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Match 16, Bulawayo Athletic Club, Bulawayo, 25 Jun, 2023

Scotland

SCO

320/10

(50.0) overs

Oman

OMA

244/9

(50.0) overs

Scotland beat Oman by 76 runs

Player Of The Match

Brandon McMullen,
Scotland
Scotland
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Oman
Scotland

Oman • 244/9 (50.0 overs)

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Scotland • 320/10 (50.0 overs)

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Commentary

That's all from this game. It is Scotland who have emerged victorious in this Group B clash. They have kept their unbeaten run intact and now face Sri Lanka in their final group-stage game. On the other hand, Oman have now suffered back-to-back losses and will look to start afresh in the Super Six of the competition. The 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers action continues on Monday, the 26th of June as well with two games set to take place. It will be the West Indies locking horns with the Netherlands and the hosts, Zimbabwe will take on the USA. Both games will start at 12.30 pm IST (7.00 am GMT). As always you can join us early for the build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye!

Richie Berrington, the skipper of Scotland, says that it was a really important win today and the team played well. Adds that the batting and bowling were spot on and the players chipped in at the right time. Feels that all the games were going to be tough but a really strong squad has helped the team to reach the Super Six. Mentions that every game is important and every point matters so the next game against a really strong Sri Lankan side would be interesting.

Zeeshan Maqsood, the skipper of Oman, says that the team did not do well in the last game but in this game, there are a lot of positives to take ahead in the Super Six. Adds that it is an honour that the team has advanced to the next stage. Shares that the team is on a real high and feels that the team has trust in each other. Ends by saying that the team will work hard for the main aim which is to play the ODI World Cup in India

Brandon McMullen is the Player of the Match for his all-round performance. He scored 136 runs off 121 balls and had figures of 1 for 15 from his 5 overs. He says that it was a great day and adds that the bowlers bowled amazingly as the team got over the line. Mentions that he wanted to keep it as simple as he can in his way while batting. Reckons that they just need to play the best brand of cricket against Sri Lanka and need to be more disciplined with the ball to win that game as well.

Time for the presentations...

Earlier in the game, after Oman skipper Zeeshan Maqsood won the toss and opted to bowl first, Scotland were rocked early, losing Christopher McBride in the first over. Brandon McMullen joined Matthew Cross in the middle and both did well to ensure no more loss of wickets in the Powerplay. After the departure of Cross, Brandon McMullen and Richie Berrington got together and put Scotland in a commanding position with a 138-run partnership. McMullen reached his maiden ODI hundred while Berrington picked up where he left off in the last game and notched yet another fifty. Tomas Mackintosh and Mark Watt played quickfire cameos to push Scotland's score to 320. For Oman, Bilal Khan stood out with a five-wicket haul. Fayyaz Butt had two wickets to his name while Jay Odedra took a solitary wicket.

In their pursuit of 321 runs, Oman were off to a very cautious start. Having done a decent job of not losing any wickets in the Powerplay, neither Jatinder Singh nor Kashyap Prajapati was able to convert their start. After the drinks break, Aqib Ilyas took matters into his own hands and started to get a move on. However, the wickets of Aqib Ilyas and Zeeshan Maqsood in quick succession pegged them back big time. In what was the story of Oman's innings, Ayaan Khan looked good during his stay but was unable to go on to get a big score. Coming in at number 8, Oman's wicketkeeper batter, Naseem Khushi fought valiantly and found an able alley in Shoaib Khan. However, Oman's hopes came crashing down with the dismissal of Naseem and it proved to be too steep a mountain to climb for the Asian side. Despite this loss, Zeeshan Maqsood and Co. will be pleased, having managed to seal a spot in the Super Six of the tournament.

Scotland have booked their place in the Super Six of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers! They were made to work hard but have come out on top with a 76-run margin! Having finished on a high with the bat, Scotland certainly took that momentum into their bowling effort. Chris Sole and Brandon McMullen put on a clinic with the new ball and did not allow the Oman openers to get off to a flying start. After the Powerplay, Adrian Neill and Safyaan Sharif joined the act as well and continued to mount the pressure. Just when Oman were starting to up the ante, Mark Watt, Chris Greaves and Michael Leask delivered to put Oman in a hole. Having reduced them to 120-6, Scotland were on course to register a huge win but they let Oman off the hook a bit. They were given a scare by Naseem Khushi but the move to persist with Chris Greaves paid off for Scotland as he made Khushi his third victim. Towards the end, it was just formalities and Chris Greaves finished with a five-wicket haul.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 50 overs : 244/9

B Khan3 (5)

J Odedra2 (6)

C Greaves10-0-53-5

49.61

On a length around pads, Bilal Khan nudges this towards the mid-wicket region for a single. Scotland wins this by 76 runs.

49.52

Googly on off, Bilal Khan edges this through slip cordon for a couple of runs towards third man.

49.40

Tossed up on off, Bilal Khan slices this to gully for no run.

49.30

Wrong one outside off, Bilal Khan punches this to cover for no run.

49.20

Full toss on off, Bilal Khan defends this well in front of the stump.

Bilal Khan is the last man in.

49.1W

OUT! BOWLED'EM! Tossed up much slower through the air bang in middle, Fayyaz Butt looks to sweep but gets undone by the slow pace of it. The ball gets past his bat and dismantles the stumps. Fifer for Chris Greaves.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 49 overs : 241/8

J Odedra2 (6)

F Butt10 (7)

S Sharif7-0-46-0

48.60

On a length around middle, Jay Odedra pushes this to mid on for no run.

48.50

Back of a length on off, Jay Odedra taps this to point for no run.

48.40

On a length in middle, Jay Odedra pushes this towards cover for no run.

48.31

Back of a length around off, Fayyaz Butt upper cuts this toward third man for a single.

48.21

Good length delivery in middle, Jay Odedra tucks this towards square leg for a single.

48.11

On a length outside off, Fayyaz Butt taps this to point and sets off for a single.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 48 overs : 238/8

F Butt8 (5)

J Odedra1 (2)

C Greaves9-0-50-4

47.61

Googly in middle, Fayyaz Butt tucks this towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

47.51

Tossed up outside off, Jay Odedra pushes this to long on and takes a single.

47.40

Googly outside off, Jay Odedra defends this off the front foot for no run.

Jay Odedra walks out to bat.

47.3W

OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Brandon McMullen takes a blinder to remove Shoaib Khan. Tossed up around off-stump line, Shoaib Khan chips this in the air towards wide long off. Brandon McMullen runs toward this and dives to complete a blinder here.

47.22

Tossed up on pads, Shoaib Khan flicks this toward deep square leg toward Michael Leask but he drops it and they take a couple.

47.10

Short of a length in middle, Shoaib Khan looks to go big but mishits this.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 47 overs : 234/7

S Khan34 (39)

F Butt7 (4)

S Sharif6-0-43-0

46.61

On  alength around off, Shoaib Khan slices this to third man for a single.

46.50

Back of a length on off, Shoaib Khan punches this towards short cover.

Commentary

The players are back in the field with the match officials for the run chase. Kashyap Prajapati and Jatinder Singh are the two openers for Oman while Mark Watt will bowl the first over.

...RUN CHASE...

Right then, Scotland will be the happier of the two sides at the halfway mark. They would fancy themselves to defend down this total. On the other hand, Oman have a daunting total in front to overhaul. Can the Oman batters chase this down and create more history? Let's find out after we return for the chase.

The man of the moment, Brandon McMullen is in for a flash interview. He says it feels special to get the maiden ton for the country. Adds that the ball kept a bit low and was swinging so the plan was to keep playing every delivery on its merit and it worked out. Adds that his dad gave him special advice to play in the V and it worked out well. Also adds that they need to be nice and aggressive and get the 10 wickets as simple as that.

For Oman, Bilal Khan and Fayyaz Butt started off well giving away just 35 runs but the lack of support for Bilal has helped the Scottish side to post a big total. Moreover, the spinners were taken to the cleaners as well. That said, Oman did well to pull things back in the last ten overs but they still have a challenging total to chase. Bilal Khan was outstanding as he scalped a fifer. Fayyaz Butt took a couple of wickets and Jay Odedra took a wicket too.

A classic ODI is on offer between these two sides as we are halfway to the game with Scotland scoring 320 in their quota of 50 overs. The game started off in the best fashion for Oman as they got rid of Christopher McBride in the first over itself. Bilal Khan and Fayyaz Butt were swinging the ball like a pendulum early on but the arrival of Brandon McMullen on the crease changed the momentum of the game in the favour of the Scottish side as he scored quickly and put up an aggressive approach in the middle muddle. McMullen was well helped by skipper Richie Berrington who batted at a brisk pace too to reach his half-century before eventually getting out on 60. Towards the end, Mark Watt played a quickfire cameo of 25 runs to help Scotland cross the 300-run mark. Brandon McMullen was the star of the show for Scotland as he got past his maiden century in less than run a ball before perishing on 136.

Runs Scored 13 Runs

Score after 50 overs : 320/10

A Neill7 (2)

C Sole7 (4)

F Butt10-0-68-2

49.63W

OUT! A run out to end the innings! Full and outside off, Adrian Neill drives it straight to cover and the batters scamper across for a single. The fielder there has a shy at the non-striker's end but misses. His throw is not backed up well which allows the Scottish batters to run two more. Adrian Neill wants to run the fourth run as well but fails to make his ground at the striker's end.

49.54

EDGED AND FOUR! Full and outside off, Adrian Neill goes for the drive without much foot movement. Gets an outside edge that goes past short third man for a boundary.

49.4W

OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Fayyaz Butt bends his back and bangs it in short, outside off, Mark Watt steps out and tries to flat bat this one down the ground. Gets it from the toe end of the bat and skies it high in the air towards long off. Kashyap Prajapati stationed there settles himself under the high ball. He completes the catch to hand Fayyaz Butt his second wicket. Adrian Neill walks out to bat.

49.31b

Bye! On a length and outside off, Chris Sole looks to cut but misses. The ball goes on the bounce towards the keeper and he lets it through his legs which allows the batters to cross.

49.24

FOUR! Streaky! Low full toss, on the pads, Chris Sole goes for a slog but gets an outside edge. The ball goes past short fine leg for a boundary.

49.11

Keeps it full, on middle, Mark Watt clips it to deep mid-wicket and has to settle for a single.

Runs Scored 10 Runs

Score after 49 overs : 307/8

M Watt24 (18)

C Sole3 (2)

B Khan10-2-55-5

48.61

Fuller, on middle, Mark Watt clips it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

48.50

Yorker again, on middle, Mark Watt jams this one out back to the bowler.

48.46

SIX! BANG! Looks to go full but ends up bowling a slow full toss, on middle, Mark Watt picks the slower delivery and deposits it over deep square leg for a maximum.

48.31

Slower yorker, around off, Chris Sole goes for the drive. Gets an outside edge that goes behind square on the leg side for a single. 300 comes up for Scotland.

48.22

Low full toss, outside off, Chris Sole slices this one towards deep backward point for a couple of runs.

48.1W

OUT! CLEANED HIM UP! Fi-fer for Bilal Khan! Comes from over the wicket and executes the yorker to perfection, on middle, Safyaan Sharif stands deep in his crease but fails to get his bat down in time. He fails to make any contact and sees his woodwork disturbed. Safyaan Sharif is delighted and so he should be. Chris Sole walks out to bat now.

Runs Scored 12 Runs

Score after 48 overs : 297/7

S Sharif1 (1)

M Watt17 (15)

F Butt9-0-56-1

47.61

Nails the yorker, on middle, Safyaan Sharif digs this one out to mid-wicket for a single.

47.5W

OUT! DRAGGED ON! Fayyaz Butt has the last laugh! Pace on this time and on a length, outside off, Tomas Mackintosh frees his arms to access the off side. Gets an inside edge and chops it back into the stumps. Fayyaz Butt has his first wicket of the game and Scotland are now 7 wickets down. Safyaan Sharif is the new man in.

47.46

SIX! Absolutely dispatched! Slower and shorter, outside off, Tomas Mackintosh picks the change of pace well and allows the ball to come to him. Smokes it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

47.31

Full and on off, Mark Watt walks across to scoop. Toe ends it on the leg side for one more run.

47.24

FOUR! Smashed! Fuller and outside off, Mark Watt puts the dancing shoes on and thrashes it well wide of deep point for a boundary.

47.10

Length delivery, on middle, Mark Watt reverse sweeps it straight to backward point.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 47 overs : 285/6

M Watt12 (12)

T Mackintosh26 (21)

B Khan9-2-45-4

46.61

Low full toss down leg, Mark Watt tries to flick. Gets a leading edge that drops short of deep mid-wicket. A single taken.

46.51

Fullish delivery, on middle, Tomas Mackintosh jams this one on the leg side for a run.

46.40

On a length and outside off, Tomas Mackintosh drives it straight to extra cover.

46.34

FOUR! Short and punished! Slower and short as well, outside off, Tomas Mackintosh waits for the ball to arrive and pulls it to the left of deep square leg for a boundary.

46.21

Another cutter, full on middle, Mark Watt drives with a straight bat to long on for a single.

46.21wd

WIDE! Low full toss down leg, Mark Watt looks to help it fine but misses and it is called a wide.

Oman
Scotland
Batter R B 4s 6s SR
K Prajapati

b B McMullen

12 32 0 1 37.50
J Singh

b A Neill

14 44 1 0 31.81
A Ilyas

b M Watt

31 37 3 1 83.78
Z Maqsood

b M Leask

8 16 1 0 50
M Nadeem

lbw b C Greaves

15 31 1 0 48.38
A Khan

c B McMullen b C Greaves

30 27 3 1 111.11
S Khan

c B McMullen b C Greaves

36 42 2 1 85.71
N Khushi

c C McBride b C Greaves

69 53 7 3 130.18
F Butt

b C Greaves

10 8 0 1 125
J Odedra

not out

2 6 0 0 33.33
B Khan

not out

3 5 0 0 60
Extras

(b 1,lb 9,w 3,nb 1,Penalty 0)

14
Total 50.0 (RR: 4.88)
244/9

Did not bat:

Fall of wickets:

(K Prajapati, 10.1 ov) (J Singh, 15.2 ov) (Z Maqsood, 21.1 ov) (A Ilyas, 22.1 ov) (M Nadeem, 29.5 ov) (A Khan, 32 ov) (N Khushi, 45.5 ov) (S Khan, 47.3 ov) (F Butt, 49.1 ov)
Bowler O M R W ER
M Watt
10 0 48 1 4.80
C Sole
7 2 16 0 2.28
B McMullen
5 0 15 1 3.00
A Neill
7 1 46 1 6.57
S Sharif
7 0 46 0 6.57
M Leask
4 0 10 1 2.50
C Greaves
10 0 53 5 5.30
Batter R B 4s 6s SR
C McBride

lbw b B Khan

0 3 0 0 0
M Cross

b J Odedra

27 55 2 0 49.09
B McMullen

c K Prajapati b B Khan

136 121 14 3 112.39
R Berrington

run out (J Singh / N Khushi)

60 62 7 0 96.77
T Mackintosh

b F Butt

32 23 3 1 139.13
M Leask

c Z Maqsood b B Khan

11 6 0 1 183.33
C Greaves

b B Khan

0 2 0 0 0
M Watt

c K Prajapati b F Butt

25 20 2 1 125
S Sharif

b B Khan

1 2 0 0 50
C Sole

not out

7 4 1 0 175
A Neill

run out (Z Maqsood / N Khushi)

7 2 1 0 350
Extras

(b 2,lb 7,w 5,nb 0,Penalty 0)

14
Total 50.0 (RR: 6.4)
320/10

Did not bat:

Fall of wickets:

(C McBride, 0.3 ov) (M Cross, 18.1 ov) (R Berrington, 38.3 ov) (B McMullen, 41.4 ov) (M Leask, 43.2 ov) (C Greaves, 43.4 ov) (T Mackintosh, 47.5 ov) (S Sharif, 48.1 ov) (M Watt, 49.4 ov) (A Neill, 50 ov)
Bowler O M R W ER
B Khan
10 2 55 5 5.50
F Butt
10 0 68 2 6.80
M Nadeem
6 0 33 0 5.50
Z Maqsood
9 0 63 0 7.00
J Odedra
5 0 29 1 5.80
A Khan
6 0 36 0 6.00
A Ilyas
4 0 27 0 6.75
Oman
Scotland

Commentary

That's all from this game. It is Scotland who have emerged victorious in this Group B clash. They have kept their unbeaten run intact and now face Sri Lanka in their final group-stage game. On the other hand, Oman have now suffered back-to-back losses and will look to start afresh in the Super Six of the competition. The 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers action continues on Monday, the 26th of June as well with two games set to take place. It will be the West Indies locking horns with the Netherlands and the hosts, Zimbabwe will take on the USA. Both games will start at 12.30 pm IST (7.00 am GMT). As always you can join us early for the build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye!

Richie Berrington, the skipper of Scotland, says that it was a really important win today and the team played well. Adds that the batting and bowling were spot on and the players chipped in at the right time. Feels that all the games were going to be tough but a really strong squad has helped the team to reach the Super Six. Mentions that every game is important and every point matters so the next game against a really strong Sri Lankan side would be interesting.

Zeeshan Maqsood, the skipper of Oman, says that the team did not do well in the last game but in this game, there are a lot of positives to take ahead in the Super Six. Adds that it is an honour that the team has advanced to the next stage. Shares that the team is on a real high and feels that the team has trust in each other. Ends by saying that the team will work hard for the main aim which is to play the ODI World Cup in India

Brandon McMullen is the Player of the Match for his all-round performance. He scored 136 runs off 121 balls and had figures of 1 for 15 from his 5 overs. He says that it was a great day and adds that the bowlers bowled amazingly as the team got over the line. Mentions that he wanted to keep it as simple as he can in his way while batting. Reckons that they just need to play the best brand of cricket against Sri Lanka and need to be more disciplined with the ball to win that game as well.

Time for the presentations...

Earlier in the game, after Oman skipper Zeeshan Maqsood won the toss and opted to bowl first, Scotland were rocked early, losing Christopher McBride in the first over. Brandon McMullen joined Matthew Cross in the middle and both did well to ensure no more loss of wickets in the Powerplay. After the departure of Cross, Brandon McMullen and Richie Berrington got together and put Scotland in a commanding position with a 138-run partnership. McMullen reached his maiden ODI hundred while Berrington picked up where he left off in the last game and notched yet another fifty. Tomas Mackintosh and Mark Watt played quickfire cameos to push Scotland's score to 320. For Oman, Bilal Khan stood out with a five-wicket haul. Fayyaz Butt had two wickets to his name while Jay Odedra took a solitary wicket.

In their pursuit of 321 runs, Oman were off to a very cautious start. Having done a decent job of not losing any wickets in the Powerplay, neither Jatinder Singh nor Kashyap Prajapati was able to convert their start. After the drinks break, Aqib Ilyas took matters into his own hands and started to get a move on. However, the wickets of Aqib Ilyas and Zeeshan Maqsood in quick succession pegged them back big time. In what was the story of Oman's innings, Ayaan Khan looked good during his stay but was unable to go on to get a big score. Coming in at number 8, Oman's wicketkeeper batter, Naseem Khushi fought valiantly and found an able alley in Shoaib Khan. However, Oman's hopes came crashing down with the dismissal of Naseem and it proved to be too steep a mountain to climb for the Asian side. Despite this loss, Zeeshan Maqsood and Co. will be pleased, having managed to seal a spot in the Super Six of the tournament.

Scotland have booked their place in the Super Six of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers! They were made to work hard but have come out on top with a 76-run margin! Having finished on a high with the bat, Scotland certainly took that momentum into their bowling effort. Chris Sole and Brandon McMullen put on a clinic with the new ball and did not allow the Oman openers to get off to a flying start. After the Powerplay, Adrian Neill and Safyaan Sharif joined the act as well and continued to mount the pressure. Just when Oman were starting to up the ante, Mark Watt, Chris Greaves and Michael Leask delivered to put Oman in a hole. Having reduced them to 120-6, Scotland were on course to register a huge win but they let Oman off the hook a bit. They were given a scare by Naseem Khushi but the move to persist with Chris Greaves paid off for Scotland as he made Khushi his third victim. Towards the end, it was just formalities and Chris Greaves finished with a five-wicket haul.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 50 overs : 244/9

B Khan3 (5)

J Odedra2 (6)

C Greaves10-0-53-5

49.61

On a length around pads, Bilal Khan nudges this towards the mid-wicket region for a single. Scotland wins this by 76 runs.

49.52

Googly on off, Bilal Khan edges this through slip cordon for a couple of runs towards third man.

49.40

Tossed up on off, Bilal Khan slices this to gully for no run.

49.30

Wrong one outside off, Bilal Khan punches this to cover for no run.

49.20

Full toss on off, Bilal Khan defends this well in front of the stump.

Bilal Khan is the last man in.

49.1W

OUT! BOWLED'EM! Tossed up much slower through the air bang in middle, Fayyaz Butt looks to sweep but gets undone by the slow pace of it. The ball gets past his bat and dismantles the stumps. Fifer for Chris Greaves.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 49 overs : 241/8

J Odedra2 (6)

F Butt10 (7)

S Sharif7-0-46-0

48.60

On a length around middle, Jay Odedra pushes this to mid on for no run.

48.50

Back of a length on off, Jay Odedra taps this to point for no run.

48.40

On a length in middle, Jay Odedra pushes this towards cover for no run.

48.31

Back of a length around off, Fayyaz Butt upper cuts this toward third man for a single.

48.21

Good length delivery in middle, Jay Odedra tucks this towards square leg for a single.

48.11

On a length outside off, Fayyaz Butt taps this to point and sets off for a single.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 48 overs : 238/8

F Butt8 (5)

J Odedra1 (2)

C Greaves9-0-50-4

47.61

Googly in middle, Fayyaz Butt tucks this towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

47.51

Tossed up outside off, Jay Odedra pushes this to long on and takes a single.

47.40

Googly outside off, Jay Odedra defends this off the front foot for no run.

Jay Odedra walks out to bat.

47.3W

OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Brandon McMullen takes a blinder to remove Shoaib Khan. Tossed up around off-stump line, Shoaib Khan chips this in the air towards wide long off. Brandon McMullen runs toward this and dives to complete a blinder here.

47.22

Tossed up on pads, Shoaib Khan flicks this toward deep square leg toward Michael Leask but he drops it and they take a couple.

47.10

Short of a length in middle, Shoaib Khan looks to go big but mishits this.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 47 overs : 234/7

S Khan34 (39)

F Butt7 (4)

S Sharif6-0-43-0

46.61

On  alength around off, Shoaib Khan slices this to third man for a single.

46.50

Back of a length on off, Shoaib Khan punches this towards short cover.

46.41

On a length outside off, Fayyaz Butt cuts this to third man region for a single.

46.36

SIX! Fuller one on pads, Fayyaz Butt whips it over the deep mid-wicket fielder for a maximum.

46.20

Full and wide of off, Fayyaz Butt leaves this all alone.

46.11

On a length outside off, Shoaib Khan pushes this to third man for a single.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 46 overs : 225/7

F Butt0 (1)

S Khan32 (36)

C Greaves8-0-46-3

45.60

Googly right on the money, Fayyaz Butt defends this well.

Fayyaz Butt comes in at number 9.

45.5W

OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Finally a break through for Scotland. Low full toss on off, Naseem Khushi lofts this high in the sky towards the deep square leg fielder. Christopher McBride settles underneath this and takes it cleanly.

45.41

Fuller and flatter on off, Shoaib Khan places this to the left of short third man fielder for a single.

45.30

Fuller one around off, Shoaib Khan pushes this to the fielder at short third man.

45.21

Tossed up wide of off, Naseem Khushi looks to slog but gets it from the tow of his end towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

45.11

quicker and flatter outside off, Shoaib Khan cuts this to short thrid man for a single.

Runs Scored 16 Runs

Score after 45 overs : 222/6

N Khushi68 (51)

S Khan30 (33)

S Sharif5-0-34-0

44.62

Full and wide outside off, Naseem Khushi chips it over the extra-cover fielder for a couple.

44.54

FOUR! Full toss on pads, Naseem Khushi flicks this wide of the deep square leg fielder for yet another boundary.

44.44

FOUR! Depth touch for four. Too full on off, Naseem Khushi ramps this over the short third man this time for a boundary more.

44.31

On length in middle, Shoaib Khan pushes this to long on for a single.

44.21

Slower one wide full toss, Naseem Khushi chips this in the air towards the vacant mid on for a single.

44.14

FOUR! Full toss on off, Naseem Khushi walks to it and ramps this over the short fine leg fielder for a boundary behind the wicket.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 44 overs : 206/6

N Khushi53 (46)

S Khan29 (32)

C Greaves7-0-43-2

43.61

Tossed up in middle, Naseem Khushi sweeps this towards the on side for a single to end the over.

43.51

Fuller one around off, Shoaib Khan sweeps this towards mid-wicket for a single.

43.41b

Bye. Full and just wide of off, Naseem Khushi looks to sweep but misses out.

43.30

Quicker and fuller on middle, Naseem Khushi gets beaten by the pace on it.

43.20

Tossed up in middle, Naseem Khushi looks to slog but inside edges this onto his pads for no run.

43.11

Fuller one in middle, Shoaib Khan pushes this towards long on for a single.

Runs Scored 10 Runs

Score after 43 overs : 202/6

S Khan27 (30)

N Khushi52 (42)

M Watt10-0-48-1

42.61

Fuller one in the line of stumps, Shoaib Khan pushes this to deep mid-wicket for a single.

42.51

Quicker and fuller right in the block hole, Naseem Khushi blocks this out.

42.46

SIX! This has been clubbed way over the fence for a huge six. Tossed up in middle, Naseem Khushi slog sweeps this over the fence for a maximum towards the deep mid-wicket region.

42.31

Fuller one in middle, Shoaib Khan pushes this to long on for a single.

42.20

Tossed up much slower on off, turning away from the batter, Shoaib Khan looks to block but gets beaten on his outside edge.

42.11

Tossed up on off, Naseem Khushi sweeps this towards long leg for a single.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 42 overs : 192/6

N Khushi44 (39)

S Khan25 (27)

C Greaves6-0-40-2

41.61

Tossed up outside off, Naseem Khushi sweeps this off his inside edge towards long leg for a single.

41.50

On a length on off, Naseem Khushi defends this back to the bowler.

41.40

Quicker and flatter wide of off, Naseem Khushi leaves this off alone.

41.31

Short of a length in middle, Shoaib Khan chips this toward deep mid-wicket for a single.

41.26

SIX! This has been smoked out of the park for a maximum. Flight on offer around off, Shoaib Khan launches this into the sky over the fence towards the mid-wicket region for a maximum.

41.11

Wrong one picked up well by the batter, Naseem Khushi smashes this to deep square leg for a single.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 41 overs : 183/6

S Khan18 (25)

N Khushi42 (35)

M Watt9-0-38-1

40.60

Fuller one wide of off, Shoaib Khan drills this to cover for no run.

40.50

Full and wide outside off, Shoaib Khan looks to chip it over cover but misses out completely.

40.41

Fuller one on pads, Naseem Khushi tucks this to the on side fo ra single.

40.30

Tossed up in middle, Naseem Khushi pushes this to cover for no run.

40.20

Fuller one wide of off, Naseem Khushi pushes this to the off side for no run.

40.10

Fuller one on toes, drifting down leg, Naseem Khushi gets clipped of his shoes for no run.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 40 overs : 182/6

N Khushi41 (31)

S Khan18 (23)

C Sole7-2-16-0

39.61

Goes short and at the batter, Naseem Khushi pulls it to deep square leg. Keeps the strike with a single.

39.51

Angled in, on middle, Shoaib Khan turns this one down to fine leg for a single.

39.40

Pulls his length back and bowls it on off, Shoaib Khan guides it straight to backward point.

39.34

FOUR! Lovely shot! Fuller and outside off, Shoaib Khan gets into a good position and drives it to the left of mid off for a boundary.

39.21

Into the wicket, outside off, Naseem Khushi helps this one down to fine leg for a single.

39.10

Banged in short and around off, Naseem Khushi flat bats it towards cover.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 39 overs : 175/6

N Khushi39 (28)

S Khan13 (20)

M Watt8-0-37-1

38.61

Fuller, on middle, Naseem Khushi drives it down to long off for a single.

38.51

Short and on middle, Shoaib Khan pulls it towards mid-wicket where the fielder dives and parries it to long on for a single.

38.41

Short and around leg, Naseem Khushi goes back and punches it down to long on for a single.

38.30

Fullish delivery, on middle, Naseem Khushi jams this one out down the wicket.

38.24

FOUR! Easy pickings! Floated way down leg, Naseem Khushi gets down and sweeps. Gets a top edge that goes over short fine leg for a boundary.

38.10

Tossed up, on middle, Naseem Khushi blocks it out off the front foot.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 38 overs : 168/6

S Khan12 (19)

N Khushi33 (23)

C Sole6-2-9-0

37.60

Short and on off, Shoaib Khan ducks and lets the ball go through to the keeper.

37.54lb

Four Leg Byes! Back of a length, around middle, Shoaib Khan rises to tuck this one. Gets it off his pads and the ball beats Matthew Cross to his right for four leg byes.

37.41

Another one on a back of a length, on middle, Naseem Khushi pushes it in front of mid on for a run.

37.30

Angled in, on off, on a good length, Naseem Khushi pushes it straight to cover.

37.22

Short again and on off, Naseem Khushi gets on his toes and pulls it wide of fine leg for a couple of runs more.

37.10

Shortish length, outside off, Naseem Khushi steers it towards backward point for a dot.

Runs Scored 19 Runs

Score after 37 overs : 161/6

N Khushi30 (19)

S Khan12 (17)

A Neill7-1-46-1

36.61

Back of a length and on middle, Naseem Khushi pulls it down to fine leg for a single.

36.56

SIX! Back-to-back sixes by Naseem Khushi! Another delivery in the slot, on middle, Naseem Khushi plants his foot forward and thumps it over long on this time for six runs more.

36.46

SIX! Naseem Khushi goes straight this time! In the slot, on off by Adrian Neill, Naseem Khushi gets into a good position and tonks it over long off with a straight bat.

36.31

On a length, on middle, Shoaib Khan pushes it wide of mid off for a single. .

36.20

Full and near the tramline, on off, Shoaib Khan reaches out to go inside out but misses.

36.25nb

NO BALL AND FOUR! Adrian Neill looks to full but ends up bowling an above-waist full toss, around off, Shoaib Khan punches it wide of backward point for a boundary. Free Hit coming up.

36.10

Fuller in length, outside off, Shoaib Khan presses forward and defends it to backward point.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 36 overs : 142/6

N Khushi17 (16)

S Khan7 (13)

C Greaves5-0-31-2

35.60

Full and turning away, outside off, Naseem Khushi gets on the front foot and defends.

35.54

FOUR! This is more convincing from Naseem Khushi! Floated up, around off, Naseem Khushi gets down and sweeps it past backward square leg for a boundary.

35.40

Fullish delivery, on off, Naseem Khushi jams this one out at his feet.

35.30

Tossed up, on middle, Naseem Khushi blocks it out off the front foot.

35.24

FOUR! Streaky! Floated up, on middle, Naseem Khushi goes for the sweep. Gets a top edge that flies wide of short fine leg for four more runs.

35.10

Googly, full and on middle, Naseem Khushi goes forward to defend. Gets an inside edge that rolls to short fine leg.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 35 overs : 134/6

N Khushi9 (10)

S Khan7 (13)

A Neill6-1-27-1

34.61

Angling in, around leg, Naseem Khushi helps this one off his hips to fine leg for a single.

34.50

On a hard length, on middle, Naseem Khushi gets behind the line and keeps it out.

34.44

FOUR! Banged in short and at the batter, Naseem Khushi swivels and pulls it to the left of fine leg for a boundary.

34.31

Pace on and back of a length, on off, Shoaib Khan hangs back and drops it in front of cover for a quick single.

34.22

Touch slower and around off, Shoaib Khan runs down this short delivery to third man for a single.

34.11

On a length and outside off, Naseem Khushi drags this one towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Time for the final drinks break of the game. Scotland have pinned the Oman batters and has made it ever so difficult for them to score freely. Boundaries have dried up and the run rate has kept climbing high. Oman needs a blinder now if they are to win this game.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 34 overs : 125/6

N Khushi3 (6)

S Khan4 (11)

C Greaves4-0-23-2

33.61

Tossed up, outside off, Naseem Khushi looks to defend. Gets it from the inner half of the bat towards leg side for a run.

33.50

Flighted, outside off, Naseem Khushi goes for the sweep but gets an inside edge to short fine leg.

33.40

Googly, short and on off, Naseem Khushi opens the bat face and guides it straight to short third man.

33.31

Floated up, on middle, Shoaib Khan knocks it down to long on for a single.

33.20

Fullish delivery, outside off, Shoaib Khan jams this one out behind the wicket.

33.11

Loopy delivery, outside off, Naseem Khushi takes it on the full and sweeps it to deep square leg for a run.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 33 overs : 122/6

S Khan3 (9)

N Khushi1 (2)

A Neill5-1-18-1

32.60

Short and a bit wide outside off, Shoaib Khan cuts it straight to backward point.

32.50

Back of a length, on off, Shoaib Khan dabs it off the back foot towards backward point.

32.41

On the pads, on a length, Naseem Khushi clips it to deep square leg for a single.

32.30

Back of a length and on off, Naseem Khushi drops this one towards cover.

32.21

Fuller on middle, Shoaib Khan drives it with a straight bat to mid on for a single.

32.10

Around off, on a length, Shoaib Khan keeps it out on the off side.

Runs Scored 11 Runs

Score after 32 overs : 120/6

A Khan30 (27)

S Khan2 (5)

C Greaves3-0-20-2

31.6W

OUT! CAUGHT! Chris Greaves has the last laugh! Bowls a googly, short and outside off, Ayaan Khan goes back in his crease to pull. Looks to clear the mid on fielder but picks him out to perfection. Brandon McMullen completes the simplest of catches and Oman slip further now. Naseem Khushi is the new man in.

31.50

Fuller and wide outside off, Ayaan Khan lets it go for a wide but the ball lands inside the tramline.

31.40

Short and around leg, Ayaan Khan looks to help it fine but gets it off his thigh pad.

31.36

SIX! BANG! Gives the ball air and bowls it on middle, Ayaan Khan gets down and sweeps it well wide of deep square leg for a maximum.

31.24

FOUR! Crunched! Tossed up, wide outside off, Ayaan Khan slogs this one to the left of long on for four more runs.

31.11

Low full toss, outside off, Shoaib Khan knocks it down to long on for a single.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 31 overs : 109/5

S Khan1 (4)

A Khan20 (22)

M Watt7-0-30-1

30.61

Tossed up, outside off, Shoaib Khan gets forward and drops it in front of point for a single.

30.50

Keeps it outside off, short as well, Shoaib Khan punches it straight to extra cover.

30.40

Short and outside off, Shoaib Khan defends it from the crease.

30.31

Short and on off, Ayaan Khan pulls it hard to mid-wicket where the fielder gets a hand to it but does not manage to prevent the single.

30.24

FOUR! NIcely played! Floated up, outside off, Ayaan Khan reverse sweeps it over backward point for a boundary.

30.21wd

WIDE! Fired in, wide outside off, Ayaan Khan lets it go for a wide.

30.10

Short and on middle, Ayaan Khan steps out to work it on the leg side but misses. Wears it on the front pad.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 30 overs : 102/5

S Khan0 (1)

A Khan15 (19)

C Greaves2-0-9-1

29.60

On a length in middle, Shoaib Khan tucks this towards the on side for no run.

Shoaib Khan is the new man in.

29.5W

OUT! PLUMB! Fuller one in middle, Mohammad Nadeem looks to play the sweep but the ball misses his bat and hits the front pad. Loud appeal from the Scottish players and the umpire has raised his finger.

29.40

Short of a length in middle, Mohammad Nadeem tucks this to the on side for no run.

29.31

Fuller and on off, Ayaan Khan slogs this flat just in front of the deep mid-wicket fielder for a single.

29.20

Tossed up outside off, Ayaan Khan looks to play the slog sweep but misses out.

29.12

Wrong one outside off, Ayaan Khan cuts this to backward point and takes a couple.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 29 overs : 99/4

M Nadeem15 (29)

A Khan12 (16)

M Watt6-0-23-1

28.60

Full and wide outside off, Mohammad Nadeem looks to cut but misses out.

28.51lb

Leg bye. Flighted delivery outside off, Ayaan Khan steps down the ground and looks the replay across but clips it of his pads for a single.

28.41

Tossed up in middle, Mohammad Nadeem drills this to sweeper cover for a single.

28.30

Fuller one outside off, Mohammad Nadeem pushes this to the cover fielder.

28.20

Short of a length outside off, Mohammad Nadeem pushes this towards point.

28.10

Tossed up wide of off, Mohammad Nadeem pushes this to short cover for no run.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 28 overs : 97/4

M Nadeem14 (24)

A Khan12 (15)

C Greaves1-0-6-0

27.61

Wron one ending in middle, Mohammad Nadeem rolls this towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

27.50

Tossed up on off, Mohammad Nadeem nudges this to the fielder at mid-wicket.

27.40

Fuller one wide down leg, Mohammad Nadeem looks to sweep but gloves this rolling towards the keeper.

27.30

Quicker and flatter on off, Mohammad Nadeem blocks this out.

27.21

Ona length outside off, Ayaan Khan cuts this to backward point for a single.

27.14

FOUR! Tossed up wide of off, Ayaan Khan drives this wide of the cover fielder for a boundary.

More spin as Chris Greaves is brought into the attack.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 27 overs : 91/4

A Khan7 (13)

M Nadeem13 (20)

M Watt5-0-22-1

26.61

Fuller and on pads, Ayaan Khan pushes this towards backward point for a single.

26.51

fuller one around pads, Mohammad Nadeem nudges this towards the on side for a single.

26.41

Tossed up on off, Ayaan Khan taps this to short cover and takes a quick single.

26.31

Tossed up on off, Mohammad Nadeem drives this towards sweeper cover for a single.

26.20

Short of a length outside off, Mohammad Nadeem punches this to cover for no run.

26.14

FOUR! Tossed up on off, Mohammad Nadeem slogs sweeps this over towards the cow corner for a boundary. A stoke out of anger and a boundary after a while for Oman.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 26 overs : 83/4

M Nadeem7 (16)

A Khan5 (11)

M Leask4-0-10-1

25.61

Tossed up in middle, Mohammad Nadeem pushes this towards the on side for a single.

25.50

Flatter and around off, Mohammad Nadeem gets beaten off his outside edge.

25.41

Tossed up on off, Ayaan Khan pushes this towards long on for a single.

25.31

Short of a length outside off, Mohammad Nadeem under edges this nutmegging the keeper for a single.

25.20

Short of a length around off, Mohammad Nadeem cuts this and finds Mark Watt at cover-point.

25.10

Full and wide outside off, Mohammad Nadeem drills this to cover-point fielder for no run.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 25 overs : 80/4

M Nadeem5 (11)

A Khan4 (10)

M Watt4-0-14-1

24.61

Tossed up on off, Mohammad Nadeem pushes this towards long off for a single.

24.50

Tossed up around off, Mohammad Nadeem pushes this towards the off side.

24.40

Fuller one around off, Mohammad Nadeem strides out and defends this.

24.31

Fuller one around off, Ayaan Khan slog sweeps this to long leg for a single.

24.21

Short of a length around off, Mohammad Nadeem cuts this to sweeper cover for a single.

24.10

Fuller one around off, Mohammad Nadeem defends this off the front foot.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 24 overs : 77/4

A Khan3 (9)

M Nadeem3 (6)

M Leask3-0-7-1

23.60

Fuller one outside off, Ayaan Khan looks to slice this towards point but misses out.

23.50

Fuller one outside the off-stump line, Ayaan Khan leans low and keeps this out.

23.40

Tossed up on off, Ayaan Khan strides out and blocks this out.

23.30

Flatter and quicker in middle, Ayaan Khan defends this off the front foot.

23.21

Fuller one in middle, Mohammad Nadeem tucks this to the on side for a single.

23.11

Short of a length in middle, Ayaan Khan punches this towards the sweeper cover fo r a single.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 23 overs : 75/4

A Khan2 (4)

M Nadeem2 (5)

M Watt3-0-11-1

22.61

Length dragged back a bit around off, Ayaan Khan cuts this toward backward point for a single.

22.50

Quicker and flatter on off, Ayaan Khan blocks this out back to the bowler.

22.41

Tossed up in middle, Mohammad Nadeem pushes this to sweeper cover for a single.

22.31

Fuller one wide of off, Ayaan Khan drives this to sweeper cover for a single.

22.20

Short of a length turning sharply in towards the batter, Ayaan Khan inside edges thia onto his pads.

Ayaan Khan walks out to the centre.

22.1W

OUT! BOWLED'EM! Action straight away as Mark Watt makes a mess of the stumps. Tossed up slower through the air in the line of stumps, Aqib Ilyas falls over as he looks to defend this but gets beaten by the slight turn in this as the ball hits the off-pole.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 22 overs : 72/3

M Nadeem1 (4)

A Ilyas31 (36)

M Leask2-0-5-1

21.60

Fuller one in middle, Mohammad Nadeem blocks this out.

21.50

Flatter outside off, Mohammad Nadeem cuts this to the fielder at point.

21.41

Short of a length in middle, Aqib Ilyas nudges this to deep mid-wicket for a single.

21.31

Fuller one in middle, Mohammad Nadeem tucks this to the on side for a single.

21.20

Full and wide darted from the bowler, Mohammad Nadeem looks to defend but gets beaten.

Mohammad Nadeem comes in at number 5.

21.1W

OUT! BOWLED'EM! Michael Leask removes the skipper of Oman. Tossed up coming in with the arm, Zeeshan Maqsood looks to play the sweep towards the shorter side but misses out on any connection with the bat as the ball has disturbed the timber.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 21 overs : 70/2

A Ilyas30 (35)

Z Maqsood8 (15)

S Sharif4-0-18-0

20.64

FOUR! Finishes of the over in some style. On a length with width on offer on off, Aqib Ilyas drives this uppishly but into the gap at cover for a boundary.

20.50

On a length outside off, Aqib Ilyas taps this to short third man for no run.

20.40

On a length around middle, Aqib Ilyas tucks this to the right of the short mid-wicket fielder for no run. Aqib Ilyas was interested in a single but Zeeshan Maqsood refused so.

20.30

Fuller one in middle, Aqib Ilyas drills this back towards the bowler. Three dot ball on a trot.

20.20

Fuller oen angling into the batter, Aqib Ilyas nudges this straight to the mid-wicket fielder.

20.10

On a length outside off, Aqib Ilyas cuts this to point for no run.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 20 overs : 66/2

A Ilyas26 (29)

Z Maqsood8 (15)

M Leask1-0-3-0

19.61

Short of a length in middle, Aqib Ilyas punches this to deep mid-wicket region for a single.

19.51

Short of a length in middle, Zeeshan Maqsood cuts this to sweeper cover for a single.

19.40

Tossed up on off, Zeeshan Maqsood slices this to the fielder at point for no run.

19.30

Quicker and flatter on off, Zeeshan Maqsood punches this to short cover for no run.

19.20

Fuller one in middle, Zeeshan Maqsood sweeps this to short fine leg.

19.11

Short of a length in middle, Aqib Ilyas tucks this to mid-wicket for a single.

Michael Leask is introduced into the attack.

Runs Scored 10 Runs

Score after 19 overs : 63/2

Z Maqsood7 (11)

A Ilyas24 (27)

S Sharif3-0-14-0

18.60

Fuller one on off, Zeeshan Maqsood pushes this toward the off side for no run.

18.50

Fuller one in middle, Zeeshan Maqsood tucks this to square leg for a single.

18.44

FOUR! IN the air and gone for four. A streaky boundary but Zeeshan Maqsood wouldn't mind one bit. Fuller one on off, Zeeshan Maqsood looks to flick but gets an outside edge that takes the ball away for four towards backward point.

18.31

Short and wide outside off, Aqib Ilyas cuts this to third man for a single.

18.24

FOUR! That's more like it in a high-scoring chase. Fuller one in middle, Aqib Ilyas drills this past the mid on fielder for a boundary down the ground.

18.11lb

Leg bye. On a length drifting down leg, Zeeshan Maqsood looks to flick but clips this off his pads for a single towards square leg.

Runs Scored 11 Runs

Score after 18 overs : 53/2

A Ilyas19 (25)

Z Maqsood3 (7)

A Neill4-1-16-1

17.66

SIX! Perfect finish to the first over after drinks for Oman. Back of a length in middle, Aqib Ilyas pulls this from the middle of his bat towards deep mid-wicket pocket for a maximum.

17.50

On a length around off, Aqib Ilyas pushes this to cover for no run.

17.40

On a length on off, Aqib Ilyas pushes this to mid off for no run.

17.32

Fuller one in middle, Aqib Ilyas flicks this over the mid on fielder for a couple of runs more.

17.22

Fuller one outside off, Aqib Ilyas chips this over mid off for a couple of runs.

17.11

On a length outside off, Zeeshan Maqsood taps this to third man for a single.

Drinks Break! This has been a great start by the Scottish bowlers. They have been on the money right from the start and haven't allowed the Oman batters to settle in. As the scoreboard suggests, it has been tough going for he Oman batters and have lost both their openers. The onus is now on Zeeshan Maqsood and Aqib Ilyas to get a move on as soon as possible.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 17 overs : 42/2

Z Maqsood2 (6)

A Ilyas9 (20)

S Sharif2-0-5-0

16.61

Good length delivery on pads, Zeeshan Maqsood tucks this to deep square leg for a single.

16.51lb

Leg bye. On a length drifting down leg, Aqib Ilyas nudges off his pads this towards square leg for a single.

16.40

Fuller and in line of stumps, Aqib Ilyas gets beaten by the pace on it as he inside edges this rolling towards the keeper.

16.30

On a length in middle, Aqib Ilyas pushes this to the on side for no run.

16.21

On a length around the pads, Zeeshan Maqsood tucks this to fine leg for a single.

16.11

Short and wide outside off, Aqib Ilyas cuts this to sweeper cover for a single.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 16 overs : 38/2

Z Maqsood0 (4)

A Ilyas8 (16)

A Neill3-1-5-1

15.60

Fuller one in middle, Zeeshan Maqsood pushes this to mid on for no run.

15.50

On a length outside off, Zeeshan Maqsood pushes this to the on side for no run.

15.40

Touch fuller just outside off, Zeeshan Maqsood gets tempted to drive but lack of footwork get him beaten on his outside edge.

15.30

Good length delivery in middle, Zeeshan Maqsood��defends this solidly of the front foot.

15.2W

OUT! BOWLED'EM! Slightly fuller with a bit of shape inwards, Jatinder Singh falls over it as he looks to flick this across the line. The ball gets in between the pad and bat and disturbs the timber. A big blow for Oman.  Zeeshan Maqsood is the new man in.

15.10

On a length outside off, Jatinder Singh mishits this towards short cover.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 15 overs : 38/1

A Ilyas8 (16)

J Singh14 (42)

S Sharif1-0-2-0

14.60

Angling in, on a hard length, on off, Aqib Ilyas hangs back and keeps it out.

14.51

On a good length, outside off, Jatinder Singh dances down the track and knocks it to deep cover for a single.

14.41

Short this time and on middle, Aqib Ilyas pulls it hard towards deep backward square leg for a single.

14.30

Shaping away, outside off, Aqib Ilyas drive and picks out the extra cover fielder yet again.

14.20

On a length, just outside off, Aqib Ilyas drives and finds extra cover once again.

14.10

Starts off in the channel outside off, on a good length, Aqib Ilyas times the drive straight to extra cover.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 14 overs : 36/1

J Singh13 (41)

A Ilyas7 (11)

A Neill2-0-5-0

13.60

Back of a length, outside off, Jatinder Singh gets on his toes and looks to punch this one but misses.

13.51

Short and wide again, outside off, Aqib Ilyas reaches out and cuts it past backward point for a run.

13.40

Seaming in, on off, on a good length, Aqib Ilyas gets behind the line and defends it on the off side.

13.31

Short and wide outside off, Jatinder Singh cuts it to deep point for a single.

13.20

Tailing in sharply, on a good length, on middle, Jatinder Singh gets undone by the movement and wears it on the back leg. Adrian Neill goes up in appeal but the umpire says no.

13.10

Outside off, on a length, Jatinder Singh pushes with a straight bat towards mid off.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 13 overs : 34/1

A Ilyas6 (9)

J Singh12 (37)

B McMullen5-0-15-1

12.60

Goes full and outside off, Aqib Ilyas drives it hard and straight to extra cover.

12.50

Length delivery, just outside off, Aqib Ilyas gets on the front foot and blocks it out.

12.41

Fuller and outside off, Jatinder Singh drives with a straight bat to long off for a single.

12.30

Hurls it outside off, on a length, Jatinder Singh keeps it out on the off side.

12.20

On a good length, on off, Jatinder Singh works it off the front foot towards extra cover.

12.11

Shaping in, on middle, on a length, Aqib Ilyas shuffles and clips it to mid on for a single.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 12 overs : 32/1

J Singh11 (34)

A Ilyas5 (6)

A Neill1-0-3-0

11.60

In the channel outside off, on a length, Jatinder Singh pushes it straight to extra cover.

11.50

Fuller and outside off, Jatinder Singh drives without much timing to mid off.

11.41

Lands it on a length, on off, Aqib Ilyas eases it wide of backward point for one more run.

11.31

Length delivery, outside off, Jatinder Singh uses his feet to drive. Gets an inside edge that goes past off stump for a single.

11.20

Around off, on a length, Jatinder Singh works it towards cover.

11.21wd

WIDE! Sprays this one down leg, Jatinder Singh lets it go for a wide.

11.10

Bowls it on off, on a fuller length, Jatinder Singh pushes it back to the bowler.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 11 overs : 29/1

A Ilyas4 (5)

J Singh10 (29)

B McMullen4-0-13-1

10.60

DROPPED! Full again and swinging away, outside off, Aqib Ilyas frees his arms and drills it hard towards extra cover. The ball travels quickly at a regulation height to Richie Berrington there but fails to hang onto it.

10.50

On a good length, on off, Aqib Ilyas keeps it out towards mid on.

10.44

FOUR! Classy shot to get off the mark! Fuller and outside off, Aqib Ilyas leans and creams the drive through extra cover for a boundary.

10.30

Fullish delivery, on off, Aqib Ilyas works it straight to mid on.

10.20

On a good length, on off, Aqib Ilyas pushes it towards mid off.

Aqib Ilyas walks out next.

10.1W

OUT! TIMBER! Brandon McMullen gets into the act with the ball now! Keeps it on off stump, on a good length, Kashyap Prajapati shapes to work it on the leg side. The ball nips away after pitching and beats him on the outside edge. The ball goes back to peg back the off stump. Brandon McMullen is pumped as he has broken the Oman opening stand.

Powerplay 2! Scotland will be allowed four fielders outside the 30-yard circle till the 40th over.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 10 overs : 25/0

J Singh10 (29)

K Prajapati12 (31)

C Sole5-2-6-0

9.60

Fullish delivery, on off, Jatinder Singh jams this one out towards cover.

9.51

Goes wide of the crease and bowls it full and outside off, Kashyap Prajapati plants his foot forward to drive. Gets it from the outer part of the bat towards backward point. A fumble there allows the batters to run a single.

9.40

Back of a length and angled in, around off, Kashyap Prajapati gets surprised by the extra bounce and eases it on the off side.

9.30

Beaten! Fullish delivery, outside off, Kashyap Prajapati tries to squeeze this one on the off side but misses.

9.20

Angled in, on off, on a hard length, Kashyap Prajapati punches it off the back foot to backward point.

9.10

On a good length and shaping away, outside off, Kashyap Prajapati shoulders arms.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 9 overs : 24/0

J Singh10 (28)

K Prajapati11 (26)

B McMullen3-0-9-0

8.60

Length delivery, on off, Jatinder Singh times the drive straight to cover.

8.50

Fuller and outside off, Jatinder Singh gets on the front foot to drive but gets beaten once again.

8.40

Full and around off, Jatinder Singh drives only to find Richie Berrington at extra cover.

8.34

FOUR! Just wide! Fullish delivery, outside off, Jatinder Singh drives it uppishly towards extra cover. Richie Berrington there leaps to his right but cannot get on the end of it. The ball races away to the fence.

8.20

Bowls it on a good length, on off, Jatinder Singh pushes it down to mid on.

8.10

On a good length and outside off, Jatinder Singh plants his foot forward to defend but misses. Matthew Cross takes the bails off in a flash but Singh had his foot grounded inside the crease.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 8 overs : 20/0

K Prajapati11 (26)

J Singh6 (22)

C Sole4-2-5-0

7.60

Keeps it full and outside off, Kashyap Prajapati goes for a hesitant drive but gets beaten on the outside edge.

7.51

Fullish delivery, outside off, Jatinder Singh looks to drive down the wicket. Gets an inside edge to fine leg for a single.

7.40

Fuller now and swinging away, near the tramline on off, Jatinder Singh leaves the ball alone.

7.30

On a shortish length, around off, Jatinder Singh dabs it straight to backward point.

7.31wd

Shaping away, outside off, full as well, Jatinder Singh goes for an expansive drive but misses.

7.20

Back of a length, on middle, Jatinder Singh tucks it off the back foot to square leg.

7.10

Banged in short, outside off, Jatinder Singh gets into an awkward position and pulls it to mid-wicket.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 7 overs : 18/0

K Prajapati11 (25)

J Singh5 (17)

B McMullen2-0-5-0

6.60

Fuller now and outside off, Kashyap Prajapati takes a stride forward and pushes it to cover.

6.50

Fraction short and outside off, Kashyap Prajapati goes for the cut but misses.

6.40

Goes full and on middle, Kashyap Prajapati drives it straight to mid off.

6.30

On a good length, around off, Kashyap Prajapati pushes it to mid off for a dot.

6.21

Fuller and on middle, Jatinder Singh clips it to mid on for a quick single.

6.10

Back of a length, on off, Jatinder Singh hangs back and blocks it out.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 6 overs : 17/0

K Prajapati11 (21)

J Singh4 (15)

C Sole3-2-3-0

5.60

Full and swinging away, outside off, Kashyap Prajapati reaches out and works it to backward point.

5.50

Angled in, on middle, on a hard length, Kashyap Prajapati defends it down the wicket.

5.40

Fullish delivery, outside off, Kashyap Prajapati tries to squeeze this one out but misses.

5.31lb

Leg bye! Tailing in sharply, around leg, on a good length, Jatinder Singh misses the flick. The ball comes off his thigh pad to mid-wicket for a leg bye.

5.20

Another one on a back of a length, on middle, Jatinder Singh keeps it out on the off side.

5.10

Bowls it near the tramline, outside off, Jatinder Singh leaves the ball alone.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 5 overs : 16/0

J Singh4 (12)

K Prajapati11 (18)

B McMullen1-0-4-0

4.61

Back of a length, outside off, Jatinder Singh dabs it off the back foot to deep point for a single.

4.50

Goes a bit fuller, on off, Jatinder Singh gets forward and drives it to cover.

4.40

Keeps it outside off, Jatinder Singh pushes it off the back foot to mid on.

4.32

Length delivery, around leg, Jatinder Singh clips it off his pads and gets it wide of deep square leg for two runs more.

4.20

On a good length, on middle, Jatinder Singh gets squared up a bit and gets a soft leading edge down the wicket.

4.11

Comes into the attack and starts on a back of a length, outside off, Kashyap Prajapati pushes it wide of mid off for a run.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 4 overs : 12/0

K Prajapati10 (17)

J Singh1 (7)

C Sole2-1-3-0

3.61

In the air...but safe! Banged in short and outside off, Kashyap Prajapati looks to leave the ball alone but keeps the bat hanging. The ball lobs off his bottom part of the bat and goes just over the square leg fielder.

3.50

Short and wide outside off, Kashyap Prajapati shapes to cut but withdraws his bat at the last moment.

3.41

On the pads, on a hard length, Jatinder Singh works it wide of mid on for a single.

3.30

A confident appeal for caught behind but turned down! Goes wide of the crease and angles it, around off, Jatinder Singh looks to defend with a straight bat. The ball nips away and beats him. Matthew Cross goes up in appeal for caught behind but turned down by the umpire.

3.21

Fuller, outside off, Kashyap Prajapati gets forward to defend. Gets it from the outer part of the bat to third man for a single.

3.10

Back of a length, outside off, Kashyap Prajapati pushes away from the body and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 3 overs : 9/0

J Singh0 (5)

K Prajapati8 (13)

M Watt2-0-8-0

2.60

On middle and leg, Jatinder Singh presses forward and works it to cover.

2.50

Flighted again, on off, Jatinder Singh pushes it to cover.

2.41

Fuller, on middle, Kashyap Prajapati drives it to mid off for a run.

2.30

On off, Kashyap Prajapati gets forward and blocks it out.

2.26

SIX! Good use of the feet! Tossed up, on middle, Kashyap Prajapati gets down the track in a flash and lofts it over long on for a maximum.

2.10

Floated up, on off, Kashyap Prajapati keeps it out off the front foot.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 2 overs : 2/0

J Singh0 (3)

K Prajapati1 (9)

C Sole1-1-0-0

1.60

Tailing in sharply, on a good length, on middle and leg, Jatinder Singh tries to work it on the leg side. Chris Sole goes up in appeal as Singh gets hit on the front pad. The umpire turns it down as the ball was sliding down leg.

1.51lb

Leg bye! Onto the pads, on a hard length, Kashyap Prajapati misses the tuck. The ball rolls off his pads behind square on the leg side for a leg bye.

1.40

Fuller and outside off, Kashyap Prajapati has a feel for the delivery and gets beaten once agaun.

1.30

Angled in, outside off, on a good length, Kashyap Prajapati looks to defend but the ball nips away and beats him on the outside edge.

1.20

Short and angling in, outside off, Kashyap Prajapati lets the ball pass.

1.10

Begins on a back of a length, on middle, Kashyap Prajapati gets cramped for room and fends it on the off side.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 1 overs : 1/0

J Singh0 (2)

K Prajapati1 (4)

M Watt1-0-1-0

0.60

Pushed through, on off, Jatinder Singh keeps it out on the off side. Chris Sole to bowl from the other end.

0.50

Around off, Jatinder Singh checks his shot towards cover.

0.41

Kashyap Prajapati and Oman are underway! Tossed up, on the pads, Kashyap Prajapati clips it to deep square leg for a single.

0.30

Short and on off, Kashyap Prajapati punches it off the back foot but straight to cover.

0.20

Shortens his length and bowls it on off, Kashyap Prajapati shapes to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.

0.10

Starts off with a flighted delivery, on off, Kashyap Prajapati presses and guides it to backward point.

Commentary

The players are back in the field with the match officials for the run chase. Kashyap Prajapati and Jatinder Singh are the two openers for Oman while Mark Watt will bowl the first over.

...RUN CHASE...

Right then, Scotland will be the happier of the two sides at the halfway mark. They would fancy themselves to defend down this total. On the other hand, Oman have a daunting total in front to overhaul. Can the Oman batters chase this down and create more history? Let's find out after we return for the chase.

The man of the moment, Brandon McMullen is in for a flash interview. He says it feels special to get the maiden ton for the country. Adds that the ball kept a bit low and was swinging so the plan was to keep playing every delivery on its merit and it worked out. Adds that his dad gave him special advice to play in the V and it worked out well. Also adds that they need to be nice and aggressive and get the 10 wickets as simple as that.

For Oman, Bilal Khan and Fayyaz Butt started off well giving away just 35 runs but the lack of support for Bilal has helped the Scottish side to post a big total. Moreover, the spinners were taken to the cleaners as well. That said, Oman did well to pull things back in the last ten overs but they still have a challenging total to chase. Bilal Khan was outstanding as he scalped a fifer. Fayyaz Butt took a couple of wickets and Jay Odedra took a wicket too.

A classic ODI is on offer between these two sides as we are halfway to the game with Scotland scoring 320 in their quota of 50 overs. The game started off in the best fashion for Oman as they got rid of Christopher McBride in the first over itself. Bilal Khan and Fayyaz Butt were swinging the ball like a pendulum early on but the arrival of Brandon McMullen on the crease changed the momentum of the game in the favour of the Scottish side as he scored quickly and put up an aggressive approach in the middle muddle. McMullen was well helped by skipper Richie Berrington who batted at a brisk pace too to reach his half-century before eventually getting out on 60. Towards the end, Mark Watt played a quickfire cameo of 25 runs to help Scotland cross the 300-run mark. Brandon McMullen was the star of the show for Scotland as he got past his maiden century in less than run a ball before perishing on 136.

Runs Scored 13 Runs

Score after 50 overs : 320/10

A Neill7 (2)

C Sole7 (4)

F Butt10-0-68-2

49.63W

OUT! A run out to end the innings! Full and outside off, Adrian Neill drives it straight to cover and the batters scamper across for a single. The fielder there has a shy at the non-striker's end but misses. His throw is not backed up well which allows the Scottish batters to run two more. Adrian Neill wants to run the fourth run as well but fails to make his ground at the striker's end.

49.54

EDGED AND FOUR! Full and outside off, Adrian Neill goes for the drive without much foot movement. Gets an outside edge that goes past short third man for a boundary.

49.4W

OUT! IN THE AIR AND GONE! Fayyaz Butt bends his back and bangs it in short, outside off, Mark Watt steps out and tries to flat bat this one down the ground. Gets it from the toe end of the bat and skies it high in the air towards long off. Kashyap Prajapati stationed there settles himself under the high ball. He completes the catch to hand Fayyaz Butt his second wicket. Adrian Neill walks out to bat.

49.31b

Bye! On a length and outside off, Chris Sole looks to cut but misses. The ball goes on the bounce towards the keeper and he lets it through his legs which allows the batters to cross.

49.24

FOUR! Streaky! Low full toss, on the pads, Chris Sole goes for a slog but gets an outside edge. The ball goes past short fine leg for a boundary.

49.11

Keeps it full, on middle, Mark Watt clips it to deep mid-wicket and has to settle for a single.

Runs Scored 10 Runs

Score after 49 overs : 307/8

M Watt24 (18)

C Sole3 (2)

B Khan10-2-55-5

48.61

Fuller, on middle, Mark Watt clips it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

48.50

Yorker again, on middle, Mark Watt jams this one out back to the bowler.

48.46

SIX! BANG! Looks to go full but ends up bowling a slow full toss, on middle, Mark Watt picks the slower delivery and deposits it over deep square leg for a maximum.

48.31

Slower yorker, around off, Chris Sole goes for the drive. Gets an outside edge that goes behind square on the leg side for a single. 300 comes up for Scotland.

48.22

Low full toss, outside off, Chris Sole slices this one towards deep backward point for a couple of runs.

48.1W

OUT! CLEANED HIM UP! Fi-fer for Bilal Khan! Comes from over the wicket and executes the yorker to perfection, on middle, Safyaan Sharif stands deep in his crease but fails to get his bat down in time. He fails to make any contact and sees his woodwork disturbed. Safyaan Sharif is delighted and so he should be. Chris Sole walks out to bat now.

Runs Scored 12 Runs

Score after 48 overs : 297/7

S Sharif1 (1)

M Watt17 (15)

F Butt9-0-56-1

47.61

Nails the yorker, on middle, Safyaan Sharif digs this one out to mid-wicket for a single.

47.5W

OUT! DRAGGED ON! Fayyaz Butt has the last laugh! Pace on this time and on a length, outside off, Tomas Mackintosh frees his arms to access the off side. Gets an inside edge and chops it back into the stumps. Fayyaz Butt has his first wicket of the game and Scotland are now 7 wickets down. Safyaan Sharif is the new man in.

47.46

SIX! Absolutely dispatched! Slower and shorter, outside off, Tomas Mackintosh picks the change of pace well and allows the ball to come to him. Smokes it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

47.31

Full and on off, Mark Watt walks across to scoop. Toe ends it on the leg side for one more run.

47.24

FOUR! Smashed! Fuller and outside off, Mark Watt puts the dancing shoes on and thrashes it well wide of deep point for a boundary.

47.10

Length delivery, on middle, Mark Watt reverse sweeps it straight to backward point.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 47 overs : 285/6

M Watt12 (12)

T Mackintosh26 (21)

B Khan9-2-45-4

46.61

Low full toss down leg, Mark Watt tries to flick. Gets a leading edge that drops short of deep mid-wicket. A single taken.

46.51

Fullish delivery, on middle, Tomas Mackintosh jams this one on the leg side for a run.

46.40

On a length and outside off, Tomas Mackintosh drives it straight to extra cover.

46.34

FOUR! Short and punished! Slower and short as well, outside off, Tomas Mackintosh waits for the ball to arrive and pulls it to the left of deep square leg for a boundary.

46.21

Another cutter, full on middle, Mark Watt drives with a straight bat to long on for a single.

46.21wd

WIDE! Low full toss down leg, Mark Watt looks to help it fine but misses and it is called a wide.

46.11

Slower and into the wicket, outside off, Tomas Mackintosh pulls it along the ground to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 46 overs : 276/6

M Watt10 (10)

T Mackintosh20 (17)

F Butt8-0-44-0

45.60

Goes wide of the crease and bowls it on a good length, outside off, Mark Watt looks to drive it on the up but gets beaten on the outside edge.

45.52

Good running! Full again and on off, Mark Watt shimmies down the track and drives it wide of long off for two runs more.

45.40

Another cutter, full, outside off, Mark Watt drives it straight to backward point.

45.31

Slower and on a length, outside off, Tomas Mackintosh pushes it off the back foot to deep mid-wicket for a single.

45.21

Fullish, on middle, Mark Watt digs this one out to long on for a single.

45.10

Comes from 'round the wicket and bowls it full, outside off, Mark Watt looks to go downtown but misses.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 45 overs : 272/6

M Watt7 (5)

T Mackintosh19 (16)

Z Maqsood9-0-63-0

44.61

Short and around off, Mark Watt steps out and pushes it down to long off for one more run.

44.50

Full and quicker, on middle, Mark Watt drives it back to the bowler.

44.41

Full and on the pads, Tomas Mackintosh clips it to deep square leg for a single.

44.31

Short and turning in, outside off, Mark Watt cuts it to backward point. A slight fumble allows the batters to sneak in a single.

44.24

FOUR! Nicely done! Low full toss, outside off, Mark Watt frees his arms and slices it wide of deep point for a boundary.

44.11

Tossed up, on leg, Tomas Mackintosh looks to flick but gets a leading edge. The ball rolls to long on for a run.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 44 overs : 264/6

T Mackintosh17 (14)

M Watt1 (1)

B Khan8-2-36-4

43.61

Slower again and full, around leg, Tomas Mackintosh works it to deep square leg. Retains the strike with a single.

43.51

Full and on the pads, Mark Watt clips it to fine leg for a single.

Mark Watt comes out next.

43.4W

OUT! TIMBER! Bilal Khan has two in the over and Oman are clawing their way back here! Keeps it on a yorker length and bowls it slower as well, Chris Greaves uses his feet and looks to work it across the line. Ends up playing down the wrong line and gets beaten all ends up. Sees his off stump pegged back and has to depart without troubling the scorers. Bilal Khan is now a wicket away from a five-wicket haul.

43.30

Nails the yorker, on off, Chris Greaves digs it out back to the bowler.

Chris Greaves walks out next.

43.2W

OUT! TAKEN! Zeeshan Maqsood makes no mistake this time! Slower and on a length, outside off, Michael Leask gets down and goes for a slog across the line. Does not get it from the middle of the bat and skies this one miles high in the air towards deep mid-wicket. Zeeshan Maqsood settles himself under the skier and does the rest. Scotland lose Michael Leask and they are now 5 wickets down.

43.16

SIX! Just over! Bilal Khan looks to go full but bowls it in the slot on middle and leg, Michael Leask goes deep in his crease and thumps this one towards the deep mid-wicket fence. Zeeshan Maqsood there is a few yards in and misjudges the ball. The ball sails over and makes contact with the ropes on the full.

Runs Scored 13 Runs

Score after 43 overs : 256/4

T Mackintosh16 (13)

M Leask5 (4)

Z Maqsood8-0-55-0

42.64

FOUR! This is even better! Full and quicker, outside off, Tomas Mackintosh with his fast hands, reverse sweeps it wide of short third man for four more runs.

42.54

FOUR! Innovation at its very best! Tossed up, on middle, Tomas Mackintosh pulls out the reverse sweep and gets it past backward point for a boundary.

42.41

Fired in, on middle, Michael Leask steps out of the crease and knocks it to long on for a run.

42.31

Loopy delivery, on middle, Tomas Mackintosh works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

42.21

Short and on off and middle, Michael Leask goes back and punches it to deep point for one.

42.12

Floated up, on middle and leg, Michael Leask drops it with soft hands in front of long on for a couple of runs.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 42 overs : 243/4

T Mackintosh7 (10)

M Leask1 (1)

B Khan7-2-28-2

41.60

On a good length, outside off, Tomas Mackintosh looks to drive it on the up but mishits it to the right of the bowler.

41.51

Fuller on middle, Michael Leask drives it down to long on for a single.

Michael Leask walks out next.

41.4W

OUT! CAUGHT! Oman finally manage to dismiss Brandon McMullen! Bilal Khan comes from over the wicket and bowls it on a length, on off, Brandon McMullen makes room to go down the ground but goes through his shot early. The bottom hand comes off his bat and he ends up mistiming it in the air towards long on. Kashyap Prajapati there runs to his right and takes a well-judged catch. End of a fine knock by Brandon McMullen.

41.31

Low full toss, around leg, Tomas Mackintosh clips it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

41.22

Angling across, outside off, Tomas Mackintosh slaps this one wide of deep point for a couple of runs.

41.11lb

Leg bye! On a length, on the pads, Brandon McMullen misses the clip. The ball rolls off his back leg on the off side for a leg bye.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 41 overs : 238/3

T Mackintosh4 (7)

B McMullen136 (119)

Z Maqsood7-0-42-0

40.60

Loopy delivery, on middle, Tomas Mackintosh reverse sweeps it straight to backward point.

40.51

Short and on middle, Brandon McMullen punches it down to long on for a run.

40.41

Short and quicker, on off, Tomas Mackintosh reverse sweeps it to short third man for a quick single.

40.30

Floated, around off, Tomas Mackintosh misses the reverse sweep and wears it on the front pad.

40.21

On middle and leg, Brandon McMullen turns this one to deep square leg for a run.

40.12

Short and on middle, Brandon McMullen lofts it over the bowler for a couple of runs.

40.11wd

WIDE! Fired in down leg, Brandon McMullen misses the paddle and it is a wide.

Time for Powerplay 3! Oman are now allowed a maximum of 5 fielders outside the 30-yard circle until the end of the innings.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 40 overs : 232/3

B McMullen132 (116)

T Mackintosh3 (4)

B Khan6-2-24-1

39.61

On a length around off, Brandon McMullen inside edges this to square leg for a single.

39.51

Fuller one on off, Tomas Mackintosh pushes this to mid on and sets off for a single.

39.41

Fuller one in middle, Brandon McMullen flicks this to deep mid-wicket for a single.

39.34

FOUR! This is sublime from Brandon McMullen. Over-pitched on off, Brandon McMullen walks down the track and smashes this back past the bowler's head for a boundary.

39.21

Fuller one wide of off, Tomas Mackintosh gets an outside edge towards third man for a single.

39.11

On a length in middle, Brandon McMullen tucks this to long on for a single.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 39 overs : 223/3

B McMullen125 (112)

T Mackintosh1 (2)

Z Maqsood6-0-36-0

38.61

Fuller one in middle, Brandon McMullen pushes this to long off for a single.

38.51

Fuller one wide of off, Tomas Mackintosh drills this to wide long off for a single.

38.51wd

Wide! Quicker and flatter wide down leg.

38.40

Tossed up in middle, Tomas Mackintosh pushes this back to the bowler for no run.

Tomas Mackintosh is the new man in.

38.3W

OUT! RUN-OUT! Tossed up in middle, Brandon McMullen tucks this to mid-wicket fielder. Jatinder Singh misfields slightly and they try and run off of it. A slight hesitation between the batter and that has cost the wicket of Richie Berrington as the keeper takes the bails off from a throw by Jatinder Singh.

38.20

Tossed up in middle, Brandon McMullen reverse sweeps this but finds the fielder at point.

38.11

Short of a length in middle, Richie Berrington hops onto his back foot and pushes this to long off for a single.

Runs Scored 11 Runs

Score after 38 overs : 219/2

B McMullen124 (109)

R Berrington59 (61)

F Butt7-0-40-0

37.62

back of a length in middle, Brandon McMullen slaps this from the bottom of his bat towards long on for a couple more to end the 38th.

37.52

Slower one wide of off, Brandon McMullen pushes this to deep extra-cover region for a couple more.

37.44

FOUR! Innovative, smart and clever all in one. Fuller one outside off, Brandon McMullen shuffles to his off and ramps this over the keeper for a boundary behind the stumps.

37.31

Fuller one in middle, Richie Berrington drills this powerfully down the ground. Fayyaz Butt gets his leg in between as they take a single.

37.22

Fuller one mi middle, Richie Berrington smacks this to the deep mid-wicket region for a couple.

37.10

On a length around off, Richie Berrington cuts this and finds the fielder at short third man.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 37 overs : 208/2

R Berrington56 (58)

B McMullen116 (106)

Z Maqsood5-0-32-0

36.61

Tossed up outside off, Richie Berrington drills this to long off for a single.

36.51

Fuller one in middle, Brandon McMullen rolls this to long on for a single.

36.40

Fuller one outside off, Brandon McMullen edges this in front of point for no run.

36.30

Tossed up on off, Brandon McMullen pushes this to cover-point for no run.

36.24

FOUR! Short of a length on off, Brandon McMullen gets an outside edge as the ball races away of the short third man fielder for a boundary.

36.11lb

Leg bye. Flatter and slower sliding with the arm down leg, Richie Berrington look to block but misses out and the ball clips his pads as they run a single.

Time for a drinks break. The momentum has shifted in the favour of Scotland in the middle phase of this innings as the centurion Brandon McMullen has kept on scoring at a frequent rate with an aggressive mindset. The unsettling of the spinners has been a clear plan for Scotland. On the other hand, Oman needs to get rid of Brandon McMullen quickly else they would be in for a massive run chase. Zeeshan Maqsood brings himself back into the attack.

Runs Scored 10 Runs

Score after 36 overs : 201/2

R Berrington55 (56)

B McMullen111 (102)

F Butt6-0-29-0

35.61

Full and wide outside off, Richie Berrington drills this to sweeper cover for a single.

35.54

FOUR! Beautiful cricketing stroke for four. Slightly over-pitched on off, Richie Berrington places this wide of the sweeper cover fielder for a boundary. Jatinder Singh puts ina good effort but couldn't save a boundary.

35.41

Fuller one in middle, Brandon McMullen rolls this to long on for a single.

35.31

On a length outside off, Richie Berrington cuts this to short third and races off for a single to bring up his half-century.

35.22

Fuller one in middle, Richie Berrington rolls this to long on for a couple as the fielder is a bit wide.

35.11

On a length around middle, Brandon McMullen nudges this to long on for a single.

Fayyaz Butt (5-0-19-0) comes back into the attack.

Runs Scored 10 Runs

Score after 35 overs : 191/2

R Berrington47 (52)

B McMullen109 (100)

A Ilyas4-0-27-0

34.60

Tossed up on off, Richie Berrington leans low and defends this out.

34.54

FOUR! Leaking boundary as Oman is lacking consistency with the ball. Tossed up on pads, Richie Berrington sweeps this wide of short fine leg for a boundary.

34.41

Tossed up on off, Brandon McMullen chips this in front of long off for a single.

34.34

FOUR! Short of a length outside off, Brandon McMullen chips this over the fielder at cover for a boundary.

34.21

Tossed up in middle, Richie Berrington smashes this back past the bowler for a single towards long on.

34.10

Tossed up outside off, Richie Berrington strides forward and blocks this out.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 34 overs : 181/2

R Berrington42 (48)

B McMullen104 (98)

M Nadeem6-0-33-0

33.61

On a length around off, Richie Berrington pushes this to sweeper cover for a single.

33.51

Yoekr following the batter to his leg, Brandon McMullen blocks this near the stumps and they steal a single.

33.42

On a length around middle, Brandon McMullen walks down the track and works it into the gap at cow corner for a couple.

33.30

Fuller one on off, Brandon McMullen pushes this to cover for no run.

33.21

Back of a length outside off, Richie Berrington punches this off his back foot for a single towards long off.

33.14

FOUR! Over-pitched outside off, Richie Berrington steps down the track and chips this over the infield on off for a boundary.

Runs Scored 11 Runs

Score after 33 overs : 172/2

R Berrington36 (45)

B McMullen101 (95)

A Ilyas3-0-17-0

32.61

Fuller one around off, Richie Berrington pushes this to gully and takes a quick single.

32.54

FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries for Richie Berrington and Scotland. Tossed up on off, Richie Berrington hops to his leg and lofts this over cover for a boundary.

32.44

FOUR! Short of a length outside off, Richie Berrington looks to cut but under edges this nutmegging the keeper for a boundary behind the wicket.

32.31

Fuller one in middle, Brandon McMullen sweeps this to deep square leg for a single.

32.20

Fuller one on off, Brandon McMullen slices this to point for no run.

32.10

Tossed up in middle, Brandon McMullen defends this to the on side.

32.11wd

Wide! Tossed up way too wide of off, Brandon McMullen looks to cut but misses.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 32 overs : 161/2

R Berrington27 (42)

B McMullen100 (92)

M Nadeem5-0-24-0

31.60

On a length around off, Richie Berrington pushes this to mid off for no run.

31.51

Back of a length outside off, Brandon McMullen tucks this to mid on and takes a single as he raises his bat fr his maiden ODI century. A solid knock from the youngster.

31.42

Fuller one on pads, Brandon McMullen tucks this to cow corner and collects a couple.

31.31

Fuller one on off, Richie Berrington pushes this to mid off for a single.

31.20

Full and wide outside off, Richie Berrington slices this to point for no run.

31.10

On a length in middle, Richie Berrington nudges this to mid-wicket for no run.

Mohammad Nadeem (4-0-20-0) returns to the attack.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 31 overs : 157/2

R Berrington26 (38)

B McMullen97 (90)

A Ilyas2-0-6-0

30.61

Fuller one on off, Richie Berrington drills this to long off for a single.

30.51

Short of a length outside off, Brandon McMullen cuts this to sweeper cover for a single.

30.41

Flighted outside off, Richie Berrington drills this to sweeper cover for a single.

30.30

Fuller on in middle, Richie Berrington pushes this back to the bowler.

30.21

Tossed up wide of off, Brandon McMullen pushes this to wide long off for a single.

30.10

Tossed up wide of off, Brandon McMullen drills this to cover.

Runs Scored 11 Runs

Score after 30 overs : 153/2

B McMullen95 (87)

R Berrington24 (35)

A Khan6-0-36-0

29.61

Floated up, outside off, Brandon McMullen drives it a bit uppishly towards cover. Takes a single to keep the strike.

29.54

FOUR! Brandon McMullen continues to motor along! Short and outside off, Brandon McMullen goes back in his crease and hammers it wide of long off for a boundary.

29.41

Short and on middle, Richie Berrington punches it down to long on for a run.

29.31

On middle, Brandon McMullen pushes it down to long on for a single.

29.24

FOUR! Fired in down leg, Brandon McMullen gets inside the line and paddles it through backward square leg for a boundary.

29.10

Short and on off, Brandon McMullen punches it hard to cover where Zeeshan Maqsood makes a good stop.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 29 overs : 142/2

B McMullen85 (82)

R Berrington23 (34)

A Ilyas1-0-2-0

28.61

Short and outside off, Brandon McMullen goes back and knocks it to deep point for a run.

28.50

Short again and on off, Brandon McMullen punches it straight to cover.

28.41b

Bye! Full and turning away, outside off, Richie Berrington goes for the drive but gets beaten. The keeper misses as well and the batters run a bye.

28.30

Floated up, on middle, Richie Berrington pushes down the ground. Aqib Ilyas dives to his left and makes a good stop.

28.20

Keeps it short and on off, Richie Berrington pushes it to cover for a dot.

28.11

Short and outside off, Brandon McMullen punches it to deep point for a single.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 28 overs : 139/2

B McMullen83 (79)

R Berrington23 (31)

A Khan5-0-25-0

27.61

Fuller on middle, Brandon McMullen gets down and slog sweeps it to deep mid-wicket for one more.

27.50

Short and turning away, on off, Brandon McMullen guides it to backward point.

27.40

Short and around off, Brandon McMullen dabs it to backward point.

27.31

Fired in down leg, Richie Berrington sweeps it to short fine leg for one.

27.20

Full on middle, Rafiullah blocks it out off the front foot.

27.10

Short and on middle, Richie Berrington gets back and keeps it out.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 27 overs : 137/2

B McMullen82 (76)

R Berrington22 (28)

J Odedra5-0-29-1

26.60

On off, Brandon McMullen presses forward and pushes it back to the bowler.

26.51

Full again, on middle, Richie Berrington sweeps it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

26.40

On the pads, Richie Berrington helps it straight to short fine leg.

26.32

Fuller and on off, Richie Berrington sweeps it towards deep square leg for a couple of runs.

26.21

On middle, Brandon McMullen works it behind square on the leg side this time for a run.

26.11

Floated up, outside off, Richie Berrington gets an inside edge onto the front pad. The ball rolls behind square on the off side for one.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 26 overs : 132/2

B McMullen81 (74)

R Berrington18 (24)

A Khan4-0-23-0

25.60

Short and on off, Brandon McMullen gets on the front foot to defend. Gets an inside edge and the ball rolls behind the wicket for a dot.

25.54

FOUR! Crunched! Tossed up, outside off, Brandon McMullen gets down and drills it past the bowler for a boundary.

25.41

Tossed up, around off, Richie Berrington lofts this one towards  deep cover for one more run.

25.31

On middle and leg, Brandon McMullen clips it wide of mid-wicket for a run.

25.21

Short and down leg, Richie Berrington sweeps it to short fine leg for a quick single.

25.10

Darted in, on middle, Richie Berrington pushes it to mid-wicket.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 25 overs : 125/2

B McMullen76 (71)

R Berrington16 (21)

J Odedra4-0-24-1

24.60

Fuller on off, Brandon McMullen gets forward and keeps it out.

24.51lb

Leg bye! Full and turning in, outside off, Richie Berrington looks to work it across the line. The ball comes off his pads on the off side for a leg bye.

24.41

Full on middle, Brandon McMullen knocks it down long on for a single.

24.31

Floated up, on off, Richie Berrington pushes it down to long on for one.

24.24

FOUR! Tossed up, on off, Richie Berrington gets down and sweeps it wide of deep square leg for four more runs.

24.10

Full and on off, Richie Berrington clips it straight to mid-wicket.

Runs Scored 12 Runs

Score after 24 overs : 118/2

B McMullen75 (69)

R Berrington11 (17)

A Khan3-0-16-0

23.62

Low full toss, on off, Brandon McMullen drives it wide of deep cover for two runs more.

23.50

Short and on off, Brandon McMullen works it straight to mid-wicket.

23.44

FOUR! Hammered! Short and on middle, Brandon McMullen backs away and thumps it wide of long on for a boundary.

23.31

On middle, Richie Berrington works it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

23.22

Short and on off, Richie Berrington guides it past short third man for a couple of runs more.

23.13

Full and wide outside off, Brandon McMullen slaps this one wide of deep cover. The fielder in the deep gets down and saves a run for his side.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 23 overs : 106/2

R Berrington8 (15)

B McMullen66 (65)

J Odedra3-0-18-1

22.60

Full and turning in, on off, Richie Berrington gets forward to defend. Gets hit on the back leg.

22.50

Uppish but safe! Floated up, around off, Richie Berrington clips it a bit uppishly but the ball drops in front of the diving mid-wicket fielder.

22.41

Full and on off, Brandon McMullen knocks it to long on for one.

22.31

Short and on leg, Richie Berrington tucks it to deep square leg for one.

22.21

Tossed up, on off, Brandon McMullen clips it to deep mid-wicket for a run.

22.14

FOUR! Classy shot! Floated up, outside off, Brandon McMullen leans and creams the drive through extra cover for a boundary. 100 comes up for Scotland.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 22 overs : 99/2

R Berrington7 (12)

B McMullen60 (62)

A Khan2-0-4-0

21.60

Fuller and on off, Richie Berrington drives it straight to cover.

21.51

Short and outside off, Brandon McMullen punches it to deep point for a single.

21.40

On the pads, Brandon McMullen blocks it out off the front foot.

21.31

Short and on off, Richie Berrington guides it past cover for a single.

21.22lb

Two Leg byes! Short and around leg, Richie Berrington gets it off his pads and wide of short fine leg for a couple of leg byes.

21.10

Short and on off, Richie Berrington punches it back to Ayaan Khan.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 21 overs : 95/2

B McMullen59 (60)

R Berrington6 (8)

J Odedra2-0-11-1

20.60

Fuller on middle, Brandon McMullen pushes it back to the bowler.

20.54

FOUR! Easy pickings! Short and outside off, Brandon McMullen goes back in his crease and punches it through covers for a boundary.

20.40

Short and on leg, Brandon McMullen works it straight to short fine leg.

20.30

Full and outside off, Brandon McMullen drives it back to the bowler.

20.22

Short and outside off, Brandon McMullen punches it down to long on. A wayward throw towards the bowler allows the batters to run an extra single.

20.10

Fuller and around off, Brandon McMullen gets forward and knocks it back to the bowler.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 20 overs : 89/2

R Berrington6 (8)

B McMullen53 (54)

A Khan1-0-2-0

19.60

Full on middle, Richie Berrington gets forward and keeps it out.

19.50

Short and on off, Richie Berrington pushes it back to the bowler.

19.41

On the pads, on a short length, Brandon McMullen works it to short fine leg for a run.

19.30

Short and on off, Brandon McMullen pushes it to cover.

19.20

Short and around off, Brandon McMullen goes for the cut but gets an inside edge that goes on the bounce to the keeper.

19.11

On middle and leg, Richie Berrington pushes it down to long on for a single.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 19 overs : 87/2

R Berrington5 (5)

B McMullen52 (51)

J Odedra1-0-5-1

18.61

Tossed up, on middle, Richie Berrington clips it through mid-wicket for a single.

18.50

Turning in, around off, Richie Berrington gets beaten for turn and wears it on the thigh pad.

18.40

Floated up, on middle, Richie Berrington works it to mid-wicket.

18.34

FOUR! Richie Berrington is up and running! Short and turning down leg, Richie Berrington gets inside the line and tickles it towards the fine leg for fence for a boundary.

18.20

Tossed up, on off, Richie Berrington gets forward and pushes it to cover.

Skipper Richie Berrington walks out next.

18.1W

OUT! BOWLED! The move to introduce Jay Odedra has paid off straightaway for Oman! Starts off on a short length, on off, Matthew Cross goes back in his crease to punch it on the off side. Gets undone by the lack of pace and gets an inside edge. The ball goes back to hit his left leg and trickles back onto the stumps. Jay Odedra is delighted and so are the other Oman players. Matthew Cross is distraught but has to make his way back.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 18 overs : 82/1

B McMullen52 (51)

M Cross27 (54)

Z Maqsood4-0-26-0

17.66

FIFTY for Brandon McMullen! Gets to his fifty with a maximum! Tossed up, on off and middle, Brandon McMullen gets on the front foot and goes downtown with a straight bat. Clears the straight fence with ease.

17.51

Floated up, on off, Matthew Cross pushes it down to long off for one.

17.40

Shortens his length and bowls it on off, Matthew Cross dabs it straight to backward point.

17.30

Tossed up, on middle, Matthew Cross defends it off the front foot to cover.

17.21

Short and around off, Brandon McMullen punches it off the back foot to deep point for one.

17.11

Short and on off, Matthew Cross guides it past backward point for a single.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 17 overs : 73/1

B McMullen45 (49)

M Cross25 (50)

M Nadeem4-0-20-0

16.64

FOUR! Short again and punished again! Mohammad Nadeem bangs it in short and around off, Brandon McMullen pulls it off the front foot. Does not time this one well but enough to collect a boundary towards wide long on.

16.50

Keeps it back of a length, on off, Brandon McMullen defends it towards mid-wicket.

16.44

FOUR! Cracking shot! Short and wide outside off, Brandon McMullen frees his arms and cuts it hard and wide of backward point for a boundary.

16.31

Back of a length, outside off, Matthew Cross eases this one to the right of backward point for a single.

16.20

Around off, on a length, Matthew Cross blocks it out off the front foot.

16.10

Fuller and on off, Matthew Cross presses forward and drives it to cover.

Drinks Break! This has been a sedate start by Scotland here. After losing Christopher McBride in the first over, Brandon McMullen and Matthew Cross have done well to see off the new ball and will now look to cash in as the batting gets easier. On the other hand, Oman will be disappointed, having failed to capitalize on that early scalp. There is still movement on offer and would be hoping to break this partnership.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 16 overs : 64/1

B McMullen37 (46)

M Cross24 (47)

Z Maqsood3-0-17-0

15.60

Darted in, on middle and leg, Brandon McMullen pushes it back to the bowler.

15.50

Full and on off, Brandon McMullen keeps it out on the off side.

15.40

Tossed up, on middle, Brandon McMullen knocks it back to the bowler.

15.30

On middle and leg, full as well, Brandon McMullen works it to mid on.

15.20

Tossed up, on off, Brandon McMullen gets forward and pushes it to cover.

15.16

SIX! Shot of authority! Floated up, on middle, Brandon McMullen gets down and slog sweeps it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 15 overs : 58/1

B McMullen31 (40)

M Cross24 (47)

M Nadeem3-0-11-0

14.61

On a length outside off, Brandon McMullen pushes this to deep point for a single.

14.50

On a length in middle, Brandon McMullen pushes this back toward the bowler.

14.40

Fuller one outside off, Brandon McMullen looks to drive but gets beaten on his outside edge.

14.30

On a length in middle, Brandon McMullen punches this towards mid on for no run.

14.21

Short and wide outside off, Matthew Cross pushes this to sweeper cover for a single.

14.10

On a length just outside off in the corridor of uncertainty, Matthew Cross looks to block but gets beaten on his outside edge.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 14 overs : 56/1

B McMullen30 (36)

M Cross23 (45)

Z Maqsood2-0-11-0

13.66

SIX! First maximum of the game as Brandon McMullen has smoked this out of the park. Short of a length in middle, Brandon McMullen hops back and lofts this over the mid-wicket region for a maximum towards the shorter side.

13.50

Grip and bounce outside off, Brandon McMullen taps this to short third man for no run.

13.41

fuller one outside off, Matthew Cross pushes this to the left of extra-cover fielder for a single.

13.31

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

13.20

Slower one tossed up outside off, Brandon McMullen looks to drive but misses out.

13.11

Tossed up wide of off, Matthew Cross pushes this to backward point for a single.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 13 overs : 47/1

M Cross21 (43)

B McMullen23 (32)

M Nadeem2-0-9-0

12.61

On a length in middle, Matthew Cross pushes this towards mid on and takes a single.

12.50

On a length in middle, Matthew Cross pushes this to mid-wicket for no run.

12.41

On a length outside off, Brandon McMullen pushes this to sweeper cover for a single.

12.30

Good length delivery in middle, Brandon McMullen defends this off the front foot towards the on side.

12.22

On a length in the middle, Brandon McMullen tucks this to deep square leg for a couple.

12.11

Fuller one on off, Matthew Cross pushes this to the on side for a single.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 12 overs : 42/1

M Cross19 (40)

B McMullen20 (29)

Z Maqsood1-0-2-0

11.61

Tossed up on off, Matthew Cross pushes this to extra-cover and takes a single.

11.50

Fuller one on off, Matthew Cross defends this well.

11.40

Fuller one in the line of stumps, Matthew Cross defends this off the front foot.

11.30

Tossed up outside off, Matthew Cross leaves this all alone.

11.21

Fuller one on off, Brandon McMullen pushes this to long off for a single.

11.11lb

Tossed up and sliding down leg, Matthew Cross looks to block but gets beaten. Loud appeal but the umpire is unbeaten. They run a single of the deflection.

Spin for the first time as Zeeshan Maqsood brings himself back into the attack.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 11 overs : 39/1

B McMullen19 (28)

M Cross18 (35)

M Nadeem1-0-4-0

10.62

DROPPED! Back of a length in middle, Brandon McMullen pulls this powerfully towards mid-wicket as the fielder get a bit of hand on this to save a boundary. 2 runs taken.

10.51

On a length outside off, Matthew Cross gets to the pitch of it and punches this to sweeper cover for a single.

10.40

Good length delivery in middle, Matthew Cross pushes this to mid-wicket for no run.

10.30

On a length in middle, Matthew Cross punches this towards the off side for no run.

10.21

Fuller one outside off, Brandon McMullen pushes this to sweeper cover for a single.

10.10

On a length outside off, Brandon McMullen pushes this towards the bowler for no run.

Time for Powerplay 2! Oman are now allowed a maximum of 4 fielders outside the 30-yard circle until the 40th over. Also, Mohammad Nadeem is introduced into the attack now.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 10 overs : 35/1

M Cross17 (32)

B McMullen16 (25)

F Butt5-0-19-0

9.60

On a length just outside off, Matthew Cross looks to cut but under edges this towards the keeper.

9.51

On a length in middle, Brandon McMullen tucks this to the on side for a single.

9.44

FOUR! Shot of the morning so far and this was so pleasant. Over-pitched outside off, Brandon McMullen drives this through cover textbook style for four runs. The fielder were unmoved as this was timed so purely.

9.30

On a length in middle, Brandon McMullen pushes this to the on side for no run.

9.22

On a length outside off, Brandon McMullen gets an outside edge flying towards third man for a single but a bit of misfield earns them an extra. 2 more runs added to the total.

9.10

Fuller and in middle, Brandon McMullen pushes his to mid-wicket for no run.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 9 overs : 28/1

M Cross17 (31)

B McMullen9 (20)

B Khan5-2-15-1

8.60

Good length delivery in middle, Matthew Cross pushes this to the off side for no run to end the 9th.

8.51

Back of a length around the waist, Brandon McMullen pulls this to deep square leg for a single.

8.40

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

8.31

On a length around middle, Matthew Cross taps this gently to the right of mid off and sets off for a single. The fielder hits the stumps directly on the non-striking end but Matthew Cross was safely in.

8.20

On a length around middle, Matthew Cross pushes this to the on side for no run.

8.11

Short-pitched delivery around pads, Brandon McMullen pulls this to deep square leg for a single.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 8 overs : 25/1

M Cross16 (28)

B McMullen7 (17)

F Butt4-0-12-0

7.60

On a length sliding down leg with a bit of movement of the seam, Matthew Cross gets hit on his pads. Lous appeal but the umpire turns this down.

7.50

Full and wide outside off, Matthew Cross leaves this all alone.

7.40

Good length delivery around off, Matthew Cross defends this well.

7.34

FOUR! Short-pitched delivery not climbing that high, Matthew Cross gets into the position early and pulls this for a boundary towards deep square leg.

7.21lb

Leg bye. Fuller one drifting down leg, Brandon McMullen clips this off his pads for a single towards square leg.

7.10

On a length just outside off, Brandon McMullen gets behind the line of it and blocks this out.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 7 overs : 20/1

M Cross12 (24)

B McMullen7 (15)

B Khan4-2-12-1

6.60

On a length in middle, Matthew Cross defends this off the front foot bac towards the bowler.

6.61wd

Wide! On a length going down leg. Matthew Cross looks to flick but misses out.

6.52

Back of a length around pads, Matthew Cross smashes this to deep mid-wicket for a couple.

6.41

On a length around off, Brandon McMullen pushes this to wide mid off for a single.

6.30

On a length pitching in middle, Brandon McMullen strides far outside the crease and looks to block but gets beaten as the ball clips his pads. Loud appeal but the umpire has turned this down.

6.20

Good length delivery outside off, Brandon McMullen strides forward and punches this to cover for no run.

6.10

Ona length outside off, Brandon McMullen pushes this the off side for no run.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 6 overs : 16/1

M Cross10 (22)

B McMullen6 (11)

F Butt3-0-8-0

5.60

Touch fuller in middle, Matthew Cross rolls this to the mid-wicket fielder for no run.

5.50

On a length around off, Matthew Cross solidly keeps this out.

5.44

FOUR! On a length outside off, Matthew Cross slashes hard at it and gets an under edge that bounces above the keeper and first slip for a boundary behind the wicket.

5.30

Fuller one outside off, Matthew Cross gets an inside edge back onto his pads for no run.

5.20

On a length outside off, Matthew Cross punches this to cover-point for no run.

5.12

On a length in middle, Matthew Cross tucks this to mid-wicket for a couple.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 5 overs : 10/1

B McMullen6 (11)

M Cross4 (16)

B Khan3-2-8-1

4.64

FOUR! Half-volley outside off, Brandon McMullen gets really low and drives this through the gap at cover for a gorgeous looking boundary.

4.53

Fuller and in middle, Matthew Cross flicks to to deep square leg and collects three runs.

4.40

On a length around off, swingin in towards the batter, Matthew Cross punches this to mid off for no run.

4.30

Good length delivery on off, Matthew Cross punches this to cover for no run.

4.20

On a length around off, Matthew Cross looks to block but gets beaten on his outside edge.

4.11

Fuller one swinging in towards the batter on his pads, Brandon McMullen flicks this to fine leg for a single.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 4 overs : 2/1

M Cross1 (12)

B McMullen1 (9)

F Butt2-0-2-0

3.60

On a length outside off, Matthew Cross hops onto his back foot and taps this to point for no run.

3.50

Full and wide outside off, swinging away from the batter, Matthew Cross leaves this all alone.

3.40

On a length around off, Matthew Cross defends this solidly.

3.30

Full and wide outside off, Matthew Cross leaves this all alone.

3.21

Good length delivery around off, Brandon McMullen inside edges this towards short fine leg for a single.

3.10

On a length outside off, Brandon McMullen leaves this all alone.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 3 overs : 1/1

M Cross1 (8)

B McMullen0 (7)

B Khan2-2-0-1

2.60

On a length pitching outside leg and skidding onto the pads of the batter, Matthew Cross looks to nudge this to the on side but gets clipped on his pads. Loud appeal but the umpire turns this down. Matthew Cross sets off for a run but the non-striker rightly refused. Had Ayaan Khan hit the stumps directly it would have been curtains for Matthew Cross.

2.50

Back of a length in middle, Matthew Cross defends this solidly off his back foot.

2.40

Good length delivery on off, Matthew Cross pushes this to extra cover for no run.

2.30

Fuller one around off, Matthew Cross punches this towards cover for no run.

2.20

On a length outside off, Matthew Cross pokes at this but gets beaten.

2.10

On a length around off, Matthew Cross solidly blocks this out with conviction.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 2 overs : 1/1

B McMullen0 (7)

M Cross1 (2)

F Butt1-0-1-0

1.60

On a length outside off, Brandon McMullen lets this go to the keeper.

1.50

Full and wide swinging away from the batter, Brandon McMullen steps out and looks to drive but gets beaten on his outside edge.

1.40

Good length delivery on off, Brandon McMullen watchfully blocks this out.

1.30

On a length angling down leg, Brandon McMullen looks to push this straight but gets beaten as the ball clips his pads. Loud appeal but the umpire is unmoved. A solid start for Oman.

1.21

Full toss on off, Matthew Cross slices this to third man for a single. First runs on board for Scotland.

1.10

On a length outside off, Matthew Cross taps this to short third man for no run.

It will be Fayyaz Butt to steam in from the other end.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 1 overs : 0/1

B McMullen0 (3)

M Cross0 (0)

B Khan1-1-0-1

0.60

Terrific start from Bilal Khan as he starts off with a wicket maiden. On a length in middle, Brandon McMullen defends this off the front foot.

Slight halt! A chunk of Brandon McMullen's toe end of the bat has come off. Out comes the substitute player with a replacement. We are good to go now.

0.50

On a length around off, Brandon McMullen tucks this to the mid-wicket fielder for no run from the bottom of his bat as a piece of wood comes out from the bottom. Change of bat here for Brandon McMullen.

0.40

Fuller one in middle, Brandon McMullen drives this to the off side for no run.

Brandon McMullen comes in at number 3.

0.3W

OUT! PLUMB! A dream start for Oman in this crucial game. On a length swinging in towards the middle, Christopher McBride looks to block this out but gets undone by the inswing on offer. The ball clips his pads and the umpire takes no time in raising his finger. Scotland are one down without anything on the board.

0.20

On a length around off, Christopher McBride punches this back towards the short cover fielder.

0.10

Starts off right on the money. On a length in middle, Christopher McBride tucks this to square leg for no run.

We are done with the pre-game formalities. The Oman players are seen in a huddle before making their way out to the middle. They are joined by the two Scottish openers. Christopher McBride and Matthew Cross will open the innings for Scotland. Bilal Khan will start with the new ball for Oman. Lets' play...

The first ball in this crucial Group B fixture is moments away but before that, the match officials and the two sets of players will line up for their respective national anthems. It will be Oman's first followed by the national anthem of Scotland.

PITCH REPORT - Preston Momsen is near the deck. He says it's 8 degrees right now but expects the temperature to go till 24 degrees late in the day.  Says that the pitch is a bit dry and would be suitable for the spinners later on but with the early morning start the pacers will be helped for the first hour of this game. Three games have been played on this surface and the team chasing has won them all. Shares that one side of the ground is really short and reckons that batting would be easier in the middle stage of the game.

Richie Berrington, the captain of Scotland, says they would have fielded first as well but batting first is not bad either. Adds that George Munsey is in the process of recovering. Adds that they are pleased to be unbeaten so far and would be looking to adjust to new ground and conditions to keep the winning momentum going. Informs that Adrian Neil comes into the side, replacing Jack Jarvis.

Zeeshan Maqsood, the skipper of Oman, says they would like to field first. Adds that they have chased well in the tournament and would like to repeat the same. Also adds that the last game has helped the team learn a lot. Ends by informing that they are going unchanged in this game.

Oman (Unchanged Playing XI) - Kashyap Prajapati, Jatinder Singh, Aqib Ilyas, Zeeshan Maqsood (C), Mohammad Nadeem, Shoaib Khan, Ayaan Khan, Naseem Khushi (WK), Jay Odedra, Fayyaz Butt, Bilal Khan.

Scotland (Playing XI) - Matthew Cross (WK), Christopher McBride, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (C), Tomas Mackintosh, Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Safyaan Sharif, Chris Sole, Adrian Neill (In for Jack Jarvis).

TOSS - The coin toss lands in the favour of Oman and they have opted to BOWL first.

Oman, on the other hand, has had a campaign to remember. The confidence gained after defeating Ireland and the UAE was blown away after a horrific performance against the mighty Sri Lanka. Oman have done everything right so far, but the last game was one to forget for them, as there is no time to waste in such a compact tournament. The only positive for the side would be the time Jatinder Singh spent in the middle against Lanka, as he was struggling with the bat. This game offers a lot and has all the makings of being the most exciting game of the Qualifiers. Let's see who wins this and seals a spot in the Super Six. Stay tuned for toss and team updates.

Scotland have been a sensation so far, as they are unbeaten in the two games they have played. In the last game, skipper Richie Berrington smashed a century and bailed the team out of a worrying situation against UAE. The Scottish side has looked solid, and they have had multiple performers, which is a really good sign for any side. The team though, would be hoping to see Matthew Cross back into form with the bat, as that would be a big boost going ahead in the tournament.

Hello and welcome to all our viewers! We are all set for the live coverage of this mouth-watering encounter as Scotland faces Oman in match number 16 of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023, live from Bulawayo Athletic Club, Bulawayo.

...MATCH DAY...

The 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers are now in the fag end of the group stages and now in Match 16, we see Group B action as high-flying Scotland square off against a solid Oman side at the Bulawayo Athletic Club in Bulawayo. Both teams currently sit on 4 points but Oman have played an extra game and will need to win this game in order to solidify their place in the Super Six stage of the competition. Scotland though have notched up two wins out of two and have done so in exciting fashion as well. In their first game, they came back from the claws of defeat to outclass neighbors Ireland in a thrilling encounter. Then, against UAE, the middle order yet again put on a show with the bat as Richie Berrington scored a fabulous hundred to take his side to a solid total. The bowlers then rounded off a clinical display as they bowled out the opposition for just 171 runs allowing Scotland to take firm control of second place in their group behind Sri Lanka. Oman have also been pretty good defeating Ireland in their opening game and then following it up with a victory over UAE as well. It was in their last game against Sri Lanka that they were dealt a heavy blow as they were bundled out for just 98 runs. They would want to bounce back against a rampant Scottish side and a win in this game would propel them over their opponents in the points table which could be crucial in the context of their tournament. All in all, this is set up to be a fascinating encounter but Scotland do have a bit of an edge and momentum as well. Can Oman find a way to get the win? Or will Scotland continue their hot streak? We shall find out.