Ireland vs Scotland, ICCWC Qualifiers, 2023 Full score card

FOUR! A cry of joy from Michael Leask as the ball races away for a boundary. Scotland have won this and pulled this game right from the jaws of defeat. Fuller one just wide off Michael Leask swings hard at it but gets an inside edge that runs down to the fence behind the wicket for four runs. After a sensational knock from Michael Leask Scotland gets over the line with the help of the lady luck on the very last delivery.

BYE! Short-pitched delivery following the batter, Chris Sole looks to put any part of his bat behind this but fails to do so. Michael Leask runs for it and completes the single as Lorcan Tucker takes a sigh but misses the stumps at the striker's end. 2 runs are needed of the final delivery. 599 legal deliveries and it has all come down to this last ball to decide who grabs the 2 points here.

Bumper zipping past the badge of Chris Sole, he looks to pull this out of the park but fails to get any part of his bat behind the delivery as the keeper collects it.

Chris Sole is the last batter for Scotland.

OUT! IN THE AIR AND TAKEN! Another twist in this topsy-turvy game as Ireland gets rid of Safyaan Sharif. Short-pitched delivery body bound, Safyaan Sharif went for the glory stroke as he looks to pull this but gets a top edge flying in the hands of Paul Stirling at short third man for his dismissal. Ireland one wicket away and Scotland just one hit away from a victory.

Full and wide outside off, Michael Leask guides this towards sweeper cover for a single. 3 needed of the last 4 deliveries.

FOUR! Harry Tector crumbles in the pressure cooker situation as he misfields this for a boundary. Fuller one on middle, Michael Leask drills this towards long on for a single but a misfield earned Scotland a much-needed boundary as they inch closer to a victory here.

Yorker nailed to perfection but Michael Leask drills this to long on for a single. 8 needed of the last over for Scotland.

FOUR! A pressure reliever for Ireland and Michael Leask. fuller one in middle, Michael Leask predicts this well and shuffles to his leg as he slogs this towards the forward square leg fence for four.

On a length around middle, Safyaan Sharif edges this towards the square leg region for a single.

On a length around the pads, Michael Leask looks to clear the fence on the on side but misses out as the ball deflects off his pads and they take a single.

Fuller one angling away from the batter, Michael Leask swings wildly but misses out on any connection with the bat here.

Fuller one outside off, Safyaan Sharif pushes this towards point for a single.

Full and wide just outside off, Michael Leask looks to cut this but gets and inside edge going in the gloves of the keeper on a bounce. Ireland would be delighted to see Michael Leask on the other other for the next over.

Brilliantly bowling as Mark Adair nails the yorker and Michael Leask can't do anything but block this out.

Slower delivery back of a length around the waist, Safyaan Sharif pulls this towards deep square leg for a single.

Back of a length around middle, Safyaan Sharif pushes this towards short mid-wicket for no run. Gold dust for Ireland.

On a length angling down leg, Michael Leask flicks this to fine leg for a single. He wanted the second but a slip restricts them to a single.

FOUR! Another boundary from the red-hot Michael Leask. Slower one short and wide of off,  Michael Leask cuts this and finds the gap at point for a boundary.

Full and wide outside off, Michael Leask slices this towards backward point for a single. 22 runs needed in the last three overs. How the game has turned!

FOUR! The lady luck is in the Scottish camp this time as this has raced away for a boundary. Fuller one outside off, Michael Leask under edges this past the keeper for a boundary behind the wicket.

FOUR! He is toying with the fielders here. Full toss in middle, Michael Leask sweeps this through the gap at square leg for a boundary. Michael Leask is in full control of the run chase.

SIX! Fuller one in middle, Michael Leask leans back and lofts this over the bowlers head for a huge six towards the sight screen straight down the ground. Just 31 to get now!

SIX! This has been clubbed away for a maximum. Yorker missed by just and inch and he pays the price for this. Fuller in the slot for Michael Leask and he has smoked this out of the park for a maximum. 37 runs needed to win in 23 balls.

On a length around middle, Safyaan Sharif nudges this towards mid-wicket for a single.

FOUR! A much-needed boundary for the Scottish side. Tossed up in middle, Michael Leask sweeps this towards deep square leg for a boundary to bring up his half-century.

Short of a length in middle, Safyaan Sharif pushes this towards the on side for a quick single.

Fuller one outside off, Michael Leask inside edges this towards short fine leg for a single.

Tossed up in middle, Michael Leask sweeps this towards fine leg for a couple of runs.

fuller one drifting down leg, Safyaan Sharif flicks this towards short fine leg for a single.

Short of a length in middle, Safyaan Sharif defends this back to the bowler.

Safyaan Sharif makes his way out to the middle.

OUT! George Dockrell finally break this partnership and Mark Watt's attacking cameo comes to an end. Full and wide outside off, Mark Watt steps out and looks to loft this over cover but George Dockrell outsmarts Mark Watt and bowls this further out of his reach. Lorcan Tucker collects this and removes the bails in a flash. A wide comes handy for Ireland. Scotland have lost their eight wicket and a good partnership comes to an end.

Goes full and just outside off. Mark Watt punches this down to long off for a run and will keep strike.

FOUR! A much-needed boundary for Scotland! This is wide outside the off stump once again and on a fuller length. Mark Watt comes down the wicket and opens the face of his bat. The ball races to the deep backward point fence for four runs.

Continues to bowl full and wide outside the off stump. Michael Leask reaches for it and lobs this into the vacant mid off region for a single.

Goes full and flirts with the tram line outside off. Michael Leask reaches for it and is unable to get bat on this.

A leg-cutter bowled on a good length and outside the off stump. Michael Leask slashes hard but misses.

Curtis Campher bowls this wide outside off and on a good length. Michael Leask flays his blade but is unable to put the ball away.

Tosses this full and into the stumps. Michael Leask clips this towards deep mid-wicket for a single and will keep strike.

A massive chance for Ireland to end this partnership and Lorcan Tucker misses a golden opportunity behind the wicket. George Dockrell bowls this slightly short and in lien with the stumps. Michael Leask is far down the wicket as he looks to heave this into the leg side but misses. The ball goes over the stumps and Lorcan Tucker is unable to hold onto the ball for an easy stumping chance. Michael Leask manages to get back in the crease.

Short and outside off. Mark Watt slashes at this and gets it to deep cover-point for one more.

Floats this one full and outside off. Michael Leask gets across the line and sweeps this towards deep square leg for another run.

On a fuller length this time and outside the off stump. Mark Watt charges down the wicket again and miscues his shot towards deep cover for a single.

FOUR! Mark Watt gets to his highest ODI score with a spanking shot! This is short and well outside the off pole. Mark Watt gets down the wicket and slaps this towards deep cover for four runs.

Goes full this time and outside the off pole. Mark Watt drills this down to long off and collects a single to keep strike.

Continues to bowl on a good length and on an off-stump line. Mark Watt dabs this towards the cover fielder.

On a good length this time and in line with the stumps. Mark Watt dabs this back towards the bowler.

FOUR! This is a good connection off the bat of Mark Watt and the ball flies away to the boundary! This is banged in short and outside off. Mark Watt slaps this towards deep mid-wicket with sweet timing for four runs.

Short this time and outside the off stump. Michael Leask pulls this hard towards deep mid-wicket for a run.

Curtis Campher bowls this on a good length and on an off-stump line. Mark Watt clips this towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Tosses this into the pads on a fuller length. Michael Leask clips this towards deep backward square leg for a couple of runs.

Floats this one full and outside off. Mark Watt charges down the wicket and hits this hard towards long on for another run.

Bowls this one line with the stumps and a fraction short. Michael Leask comes down the wicket and looks to tuck this away but misses. The ball rolls off the pads towards backward square leg for a leg bye.

Wide outside the off pole and on a fuller length. Mark Watt shuffles down the wicket and slashes at this. The ball goes aerially towards deep backward point for a run.

Slightly short and outside off. Michael Leask goes on the backfoot and pushes this to long on for a single.

George Dockrell tosses this full and outside the off stump. Mark Watt shimmies down the wicket and knocks this towards long on for one.

Goes full and into the stumps. Mark Watt clips this towards long on and looks for two but has to settle for a single.

Angles this down leg on a good length. Mark Watt looks to tuck this one away but misses and gets hit on the pads. A huge appeal from the bowler but the umpire remains unmoved.

Bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Mark Watt knocks this straight to the man at backward point.

FOUR! Mark Watt slaps this away to the fence and brings up the 50-run partnership between these two! This is short as well and outside off. Mark Watt cuts this towards deep mid-wicket for four runs.

On a good length this time and outside the off stump Mark Watt dabs this towards point and looks for a run that is not there.

Mark Adair bowls this back of a length and outside the off pole. Mark Watt puts his gloves down and lets this go through to the keeper.

Powerplay 3! Five fielders will be allowed outside the circle for the last 10 overs.

On a length outside off, Mark Watt edges this towards third man for a single.

Back of a length around off, Mark Watt punches this towards sweeper cover for a couple.

On a length around off, Mark Watt pushes this towards short third for no run.

Back of a length around off, Mark Watt defends this off the front foot for no run.

Short-pitched delivery towards the off, Michael Leask pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

FOUR! Short-pitched delivery around off, Michael Leask has clubbed this towards the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

Full and wide outside off, Michael Leask drills this towards sweeper cover for a single.

Full and wide outside off, Michael Leask looks to slice this to point but misses out.

On a length around middle, Mark Watt nudges this towards the fine leg region for a single.

Slower one around off, Michael Leask smashes this towards the mid-wicket region for a single.

SIX! Absolutely smoked it for a maximum. Short-pitched delivery around the waist, Michael Leask gets into the position early and slogs this well over the fence at the cow corner region for a maximum.

On a length around off, Michael Leask smashes this one bounce back towards the bowler.

Short-pitched delivery around middle, Michael Leask pulls this towards the fine leg region for a single.

On a length around middle, Mark Watt punches this to cover-point for a single.

Fuller one around off, Mark Watt looks to drive but gets beaten.

FOUR! Fortune is starting to favor the Scottish side here. Fuller one on off, Mark Watt looks to drive but gets an under edge that races away for a boundary behind the wicket.

Back of a length around off, Mark Watt slices this towards the backward point region for 3 runs. Benjamin White fields brilliantly to save 1 run for his side.

On a length in middle, Mark Watt defends this towards the off side.

Wide! On a length outside off, Mark Watt looks to cut but this was way too wide.

SIX! This has been clubbed for a maximum. Tossed up a bit closer to the stumps this time, Michael Leask smashes this back past the bowler for a maximum smashing into the sight screen.

Flighted with a lot more reps on it outside off, Michael Leask looks to slog but misses out as the keeper collects it.

Short of a length delivery angling down leg, Michael Leask looks to play the sweep but misses out.

Fuller one on off, Mark Watt pushes this to long off for a single.

Flighted with a bit more air to it, Mark Watt advances down the track to smash this but gets an inside edge back onto his pads for no run,

Tossed up wide of off, Mark Watt drives this back towards the bowler.

On a length in middle, Mark Watt punches this down the ground for a single.

Fuller one on off, Mark Watt pushes this towards short cover for no run.

Short-pitched delivery angling in towards the body of Michael Leask, he advances down the track but ends up looking to play the upper cut but misses out.

FOUR! Cheeky but effective batting from Michael Leask. Short-pitched delivery outside off, Michael Leask plays the upper cut towards third man region for a boundary.

On a length around middle, Mark Watt pushes this towards the on side for no run.

FOUR! Fuller one on off, Mark Watt slices this late towards the gap at backward point for a boundary.

FOUR! This has been smashed for four by Michael Leask. Tossed up in middle, Michael Leask slogs this over the fielder at short mid-wicket for a boundary to end the over.

Length dragged back a bit in middle, Mark Watt nudges this a bit uppish towards the square leg region for a single.

Fuller one in middle, Mark Watt defends this off the front foot.

Tossed up in middle, Mark Watt defends this off the front foot for no run.

Flatter and slower through the air, Mark Watt pushes this towards the off side for no run.

Flighted outside off, Michael Leask slams this towards long off for a single.

Full and wide on off, Mark Watt drills this to short cover for no run.

Mark Watt is the new batter as Scotland sink deeper into the trouble.

OUT! IN THE AIR AND TAKEN! George Dockrell gets his man here as Chris Greaves falls in the trap to play the slog and departs. Slower one through the air towards off, Chris Greaves looks to play the slog sweep towards the massive gap at deep mid-wicket region but ends up top-edging one into the hands of Andy McBrine at short third man. George Dockrell gets his 100th scalp in ODI cricket for Ireland.

Short of a length going down leg, Chris Greaves decides not to offer any shot on this as the ball clips his thigh pad.

Fuller one on off, Chris Greaves drives this to short cover for no run.

FOUR! Tossed up in middle, Chris Greaves shuffles to his off and sweeps this over the short fine leg fielder for a boundary through that channel.

Short of a length in middle, Chris Greaves pushes this to long on for a single.

DRINKS! Ireland are dominating this tie and would have liked to wrap up this inning at the earliest with the net run rate in mind. They need four more wickets to get over the finish line with Scotland requiring 139 runs in the last 17 overs. A steady partnership is building between Chris Greaves and Michael Leask and their teammates will be hoping that these two can take this game as deep as possible.

Length dragged back a bit, Chris Greaves nudges this towards the square leg for a single.

Tossed up in middle, Michael Leask pushes this to mid-wicket for a single.

Short of a length around off, Michael Leask taps this to short third man for no run.

Fuller one wide of off, Chris Greaves drives this towards the sweeper cover for a single.

Fuller and quicker on off, Chris Greaves drills this towards the bowler.

Tossed up on off, Chris Greaves pushes this to short cover for no run.

Bowls this short and going down leg. Chris Greaves looks to clip this but misses and the ball rolls to the right of short fine leg for a leg bye.

Flights this one full and outside the off stump. Chris Greaves goes for the expansive drive and gets an outside edge towards the backward point fielder.

Short and angled into the pads. Michael Leask rocks back and pushes this towards long on for another run.

Loops this one full and outside the off pole. Chris Greaves eases this down to long off for a single.

Goes full and just outside off. Chris Greaves gets his front foot well across the line of the stumps and goes for the sweep shot. He misses and gets hit on the pads. A huge appeal from the bowler once again and the umpire rightfully says not out.

George Dockrell floats this one full and outside the off stump. Michael Leask drills this towards deep point for one.

This is bowled well outside the off pole and on a shorter length. Chris Greaves is watchful as he lets the ball go through to the keeper.

SIX! Chris Greaves finally shows some intent as this game was steadily creeping away from Scotland! This is floated full and outside the off stump. Chris Greaves gets down on one knee and slog sweeps this over deep mid-wicket for six runs.

Back to bowling short and outside the off pole. Michael Leask slaps this towards wide long off and takes a run.

Tosses this one full and outside the off stump. Chris Greaves pushes this to long off for a single.

Short once again and bowled slower in the air, outside off. Chris Greaves looks to cut this away but gets beaten.

Benjamin White bowls this short and outside off. Chris Greaves punches this towards cover.

Flighted full and outside the off pole. Michael Leask defends this solidly towards the cover fielder.

Loops this one full and in line with the stumps. Michael Leask gets across to sweep this one away but misses and gets hit on the pads. The bowler is absolutely convinced this is out but the umpire remains unmoved. Michael Leask may just be lucky here as this looked plumb!

Fires this one full and into the pads. Michael Leask blocks this to the left of the bowler.

Back to bowling short and outside the of stump. Chris Greaves knocks this to deep cover-point for a single.

Floats this one full and well outside off. Chris Greaves reaches for it and dabs this towards covers.

George Dockrell bowls this short and just outside off. Michael Leask leans back and cuts this towards deep point for a run.

Short and wide outside the off stump. Michael Leask goes hard at the ball and gets an outside edge over the slip fielder. The ball races towards the third man fence and the fielder give chase but in the meantime, the batters complete three runs.

Attacks the stumps this time and on a fuller length. Michael Leask smothers this one into the pitch.

Tosses this full and just outside off. Michael Leask blocks this back towards the bowler.

Short and wide outside off. Michael Leask looks to cut hard but misses.

Loops this one full and outside the off pole. Chris Greaves sweeps this and gets a top edge into the square leg region for one.

Brandon McMullen floats this one full and outside the off side. Chris Greaves knocks this towards deep cover for a couple of runs.

Offer width outside the off stump and continues to bowl short. Chris Greaves cuts this towards deep backward point for a single to retain strike.

Joshua Little bowls this outside the off pole on a shorter length. Chris Greaves rides the bounce and blocks this towards cover.

Another short delivery bowled outside the off stump. Michael Leask pulls this towards deep square leg for a run.

Ireland have got a firm grip on this game now.

On a shortish length once again and into the pads. Chris Greaves looks to swat this one away. Is late to connect and the ball rolls towards backward square leg for a run.

OUT! CAUGHT! Joshua Little strikes once again and Scotland are in all sorts of trouble here! Joshua Little bowls this back of a length as well and outside the off pole. Tomas Mackintosh also looks to pull this away but gets a top edge that goes high towards the backward square leg region. Lorcan Tucker runs to his left and gets under the ball before grasping hold of the ball safely with his gloves. Scotland lose their sixth wicket and Ireland all well on course to clinch their first win of the tournament. Chris Greaves walks out next.

Joshua Little bowls this short and just outside off. Michael Leask pulls this towards deep square leg for a single.

Fuller one in middle, Tomas Mackintosh pushes this towards the right of the bowler for no run as George Dockrell fields well off his own bowling.

Short of a length in middle, Tomas Mackintosh advances down the track and pushes this towards the shot mid-wicket fielder for no run.

Length dragged back a bit on off, Tomas Mackintosh pushes this back towards the bowler.

Tossed up on off, Tomas Mackintosh drives this back to the bowler for no run.

Fuller one in middle, Michael Leask strides forward and rolls this towards long off for a single.

Tossed up on off, Michael Leask drills this towards short cover for no run.

Fuler one going down leg, Tomas Mackintosh looks to flick but clips this off his pads into the gloves of Lorcan Tucker.

On a length around off, Tomas Mackintosh punches this back towards the bowler. Joshua Little collects this and flamboyantly hits the stumps with a no-look throw back at the non-striking end.

Bumper at a good pace and very well-directed, Tomas Mackintosh ducks away just in time as the keeper collects this.

Good length delivery in middle, Tomas Mackintosh nudges this towards deep mid-wicket for a couple.

On a length drifting down leg, Michael Leask flicks this towards fine leg for a single.

Michael Leask strides out to the middle.

OUT! BOWLED'EM! Huge moment in the game as the skipper of Scotland departs. Back of a length around off, Richie Berrington gets a bit indecisive on his strokeplay and ends up chopping this back onto his stumps as the bail gets dislodged. Joshua Little delivers for his skipper by removing Richie Berrington.

Flighted delivery wide of off, Tomas Mackintosh strides forward and drives this to the right of Harry Tector at extra-cover for a couple of runs.

Tossed up on off, Richie Berrington dives this to the fielder at long off for a single.

Fuller one in middle, Tomas Mackintosh drills this towards extra-cover for a single.

Tossed up outside the line of off stump, Tomas Mackintosh looks to play the reverse sweep but misses out.

Fuller one in middle, Richie Berrington leans down and pushes this to long on for a single.

Tossed up on off, Tomas Mackintosh drills this for a single.

On a length around middle, Tomas Mackintosh tucks this to the on side for a single.

On a length around middle, Richie Berrington punches this to sweeper cover for a single.

On a length around off, Richie Berrington pushes this towards the off side for no run.

Fuller one on off, Richie Berrington looks to drive but gets beaten on his outside edge.

On a length around off, Tomas Mackintosh punches this to mid off and takes a single.

Fuller one on pads, Tomas Mackintosh flicks this towards fine leg and runs a couple.

Wide! FUller and wide down leg, Tomas Mackintosh looks to flick but misses out. A good take behind the wicket by Lorcan Tucker.

On a length outside off, Tomas Mackintosh taps this towards cover-point and scrambles for a single.

FOUR! Short of a length outside off, Tomas Mackintosh hops onto his backfoot and looks to cut this but gets an under edge nutmegging the keeper for a boundary behind the wicket.

Tossed up outside off, Tomas Mackintosh looks for the reverse sweep but misses out.

Tossed up on off, Richie Berrington pushes this towards sweeper cover for a single.

Fuller one wide of off, Richie Berrington drills this to sweeper cover for a couple of runs.

Quicker and flatter on off, Tomas Mackintosh tucks this towards square leg for a single.

On a length outside off, Richie Berrington defends this towards the fielder at point for no run.

On a length outside off, Tomas Mackintosh punches this to sweeper cover for a single.

On a length outside off, Tomas Mackintosh pushes this towards the short cover for no run.

Back of a length on off, Tomas Mackintosh pushes this to the short mid-wicket fielder for no run.

On a length around off, Tomas Mackintosh defends this off the front foot for no run.

On a length outside off, Richie Berrington punches this to the sweeper cover for a single.

Short of a length around off, Tomas Mackintosh looks to defend this off the back foot but inside edges this onto his pads.

Fighted on off, Richie Berrington pushes this towards sweeper cover for a single.

Tossed up in middle, Richie Berrington defends this towards the on side for no run.

Tossed up on off, Tomas Mackintosh pushes this towards sweeper cover for a single.

Tomas Mackintosh is the new batter at the crease.

OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Wrong one pitching on off and getting the outside edge from the bat of George Munsey straight onto the pads of Lorcan Tucker behind the wicket before ballooning up in the air towards Curtis Campher at short third man. The lady lunch is sitting in the camp if the Irish side here.

Tossed up n off, Richie Berrington drives this towards sweeper cover for a single.

Goes full this time and on an off-stump line. George Munsey digs this out towards point.

Bowls this one back of a length as well and outside the off pole. Richie Berrington stands tall and punches this to deep cover for a single to get off the mark.

Short this time and well outside off. Richie Berrington gets on his toes and looks to cut but finds the point fielder.

Goes fuller this time and just outside the off stump. Richie Berrington knocks this towards the fielder at mid off.

Bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Richie Berrington defends this towards cover.

Richie Berrington walks out next.

OUT! PLUMB! Curtis Campher gets this to skid on and gets a massive wicket here for Ireland! Christopher McBride was well set and was playing a wonderful knock for Scotland but has to now make the long walk back to the shed! This is bowled full and at the stumps. Christopher McBride looks to flick this leg side but misses and gets hit flush on the back pad as he is unable to keep his head still. The bowler goes up in appeal and the umpire raises his finger immediately. Scotland lose their third and Ireland are constantly chipping away at the wickets. What a day it has been for Curtis Campher on his return to the side.

Floats this one full and in line with the stumps. George Munsey blocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler.

Tosses this one full and outside the off pole. Christopher McBride eases this down to long off for a run.

Fires this one full and into the pads. George Munsey looks to flick this fine but misses and the ball goes down to fine leg off his pads. They take a leg bye.

Another full toss and just outside off. Christopher McBride misses out this time as he knocks this to long on for a run.

FOUR! Great timing from Christopher McBride and the ball keeps running away from the fielder towards the boundary! A low full toss outside the off stump. Christopher McBride strokes this towards deep cover for four runs.

Benjamin White bowls this short and outside the off stump. George Munsey cuts this late towards deep backward point for a single.

Angles this into the stumps on a good length. Christopher McBride looks to work this leg side and gets an inside edge onto his pads.

In the outside off-stump channel once again and on a good length. Christopher McBride knocks this straight to the fielder at backward point.

Continues to bowl on a good length and outside the off stump. Christopher McBride taps this to the left of backward point and looks for a single. Decides against it.

Bowls this on a good length and outside off. George Munsey strokes this to deep cover and take a single.

What an outstanding effort by Christopher McBride as he gets his maiden ODI FIFTY! This is bowled full and outside the off pole. Christopher McBride goes hard at the ball and gets it off his outside edge towards third man for a single.

Curtis Campher bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. Christopher McBride dabs this towards point.

It is time for a drinks break. Ireland have removed 2 of the top 4 and are well stationed in the game, while Scotland needs to rebuild a partnership if they are to win this game. The middle phase of this exciting encounter will probably decide the fate of this game.

Goes full this time and outside the off stump. Christopher McBride knocks this down to long off and takes an easy single to keep strike.

On a shortish length and on an off-stump line. The ball stays slightly low but Christopher McBride just about manages to get bat on it. The ball goes off the inside edge towards the leg side.

Continues to bowl short and outside the off stump. George Munsey cuts this to deep backward point for a single.

Bowls this on middle and a fraction short. George Munsey blocks this back down the pitch.

Short this time and outside off. George Munsey goes on the backfoot and cuts this to deep cover for a couple of runs.

Benjamin White tosses this one full and in line with the stumps. George Munsey gets onto the front foot and defends this back to the bowler's right.

FOUR! Christopher McBride finds the gap to perfection and collects a boundary! This is looped up full and outside the off stump. Christopher McBride strokes this towards deep cover-point and picks up four runs. The fielder was pulled in from the deep just before this ball was bowled.

Bowls this one short and just outside off. George Munsey rocks back and punches this towards long off for another single.

Tosses this one full and outside the off pole. Christopher McBride shimmies down the wicket and clips this towards long on for a run.

Delivers this outside the off stump and a tad bit short. Christopher McBride dabs this towards point.

Angles this into the stumps on a fuller length. George Munsey knocks this to the right of mid on and takes one.

Andy McBrine loops this in full and on an off-stump line. George Munsey is watchful and he keeps this out into the offside.

Slightly short this time and there is width on offer outside off. George Munsey cuts this towards deep point and takes a single to retain strike.

A slower delivery bowled full and in line with the stumps. Christopher McBride waits for it and clips this towards deep square leg for one more.

Bowls from 'round the wicket and serves this a fraction short, into the batter. George Munsey plays this late and guides this towards third man for a run.

Goes full once again and well outside the off pole. George Munsey looks to drive and hits it straight to the mid off fielder.

Continues to bowl full and into the stumps. Christopher McBride miscues this to the right of mid on for a quick single.

Curtis Campher bowls this full and going down leg. Christopher McBride looks to flick this away but misses and gets hit on the pads. A huge appeal from the Irish players the umpire says not out.

Goes full once again and outside the off pole. George Munsey blocks this back towards the bowler.

FOUR! George Munsey plays his favorite shot and finds the fence! This is looped up and bowled full, just outside off. George Munsey reverse sweeps this towards deep backward point for four runs. A much-needed boundary for Scotland as the pressure was building.

Attacks the stumps on a fuller length. George Munsey dabs this towards the mid-wicket fielder.

Flights this full and on a leg-stump line. Christopher McBride flicks this through square leg for a run.

Floats this one full and in line with the stumps. Christopher McBride shimmies down the wicket and looks to tuck this down leg side. Misses and gets hit on the pads.

Andy McBrine tosses this full and on an off-stump line. Christopher McBride clips this to the left of mid-wicket.

Pulls his length back once again and serves this well outside off. Christopher McBride cuts this towards deep cover-point for a run.

On a fuller length and outside the off stump. Christopher McBride not getting this off the middle of his bat and he pushes this towards mid on.

Back to bowling on a good length and outside off. Christopher McBride mistimes this towards the cover fielder.

Goes full and outside the off pole. Christopher McBride miscues his shot towards the mid on fielder.

Bowls this slightly short and onto the pads. George Munsey tucks this down to backward square leg for a single.

Mark Adair bowls this on a good length and outside off. George Munsey knocks this towards cover.

Continues to bowl short and outside the off stump. Christopher McBride plays this late towards short third man.

Strays onto the pads on a shorter length. Christopher McBride clips this towards short fine leg.

A tad bit short and just outside off. George Munsey dabs this through point and takes a single.

Tossed up on off, George Munsey defends this towards the off side for no run.

Tosses this full as well and just outside off. Christopher McBride flicks this towards long on for a single.

Andy McBrine floats this full and into the pads. Christopher McBride clips this towards short mid-wicket.

Ireland continue to attack despite the fielding restriction being uplifted.

Aims for the pad once again on a good length. George Munsey tucks this towards the mid-wicket fielder.

On a good length and pitching outside leg. George Munsey looks to flick this leg side but misses and gets hit on the pads. A huge appeal from the bowler but the umpire remains unmoved.

Bowls this slightly back of a length and outside off. George Munsey dabs this towards cover.

Bowls this on an off-stump line and outside off. George Munsey dabs this back towards the bowler.

George Munsey is the next batter.

OUT! CAUGHT! A splendid catch from Andy Balbirnie as he gets his side a crucial breakthrough with a piece of brilliance! This is bowled a fraction fuller and outside the off pole. Brandon McMullen goes hard at the ball and knocks this toward cover. Andy Balbirnie has little time to react but moves well to his left and grabs hold of the ball. Mark Adair has his second wicket and Scotland will need to rebuild once again.

Mark Adair bowls this on a good length and in the channel outside off. Brandon McMullen punches this towards cover.

Fuller one outside off, Brandon McMullen pushes this towards long on for a single. End of the powerplay 1 and now four fielders will be allowed outside the circle.

Fuller one in middle, Brandon McMullen pushes this back towards the bowler for no run

Tossed up in middle, Brandon McMullen pushes this back towards the bowler for no run.

Fuller one on off, Christopher McBride pushes this towards long on for a single.

Tossed up in middle, Brandon McMullen pushes this towards long off for a single.

Fuller one on off, Brandon McMullen pushes this towards the off side for no run.

SIX! This has been clubbed out of the park for a maximum. Short-pitched delivery in middle, Christopher McBride pulls this over the deep mid-wicket fence for a maximum.

FOUR! Over-pitched outside off, Christopher McBride picks it up ears and drives this through a massive gap on the off side between cover and mid off for a boundary.

On a length outside off, Brandon McMullen walks down the track and looks to punch but gets an inside edge towards the fine leg for no run.

Back of a length outside off, Brandon McMullen gets behind the line of this and punches this solidly towards the extra-cover fielder for no run.

On a length outside off, Brandon McMullen defends this off the front foot for no run.

On a length around middle, Brandon McMullen defends this off the front foot for no run.

Fuller one in middle, Christopher McBride lofts this over the mid off for a couple of runs. This is one of the safer scoring regions.

Fuller one in middle, Christopher McBride strides forward and defends this off the front foot.

Fuller one around off, Christopher McBride pushes this towards sweeper cover for a couple.

Short of a length in middle, Brandon McMullen pushes this to long on for a single.

Short of a length around off, Brandon McMullen pushes this towards the off side for no run.

Tossed up in middle, Brandon McMullen blocks this out.

Fuller on outside off, Christopher McBride looks to drive but gets an inside edge onto his pads for no run.

FOUR! That's a lovely pick up stroke for four. Fuller one in middle, Christopher McBride flicks this and deposits this towards the deep square leg for a boundary.

Back of a length in middle, Brandon McMullen pushes this towards square leg for a single.

On a length around off, angling away from the batter, Christopher McBride looks to defend but gets beaten by the skiddy nature of this.

On a length pitching on leg and ending up n middle, Christopher McBride looks to defend but gets beaten as the ball hits his pad.

On a length outside off, Christopher McBride punches this towards short cover for no run.

Wide! On a length down leg, Christopher McBride looks to cut but misses out.

Short-pitched delivery in middle, Brandon McMullen pulls this from the bottom of his bat in front of the mid on fielder for no run.

Fuller one in middle, Brandon McMullen looks to flick but gets beaten with the inswing on this as the ball clips his pads. Loud appeal but the umpire turns this down.

FOUR! That's a brilliantly timed stroke for four. Back of a length around off, Brandon McMullen punches this off the front foot for a boundary through cover.

Fuller one in middle, Brandon McMullen drills this towards mid on for no run.

On a length around off, Christopher McBride pushes this towards the third man for a single.

On a length around middle, Christopher McBride pushes this towards the fielder at short mid-wicket for no run.

Fuller one in the line of stumps, Christopher McBride pushes this towards mid-wicket and takes a quick single.

On a length outside off, Christopher McBride punches this to short cover for no run.

On a length outside off, Brandon McMullen looks to drive but hits it from the inside of his bat towards the gap at mid-wicket region fo a single.

On a length outside off, Brandon McMullen slashes hard but couldn't connect on this one.

Fuller one swinging in towards the batter and going down leg, Brandon McMullen looks to flick but gets beaten as the ball clips his pads.

Full and wide outside off, Brandon McMullen looks to drive but gets beaten.

Slight halt! Christopher McBride has taken a knock in his forearm and the physio is out to have a look at him. The arm is getting strapped up as there is a bit of swelling but McBride will continue and we are set to resume...

Back of a length going done leg, Christopher McBride looks to pull but gloves this couple of bounces towards the keeper.

On a length around off, Christopher McBride defends this off the front foot for no run.

FOUR! This has been milked away for a boundary through the on side. Over-pitched on pads, Christopher McBride glances this towards the deep mid-wicket region for a boundary.

Fuller one outside off, Christopher McBride looks to drive but gets beaten on his outside edge.

On a length around pads, Christopher McBride nudges this to the right of the fine leg fielder for a couple.

On a length outside off, Christopher McBride leaves this for the keeper to collect.

2 Wides! On a length down leg, Brandon McMullen looks to flick but misses out. The keeper spills it to and they run a single too on this.

On a length just outside off, nipping back in towards the batter, Christopher McBride looks to play the on drive but gets beaten as the keeper collects it.

FOUR! This was sublime from Christopher McBride. Back of a length outside off, Christopher McBride punches this wide of the point fielder for a boundary.

On a length outside off, Christopher McBride punches this through the gap at cover-point for a couple.

On a length in middle, Christopher McBride punches this back towards the bowler for no run.

On a length outside off, Christopher McBride punches this towards point for no run.

Back of a length in middle, Christopher McBride nudges this towards deep square leg for a couple.

On a length outside off, Brandon McMullen punches this towards cover-point for no run.

On a length around middle, Brandon McMullen pushes this towards the off side for no run.

Wide! Fuller one wide down leg, Brandon McMullen leaves this for the umpire to signal Wide.

Brandon McMullen makes his way out to the middle at number 3

OUT! PLUMB! On a length pitching on leg and straightening a bit on the batter, Matthew Cross looks to nudge this around the corner but gets undone but the late movement on this as the ball clips his front pad right in front of the middle stump. Umpire had a long thought about this and he raises his finger to give Matthew Cross his marching orders.

On a length around middle, Christopher McBride nudges this towards square leg for a single.

Fuller one on off, Christopher McBride punches this towards cover-point for no run.

On a length around off, Christopher McBride pushes this towards the off side for no run.

Mark Adair will share the attack and bowl from the other end.

On a length outside off, nipping just back in, Matthew Cross gets hit no his pad as get a bit lat to his defensive stroke.

FOUR! Edged and gone for four. Fuller one on off, Matthew Cross gets tempted to drive and slashes hard at this, the ball travels past the keeper and to the left of Paul Stirling at first slip for a boundary behind the wicket.

On a length around off, Matthew Cross defends this off the back foot for no run.

Fuller one wide of off, Matthew Cross decides to leave this for the keeper to collect.

On a length in middle, Christopher McBride nudges this towards fine leg for a single.

Joshua Little starts with a good-length delivery outside off and angling away from the batter. Christopher McBride looks to poke at this but leaves it in the end.

FOUR! Joshua Little ends the Ireland inning with a boundary! This is bowled back of a length and outside the off stump. Joshua Little slaps this just over the mid off fielder and the ball trickles over the ropes at long off for four runs. Ireland have reached a formidable total of 286.

OUT! BOWLED! Chris Sole has some relief as he sees the back of Curtis Campher who has played a match-saving inning here!

FOUR! When it is your day, everything goes your way! This is bowled full and outside off. Curtis Campher looks to hit through the line and gets and outside edge over short third man for four more runs.

FOUR! This has been smashed down the ground! Chris Sole bowls this full and outside off. Curtis Campher smacks this towards long on for four runs.

SIX! Curtis Campher continues accumulating the runs and he is showing what Ireland missed in the last game! This is short and angled into the batter. Curtis Campher keeps his ground and pulls this over deep square leg for six runs.

Chris Sole bowls this back of a length and follows the batter to the leg side. Curtis Campher walks down the wicket to make room and looks to slap this away. Gets an under edge through to the keeper.

Wide outside off and on a fuller length. Curtis Campher goes well across the stump to paddle this fine but is unable to put this one away. The ball rolls into the off side nd they scamper for a run.

Nails the yorker on an off-stump line. Mark Adair gets some bat on this and the inside edge goes into the leg side. They steal a single.

Continues to bowl full and outside the off stump. Curtis Campher eases this down to long off for a run.

Bowled full and outside the off pole. Mark Adair knocks this towards deep cover-point for a single.

FOUR! Mark Adair has absolutely thumped this away to the fence! This is a low full toss outside off. Mark Adair drills this towards deep cover for four runs.

WIDE! Well beyond the tram line outside off on a fuller length. Mark Adair swings his bat but the ball is far away. The umpire calls this wide.

Safyaan Sharif bowls this full and outside the off stump. Curtis Campher looks to go hard and gets an outside edge that bounces through to the keeper. Mark Adair calls his partner through for a single and the wicket-keeper misses the stumps.

Goes full and on an off-stump line. Mark Adair drills this down to long on and they run well to take a couple of runs.

Mark Adair walks out next.

OUT! CAUGHT! Brandon McMullen has a five-wicket haul and he has been a class above the rest among the Scottish bowlers! This is bowled back of a length and outside off with pace taken off. Gareth Delany looks to swat this one away but is late into his shot and gets a top edge towards cover. Richie Berrington has the easiest of catches to take and Ireland are now seven wickets down. It is proving to be a mystery as to why Brandon McMullen did not get a spell during the middle overs!

Nails the yorker in line with the stumps. Gareth Delany just about manages to dig this one out.

Bowls this short and outside off. Curtis Campher pulls this towards deep square leg for a single. Brings up the 50-run partnership between these two in just 25 deliveries.

FOUR! That is HUNDRED for Curtis Campher and he has played an outstanding inning here! Ireland were on their knees when he came out to bat and he has bailed them out of trouble! This is bowled full and into the pads. Curtis Campher flicks this with great timing towards cow corner for four runs.

Brandon McMullen goes full and follows the batter down leg as he looks to make room. Gareth Delany tucks this into the leg side and takes a run.

SIX Back-to-back maximums as Ireland reach 250 and Curtis Campher is 2 runs away for a maiden hundred! Mark Watt bowls this short and outside off. Curtis Campher rocks back and pulls this over deep mid-wicket for six more runs.

SIX! Curtis Campher is creeping towards a well-deserved century as he looks to take the attack to the spinner! Mark Watt floats this one full and in line with the stumps. Curtis Campher lofts this over deep mid-wicket for six runs.

Short and outside the off pole. Gareth Delany gets it off his outside edge to the left of short third man and picks up a single.

Loops this one outside off on a fuller length. Gareth Delany drills this towards deep cover for a couple of runs.

Slightly short once again and at the stumps. Gareth Delany punches this towards the cover fielder.

Mark Watt bowls this short and into the stumps. Curtis Campher makes room and slaps this towards deep cover-point for a run.

Goes wide outside off and continues to bowl full. Gareth Delany strokes this towards deep cover and a slight fumble allows them to take a couple of runs with ease.

Angles this into the stumps on a fuller length. Curtis Campher clips this towards deep mid-wicket and picks up a run.

Back to bowling full and outside the off stump. Gareth Delany knocks this uppishly towards long on for a single.

FOUR! Brandon McMullen slaps this away and has enough power to clear the ropes! This is bowled short and outside off. Gareth Delany pulls this over deep mid-wicket for a flat six.

Slightly full once again and into the pads. Gareth Delany flicks this towards deep mid-wicket and they run well to pick up a brace.

Brandon McMullen bowls this full and just outside off. Curtis Campher shovels this away towards wide long on for a single.

Keeps bowling full and on an off stump line. Curtis Campher pushes this to long off for a run and will keep strike.

Nails the yorker in line with the stumps. Gareth Delany digs this out towards long on for one.

Goes full again and outside off. Curtis Campher flays his bat and knocks this to deep point for a single.

WIDE! Gets it wrong now and serves this really wide outside off on a fuller length. Curtis Campher leaves the alone and the umpire indicates it is wide.

FOUR! A bit of fortune going Curtis Campher's way but they all count! This is bowled full and outside the off pole. Curtis Campher walks across and looks to go hard into the leg side. Gets a top edge over the keeps head for four runs.

Bowls a wide yorker and gets it right this time. Curtis Campher looks to dig this one out but misses.

WIDE! Sprays this one really wide outside the off pole on a fullish length. this is beyond the tram line and Curtis Campher leaves this one alone as the umpire calls this wide.

Safyaan Sharif bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Gareth Delany guides this down to third man for a single.

Bowls this really full and at the stumps. Curtis Campher flicks this towards backward square leg and a misfield allows them to take a couple of runs.

Goes full this time and outside the off pole. Gareth Delany eases this down to long off for one more.

Bangs this in short and in line with the stumps. Curtis Campher pulls this towards deep square leg for a single.

Bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Gareth Delany pokes at this and gets an inside edge towards backward square leg for a run to get off the mark.

Gareth Delany walks out next.

OUT! TIMBER! One has to wonder why Brandon McMullen has been held back for so long! He has not bowled since his 4-over spell at the start of the inning and will not be able to bowl his full quota of overs. He gets his fourth wicket here just as he is back into the attack and breaks this massive partnership. He bowls this on a yorker length and at middle stump. George Dockrell looks to make room and smash this away but misses. He sees his stumps shattered and stares in dismay. Ireland lose their sixth wicket and Scotland really needed something to happen here as the game seemed to be going away from them.

Brandon McMullen bowls this full and just outside off. George Dockrell clips this towards square leg with soft hands and they take a couple of runs.

On a good length this time and outside off. Curtis Campher pushes this straight to mid off.

FOUR! Two boundaries in a row! This is a low full toss going down leg. Curtis Campher makes room and hoicks this towards deep mid-wicket for four more runs.

FOUR! This has been dismissed out of sight! Safyaan Sharif bowls this short and outside off. Curtis Campher walks down the pitch and pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for four runs. 200 comes up for Ireland and this is also Curtis Campher's highest score in ODIs.

Pulls his length back a fraction and serves this just outside off. George Dockrell tucks this towards deep square leg for a run.

Angles this down leg on a good length. George Dockrell looks to flick this away but misses and the ball goes off the pads to backward square leg.

Safyaan Sharif bowls this back of a length and at the batter. George Dockrell charges down the wicket and looks to make room. Slaps this straight to cover-point.

Flights this full and in line with the stumps. George Dockrell flicks this towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Tosses this full and straight. George Dockrell blocks this uppishly back towards the bowler.

Lopps this full and on middle. George Dockrell knocks this back towards the bowler who gets a hand on it and the ball rolls onto the stumps.

SIX! This has been dispatched out of the ground! Chris Greaves tosses this full and outside off. George Dockrell thumps this back over the bowler's heed for six runs.

Bowls this in line with the stumps and keeps it full. Curtis Campher reverse sweeps this straight to backward point for a single.

Chris Greaves bowls this short and on a leg-stump line. George Dockrell pulls this towards deep square leg for one.

Bowls this in line with the stumps on a fuller length. George Dockrell flicks this towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

FOUR! George Dockrell has played this beautifully! Mark Watt serves this full and outside off. George Dockrell makes room for himself and goes inside out towards deep cover for four runs.

Floats this one into the pads on a fuller length. Curtis Campher clips this towards deep mid-wicket for a run.

Short once again and outside he off pole. Curtis Campher mistimes his shot towards point.

Slightly short and outside the off stump. George Munsey punches this to wide long off for a run.

Mark Watt fires this one really full and just outside off. George Dockrell knocks this towards cover.

Powerplay 3! Five fielders will be allowed outside the circle for the last 10 overs.

On a length wide of off, George Dockrell punches this towards deep point for a single.

Bouncer well directed, George Dockrell ducks down on this one.

Good length delivery in middle, George Dockrell pushes this towards the short cover fielder for no run.

On a length around off George Dockrell punches this towards cover-point for no run.

FOUR! Fuller one wide of off, George Dockrell edges this flying past the keeper for a boundary behind the wicket.

Wide! on a length wide down leg, George Dockrell ducks down. Wide signaled.

Fuller one in middle, George Dockrell pushes this to long on for a single.

Short of a length following the batter to his leg, Curtis Campher looks to cut but gets an inside edge towards the short fine leg fielder for a single.

Fuller one on off, Curtis Campher pushes this towards the off side for no run.

Tossed up in the line of stumps, George Dockrell pushes this towards long on for a single.

FUlelr one in middle, George Dockrell defends this to the off side for no run.

Tossed u outside off, George Dockrell hops onto his back foot and punches this towards short cover for no run.

On a length around off, Curtis Campher punches this to the short cover fielder for no run.

Good length delivery in middle, Curtis Campher nudges this towards the deep square leg for a single.

On a length around off, Curtis Campher taps this to third man for a single.

Bouncer just away from the badge for Curtis Campher, he looks to pull but pulls out late.

On a length around middle, Curtis Campher defends this off the front foot.

FOUR! This has been timed and placed to perfection. Short-pitched delivery in middle, Curtis Campher pulls this all along the ground towards the deep mid-wicket fielder for a boundary.

Short and wide of off, Curtis Campher cuts this to the deep point fielder for a single.

On a length around middle, Curtis Campher pushes this towards the short mid-wicket fielder for no run.

Good length delivery in middle, Curtis Campher leans low and defends his off the front foot.

On a length around middle, George Dockrell nudges this to deep mid-wicket for a single.

On a length in the middle, George Dockrell plays his stroke early but lands in in front of the short mid-wicket fielder for no run.

Fuller one on off, George Dockrell blocks this out for no run.

Wide! FUller one going down leg, George Dockrell leaves this. Wide signaled by the umpire.

SIX! This has been dismissed from the word go. Tossed up outside off, Curtis Campher slogs this well over the fence at the mid-wicket region for a huge six.

Length dragged back further, Curtis Campher defends this back to the bowler.

Short of a length outside off, George Dockrell pushes this towards long off for a single.

Short of a length in middle, Curtis Campher tucks this towards deep square leg for a single.

Fuller one wide of off, George Dockrell drills this down to long off for a single.

Wide! Fuller one wide down leg, George Dockrell leaves this.

Fuller one outside off, George Dockrell blocks this out.

On a length around middle, Curtis Campher defends this to he on side for no run.

Short-pitched delivery in the middle, Curtis Campher pulls this all along the ground towards the deep square leg region for a couple. Chris Sole puts in a brilliant effort in the deep to keep it down to a couple.

Good length delivery nipping back in on off, Curtis Campher taps this towards the gully fielder for no run.

On a length outside off, George Dockrell taps this to third man for a single.

Overpitched outside off, George Dockrell lofts this over the head of the mid off fielder and gets a couple here.

Fuller one wide of off, Curtis Campher drills this towards mid off and sets off for a quick single.

Short of a length in middle, Curtis Campher shuffles across and nudges this to the deep square leg fielder for a single.

Length dragged back a bit on pads, Curtis Campher tucks this towards deep square leg for a couple. Safyaan Sharif was caught napping here.

Tossed up in middle, Curtis Campher drills this to the right of the bowler but Michael Leask fields well to save runs for his team.

Fuller and in the line of stumps, Curtis Campher pushes this back to the bowler.

Short of a length on pads, Curtis Campher tucks this wide of the short fine leg fielder for a couple.

Tossed up on pads, George Dockrell nudges this towards fine leg for a single.

DRINKS! Ireland have lost half their side but Curtis Campher and George Dockrell have combined to add 70 runs so far for the sixth wicket and you can sense the momentum shifting their way. Scotland have dropped a few catches and will be ruing the chances they have given as they looked right on top at one stage. They will be eager to break this partnership and end strong while Ireland will hope that these two batters can take the game deep and take them to a competitive total. Michael Leask is back into the attack in search of a wicket.

Full and wide outside off, George Dockrell lofts this towards sweeper cover for a single.

Fuller one drifting down leg, George Dockrell looks to flick but gets late to it as the ball clips his front pad. Loud appeal but the umpire turns this down.

On a length in middle, George Dockrell pushes this in front of the short mid-wicket fielder for no run.

FUll and wide of off, George Dockrell defends this off the front foot.

Fuller one on off, George Dockrell punches this towards the short cover fielder for no run.

FOUR! This was timed really well as the ball rolls over the fence for four. On a length drifting down leg, George Dockrell flicks this to the left of the fine leg fielder for a boundary.

Short of a length in middle, George Dockrell pulls this towards the deep mid-wicket fielder for a single.

Fuller one in middle, George Dockrell places this wide of the short mid-wicket fielder for a couple of runs.

Quicker and flatter one off, Curtis Campher nudges this on the on side for a single.

FOUR! Tossed up outside off, Curtis Campher shuffles to his off and sweeps this wide of the deep square leg fielder for a boundary.

Fuller one wide of off, George Dockrell lofts this inside out for a single towards deep extra-cover.

Tossed up going down leg, George Dockrell looks to flick this but gets hit on his pads instead.

Full and wide of the off-stump line, George Dockrell drives this to the left of Mark Watt at mid off for a single.

On a length around middle, George Dockrell tucks this but finds the fielder at short mid-wicket for no run.

Back of a length around off, George Dockrell punches this off the backfoot towards mid off for no run.

Fuller one on off, George Dockrell drives this to short cover for no run.

FOUR! Overpitched in the line of stumps, George Dockrell places the leg glances finely wide of the deep square leg fielder for a boundary.

Fuller one on off, George Dockrell nudges this wide of the mid-wicket fielder for a couple.

A googly bowled on a shorter length and at the stumps. George Dockrell rocks back and just about manages to keep this out. He knocks this towards deep point and takes a single to keep stirke.

Loops this into the stumps and keeps it full. George Dockrell digs this out towards covers.

WIDE! Fires this one down leg on a fuller length. George Dockrell misses his flick and the umpire calls this wide.

A full toss this time bowled outside off. George Dockrell slaps this to the right of long off and collects a couple of runs.

Bowls a straighter delivery skidding through, just outside off and on a fuller length. Curtis Campher tucks this towards deep mid-wicket for another run.

Tosses this full and just outside off. George Dockrell clips this down to long on for a run.

Chris Greaves bowls this full and in line with the stumps. George Dockrell blocks this back down the pitch towards the bowler.

Continues bowling outside the off stump and keeps this one short. George Dockrell rocks back and works this towards long off to keep strike with a single.

Short this time and wide outside off. Curtis Campher cuts this to the right of backward point and collects a run.

Tosses this full as well and outside off. George Dockrell hits this hard to the fielder at long off for a single.

Loops this one full and outside the off pole. George Dockrell hits this to the fielder at mid off.

Floats this one full and just outside the off stump. Curtis Campher pushes this to long off and takes on more.

Mark Watt bowls this short and outside off. George Dockrell goes on the backfoot and punches this to long off for a single.

Delivers this in line with the stumps and on a shortish length. George Dockrell tucks this towards deep backward square leg for another run.

Back to bowling short and outside off. George Dockrell rocks back and dabs this toward cover.

Tosses this full and outside the off stump. Curtis Campher hits this back towards the bowler. The ball ricochets off the stumps and goes to long on for a single.

Short again and at the stumps. Curtis Campher looks to pull but misses and the ball seems to be sliding down leg.

Bowls this at the stumps on a fuller length. George Dockrell knocks this towards long on and takes one.

Chris Greaves starts with a loose delivery but Curtis Campher misses out. This is short and in line with the stumps. Curtis Campher pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Floats this one full and just outside the off pole. George Dockrell works this towards the fielder at covers.

This is short once again and outside the off stump. Curtis Campher knocks this towards deep point for one more.

Flights this one full and outside off. George Dockrell eases this down to long off for a run.

Tosses this full and into the stumps. George Dockrell clips this towards mid-wicket.

FIVE WIDES! Useful runs for Ireland and they will take it happily! This is fired full and going down leg. George Dockrell misses his flick and it goes between the keeper's legs for five wides.

A tad bit short this time and outside the off stump. Curtis Campher cuts this towards deep point for a single.

Mark Watt tosses this full and just outside off. Curtis Campher blocks this towards cover.

Bowls this back of a length and outside the off pole. George Dockrell swings his blade wildly but does not connect.

On a good length and outside off. Curtis Campher pushes this into the off side and takes a run.

Short and outside off. Curtis Campher looks to pull and miscues his shot towards mid-wicket.

Delivers this on a good length and outside the off stump. Curtis Campher hags his bat out to dry and gets beaten.

Slightly back of a length and outside the off pole. George Dockrell punches this towards deep point for a single.

Chris Sole bangs this in short and in line with the stumps. George Dockrell ducks under this one.

Attacks the stumps with a loopy delivery served full. George Dockrell flicks this towards deep square leg for another un and will keep strike.

Goes full and outside the off stump. George Dockrell dabs this towards cover.

Tosses this full and in line with the stumps. Curtis Campher gets forward and pushes at this. Gets it off the inside part of his bat through square leg for one.

Continues to bowl short and outside the off pole. George Dockrell knocks this towards deep point for a single.

Bowls this slightly short and outside the off stump. George Dockrell rocks back and keeps this one out.

Mark Watt floats this full and outside off. George Dockrell dabs this towards the cover fielder.

Persists with the good-length delivery outside the off pole. George Dockrell pushes this towards point and a misfield allows this to take a run.

Beaten once again! Outside the off stump once again and on a good length. George Dockrell looks to play at this one but does not connect.

Gets this wider outside the off pole on a good length. George Dockrell shuffles across to the off side and looks to punch this one away but gets beaten on the outside edge.

This is on a good length and outside the off stump. Curtis Campher guides this to deep backward point for a single.

Goes fuller this time and outside the off pole. Curtis Campher goes for the expansive drive and gets beaten all ends up.

Chris Sole bowls this on a good length and outside off. Curtis Campher dabs this back towards the bowler.

Back to bowling full and outside off. George Dockrell hits this firmly to cover and another good stop by Richie Berrington.

Attacks the stumps and bowls this on a good length. George Dockrell knocks this towards mid on.

WIDE! Bowls this back of a length and going down leg. George Dockrell leaves this one alone and the umpire calls this wide.

A low full toss way outside the off pole. Curtis Campher reaches for it and hit it uppishly towards deep point for a run.

On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Curtis Campher dabs this towards the point fielder.

Goes full once again and outside off. Curtis Campher hits this firmly but a good bit of fielding by the cover fielder saves a run.

Christopher McBride bowls this full and outside the off stump. Curtis Campher blocks this towards cover.

Continues to bowl on a good length and just outside off. George Dockrell dabs this into the leg side.

Back to bowling on a good length and outside the off stump. George Dockrell defends this towards cover.

WIDE! Bowls this one back of a length and going down leg. George Dockrell gets inside the line of the ball and lets it go through to the keeper. The umpire calls this wide.

Bowls this into the pads and full once again. George Dockrell flicks this towards deep backward square leg for a couple of runs.

Wide outside off once again and on a fuller length, Curtis Campher works this one towards backward point as well and gets a run.

Offers width outside the off stump and on a fullish length, George Dockrell slices this towards deep backward point for a single.

Chris Sole bowls this on a good length and outside off. George Dockrell rocks back and dabs this into the off side.

Chris Sole (4-0-23-0) comes back into the attack.

Continues to bowl outside the off stump. George Munsey goes through with his shot and gets an inside edge once again to deep backward square leg for a run to retain strike.

Slightly fuller and outside off. George Dockrell knocks this toward the mid on fielder.

Bowls this on a good length and outside the off pole. George Dockrell gets forward to defend and gets an inside edge onto his pads.

DROPPED! This is on a good length and outside off. George Dockrell looks to block and lobs this back towards the bowler. Easy catch but Christopher McBride is unable to hold on. He throws the ball at the stumps and they check for a run out but the batter has put his foot in the crease.

On a good length and outside off. Curtis Campher pushes at this and gets an inside edge towards deep backward square leg for a single.

Going down leg on a good length. George Dockrell clips this down to fine leg for one.

WIDE! Bowls this back of a length and ging down leg. George Dockrell raises his arms and lets it go through to the keeper as the umpire calls this wide.

Length dragged back further more around off, Curtis Campher cuts this to the left of Mark Watt at deep point for a couple more.

Short of a length in middle, George Dockrell nudges this to square leg for a single.

Off-break around the middle, George Dockrell drills this back towards the bowler.

Fuller and wide of off, Curtis Campher cuts this towards deep point for a single.

Tossed up in middle, George Dockrell flicks this towards the mid-wicket region for a single.

Short of a length outside off, Curtis Campher places this in the gap at point for a single.

Good length delivery wide of off, George Dockrell leaves this for the keeper to collect.

On a length drifting down leg, Curtis Campher milks this towards fine leg for a single.

Too full outside off, George Dockrell drives this to he fielder at mid off for a single.

On a length with no pace on offer, George Dockrell looks to block this out but gts beaten on his inside edge.

George Dockrell makes his way out to the middle.

OUT! EDGED AND GONE!  A perfect fast bowler's reaction after being hit for a four. Christopher McBride bends his back and darts one into the surface zipping just past the grill of Andy McBrine. He looks to pull this but gets a faint edge off his bat and the keeper makes no mistake as he collects this clean. Ireland are in big big trouble now.

FOUR! Short and wide outside off, Andy McBrine gets behind this and places this wide of the fielder at point fo ra boundary.

Fuller and in middle, Curtis Campher tucks this to the mid-wicket fielder for no run.

Tossed up on off, Andy McBrine pushes this to the off side for a single.

Fuller outside off, Curtis Campher drills this to long off for a single.

Fuller one in middle, Curtis Campher defends this to the fielder at short cover.

Tossed up in middle, Curtis Campher defends this out.

Michael Leask bowls this on a good length and outside off. Andy McBrine knocks this towards deep cover for a single.

Good length delivery around off, Curtis Campher punches this straight to the fielder at short cover for no run.

On a length around off, Curtis Campher pushes this to point for no run.

Short and wide outside off, Curtis Campher cuts this wide of the third man fielder for a couple.

IN THE AIR AND DROPPED! Short-pitched delivery outside off, Andy McBrine looks to pull but gets it from the bottom of his bat lofting it towards the mid on fielder. Chris Sole reachedsto it and drops it in the end allowing them a single.

Interesting approach from Andy McBrine straight after drinks. Fuller one going away from the batter, Andy McBrine advances down the track and looks to clear the fence but gets no connection on this.

Slower one to start off in middle, Andy McBrine blocks this out.

DRINKS! A remarkable start for Scotland saw Brandon McMullen claim two wickets in the very first over and pegged Ireland back immediately. When Harry Tector lost his wicket to McMullen things looked really glum for the Irish and to make matters worse Mark Watt came into the attack to bowl a maiden-wicket over. Just when Ireland looked down and out, Curtis Campher has stuck together with Andy McBrine to build a steady partnership and they look to be relatively comfortable out in the middle. An important middle portion of the game awaits us...

On a length on top of off, Curtis Campher defends this solidly towards the short mid-wicket fielder for no run.

On a length around middle, Andy McBrine glances this towards deep square leg for a single.

Fuller one in middle, Curtis Campher rolls his wrists as the ball races towards the fielder at deep mid-wicket for a single.

Length dragged back a bit on off, Curtis Campher punches this towards the fielder at short cover for no run.

On a length around off, Curtis Campher defends this off the front foot.

Fuller one on pads, Andy McBrine looks to flick this on the on side but ends up edging one onto his pads for a single towards fine leg.

Flatter and a bit quicker around off, Curtis Campher cuts this late to the left of Richie Berrington at backward point for a couple.

Quicker one outside off, Curtis Campher cuts this towards backward point for a single but a misfiled allows them the second run.

Tossed up on off, Andy McBrine places this to the left of the fielder at point for a single.

Quicker and flatter in the line of stumps, Andy McBrine defends this back towards the bowler.

Fuller one outside off, Andy McBrine looks to play the sweep but misses it as the ball clips hi pads.

Short of a length turning in towards the batter, Andy McBrine pushes this towards the mid on fielder for no run.

Good length delivery a bit closer to the stumps, Andy McBrine taps this towards the third man fielder for a single this time.

On a length outside off, Andy McBrine slices this fine and wide of the third man fielder as they take a couple here. The placement on this was really good.

Fuller and on off, Curtis Campher slices this in front of the third man fielder for a single.

Beautifully bowled delivery just missing the top of off. On a length just above the off pole, Curtis Campher looks to play across the line but gets beaten all ends up.

On a length closer to the off stump, Curtis Campher punches this solidly to the fielder at short cover.

Full and wide outside off, Curtis Campher looks to cut this as he slashes hard but fails to get any part of his bat on this one.

Quicker and flatter bang on off, Andy McBrine hops onto his backfoot and defends this out.

Fuller one in middle, Andy McBrine gets behind the line of this and blocks this out.

FOUR! Good aggressive stroke for four. Tossed up on off, Andy McBrine advances down the track and lofts this over the mid off fielder for a boundary. A much-needed pressure reliever for Andy McBrine.

Fuller one on off, Andy McBrine pushes this towards the fielder at short mid-wicket for no run.

Length dragged back a bit, Curtis Campher cuts this to the backward point region for a single.

Tossed up on off, Curtis Campher defends this out.

On a length around off, Curtis Campher punches this through the gap at the on side between mid on and mid wicket for three runs.

Good length delivery on off, Curtis Campher punches this gently towards the cover-point fielder for no run.

Back of a length on off, Andy McBrine opens the face of his bat to guide this towards the third man region for a single.

Short and wide of off, Curtis Campher leans low and cuts this to the fielder at third man for a single.

On a length outside off, Curtis Campher presents the full face of his bat as he blocks this out.

FOUR! Cracked that for four. Short and wide outside off, Curtis Campher plays through the off side channel as he punches this for a boundary through cover.

Fuller one in the line of stumps, Andy McBrine strides forward and blocks this out. Two maidens now for Mark Watt in the two overs he has bowled.

Inswinging delivery from a left-arm spinner to the left-handed batter, Andy McBrine looks to sweep but misses out as the ball clips his pads.

Arm delivery seaming in towards the left-hander outside off, Andy McBrine guides this to point for no run.

Tossed up in middle, Andy McBrine drills this back towards the bowler for no run.

Tossed up outside the off-stump line, Andy McBrine looks to play the sweep but gets hit on his pads.

Fuller one outside off, Andy McBrine walks behind the line of it and blocks this out.

Powerplay 2! 4 fielders will be allowed outside the circle till the 40th over.

Decides to bowl this one full and outside the off stump. Curtis Campher blocks this solidly towards cover. 1 run coming from Safyaan Sharif's first over.

Attacks the stumps on a good length. Curtis Campher tucks this straight to the fielder at square leg.

Just outside the off pole on a good length. Andy McBrine dabs this into the gap at cover-point and gets a single.

Goes full this time and onto the pads. Andy McBrine is unable to clip this one away and gets hit on his legs.

On a good length and angling away outside the off stump. Andy McBrine hangs his bat out to dry and gets beaten all ends up.

Safyaan Sharif starts off with a good-length delivery going down leg. Andy McBrine misses his flick and the ball goes off his pad towards the keeper who does well to hold on diving to his right.

A maiden wicket for Mark Watt and he has bowled a remarkable over here! Loops this one full and at the stumps. Curtis Campher flicks this straight to the man at mid on.

Slightly short this time and outside the off stump. Curtis Campher mistimes his shot towards the cover fielder.

Flights this full and in line with the stumps. Curtis Campher gets forward and blocks this back towards the bowler.

Tosses this full and into the pads. Curtis Campher clips this towards mid-wicket.

Curtis Campher walks out at no. 6 in Powerplay 1.

OUT! CAUGHT! What an inspired bowling change this is as Mark Watt strikes immediately to send Lorcan Tucker back to the hut! He bowls this slightly short and outside the off stump. Get a bit of turn and some extra bounce off the wicket and it surprises the batter. Lorcan Tucker gets on the back foot to push this one away but gets an outside edge towards the slip fielder. George Munsey takes another wonderful catch and Ireland are now four wickets down. Scotland could not have asked for a better start to this game.

Mark Watt floats this one full and angles this into the pads. Lorcan Tucker flicks this to the right of mid-wicket and does not get a run.

Mark Watt comes into the attack.

On a good length and outside the off pole. Lorcan Tucker gets well forward and dabs this into the leg side for a quick run to retain strike.

Bowls this back of a length as well and into the batter. Andy McBrine pulls this towards deep square leg for a single.

FOUR! Ireland finally getting some momentum going as the boundaries seem to coming more freely now! This is banged in short and outside the off stump from 'round the wicket. Andy Balbirnie gets on his toes and uppercuts this over the slip cordon for four runs to third man.

On an off-stump line this time and a fraction fuller. Andy McBrine blocks this solidly towards the fielder at covers.

Bowls this into the stumps on a good length. Lorcan Tucker looks to defend with a straight bat and gets it off the outside part of his bat through cover-point for a single.

Chris Sole bowls this on a good length and outside off. Lorcan Tucker knocks this towards the cover fielder.

Back to bowling on a good length and outside off. Andy McBrine dabs this back down the pitch to the right of the bowler.

Attacks the stumps once again on a good length. Andy McBrine gets his bat down in time and keeps this out into the leg side.

Bowls this full and in line with the stumps. Andy McBrine flicks this towards mid-wicket.

This is on a good length and just outside off. Andy McBrine pokes at this one and gets an inside edge as he almost chops the ball back onto the stumps.

FOUR! Andy McBrine concedes the first boundary off his bowling! This is bowled short and outside the off stump. Andy McBrine cuts this towards deep point for four runs.

Brandon McMullen bowls this full and outside the off stump. Andy McBrine pushes this towards cover.

DROPPED! A massive chance goes begging! This is bowled back of a length and outside off. Lorcan Tucker looks to slap this straight past the bowler but does not time it well. Lobs it to the left of the bowler who dives towards it and gets both his hands on it but is unable to hold on. Lorcan Tucker gets a lifeline here.

Bowls this on a good length and outside off. Lorcan Tucker flashes hard at this one but is unable to connect.

FOUR! Lorcan Tucker gets off the mark with a commanding shot! This is banged in short and outside the off side. Lorcan Tucker pulls this towards deep square leg for four runs to open his account.

Goes full this time and outside the off stump. Lorcan Tucker keeps this one out.

Offers width this time outside the off stump and on a good length. Andy McBrine knocks this through backward point and collects a single.

Chris Sole bowls this on a good length and just outside off. Andy McBrine pushes this towards the cover fielder.

A wicket maiden for Brandon McMullen and he looks to be in outstanding rhythm here! This is on a good length and bowled at the stumps. Lorcan Tucker gets forward and blocks this to the right of the bowler.

Goes full this time and in line with the stumps. Lorcan Tucker knocks this towards mid on.

Slightly short once again and outside off. Lorcan Tucker mistimes his cut shot towards the cover fielder.

Bowls this slightly back of a length and outside the off pole. Lorcan Tucker looks to cut this one away but gets beaten.

This is bowled on a good length and outside the off stump. Lorcan Tucker dabs this towards cover.

OUT! CAUGHT! Ireland's best batter has to now make the long walk back to the shed! Brandon McMullen now has three wickets and he has wreaked havoc in the Irish top order! This is bowled full and outside the off pole. Harry Tector is stuck in the crease as the wicket-keeper is up at the stumps. He pushes at this and gets an outside edge towards second slip. George Munsey gets really low and grabs hold of the ball inches away from the ground. Scotland have taken three big wickets and are right on top of this game.

Continues to attack the pads and bowls this one full. Andy Balbirnie still can't get his bat on the ball but it flies off the pads to the right of the keeper who does manage to get some glove on it. The ball still races to the fence for four leg byes.

This is on a good length and aimed for the pads. Andy McBrine is unable to put this one away and another massive appeal for LBW. This is pitching outside leg as well.

Continues to bowl full but pitches this just outside leg. Andy McBrine looks to tuck this off his legs but misses and gets hit on his pads. A huge appeal but the umpire remains unmoved.

WIDE! Goes full and strays down leg once again. Andy McBrine tries to flick this away but is unable to connect and the umpire indicates wide once again.

WIDE! Chris Sole is not being able to support Brandon McMullen by keeping it tight. This is on a good length but going down leg. Andy McBrine looks to clip this fine but misses and the umpire calls wide.

On a good length this time and outside the off pole. Harry Tector guides this past the point fielder and picks up a singe.

FOUR! Harry Tector gets Ireland's first boundary as he uses his wrists beautifully here! This is bowled full and into the pads. Harry Tector clips this towards deep mid-wicket and collects four runs.

Chris Sole bowls over the wicket to the right-hander and serves this full, outside off. Harry Tector knocks this towards the point fielder.

In the channel outside the off stump and on a good length once again. Andy Balbirnie is happy to not offer a shot and allows the keeper to collect it. Just one run from this over as well by Brandon McMullen.

Continues to angle this away outside off on a good length. Andy McBrine shoulders his arms to this one as well.

Goes full and angles this away from the left-hander outside off. Andy McBrine raises his bat and allows this to go through to the keeper.

Slightly wider outside off on a good length. Harry Tector works this towards deep backward point to open his account with a single.

Bowls this on a good length as well and just outside off with the wicket-keeper standing up to the wicket. Harry Tector blocks this into the off side.

Brandon McMullen bowls this on a good length and in the channel outside off. Harry Tector feels for this one and gets an outside edge, The ball falls short of first slip.

Attacks the stumps on a good length. Andy McBrine pushes this towards the fielder at mid on.

WIDE! Bangs this in short as well and strays down leg. Andy McBrine looks to pull but misses and the umpire indicates that this is wide.

Goes outside the off pole this time and bowls this on a good length. Andy Balbirnie punches this on the up towards deep cover for a couple of runs.

This is angling down leg as well on a good length. Andy Balbirnie misses his flick and the ball hits his pad once again.

Pulls his length back a fraction and bowls at the stumps. Andy McBrine looks to tuck this leg side but gets beaten by the extra pace this time and gets hit on the body.

Gets this one to nip back in from a good length and in line with the stumps. Andy McBrine is unable to get his bat onto this as the ball hits the pads. Clearly going down leg though.

WIDE! Bowls this short and going down leg side. Andy McBrine leaves this one alone and the umpire calls this wide.

Chris Sole angles this into the stumps on a good length. Andy McBrine looks to tuck this leg side but misses and gets hit on the pads.

Chris Sole will bowl from the other end.

Fuller one outside off, keeping a tad low, Andy McBrine walks behind the line of this and blocks this out.

Goes fuller this time and outside off. Harry Tector gets well forward and defends this solidly.

Quite an anti-climax as Harry Tector does not offer a shot! This is bowled well outside off on a good length. Harry Tector negotiates the hat-trick ball with ease.

Harry Tector walks out at no.4 in the very first over.

OUT! PLUMB! Two wickets in two deliveries and Brandon McMullen is on fire here! The Ireland skipper has to depart on a golden duck leaving his side in all sorts of trouble! This is bowled on a good length and in line with the stumps. Andy Balbirnie plays the wrong line as the ball straightens after pitching, Beats the outside edge and raps him on the pads. The Scottish players go up in appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Brandon McMullen is on a hat-trick in the very first over and this is just the start Scotland wanted.

Andy Balbirnie walks out next.

OUT! CAUGHT! What a stunning start for Scotland! Brandon McMullen has got the big wicket of Paul Stirling and this is just what Ireland did not need! This is bowled full and well outside the off pole. Paul Stirling reaches for it and looks to thump this through the off side but there is some lateral movement on offer. The ball takes the outside edge and goes towards first slip. Mark Watt takes a sharp catch to his right and Brandon McMullen has drawn first blood for his side.

Brandon McMullen begins with a full delivery swinging into the pads and in line with the stumps. Andy Balbirnie clips this towards deep square leg and takes a single to get off the mark.

We are done with the pre-match formalities. Paul Stirling and Andy McBrine are the two openers for Ireland while Brandon McMullen will bowl the first over.

The match officials are making their way into the field followed by the players of both sides for their respective National Athems.

Andy Balbirnie the skipper of Ireland says that we need to win today and batting or bowling first doesn't matter. He adds that they need to turn around a lot of things they did wrong against Oman. He also adds that the surface will not help the spinners it seems and batting first the team needs to score big. He closes by saying that this is a must-win game for us and we need to find a way to win the game and score big. Just one change as Curtis Campher comes in.

Richie Berrington the skipper of Scotland says they will bowl first as the surface looks solid and will remain true throughout the game. He adds that in a game with an early start, the bowlers might well get some help from the conditions. He also adds that the surface looks really solid to bat. He closes by saying that it is alsways exciting to face Ireland and they will be looking to win this.

Scotland (Playing XI) - Matthew Cross, Christopher McBride, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Richie Berrington (C), Tomas Mackintosh (WK), Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Chris Sole, Safyaan Sharif

Ireland (Playing XI) - Paul Stirling, Andy McBrine, Andy Balbirnie (C), Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (WK), Curtis Campher (replaces Graham Hume), George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Benjamin White.

TOSS-: Scotland have won the toss and elected to BOWL first.

On the other hand, Scotland will be starting their campaign today and will want to mark this first game with a win against an unconfident Irish side. Richie Berrington has become one of the most essential run-getters for his side and George Munsey has contributed decently well recently. The bowling department would rest on the broad shoulders of Mark Watt. An exciting contest between these two strong contenders awaits us. Which team will you be backing as we close in on the start of the game? Stay tuned for the toss and team updates.

Ireland has started off with a massive blow as they lost to Oman in their first game. Harry Tector was the only batter who showed some fight for them while others got off to decent starts but could not capitalize and as a result, they posted a below-par total. The Irish team would be itching to get off the mark and get points on the board as in a tournament like this, one can not afford to lose their first two games. Their batting needs to improve drastically and their bowling too has to show discipline if they are to bounce back with a positive result. 

Hello, and a warm welcome, ladies and gentlemen to our coverage of match number 7 in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers as the hunt for the last two spots in the 2023 Cricket World Cup heats up. In this fixture, Ireland will take on Scotland at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. While Scotland will be eager to begin their qualification dreams with a win, Ireland has their work cut out after losing their opening game. We will see two teams with fierce rivalry lock horns in what is expected to be an enticing fixture. 

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