In a match that will echo through cricketing folklore for years to come, the Netherlands edged past Nepal in a jaw-dropping T20I that needed not one… not two… but three Super Overs to separate the two sides. Played under the cloudy skies of Glasgow, this was not just a cricket match—it was an emotional rollercoaster.
🇳🇱 Netherlands Set the Stage
Batting first, the Dutch put up a competitive 152/7. It wasn’t a mammoth total by T20 standards, but on a tricky surface and under pressure, it felt like a defendable score. Nepal, however, came out with fire in their bellies, matching the total with grit and composure to finish on 152/8, tying the game and sending fans into frenzy.
🔁 The Super Over Drama Unfolds
What happened next was nothing short of cinematic.
🎬 First Super Over
Nepal posted a strong 19/1, only for the Netherlands to match it with a calm 19/0. Still no winner.
🎬 Second Super Over
The Dutch responded first this time, putting up 17/2—a respectable score. Nepal, refusing to back down, equaled it once again with 17/1. The crowd was stunned. Commentators were speechless. The scoreboard read: Tied again.
🎬 Third Super Over
Fatigue. Nerves. History looming.
Nepal’s fairytale started to unravel—they crumbled under pressure and were bowled out for 0 runs in 3 balls. In response, Netherlands’ batter calmly struck a six off the very first delivery, sealing the match and ending the wildest ride international T20 has ever seen.
🧠 What Made This So Special?
First time ever in men’s professional cricket that a match went into three Super Overs. Both teams tied not once, but three times—a statistical improbability
