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

The Netherlands have created history in Dundee, Scotland, by completing the third-highest run chase in One-Day Cricket history. Chasing a mammoth 370 against the hosts, Dutch opener Max O'Dowd hits an unbeaten 158 to see his team home with four wickets remaining in their World Cup League 2 match on Thursday evening (June 13).<h3>Here is the list of the top five highest run chases in ODI history -&nbsp; &nbsp;</h3><ul><li>SA – Chased 435 against Australia, 2006</li><li>SA – Chased 372 against Australia, 2016</li><li>NED – Chased 370 against Scotland, 2025</li><li>ENG – Chased 361 against West Indies, 2019</li><li>IND – Chased 360 against Australia, 2013</li></ul>&nbsp;While half of the world was asleep or were at least preparing to, and the other was busy watching the bowling-dominated WTC Final between Australia and South Africa at the Lord’s, the two associate nations were busy scripting a little history of their own.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wtc-final-2025-day-3-australia-vs-south-africa-pat-cummins-feels-it-s-50-50-bedingham-backs-proteas-to-win-at-lords-1749787592758">WTC Final 2025, Day 3: Cummins feels it’s ‘50-50’, Bedingham backs South Africa to chase at Lord’s</a> &nbsp;Scotland won the toss and elected to bat in the 79th game of the ongoing tournament. The left-handed opener George Munsey was the star for the day for them, smashing his career-best ODI score (191), including 14 fours and 11 sixes.&nbsp; &nbsp;While he got handy contributions from the top order, with his fellow opener and first-change batter, Charlie Tear and Brandon McMullen, respectively, chipping in with quick 20s, Matthew Cross’ late cameo (59 off 49 balls) saw the hosts cross the 350-mark, posting an almost match-winning total of 269 for six.<h3>The record chase &nbsp;</h3>Michael Levitt got the Netherlands off to a flyer with his quick-fire 44 before two wickets dented their momentum. Captain Scott Edwards and Wesley Barresi contributed little before Max O’Dowd began opening his arms. The lanky all-rounder kept his team in the chase, and while he was doing a fine job, getting handy assistance from Teja Nidamanuru, who scored 51 off 42 balls, only benefited them. &nbsp;Even when Teja departed, O’Dowd had the Netherlands’ chase in check, with his team needing nearly 100 runs in ten overs. Then walks in keeper-batter Noah Croes, who turned the game with his brilliant and clutch 50 off 29 balls, hitting seven fours and a six. &nbsp;The pair almost had the team cross the winning line, but Croes departed just at the stroke of the win, leaving the opener carrying his bat in his side’s massive four-wicket win against Scotland.&nbsp;

Netherlands script ODI history by chasing 370 against Scotland in run-fest

The Netherlands have created history in Dundee, Scotland, by completing the third-highest run chase in One-Day Cricket history. Chasing a mammoth 370 against the hosts, Dutch opener Max O'Dowd hits an unbeaten 158 to see his team home with four wickets remaining in their World Cup League 2 match on Thursday evening (June 13). Here is the list of the top five highest run chases in ODI history - SA – Chased 435 against Australia, 2006 SA – Chased 372 against Australia, 2016 NED – Chased 370 against Scotland, 2025 ENG – Chased 361 against West Indies, 2019 IND – Chased 360 against Australia, 2013 While half of the world was asleep or were at least preparing to, and the other was busy watching the bowling-dominated WTC Final between Australia and South Africa at the Lord’s, the two associate nations were busy scripting a little history of their own. Also read | WTC Final 2025, Day 3: Cummins feels it’s ‘50-50’, Bedingham backs South Africa to chase at Lord’s Scotland won the toss and elected to bat in the 79th game of the ongoing tournament. The left-handed opener George Munsey was the star for the day for them, smashing his career-best ODI score (191), including 14 fours and 11 sixes. While he got handy contributions from the top order, with his fellow opener and first-change batter, Charlie Tear and Brandon McMullen, respectively, chipping in with quick 20s, Matthew Cross’ late cameo (59 off 49 balls) saw the hosts cross the 350-mark, posting an almost match-winning total of 269 for six. The record chase Michael Levitt got the Netherlands off to a flyer with his quick-fire 44 before two wickets dented their momentum. Captain Scott Edwards and Wesley Barresi contributed little before Max O’Dowd began opening his arms. The lanky all-rounder kept his team in the chase, and while he was doing a fine job, getting handy assistance from Teja Nidamanuru, who scored 51 off 42 balls, only benefited them. Even when Teja departed, O’Dowd had the Netherlands’ chase in check, with his team needing nearly 100 runs in ten overs. Then walks in keeper-batter Noah Croes, who turned the game with his brilliant and clutch 50 off 29 balls, hitting seven fours and a six. The pair almost had the team cross the winning line, but Croes departed just at the stroke of the win, leaving the opener carrying his bat in his side’s massive four-wicket win against Scotland.

Chasing a mammoth 370 against the hosts, Dutch opener Max O'Dowd hits an unbeaten 158 to see his team home with four wickets remaining in their World Cup League 2 match on Thursday evening (June 13).

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Unlucky Nepal play three Super Overs and still lose to Netherlands

Netherlands script ODI history by chasing 370 against Scotland in run-fest