Dallas, TX (Nov. 4, 2024) — Scotland Men’s Cricket Team saw their final game on their USA tour end in frustration, as their match against Nepal was abandoned due to adverse weather conditions in Dallas. Only six overs of play were possible before the game was called off.
Tornado Warnings and Poor Conditions Interrupt Play
With a tornado warning in effect for the Grand Prairie area, the chance of completing the match appeared slim from the outset. Scotland, who elected to bowl first under floodlights, initially managed just one over before rain interrupted play, forcing players off the field. After a two-hour delay, the game resumed as a reduced 43-over format, but the weather continued to pose challenges with dark and dreary conditions.
In the resumed action, Scotland’s Brad Currie made an early impact, dismissing Nepal’s opener, Anil Sah, for 10 with a well-directed delivery. However, only one additional over was bowled before lightning in the area forced yet another stoppage. Despite attempts to wait for an improvement in conditions, umpires ultimately abandoned the game at 1:50 p.m. local time.
Scotland’s Strong League Position
This abandoned match concluded Scotland’s latest round in the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2, where they now stand third in the table, boasting an impressive run of seven wins from their last eight matches.
