It all comes down to this — Scotland vs Nepal, the final and most decisive clash of the Scotland T20I Tri-Series 2025. With the title on the line, this match promises intensity, strategy, and big performances. For fantasy players, it’s a golden chance to pick value players from two highly competitive teams.
Match Details
- Match: Scotland vs Nepal, Match 6, Scotland T20I Tri-Series
- Date & Time: June 20, 2025 | 7:30 PM IST | 3:00 PM Local
- Venue: Titwood, Glasgow
- Live Streaming: FanCode
Pitch & Conditions
The surface at Titwood has remained true throughout the series. Balanced and playable, the pitch offers a fair contest between bat and ball. Five matches here have averaged 156 first-innings runs, with results split evenly between teams batting first and second.
- Weather: Slightly overcast, minimal rain threat
- Pitch Type: Balanced; pacers up front, spinners later
Head-to-Head & Recent Form
| Teams | Matches | SCO Wins | NEP Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| T20Is | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Scotland Last 5: L, L, W, L, L
Nepal Last 5: W, W, L, L, NR
Nepal enters with momentum after a thrilling win over the Netherlands, while Scotland remains hungry to make a comeback at home.
Probable Playing XIs
Scotland:
George Munsey, Matthew Cross (wk), Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (c), Michael Leask, Mark Watt, Finlay McCreath, Chris Greaves, Jasper Davidson, Safyaan Sharif, Jack Jarvis
Nepal:
Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Rohit Paudel (c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Aarif Sheikh / Basir Ahmed, Lokesh Bam, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi, Rupesh Singh, Anil Sah
Top Fantasy Picks
Batters to Watch
- Kushal Bhurtel (NEP) – 129 runs in 3 matches, top-order stability with big scores
- George Munsey (SCO) – Inconsistent in this series but a proven T20 match-winner
Wicketkeeper
- Matthew Cross (SCO) – Scored 61 runs across 3 games, safe with the gloves
All-Rounders
- Michael Leask (SCO) – 99 runs, 2 wickets; does the job in both innings
- Dipendra Singh Airee (NEP) – Finisher with a solid strike rate and handy bowling
Bowlers
- Sandeep Lamichhane (NEP) – 8 wickets in 3 matches; spinning threat in the middle
- Safyaan Sharif (SCO) – 4 wickets and experience under pressure
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Captain | Kushal Bhurtel, Brandon McMullen |
| Vice-Captain | Michael Leask, Sandeep Lamichhane |
Suggested Fantasy Teams
Balanced XI – Team 1
- WK: Matthew Cross
- BAT: Munsey, Bhurtel (C), Airee
- AR: McMullen (VC), Leask, Aarif Sheikh
- BOWL: Sharif, Lamichhane, Watt, Lalit Rajbanshi
Risk-Taker XI – Team 2
- WK: Aasif Sheikh
- BAT: Bhurtel (C), Paudel, Munsey
- AR: Airee, Leask (VC), McCreath
- BOWL: Lamichhane, Davidson, KC Karan, Watt
Player to Avoid
- Aasif Sheikh (NEP) – In poor touch; only 7 runs in the last match
Match Prediction
Nepal is in form, confident after their back-to-back wins. However, Scotland holds the edge on home turf with a better net run rate. This is a tight call — but if Munsey or McMullen click, Scotland could walk away with the trophy.
Predicted Winner: Scotland by a narrow margin
This is the final match of the series — high-pressure cricket, with two spirited teams looking to leave a mark. For fantasy players, it’s a good idea to bank on top-order batters and spin bowlers who’ve been consistent. Don’t overthink — trust players who’ve been delivering.
Disclaimer:
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