The cricketing world on Monday witnessed something never seen before. In a high-stakes encounter between the Netherlands and Nepal during the Scotland T20I Tri-Series 2025the match which took place in Glasgow saw three back-to-back Super Overs to decide the winner, an unprecedented moment in cricket history that left fans stunned on social media.

Late drama from Nepal forces a stunning tie

After winning the toss, Nepal opted to bowl first. The Netherlands got off to a promising start with Michael Levitt and Vikramjit singh laying a solid foundation. However, a a few quick wickets in the middle overs put them on the back foot. Despite the setback, a quickfire cameo from Dupeless helped the Dutch post a competitive total of 152 for 7.

In reply, Nepal had a disastrous start, reduced to 9 for 2 in just 2.1 overs. However, opener Kushal bhurthert and skipper Rohit Paudel steadied the innings with a brisk 43-run partnership. Some solid contributions in the middle order kept Nepal in the hunt. With 15 needed off the final over, Nandan yadav held his nerve, delivering a scintillating last-ball boundary to level the scores and send the match into a dramatic tie.

Netherlands clinch an unforgettable finish

After both teams were tied at 152 in regulation play, the first Super Over ended level again. Batting first, Bhurtel powered Nepal to a formidable 19 runs with an explosive 18-run knock off just 5 balls. In reply, Max O’Dowd smashed a brilliant 10 runs in the final two deliveries to avoid defeat and tie the Super Over.

The second Super Over saw the Netherlands posting a competitive 17 runs for the loss of one wicket, with Scott Edwards stepping up this time with a brisk 16 off 6 balls. However, the story remained the same—Depending singh took on Kyle Klein and leveled the scores once again, taking the match into a third Super Over.

In the third and final Super Over, the Netherlands sealed the game in style. Levitt launched Sandeep Lamichhane for a stunning six over long-on on the very first ball to chase down the target of one. This came after Zach Lion Cachet’s double strike had restricted Nepal to just a single run, etching the match into the history books as an unforgettable cricketing spectacle.