Sports Bulletin Report
Bulawayo (Zimbabwe): Scotland overcame Ireland by 1 wicket in International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup Qualifier match at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo Zimbabwe on Wednesday.
Scotland Captain Richie Berrington won the toss and elected to field first. Ireland posted 286 for 8 runs on the board in 50 overs. Curtis Campher was the top scorer with 120 runs off 108 balls. He hit 9 boundaries and 4 sixes. George Dockrell played innings of 69 runs that was laced 4 fours and 1 six. Andy McBrine collected 32 runs with the help of 4 boundaries, as he wasted 54 balls. Brandon McMullen got 5 wickets after conceding 34. Christopher McBride (1 for 24) Maek Sharif (1 for 52) were successful bowlers for Scotland.
In reply, the Scotland team reach their target of 289 runs after losing 9 batters in the last ball of the match. Michael Leask was the top scorer with 91 runs, Christopher McBride made 56 runs off 60 balls including 6 fours and 1 six, and Mark Watt smashed 47 runs on 43 balls and hit 7 fours. Mark Adair (3 for 57), George Dockrell (2 for 34), and Josh Little (2 for 73) were wicket-taker bowlers for Ireland.
Summarized Scorecard:
Ireland (Batting):286 for 8 runs in 50 overs
Curtis Campher (120 runs, 108 balls, 4x9, 6x4), George Dockrell (69 runs, 93 balls, 4x4 6x1), Andy McBrine (32 runs, 54 balls, 4x4, 6x0)
Scotland (Bowling)
Brandon McMullen (34 for 5), Christopher McBride (24 for 1), Mark Watt (52 for 1)
Scotland (Batting):289 for 9 runs in 50 overs
Michael Leask (91 runs not out, 61 balls, 4x9, 6x4), Christipher McBride (56 runs 60 balls, 4x6, 6x1), Mark Watt (47 runs, 43 balls, 4x7 6x0)
Ireland (Bowling)
Mark Adair (53 for 2), George Dockrell (34 for 2), Josh Little (73 for 2)
