July last year.&nbsp;Both sides are planning delegation-level talks, luncheon meetings between Oli and Modi, and a joint press conference at the International Convention Centre in Bodh Gaya.&nbsp;The first official confirmation of Oli’s visit came during Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s recent trip to Nepal. During the August 17–18 visit, Misri formally handed over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation to Oli, according to a statement from the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu.&nbsp;While in Kathmandu, Misri met with President Ramchandra Poudel, Prime Minister Oli, Foreign Minister Rana, and other dignitaries.&nbsp;He also held wide-ranging discussions with his Nepali counterpart, Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai, and reviewed progress in bilateral initiatives and explored opportunities for further cooperation, including possible outcomes of Oli’s forthcoming visit.

The first official confirmation of Oli’s visit came during Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s recent trip to Nepal. While in Kathmandu, Misri met with President Ramchandra Poudel, Prime Minister Oli, Foreign Minister Rana, and other dignitaries.

Nepal’s Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba is likely to visit New Delhi by the end of August to lay the groundwork for Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli’s official visit to India in September. Sources said Foreign Minister Rana will travel to Delhi for a routine health check-up, but her trip is also expected to include official meetings. She is likely to meet Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar as part of the preparations for PM Oli’s visit. Prime Minister Oli is scheduled to travel to Bodh Gaya in Bihar next month, where he will hold bilateral talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Breaking tradition, India will host Oli in Bodh Gaya instead of New Delhi. The Buddhist pilgrimage site, where Lord Buddha is believed to have attained enlightenment, carries deep cultural and spiritual significance for both nations. This will mark Oli’s first trip to India since assuming office in July last year. Both sides are planning delegation-level talks, luncheon meetings between Oli and Modi, and a joint press conference at the International Convention Centre in Bodh Gaya. The first official confirmation of Oli’s visit came during Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s recent trip to Nepal. During the August 17–18 visit, Misri formally handed over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation to Oli, according to a statement from the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu. While in Kathmandu, Misri met with President Ramchandra Poudel, Prime Minister Oli, Foreign Minister Rana, and other dignitaries. He also held wide-ranging discussions with his Nepali counterpart, Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai, and reviewed progress in bilateral initiatives and explored opportunities for further cooperation, including possible outcomes of Oli’s forthcoming visit.

The first official confirmation of Oli’s visit came during Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s recent trip to Nepal. While in Kathmandu, Misri met with President Ramchandra Poudel, Prime Minister Oli, Foreign Minister Rana, and other dignitaries.

Nepal Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba to visit India ahead of PM Oli’s trip

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held high-level talks in Nepal on August 17, 2025, during his official two-day visit aimed at deepening India–Nepal relations.

Misri met with Nepalese Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and President Ramchandra Paudel to discuss mutual interests and regional cooperation. He also paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba.

Misri in Nepal: Indian foreign secretary kicks off 2-day visit to Nepal

Nepal on Friday (Jul 18) announced the ban of the messaging app Telegram over a rise in online fraud and money laundering. According to a notice issued late afternoon by the Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA), telecommunication service providers are ordered to block the application with immediate effect. It did not specify the number of such cases of online fraud and money laundering.&nbsp;“As the number of online frauds through the Telegram App operating in Nepal is continuously increasing, and it has been understood that there is involvement in serious crimes such as money laundering, all relevant telecommunication service providers have been directed through this notice to immediately block/close access to the Telegram App,” the notice read.&nbsp;Nepal is the latest country to ban the messaging app after Vietnam ordered similar restrictions on the app earlier in May. Telegram channels have been described as containing “poisonous and bad information” by Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology. It added that the messaging app, which offers encrypted messaging facility, had disseminated “antistate documents” and was involved in “reactionary activities.”&nbsp;Telegram came under increased scrutiny in Nepal last year after it was revealed that it was used during the hacking of F1 Soft, the dominant online transaction software widely used by Nepali banks.&nbsp;Launched in 2013 by Russian-born brothers Pavel and Nikolai Durov, Telegram is a cloud-based messaging app. It is known for its strong encryption, privacy features, and support for large group chats and broadcast channels. With over a billion users across the globe, the messaging app has been involved in several controversies related to security and data breach concerns.&nbsp;In a similar move in November 2023, Nepal imposed a ban on the video-sharing app TikTok. However, the ban was lifted last year in August after the parent company, ByteDance, agreed to adhere to government regulations.

Launched in 2013 by Russian-born brothers Pavel and Nikolai Durov, Telegram is a cloud-based messaging app. It is known for its strong encryption, privacy features, and support for large group chats and broadcast channels.

Nepal on Friday (Jul 18) announced the ban of the messaging app Telegram over a rise in online fraud and money laundering. According to a notice issued late afternoon by the Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA), telecommunication service providers are ordered to block the application with immediate effect. It did not specify the number of such cases of online fraud and money laundering. “As the number of online frauds through the Telegram App operating in Nepal is continuously increasing, and it has been understood that there is involvement in serious crimes such as money laundering, all relevant telecommunication service providers have been directed through this notice to immediately block/close access to the Telegram App,” the notice read. Nepal is the latest country to ban the messaging app after Vietnam ordered similar restrictions on the app earlier in May. Telegram channels have been described as containing “poisonous and bad information” by Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology. It added that the messaging app, which offers encrypted messaging facility, had disseminated “antistate documents” and was involved in “reactionary activities.” Telegram came under increased scrutiny in Nepal last year after it was revealed that it was used during the hacking of F1 Soft, the dominant online transaction software widely used by Nepali banks. Launched in 2013 by Russian-born brothers Pavel and Nikolai Durov, Telegram is a cloud-based messaging app. It is known for its strong encryption, privacy features, and support for large group chats and broadcast channels. With over a billion users across the globe, the messaging app has been involved in several controversies related to security and data breach concerns. In a similar move in November 2023, Nepal imposed a ban on the video-sharing app TikTok. However, the ban was lifted last year in August after the parent company, ByteDance, agreed to adhere to government regulations.

Launched in 2013 by Russian-born brothers Pavel and Nikolai Durov, Telegram is a cloud-based messaging app. It is known for its strong encryption, privacy features, and support for large group chats and broadcast channels.

Nepal orders telecom providers to ‘immediately’ block Telegram – Here’s why

The Netherlands and Nepal made history on Monday (Jun 16) during the Scotland T20I tri-series in Glasgow. The Dutch team won after a thrilling match that went to a Super Over not once, not twice but three times, something that had never happened before in any men’s T20 or 50-over game.Nepal, chasing 153, needed 16 runs from the final over. Nandan Yadav kept their hopes alive by scoring 12 runs off the last four balls, taking the match into the first Super Over. 1st Super Over The first Super Over was full of action. Nepal’s Kushal Bhurtel smashed two sixes and a four, scoring 19 runs against Daniel Doram, who had earlier bowled very well, taking three wickets for just 14 runs. The Netherlands replied strongly as Michael Levitt hit a six off the first ball and Max O’Dowd added a six and a four at the end to level the score and force a second Super Over.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sl-vs-ban-2025-angelo-mathews-exposes-disparity-in-test-cricket-calendar-sri-lanka-india-australia-1750083656858">India to play 18 Tests, AUS 22 and SL just 12 in next WTC cycle – Mathews exposes disparity in red-ball cricket calendar</a> 2nd Super Over In the second Super Over, Lalit Rajbanshi was hit for two sixes in his first three balls, but managed to limit the Netherlands to 17 runs. Nepal started well in their chase, Rohit Paudel hit a six on the first ball and Dipendra Airee added a four, leaving them needing seven runs off the last ball. Airee then hit a huge six, taking the game to a third Super Over. Third Super Over Finally, in the third Super Over, off-spinner Zach Lion-Cachet stepped up. He took two quick wickets, removing Paudel and debutant Rupesh Singh, leaving Nepal at 0 for 2. The Netherlands needed just one run to win, and Levitt sealed the victory by hitting a six off Sandeep Lamichhane over long-on.

For the first time ever, a men's professional match, across formats, went into three super overs, as Netherlands beat Nepal in a thrilling encounter.

The Netherlands and Nepal made history on Monday (Jun 16) during the Scotland T20I tri-series in Glasgow. The Dutch team won after a thrilling match that went to a Super Over not once, not twice but three times, something that had never happened before in any men’s T20 or 50-over game. Nepal, chasing 153, needed 16 runs from the final over. Nandan Yadav kept their hopes alive by scoring 12 runs off the last four balls, taking the match into the first Super Over. 1st Super Over The first Super Over was full of action. Nepal’s Kushal Bhurtel smashed two sixes and a four, scoring 19 runs against Daniel Doram, who had earlier bowled very well, taking three wickets for just 14 runs. The Netherlands replied strongly as Michael Levitt hit a six off the first ball and Max O’Dowd added a six and a four at the end to level the score and force a second Super Over. Also Read - India to play 18 Tests, AUS 22 and SL just 12 in next WTC cycle – Mathews exposes disparity in red-ball cricket calendar 2nd Super Over In the second Super Over, Lalit Rajbanshi was hit for two sixes in his first three balls, but managed to limit the Netherlands to 17 runs. Nepal started well in their chase, Rohit Paudel hit a six on the first ball and Dipendra Airee added a four, leaving them needing seven runs off the last ball. Airee then hit a huge six, taking the game to a third Super Over. Third Super Over Finally, in the third Super Over, off-spinner Zach Lion-Cachet stepped up. He took two quick wickets, removing Paudel and debutant Rupesh Singh, leaving Nepal at 0 for 2. The Netherlands needed just one run to win, and Levitt sealed the victory by hitting a six off Sandeep Lamichhane over long-on.

For the first time ever, a men's professional match, across formats, went into three super overs, as Netherlands beat Nepal in a thrilling encounter.

Unlucky Nepal play three Super Overs and still lose to Netherlands

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