Zimbabwe vs Scotland, ICCWC Qualifiers, 2023 Full score card

OUT! TIMBER! THAT IS IT! On a length and on off, angling in, Tendai Chatara looks to block it but misses it completely as the ball hits the stumps. Stunned silence here at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo as Scotland beat Zimbabwe by 31 runs!

Bowls it down leg, Blessing Muzarabani misses his flick and gets rapped on his pads. A stifled appeal but turned down.

Lands it on off, Tendai Chatara flicks it uppishly towards mid on for one.

Tossed up, and on off, Tendai Chatara leans forward and blocks it away.

Bowls it outside off, Tendai Chatara eases it to point.

Touch short and on off, Tendai Chatara blocks it to mid on.

Lands it on off, Blessing Muzarabani tucks it to square leg for one.

Full and on leg, shaping away, Chatara is pinned in the crease and is hit on the pads. Loud shout for LBW from Sharif but it is turned down. They go upstairs. Fair delivery and Ultra Edge shows no spike. Ball Tracking shows that it was missing leg and the onfield decision stands NOT OUT! They collect two leg byes.

Full and on off, Blessing Muzarabani taps it to mid on.

Too full and outside off, Blessing Muzarabani looks to slap it but misses.

Fuller one, on off, Blessing Muzarabani blocks it to mid off.

On a length and outside off, Blessing Muzarabani looks to loft it but gets beaten.

A low full toss, down leg, Blessing Muzarabani looks to flick it but gets rapped on his pads. Dot.

Quicker one, outside off, Tendai Chatara looks to play at it but misses.

Lands it full and on off, Blessing Muzarabani taps it to mid on for one.

Blessing Muzarabani is the last batter for Zimbabwe and he needs to add 38 runs with Tendai Chatara to help his side win this game.

OUT! TAKEN! Brandon McMullen with a stunning catch at mid on. Full and on off, Ryan Burl goes low for a slog sweep but doesn't connect well. It carries towards mid on. Brandon McMullen runs behind and takes a stunning catch. Scotland are now just one wicket away from the win here!

SIX! That was massive. He has got the crowd back on their feet now! Full and on off, Ryan Burl gets low and slog sweeps it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum!

FOUR! Fine shot. Lands it outside off, Ryan Burl gets low and slaps it through point as the ball races away from the fence in no time!

Lands it on off, Ryan Burl taps it to covers.

Bowls it on off, Tendai Chatara flicks it towards deep square leg. He wanted a single but Ryan Burl sends him back.

Full and outside off, shaping away, Ryan Burl drives it to overs for one.

Lands it down leg, Tendai Chatara tickles it towards fine leg for one. Safyaan Sharif appeals it thinking it was hitting his pads.

Too full and on off, Ryan Burl flicks it uppishly towards mid-wicket. The ball lands short of the fielder in the deep. They collect one.

Ryan Burl seems to have hurt himself while diving into the crease. The physio is out to patch him up with a fresh pair of gloves handed over to him and he is ready to take strike now. Let's go...

On a length, angling in, Tendai Chatara looks to play at it but gets a bottom edge as the ball rolls towards the keeper. They collect a quick single. The keeper has a shy at the batter's end but misses. Close!

A low full toss, on off, Ryan Burl flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

Floated up, on off, Tendai Chatara leans forward and blocks it back.

Full and on off, Tendai Chatara blocks it back.

Slower one, down leg, Tendai Chatara looks to block it but misses and gets rapped on his pads. A stifled appeal but turned down.

Full and on off, Tendai Chatara blocks it to mid off.

Tendai Chatara is the new batter at the crease.

OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! Huge moment in the game as Scotland are just two wickets away from the win now. Full and on off, with a hint of turn, Richard Ngarava looks to drive it but ends up chipping it back towards Michael Leask who makes no mistake. Scotland moves an inch closer to their victory here! Pressure on Zimbabwe!

Too full, down leg, Ryan Burl flicks it to square leg for one.

Full and on off, Ryan Burl plays it uppishly towards mid off for one again.

Good length, angling in, Richard Ngarava miscues his flick towards third man for one.

Lands it on middle and leg, Ryan Burl tucks it to square leg for one more.

Full and on middle and leg, Richard Ngarava flicks it to deep square leg for one.

Brandon McMullen is limping here and he seems to have done something to his left ankle. The physio is out to have a look at him and it is vital for Scotland that their pacer gets back on his feet. It looks like he will continue and we are set to resume...

Too full and on off, Richard Ngarava taps it to mid off.

Richard Ngarava makes his way out to the middle and Zimbabwe still need to get 58 runs.

OUT! TAKEN! Massive wicket in the game as Zimbabwe go seven down now. On a length and outside off, shapin in, Wellington Masakadza looks to flick it but mistimes it completely. He gets a top edge as the ball lobs towards mid on.  Richie Berrington moves forward and completes the catch. Wellington Masakadza makes his way back into the hut.

Wide outside the off pole and on a fuller length. Wellington Masakadza swats this to the right of mid off and sets off for a single.

Goes full and into the stumps. Wellington Masakadza clips this towards mid-wicket.

Slightly short and in line with the stumps. Wellington Masakadza blocks this towards mid on.

Into the pads on a shortish length. Wellington Masakadza clips this towards backward square leg.

Loops this one full and just outside the off stump. Wellington Masakadza dabs this back towards the bowler.

Mark Watt floats this into the stumps on a fuller length. Ryan Burl eases this down to long on for one.

Back to bowling on a good length and outside the off stump. Wellington Masakadza rides the bounce and dabs this towards point.

Slightly back of a length and into the batter. Ryan Burl tucks this towards mid-wicket and takes one.

On a good length this time and outside the off pole. Ryan Burl dabs this towards cover.

Strays onto the pads this time and on a fuller length. Ryan Burl flicks this towards deep backward square leg and takes a couple of runs.

Angles this into the stumps and fraction fuller. Ryan Burl defends this back down the pitch towards the bowler.

Brandon McMullen bowls this on a good length from 'round the wicket and just outside off. Ryan Burl blocks this back towards the bowler.

Gives the ball more air, and tosses this full outside the off pole. Wellington Masakadza mishits this back towards the bowler. Zimbabwe need 63 runs to win.

Goes full once again and on the pads. Ryan Burl tucks this towards backward square leg for another single.

Flights this into the pads on a fuller length. Wellington Masakadza clips this towards deep square leg for a run.

Tosses this full as well and outside off. Wellington Masakadza pushes this to the right of the bowler.

Loops this full and on and off-stump line. Wellington Masakadza blocks this back down the pitch.

Mark Watt floats this one full and in line with the stumps. Ryan Burl flicks this through mid-wicket for one.

Short and outside the off stump. Ryan Burl plays this late towards short third man for a run.

Fires this full and into the pads. Wellington Masakadza clips this towards mid-wicket for a single.

Loops this full and into the stumps. Wellington Masakadza defends this back down the pitch.

Continues to bowl short and outside off. Ryan Burl dabs this through point for a run.

Short and outside the off pole. Ryan Burl cuts this towards cover.

Michael Leask angles this into the stumps on a fuller length. Ryan Burl clips this towards mid-wicket.

Loops this full and just outside the off stump. Wellington Masakadza blocks this solidly.

Bowls this slightly short and into the leg stump. Wellington Masakadza tucks this towards square leg and takes one to get off the mark. There is a direct hit and the ball ricochets away for an extra run.

Gets this to spin into the pads on fullish length. Wellington Masakadza clips this into the leg side.

Tosses this full and in line with the stumps. Wellington Masakadza dabs this back down the pitch.

Floats this full and just outside off. Wellington Masakadza blocks this towards mid on.

Drinks! Scotland have made their way back into the game with this wicket. They will need to get some quick wickets and put the home side under pressure now. Zimbabwe will be dependent on Ryan Burl to get their side over the line. Let's see how the remaining contest pans out. Wellington Masakadza walks in.

OUT! PLUMB! Mark Watt gets the breakthrough and is this a turning point in the game? This is floated full and into the stumps. Wesley Madhevere pushes forward but plays down the wrong line. The ball beats the inside edge and hits him on the back pad. The bowler goes up in appeal instantly but the umpire takes his time before raising his finger. Madhevere decides to go upstairs for a review though. UltraEdge shows no bat involved and Ball Tracking has three reds. Zimbabwe lose the review and are now six wickets down. Just when the hosts seemed to be cruising they have been pegged back a bit.

Too full and on off, Ryan Burl blocks it towards mid off.

FOUR! Excellent from Ryan Burl! Touch short and on off, Ryan Burl picks it well and slaps it through extra covers for a boundary. He has certainly got the crowd back on their toes now!

Bowls it full and on off, Wesley Madhevere drills it towards long on for one.

Touch short and on middle, Wesley Madhevere blocks it back towards the bowler.

Full and on off, Ryan Burl knocks it to long on for one.

Touch short and on middle, Wesley Madhevere tucks it to square leg for one.

Short and outside off, Ryan Burl plays a hook shot towards mid-wicket. Dot.

Full and outside off, Wesley Madhevere drives it towards deep covers for one.

FOUR MORE! Errs his line and bowls it down leg, Wesley Madhevere swivels and pulls it past fine leg for four more!

FOUR! Excellent from Wesley Madhevere! Touch short and on off, Wesley Madhevere picks it well and pulls it past deep square leg for a boundary.

Full and on off, Ryan Burl taps it to mid off for one.

Touch short and on off, Wesley Madhevere guides it to deep backward point for one.

Too full and on off, Wesley Madhevere digs it to deep covers for one.

Full and outside off, Wesley Madhevere drives it towards deep extra covers for a brace.

Full and on off, Wesley Madhevere blocks it back.

Quicker one, outside off, Wesley Madhevere hangs back and punches it towards deep covers for a brace.

Full and on middle, Wesley Madhevere blocks it towards mid on.

Slower one, turning in, Ryan Burl tucks it to mid-wicket for one.

Full and on off, Wesley Madhevere blocks it watchfully.

Bowls it down leg, Wesley Madhevere looks to flick it but the ball brushes his pads and goes towards the keeper. An appeal for caught behind but the umpire is unmoved.

Touch short and outside off, Ryan Burl pulls it towards mid-wicket for one.

Full and on off, Ryan Burl covers his line and blocks it back.

Short and on off, Wesley Madhevere pulls it to backward square leg for one.

On a length and outside off, Wesley Madhevere leaves the harmless delivery.

Full and on off, Ryan Burl blocks it back towards the bowler.

Fifty up for Ryan Burl! Lands it on leg, Ryan Burl flicks it to square leg for a brace. Can he continue and get his side over the line?

Too full, on off, Wesley Madhevere taps it to mid off for one.

Bowls it on middle and leg, Wesley Madhevere flicks it to the man at mid on.

A low full toss, on off, Ryan Burl flicks it to mid-wicket for one more.

Quicker one, outside off, Wesley Madhevere steers it to deep point for one.

Bowls it on off, Wesley Madhevere flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

Too full and outside off, Ryan Burl guides it to short third man for one.

Full and outside off, Ryan Burl leans forward and blocks it away.

Flighted up, on off, Ryan Burl blocks it to mid-wicket.

Touch short and outside off, Ryan Burl slaps it towards deep point for a brace.

Bowls it on off, Ryan Burl taps it to mid off.

SIX! Up, up and over. Short and on off, Wesley Madhevere hangs back and pulls it over deep mid-wicket as the ball sails over the ropes for a maximum!

Quicker one, on off, Ryan Burl drives it to covers. Dot again.

Too full and on off, Ryan Burl drives it to te cover fielder.

Floats it up, on off, Ryan Burl taps it back towards the bowler.

Bowls it full and on off, Wesley Madhevere drives it towards covers for one.

Lands it down leg, Wesley Madhevere looks to flick it but gets rapped on his pads. A stifled appeal but turned down.

Some turn and bounce, on leg, Wesley Madhevere knocks it to mid on for one.

Too full, on off, Wesley Madhevere blocks it back.

Lands it on middle, Ryan Burl flicks it to square leg for one.

FOUR! EDGY! Full and outside off, Ryan Burl looks to drive it but gets a thick outside edge as the ball races away from the third man fence. Lucky boundary!

Too full and on off, Wesley Madhevere flicks it uppishly towards square leg for one.

Slower one, on off, Wesley Madhevere eases it back towards the bowler.

Drags his length back and bowls it outside off, Wesley Madhevere punches it to covers for one.

Lands it full and on off, Wesley Madhevere looks to drive it but gets an inside edge onto his pads.

FOUR! Excellent from Wesley Madhevere! A full toss, on off, Wesley Madhevere pulls it through mid-wicket for a boundary.

Quicker one, on leg, Ryan Burl flicks it to square leg for one.

Bowls it on middle, Wesley Madhevere tucks it to mid-wicket for one.

Full and on off, Wesley Madhevere defends it off the front foot.

FOUR! That was close! Full and on off, Ryan Burl slog sweeps it over mid-wicket. The fielder in the deep runs forward and dives to take it but the ball lands just short of him and races away from the fence.

Quicker one, outside off, Wesley Madhevere flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

Lands it fuller and on off, Wesley Madhevere blocks it back towards the bowler.

Floats it up on off, Ryan Burl flicks it towards mid-wicket for one.

Bowls it full and on middle, Ryan Burl blocks it back.

Too full and on middle and leg, Ryan Burl drives it down the ground for a brace. 100 up for Zimbabwe!

Slower one, outside off, Ryan Burl slaps it towards deep covers for one.

Too full and outside off, Ryan Burl drives it to the fielder at covers.

Touch short and on off, Ryan Burl punches it to covers. Dot again.

Too full, on middle, Ryan Burl leans forward and blocks it away.

Sways it outside off, Ryan Burl slaps it to the man at covers.

Quicker one, on middle, Ryan Burl turns it to deep mid-wicket for a brace. Good running between the wickets.

Slower one, outside off, Ryan Burl guides it to point for a quick single.

Fuller one, on leg, Wesley Madhevere flicks it to square leg for one.

Bowls it on off this time, Wesley Madhevere makes a solid block again.

Fuller and on middle, Wesley Madhevere blocks it towards short covers.

Lands it fuller again, Ryan Burl gets low and slaps it towards covers for one.

Full and outside off, Ryan Burl taps it to the man at mid off.

Full and outside off, Wesley Madhevere drives it to deep extra covers for a brace. A successful over from Chris Greaves!

Wesley Madhevere is the new batter.

OUT! TAKEN! Chris Greaves gets the big fish in his very first over. Full and outside off, with a hint of turn, Sikandar Raza gets low to loft it but mistimes his stroke. The ball carries towards long off. Tomas Mackintosh settles under it and takes a fine catch over his head. Half of Zimbabwe's squad is back in the hut now.

Lands it down leg, Ryan Burl tucks it to backward square leg for one.

Touch short and on off, Sikandar Raza pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one. An overthrow allows the batters to collect two more. Three taken!

Short and on off, Sikandar Raza slaps it to the man at covers.

Full and on middle, Sikandar Raza covers his line and blocks it back towards the bowler.

A full toss this time bowled at the stumps. Ryan Burl clips this straight to the fielder at mid-wicket.

FOUR! That is a commanding shot by Ryan Burl as he is making quite an impact here! This is bowled full from 'round the wicket and at the stumps. Ryan Burl thumps this over his partner's head for four runs to long on.

Strays onto the pads on a good length. Ryan Burl clips this towards deep backward square leg for a couple of runs. The crowd is loving this from the Zimbabwe batters.

Gets this to nip back into the stumps and on a good length. Sikandar Raza tucks this towards square leg and sets off for a single.

On a good length this time and outside the off pole. Sikandar Raza dabs this towards short cover.

FOUR! Safyaan Sharif has been way too expensive so far! He bowls this full and just outside off. Sikandar Raza punches this back past the bowler with the full face of the bat and gets a boundary to straightish long on.

Flights this full and in line with the stumps. Ryan Burl pushes this to the bowler's left and Mark Watt stops the ball with a dive.

FOUR! Ryan Burl is showing good intent here and is not allowing the pressure to build on the hosts! This is tossed up on a fuller length and outside the off stump. Ryan Burl slog sweeps this towards deep mid-wicket for four runs.

Loops this one full and into the stumps. Ryan Burl defends this back down the pitch to the left of the bowler.

Short this time and into the stumps. Ryan Burl pulls this towards the backward square leg fielder.

Floats this one full and outside off. Ryan Burl blocks this into the off side and the bowler gets forward to collect this.

Mark Watt bowls this short and outside the off stump. Sikandar Raza rocks back and knocks this towards deep cover for a single.

Well outside the off pole and on a fullish length. Ryan Burl throws the kitchen sink at this and gets beaten on the outside edge.

FOUR! Easy pickings for Ryan Burl and he does not miss out on this one! This is bowled on a good length but pitching outside leg. Ryan Burl glances this towards fine leg and collects four runs.

Bowls this on a good length and at the stumps. Sikandar Raza gets inside the line of the ball and clips this towards deep backward square leg for a single.

Nails the yorker this time and angles this in from wide off the crease. Sikandar Raza gets his bat down in time and digs the ball out.

Continues to bowl full and closer to the off pole. Sikandar Raza blocks this back towards the bowler.

Safyaan Sharif bowls this full and outside the off stump. Sikandar Raza knocks this straight to mid on.

Drinks! The Scottish side have got the perfect start and has put the home side under some pressure. Zimbabwe are reeling at 66/4 under 14 overs and they need a gritty stand from Sikandar Raza and Ryan Burl now to win this one. Scotland will hope for some quick wickets now and get the game under control. Let's see how the remaining contest unfolds...

Gets this to turn into the pads on a shortish length. Ryan Burl tucks this towards the fielder at mid-wicket.

Flights this full and spinning in form outside off. Ryan Burl dabs this back down the pitch to the bowler's left.

Continues to bowl full and just outside off. Sikandar Raza goes back in the crease and punches this towards deep cover-point for a run.

Loops this full and outside the off stump. Sikandar Raza dabs this towards the cover fielder.

FOUR! A bit of luck going Zimbabwe's way but they will take it happily! This is fired full and outside the off pole. Sikandar Raza pushes at this and gets an outside edge towards third man for four runs.

Mark Watt floats this one full and into the pads. Sikandar Raza clips this towards mid-wicket.

FOUR! That is a cracking shot and suddenly the boundaries are flowing for Zimbabwe! This bowled full as well and outside off. Ryan Burl strokes this crisply towards wide long off for four runs. 13 runs coming from the over and should help Zimbabwe get a move on here.

Goes full and outside the off pole. Sikandar Raza drills this to deep cover-point for a single.

SIX! Sikandar Raza has thumped this away and he makes the most of the Free-hit here! This is a low full toss bowled wide outside off. Sikandar Raza clears his front foot out of the way and gets the bat onto the ball. He clears the deep cover fence for six runs to add some useful runs to Zimbabwe's kitty.

NO BALL! Continues to bowl full and outside off. Sikandar Raza dabs this back into the pitch and the ball almost goes back towards the stumps. The bowler has overstepped though and it will be a no ball. That brings up the 50 for Zimbabwe and we have a Free-hit coming up.

Goes full this time and outside the off stump. Sikandar Raza opts to leave this one alone.

Short this time and just oustide off. Ryan Burl pulls this confidently but straight to the fielder at deep square leg for a single.

Safyaan Sharif bowls this in line with the stumps and on a good length. Ryan Burl remains watchful as he blocks this towards cover.

Gets this to come back into the off pole from a fuller length. Sikandar Raza defends this with a straight bat back towards the bowler.

Persists with the fuller length and serves this outside the off stump. Sikandar Raza knocks this firmly towards cover.

Goes full and attacks the pads. Sikandar Raza gets his bat down in time and flicks this towards mid-wicket.

Continues to bowl this into the pads on a good length. Ryan Burl clips this through mid-wicket for an easy run.

Angles this into the pads on a good length. Ryan Burl tucks this towards deep backward square leg and takes a couple of runs.

Brandon McMullen bowls on a good length from 'round the wicket and at the stumps. Ryan Burl blocks this solidly back down the pitch towards the bowler.

Gets this to come back in from outside off and on a good length. Sikandar Raza shuffles down the wicket and looks to work this leg side but misses. The ball rolls into the leg side off his pads and four runs have come from Safyaan Sharif's first over.

A tad bit fuller this time and outside the off stump. Sikandar Raza pushes at this and gets an outside edge towards third man for a couple of runs.

This is bowled back of a length as well and just oustide off. Sikandar Raza looks to whip this away but misses as the ball goes through to the keeper.

Continues to bowl short and going down leg. Ryan Burl pulls this towards deep backward square leg and takes a run. The Zimbabwe batters are finding the fielders at the moment and the boundaries are drying out.

Short this time and outside the off pole. Sikandar Raza strikes this cleanly as he pulls this towards deep square leg for one.

Safyaan Sharif bowls this on a good length and just outside the off stump. Sikandar Raza clips this towards mid-wicket.

End of Powerplay 1. A maximum of four fielders will be allowed outside the 30-yard circle now. Also, Safyaan Sharif comes into the attack.

Offers width outside the off pole on a fuller length. Ryan Burl strokes this nicely but finds the point fielder.

Continues to attack the stumps on a fullish length. Ryan Burl dabs this back down the pitch towards the bowler.

A low full toss bowled at the stumps. Ryan Burl digs this out towards mid-wicket.

On a fuller length this time and on a leg-stump line. Ryan Burl defends this back towards the bowler.

Onto the pads on a good length. Ryan Burl clips this towards deep backward square leg and picks up a comfortable brace.

Brandon McMullen bowls this full and outside the off stump. Ryan Burl knocks this towards mid on.

Well outside the off stump this time and on a good length. Sikandar Raza is happy to not play at this and allows it to go through to the keeper.

Continues to bowl on a good length and on an off-stump line. Sikandar Raza blocks this towards mid on.

Attacks the stumps on a good length. Sikandar Raza tucks this towards deep backward square leg and picks up a couple of runs.

Back to bowling full and angles this in from outside off. Sikandar Raza gets his bat down in time and dabs this towards point.

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

Chris Sole bowls this a fraction full and into the pads. Sikandar Raza clips this towards square leg.

This is on a good length as well and outside the off stump. Ryan Burl pushes at this and gets an inside edge into the leg side.

OUT! LBW Brandon McMullen joins in on the fun as he gets his first wicket of the game! This is bowled on a good length and gets the ball to nip back in from an off-stump line. Innocent Kaia misses the line on the ball and gets hit on the bat. A huge appeal by the bowler and the keeper and the umpire raises his finger. Innocent Kaia goes upstairs for the review and UltraEdge shows there is no bat involved. Ball Tracking shows the ball clipping the bails and it will be umpire's call. Innocent Kaia has to walk back to the shed and Zimbabwe are four wickets down now. Scotland are bossing this first Powerplay and are right on top now. Ryan Burl is the new batter at the crease.

Goes full and into the stumps. Sikandar Raza clips this to deep square leg for a run.

Bowls this slightly short and into the batter. Innocent Kaia tucks this towards mid-wicket for a run.

DROPPED! Huge moment in the game as Sikandar Raza has been dropped and a massive chance goes begging! This is bowled short and outside off. Sikandar Raza mistimes his pull towards deep mid-wicket. Chris Greaves has an easy catch to take but spills it. The batters take a run.

Brandon McMullen bowls this full and in line with the stumps. Sikandar Raza blocks this back down the pitch.

Short this time and going down leg. Innocent Kaia looks to pull but manages to glove this onto the ground to the left of the keeper.

Delivers this on a good length and outside off. Sikandar Raza looks to block but gets squared up and the ball goes towards third man off the outside edge for a run.

Bowls this full and outside the off pole. Sikandar Raza knocks this towards deep cover and picks up another brace.

This is bowled on a good length and in line with the stumps. Sikandar Raza flicks this towards deep mid-wicket and takes a couple of runs to get off the mark.

Sikandar Raza walks in at number 5.

OUT! TIMBER! Chris Sole has his third and it is a massive wicket of the in-form batter Sean Williams! This is bowled on a good length and on and off-stump line at 149 clicks. Sean Williams looks to play at this but does not move his feet and gets cramped for room. The ball takes an inside edge and goes onto the pads before disturbing the stumps. Zimbabwe are in massive trouble here and Scotland are taking control of this tie.

Back of a length around off, Williams cuts it away to the point fielder.

Full and on middle and leg, Innocent Kaia flicks it to square leg for a brace.

Good length, shaping away, Sean Williams drives it to covers for one.

Fuller again, on off, Sean Williams taps it back towards the bowler. Three dots in a row.

On a length and on off, Sean Williams blocks it to covers.

Lands it on off, Sean Williams eases it to covers.

Full and outside off, Sean Williams looks to drive it but gets an outside edge. It goes past the fielder at slips towards third man for two runs.

Full and on off, Innocent Kaia punches it to point and calls for one. The non-striker sends him back. The fielder has a shy at the batter's end but misses. A direct hit would have been a goner.

Full and on off, shaping in, Innocent Kaia blocks it to covers.

WIDE! Lands it down leg, Innocent Kaia looks to pull it but misses.

Short and on off, Innocent Kaia looks to pull it but gets a top edge and the ball lobs back towards the bowler. Dot.

Short and on off, Sean Williams picks it well and pulls it through mid-wicket. The fielder chases it and just stops it before the ropes. The batters collect three runs. Excellent work in the deep. Oh, it's a no ball as well. Free hit coming up.

A low full toss, wide outside off, Sean Williams looks to play at it but misses.

FOUR! Fine shot. Touch short and outside off, Sean Williams picks it well and slaps it past covers as the ball finds the fence in no time.

Too full and on off, Sean Williams blocks it to short mid-wicket.

Persists with bowling on a good length and outside the off pole. Innocent Kaia looks to defend and gets beaten on the outside edge.

On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Innocent Kaia dabs this towards point.

Attacks the stumps this time on a fuller length. Innocent Kaia punches this straight to the fielder at mid on.

Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Innocent Kaia blocks this solidly towards cover.

Delivers this on a good length and outside the off pole. Innocent Kaia shoulders his arms to this one as he judges the line well.

Brandon McMullen bowls this full and into the pads. Sean Williams clips this to backward square leg and sets off for a quick run.

This is a full toss outside off. Sean Williams gets bat on this and it goes off the outside edge towards the second slip fielder. The ball bounces in front and goes through his legs allowing Sean Williams to get off the mark with a single. Just one run and a wicket in this over.

Goes really full this time and outside the off pole as he changes his length up nicely. Sean Williams is unable to get any bat on this one.

Bowls this back of a length and outside the off stump. Sean Williams looks to hit through the line with no leg movement and gets beaten on the outside edge.

A full toss bowled at the stumps. Sean Williams gets is bat into the line of the ball and knocks this towards cover point.

Sean Williams walks in at number 4.

OUT! TIMBER! Chris Sole is looking like a man on a mission as he has his second wicket and the Zimbabwe skipper has to make the long walk back to the hut! This is an in-swinging yorker bowled at the stumps. Craig Ervine plays all over this one and sees his stumps shattered. Zimbabwe have now lost both their openers inside three overs and are in a spot of bother. Scotland could not have asked for a better start and look to be clawing themselves back into this game.

Chris Sole bowls from 'round the wicket and serves this on a good length, outside off. Craig Ervine pokes at this and gets an inside edge into the leg side.

FOUR! The second boundary of the over and Zimbabwe are ticking forward! This is also bowled full and outside the off stump. Innocent Kaia strokes this towards deep cover-point and collects four more runs.

Bowls this on a good length and in the channel outside off. Innocent Kaia pushes forward and gets beaten all ends up,

Short this time and wide outside off. Innocent Kaia looks to cut this away but gets beaten.

FOUR! That is the first boundary for Zimbabwe and it comes off the bat of Innocent Kaia! This is bowled full and outside the off stump. Innocent Kaia drives this beautifully into the gap towards deep cover for four runs.

Goes full this time and pitching outside leg. Chris Greaves clips this through mid-wicket and takes a run.

WIDE! Going down leg this time and on a good length. Craig Ervine misses his flick and the umpire calls this wide. Matthew Cross whips the bails off and they want to check for a stumping. UltraEdge confirms there is no bat so it is wide and Craig Ervine has his foot grounded.

Brandon McMullen bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Craig Ervine dabs this towards mid-wicket.

Brandon McMullen to share the attack.

Back of a length this time and outside the off pole. Craig Ervine punches this towards cover and looks for a risky run to open his account. A successful first over for Chris Sole as he gets a wicket and concedes just three runs.

WIDE! Strays down leg on a fuller length. Craig Ervine misses his flick and the umpire calls this one wide.

Comes 'round the wicket to the left-hander and bowls this on a good length, into the batter. Craig Ervine looks to flick this leg side but misses and gets hit on the pads. A huge appeal from the bowler but the umpire remains unmoved.

Nails this yorker this time and serves this at the stumps. Innocent Kaia gets his bat down in time and digs this out towards third man to open his account with a single.

Bowls this one shorter in length and outside the off stump. Innocent Kaia taps this towards point.

This is bowled on a good length and just outside the off pole. Innocent Kaia dabs this watchfully into the off side.

Innocent Kaia walks in at number 3.

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! WHAT A START FOR SCOTLAND! Chris Sole draw first blood on the very first delivery of this inning! This is bowled slightly back of a length and just outside off. Joylord Gumbie gets surprised by the extra bounce and the movement away from the bat. He feels for this one and gets an outside edge through to the keeper. Matthew Cross has an easy catch to take and Zimbabwe are under pressure straight away!

Bowls a slower delivery on a fuller length and going down the leg stumps. Mark Watt misses and calls his partner through for a bye. Joylord Gumbie is unable to hit the stumps and Scotland have managed to score 55 runs in the last 5 overs to keep themselves alive in this tie.

Nails the yorker this time and follows the batter as he looks to make room. Mark Watt digs this out towards long on and they run well to pick up a couple of runs.

WIDE! Goes full and strays down leg. Mark Watt gets inside the line of the ball and looks to paddle this but misses. The umpire calls this wide.

FOUR! Two boundaries in a row and this is fantastic batting by the Scottish spinner! This is bowled full and on an off-stump line. Mark Watt punches this down the ground towards long off for four more runs.

FOUR! Mark Watt is telling the management that he needs a promotion here! This is a slower bouncer bowled at the stumps. Mark Watt makes room and waits on the ball before playing an upper-cut towards third man for four runs.

On a good length this time and on and off-stump line. Safyaan Sharif dabs this into the point region and takes a single to bring Mark Watt on strike.

Richard Ngarava bowls this back of a length and just outside off with pace taken off. Safyaan Sharif is early into the shot and the ball goes through to the keeper.

Continues bowling on a good length and gets this to nip back in off the surface. Safyaan Sharif looks to work this leg side but misses. The ball rolls off the pads into the off side and they steal a leg bye.

FOUR! Safyaan Sharif is off the mark straight away with a delicate shot! Tendai Chatara bowls this on a good length but strays onto the pads. Safyaan Sharif glances this towards fine leg for four runs.

Safyaan Sharif walks in.

OUT! CAUGHT! Michael Leask departs in the quest for some quick runs but he has played an outstanding cameo falling two runs short of a half-century! A slower yorker is attempted by the bowler but ends up being a low full toss, outside off. Michael Leask reaches for it and slogs this towards mid-wicket. He does not get all of it and Wesley Madhevere takes a well-judged catch in the deep. Scotland are eight wickets down now and this wicket could cost them 10 or so runs.

SIX! A flat-bat slap over the fence and Michael Leask is making a game out of this one! This is bowled on a length and outside the off pole. Michael Leask is down the wicket and slaps this over deep mid-wicket for six runs.

Wide outside the off stump and on a fuller length. Michael Leask swings his bat again and the ball goes over the keeper for yet another brace.

Tendai Chatara bowls this on a yorker length and outside the off stump. Michael Leask gets across the line and swats this towards deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs. Joylord Gumbie is unable to collect the ball when the throw came in and a chance goes begging.

FOUR! Mark Watt somehow gets this away to the fence and Scotland are inching towards a competitive score! This is bowled short as well and in line with the stumps. Mark Watt charges down the wicket and gets cramped for room but manages to slap this over the infield towards long off for four runs.

Short ball this time pitching outside the leg stump. Mark Watt ducks under this one and allows this to go through to the keeper.

On a good length and outside the off pole, angling away from the left-hander. Mark Watt tires to cut this away by opening his stance but gets beaten.

Continues to bowl full and oustide the off pole. Michael Leask lofts this towards long off and the ball goes on the bounce to the fielder. They take a run in the meantime.

Bowls this full as well and just outside off. Michael Leask goes for the hoick into the leg side but gets beaten on the outside edge.

FOUR! Michael Leask slaps this one away and brings up the 200 for Scotland! This is bowled full and just outside off. Michael Leask clears his front foot out of the way and thumps this towards deep cover for four runs.

Continues to bowl short and at the batter. Michael Leask mistimes his pull shot towards deep backward square leg for a run.

Back of a length and pitching outside leg. Michael Leask does not connect hi pull well and the ball goes off his glove to the left of the keeper. Mark Watt is halfway down the pitch and is sent back but the throw from Joylord Gumbie is wayward.

SIX! A boundary after some time and it is a maximum! Michael Leask accesses his favorite part of the ground and this is sheer power! This is a full toss bowled outside off. Michael Leask has room to swing his hands and cross-bats this straight down the ground for six runs.

Short and bowled in line with the stumps. Michael Leask pulls this towards deep square leg for a couple of runs.

On a good length but wide outside off. Mark Watt shuffles forward and makes room but has to reach for the ball. Slaps this towards long off for one.

Richard Ngarava bowls this really full and going down leg. Michael Leask gets this down to fine leg and takes a run. The boundaries have dried up here for Scotland.

Flights this full and outside the off stump. Michael Leask eases this down to long off for another single and will keep strike. End of an outstanding spell from Sean Williams!

Continues to bowl full and oustide the off pole. Mark Watt drills this towards long off for one more.

Fires this full and going down leg. Michael Leask sweeps this to the right of short fine leg for a run.

Tosses this full and just outside off. Mark Watt gets himself outside the line of the off stump and reverse sweeps this with the back of his bat towards point for one.

Loops this one full and outside off. Michael Leask hits this uppishly towards wide long off and they take a run. Should have been two though.

Sean Williams floats this full and wide outside off. Michael Leask gets well across and sweeps this to the left of deep square leg for a couple of runs.

Decides to bowl this full and cramp the batter for room by bowling into the pads. Mark Watt is watchful as he dabs this into the off side.

Bangs this into the pitch and going down leg. Michael Leask swivels and pulls this towards deep square leg for the fifth single of the over.

Another short delivery bowled outside the off stump. Mark Watt opens the face of the bat and works this towards third man for another run.

Short this time and just outside the off pole. Michael Leask miscues his pull towards deep backward square leg for a single.

Bowls this really full and into leg stump. Mark Watt knocks this down to long on for one more.

Richard Ngarava bowls this full and onto the pads. Michael Leask clips this through square leg for a run.

Tosses this full and outside the off stump. Michael Leask slogs sweeps this towards deep square leg for a single to keep strike.

Bowls this slightly short and outside off. Michael Leask punches this straight to the fielder at cover.

Loops this full and just outside off. Michael Leask knocks this down to long on for a run.

Bowls this slightly short and outside off. Michael Leask flicks this towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Floats this full and into the stumps. Mark Watt tucks this towards backward square leg for one.

Mark Watt is the next batter.

OUT! RUN OUT! This is an absolute calamity as Scotland have now gifted Zimbabwe a wicket! Sean Williams flights this full and outside the off stump. Michael Leask shimmies down the wicket as he looks to drive but gets it off the outside part of his bat towards backward point. He sets off for a single which is not really there and Wesley Madhevere is onto the ball in a jiffy. Both the batters are stranded in the middle of the pitch as the throw comes in towards the keeper. Joylord Gumbie whips the bails off and Chris Greaves is well out of the crease. Scotland lose their seventh wicket and they are just crumbling here.

On a good length this time and outside the off stump. Michael Leask punches this to the left of mid off and takes a run to retain strike.

Continues to bowl short and at the batter. Chris Greaves pulls this towards deep square leg and gets off the mark with a single.

Bowls this slightly back of a length and just outside off. Chris Greaves gets cut into half as the ball beats his inside edge.

Chris Greaves walks in at number 8.

OUT! TIMBER! Another one bites the dust and this is an absolute beauty by Richard Ngarava! He has now taken at least one wicket in his last 14 innings! Scotland are in absolute disarray here as George Munsey has to make the long walk back to the shed. This is a toe crusher by Richard Ngarava bowled with pin-point accuracy. George Munsey is unable to get his bat down in time and the ball goes off his foot onto the stumps. Scotland have now lost six wickets and they may not even manage to reach the 200-run mark! The Zimbabwe players are elated here as they are right on top of this tie.

Bangs this in short as well and pitching outside leg. Michael Leask swats this towards deep backward square leg for a single.

Richard Ngarava bowls this short and outside the off pole. George Munsey pulls this towards deep square leg for a run.

FOUR! The second boundary of the over and these are useful runs for Scotland! This is bowled on a good length and angled into leg stump. Michael Leask makes room for himself by charging down the wicket and thumps this towards deep cover for four runs. 10 runs from the over and a good one for Scotland.

Another well-directed yorker aimed for the toes. Michael Leask looks to loft this into the leg side but misses and gets hit on the pads.

FOUR! Michael Leask connects well and slaps this away to the fence! This is a slower ball bowled short and outside the off pole. Michael Leask swats this towards deep mid-wicket and collects four runs.

Bangs this in short and wide outside the off stump. Michael Leask looks to cut hard but misses.

Bowls from 'round the wicket and delivers this back of a length, into the batter. George Munsey whips this towards deep square leg for one more.

Blessing Muzarabani nails the yorker and serves this in line with the stumps. Michael Leask digs this out towards deep backward square leg for a run.

Short this time and outside the off pole. George Munsey misses out as he hits this to the left of short cover.

Loops this one full and outside the off stump. Michael Leask drills this towards long off for a single.

Wide outside off and on a fuller length. George Munsey works this through point for a run.

Floats this full and on an off-stump line. Michael Leask knocks this down to long off for one.

Goes full and outside the off stump. Michael Leask dabs this toward cover.

Sikandar Raza tosses this full and into the stumps. George Munsey clips this towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Lands it on off, Michael Leask blocks it solidly off the front foot. Also, it is now time for Powerplay 3. A maximum of five players can be placed outside the 30-yard circle now.

On a length and on off, George Munsey pushes it to mid on for a quick single.

Full and on off, George Munsey pushes it to covers. Dot.

Michael Leask is the new batter out in the middle.

OUT! RUN OUT! That was an unlucky dismissal. On a length and on off, George Munsey knocks it down the ground. Blessing Muzarabani puts his hand as the ball deflects and hits the stumps at the non-strikers end. Blessing Muzarabani is confident that it is a run out as the umpire goes upstairs to have a check. The replay confirms that Tomas Mackintosh was off his crease and he has to walk out!

Short and on off, George Munsey punches it but finds the man at covers.

Lands it down leg, Tomas Mackintosh looks to flick it but misses as the ball brushes his pads and rolls towards the on side. They cross.

Full and on off, Tomas Mackintosh lofts it towards long off for one. This brings up 150 runs for Scotland.

Quicker one, on the pads, Tomas Mackintosh blocks it to mid on.

Keeps it bowling fuller in length, George Munsey flicks it to mid on for one.

Full and on middle, Tomas Mackintosh eases it to mid off for one more.

Touch short and on off, George Munsey knocks it to mid on for one.

Lands it outside off, George Munsey looks to slap it but misses.

FOUR! Edgy! On a length and outside off, Tomas Mackintosh looks to block it but gets an outside edge as the ball finds the third man fence. Lucky boundary!

On a length and on off, George Munsey guides it to third man for one.

Short and on middle, George Munsey ducks underneath it. Four dots now!

Some extra bounce, on middle, George Munsey blocks it back towards the bowler.

Good length, on middle, George Munsey blocks it to mid off.

Bowls it outside off, George Munsey taps it to point. Dot.

Full and on off, Tomas Mackintosh plays it back towards the bowler. The ball was in the air for a bit but landed just short of Sikandar Raza.

Some turn and bounce, George Munsey knocks it to mid on for one.

Full and on off, Tomas Mackintosh punches it to mid off for one.

Keeps it outside off, Tomas Mackintosh blocks it to mid on.

Bowls it fuller again, George Munsey flicks it to square leg for one more.

Full and on off, Tomas Mackintosh taps it to mid off for one.

DRINKS! The Zimbabwe spinners have absolutely dominated proceedings through this middle phase and have got their team into a commanding position. They have not only kept a tab on the scoring rate but with the speed at which they went through their overs has hit Scotland by surprise. Every time the batters tried to up the ante, they ended up losing a wicket and are now struggling to get to a decent total. Some enticing action coming our way and it is to be seen of the hosts continue their dominance or if the Scots can break the shackles.

Full and on off, George Munsey blocks it back towards the bowler.

DROPPED AND FOUR! Full and on off, George Munsey slog sweeps it over backward square leg. It carries and lands short of the fielder as it deflects and finds the fence. Close!

Too full and on off, George Munsey flicks it but finds the man at square leg.

Bowls it on middle, Tomas Mackintosh punches it to long on for one.

Bowls it on off, Tomas Mackintosh blocks it to mid on.

Quicker one, outside off, Tomas Mackintosh looks to play at it but misses.

Bowls it outside off, George Munsey taps it to mid on. Good fielding as he stops a single diving to his right. A dot to end with!

Keeps it bowling fuller, Tomas Mackintosh taps it to the right of the bowler for one more.

Full and on off, George Munsey knocks it down the ground for a single.

Bowls it outside off, with a hint of turn, George Munsey looks to block it but gets beaten.

Touch short and on off, George Munsey knocks it to long on for a brace.

Lands it fuller again, Tomas Mackintosh taps it to mid off for one.

Bowls it on middle, George Munsey blocks it solidly off the front foot.

FOUR! Edgy! Full and outside off, George Munsey looks to sweep it but gets a bottom edge as the ball rolls past the keeper and finds the fine leg fence.

Slower one, on off, George Munsey flicks it to mid-wicket for none.

Touch short and on off, Tomas Mackintosh punches it to covers for one.

Lands it outside off, Tomas Mackintosh slaps it to point. Dot.

Full and on off, George Munsey flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

Drags his length back a bit and bowls it on leg, George Munsey tucks it to square leg for one.

Bowls it full and on off, George Munsey blocks it back.

Quicker one, on middle and leg, George Munsey clips it to the man at mid-wicket.

Full and on off, Tomas Mackintosh flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

Lands it on middle, Tomas Mackintosh blocks it to mid off.

Full and on off, George Munsey drives it to extra covers for one.

Touch short and on off, Tomas Mackintosh punches it but finds the fielder at mid off. A wicket-maiden for Sean Williams!

Lands it on off, Tomas Mackintosh blocks it to covers.

Full and on off, Tomas Mackintosh blocks it watchfully.

Tomas Mackintosh walks in.

OUT! TAKEN! Sean Williams strikes again! Too full and on off, Richie Berrington looks to loft it but mistimes it completely as it gets from the toe end of his bat. It carries towards Innocent Kaia at long off. He settles under it and takes a sitter. Richie Berrington makes his way back into the shed.

Touch short and on off, Richie Berrington eases it to the cover fielder.

Full and on middle, Richie Berrington blocks it back.

Raza bowls it on middle, Richie Berrington flicks it to mid on for one.

Too full and on off, Richie Berrington defends it off the front foot.

Another dot ball as this is defended towards covers.

Full and on off, Richie Berrington blocks it back.

Lands it on off, Richie Berrington lofts it over mid off for a brace.

Short and on off, George Munsey slaps it to long off for one.

Pulls his length back a fraction, and serves this outside off. Richie Berrington blocks this solidly back towards the bowler.

Fires this into the pads on a fuller length. George Munsey clips this towards deep square leg for another single.

Flights this full and outside the off stump. Richie Berrington pushes this towards deep cover for a run.

Tosses this full and into the stumps. George Munsey gets well across the stumps to sweep this into the leg side. Hits it to the backward square leg fielder who also misfields this and allows a run to be taken.

Floats this one full and outside the off pole. Richie Berrington drives this towards deep cover for four runs.

Sean Williams bowls this slightly short and outside the off stump. George Munsey cuts this late towards backward point and a misfield allows the batters to take a single.

Flights this full and outside the off pole. Richie Berrington blocks this towards the cover fielder.

Back to bowling full and into the stumps. Richie Berrington clips this towards mid-wicket.

Attacks the stumps on a shortish length. Richie Berrington blocks this back towards the bowler.

Tosses this full and just outside off. Richie Berrington looks to play at this and gets an outside edge towards short third man.

A tad bit short this time and outside the off pole. George Munsey pushes this towards long off for one.

Sikandar Raza loops this full and in line with the stumps. Richie Berrington knocks this towards long on for a run.

On a shorter length once again and outside off. George Munsey gets an under edge past the keeper.

Back to bowling full and outside the off stump. George Munsey defends this solidily back to the bowler.

Short this time and outside the off pole. George Munsey dabs this towards the backward point fielder.

Floats this really full and into the stumps. Richie Berrington digs this out towards the cover fielder who misfields and allows the Scottish skipper to get off the mark with a single.

Tosses this full and outside the off pole. Richie Berrington dabs this towards cover.

WIDE! Sean Williams fires this one full and down leg. Richie Berrington misses his sweep and the umpire calls this wide.

The skipper, Richie Berrington walks in at number 5.

OUT! CAUGHT! Wickets falling in a hurry here for Scotland as Sean Williams gets two in two overs! This is bowled full and outside the off pole. Brandon McMullen looks for a boundary on the first ball of the over and looks to loft this into the leg side. He does not seem to have connected this well as it floats to the right of long off. Blessing Muzarabani covers good ground and puts in a dive to grab onto the ball. Brandon McMullen's enterprising knock has come to an end and Scotland are now three wickets down. Zimbabwe looked pumped up and so is the crowd!

Angled into the pads on a fuller length. George Munsey clips this towards mid-wicket.

Tosses this full and outside the off stump. George Munsey is watchful as he dabs this into the off side.

Bowls this short and surprises the batter as it comes into the stump. Brandon McMullen looks to clip this leg side and gets it just over the mid-wicket fielder for a single.

Loops this full and outside off. Brandon McMullen pushes at this and gets an outside edge towards short third man.

Tosses this full and outside the off stump. George Munsey knocks this towards long off for a single.

Sikandar Raza fires this full and outside the off pole. George Munsey is late on the ball and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Angled into the stumps on a fuller length and quicker once again. George Munsey gets an inside edge toward square leg and a misfield allows the batter to get off the mark. Could have been a maiden wicket as well.

Tosses this full and outside off. George Munsey blocks this one out solidly.

Fires this one full and into the pads. George Munsey does not move his feet and looks to get his bat down but misses the ball. Gets hit on the pad and a huge appeal from the bowler. The umpire remains unmoved though.

Quicker one, outside off, George Munsey leaves it alone.

Floats this full and just outside off. George Munsey dabs this back towards the bowler.

George Munsey walks in at number 4.

OUT! BOWLED! Sean Williams gets the breakthrough and Matthew Cross has to depart after playing a slow and watchful inning! This is looped full and in line with the stumps. Matthew Cross gets down on one knee and looks to sweep across the line. He does not connect and the ball goes on to hit the middle stump. Both the openers are now back in the shed as Scotland lose their second wicket. Zimbabwe needed this wicket and will look to build some more pressure with their spinners.

Flighted full and outside the off pole. Brandon McMullen blocks this back towards the bowler.

Continues to bowl short and going down leg. Matthew Cross tucks this towards deep backward square leg for one.

Short this time and in line with the stumps. Matthew Cross rocks back and pushes this towards mid-wicket.

Fires this full and into the pads. Matthew Cross looks to work this leg side but gets a leading edge towards cover.

Floats this one full and into the stumps. Brandon McMullen drills this towards long off for a single.

Slight halt! Sikandar Raza is hit on his bowling finger. The physio is out in the middle to have a check on him. He looks fine now and we are good to go...

Sikandar Raza bowls this short and outside off. Matthew Cross cross-bats this back past the bowler. Sikandar Raza gets his fingers to this and the ball goes past the umpire for a run.

Fires this one full and going down leg. Brandon McMullen misses his sweep and the ball clips the pads as it goes through to the keeper.

Slightly shorter and outside the off pole. Brandon McMullen slices this towards the fielder at backward point.

Wide outside off on a fuller length. Brandon McMullen swings his blade and gets an inside edge towards the leg side.

Flights this full and outside off. Matthew Cross drills this towards deep cover for a single.

FOUR! That is a lovely shot and Matthew Cross is getting into the act now! Floats this one full and in line with the stumps. Matthew Cross slog sweeps this towards deo mid-wicket for four runs.

Sean Williams floats this one full and angled into leg. Matthew Cross clips this towards mid-wicket.

Continues to bowl full and outside off. Brandon McMullen knocks this back towards the bowler. Just three runs from Sikandar Raza's first over.

Flights this full and outside the off stump. Brandon McMullen drills this towards deep cover and picks up a couple of runs.

Bowls this wide outside the off pole and really full. Brandon McMullen looks to play at it but gets an under edge.

Loops this full and outside off. Brandon McMullen dabs this watchfully towards point.

Slightly short and outside the off stump. Matthew Cross punches this to long off for one.

Sikandar Raza tosses this full and just outside off. Matthew Cross defends this to the right of the bowler.

Loops this full and in line with the stumps. Brandon McMullen dabs this back into the pitch with soft hands.

Continues to bowl short and outside off. Matthew Cross pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Short and fired into the pads. Matthew Cross looks to work this leg side but gets a leading edge towards cover.

Bowls this short and into the stumps. Brandon McMullen eases this down to long on for a run.

Loops this full and outside off. Brandon McMullen dabs this back towards the bowler.

FOUR! Brandon McMullen starts the over with a boundary once again! Sean Williams tosses this full outside off. Brandon McMullen slog sweeps this towards deep square leg for four runs.

Keeps bowling outside off and on a fullish length. Matthew Cross blocks this towards backward point. 9 runs coming from the over.

Back to bowling full and outside the off stump. Matthew Cross dabs this with soft hands towards cover.

Continues to bowl on a good length and outside off. Matthew Cross dabs this towards the fielder at point.

On a good length this time and outside the off pole. Brandon McMullen hits this on the up towards deep cover-point for a single.

FOUR! Make that two boundaries in a row! This is bowled full as well and outside the off stump. Brandon McMullen goes to the left of the fielder this time and drills this towards deep cover for four more runs.

FOUR! Brandon McMullen has played some good shots so far and he looks to be showing good intent here! Scotland needed this after their slow start. Tendai Chatara bowls this full and outside off. Brandon McMullen��thumps this to the right of short cover and finds the fence for four runs.

Tosses this outside the off stump on a fuller length. Brandon McMullen hits this slightly uppishly towards long off for a single to keep strike.

Floats this one full and into the pads. Matthew Cross rocks back and thumps this towards long on for one.

Back to bowling short and outside the off pole. Matthew Cross cuts this towards point.

Loops this full and in line with the stumps. Matthew Cross dabs this back towards the bowler.

Slightly short and outside off. Brandon McMullen punches this to the right of point and takes a run.

Wellington Masakadza floats this one full and outside the off stump. Matthew Cross knocks this towards long off for an easy single.

Back to bowling on a good length and in line with the stumps. Brandon McMullen defends this towards mid on.

FOUR! Dismissive by Brandon McMullen as he throws the kitchen sink at this one! Tendai Chatara bowls this back of a length and outside the off stump. Brandon McMullen walks down the wicket and slaps this over the infield toward long on for four runs.

Continues to bowl full and outside the off pole. Brandon McMullen blocks this watchfully towards cover.

Goes full and into the pads. Brandon McMullen clips this towards the fielder at mid-wicket.

FOUR! Difficult chance but an opportunity goes begging here! This is bowled on a good length as well and outside off. Brandon McMullen swings his blade and gets an inside edge to the left of the keeper. Joylord Gumbie gets low down but is unable to hold onto the ball and it trickles away to the fence for four runs.

Tendai Chatara bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump. Brandon McMullen hits this towards cover.

Pulls his length back a fraction and outside the off stump. Brandon McMullen hits this hard towards deep cover-point for a run and will keep strike.

Bowls this on the same length and outside off. Matthew Cross punches this towards deep cover for a single.

Continues to bowl a tad bit short and outside the off pole. Matthew Cross dabs this towards point.

Slightly short and at the stumps. Matthew Cross rocks back and punches this towards cover.

Floats this one really full and in line with the stumps. Brandon McMullen flicks this towards wide long on for one more.

Wellington Masakadza bowls this a fraction short and outside off. Matthew Cross eases this towards long off for a run.

Persists with the good length this time and serves this outside the off stump. Brandon McMullen pushes this towards point.

Gets this one to nip back in from a good length and just outside off. Brandon McMullen gets forward and misses his defense. The ball goes into the leg side off his pads.

FOUR! Brandon McMullen is up and running with a cracking drive! This is served full as well and outside the off stump. Brandon McMullen strokes this elegantly towards deep cover to open his account with four runs.

Continues to bowl full and closer to the off pole. Brandon McMullen knocks this firmly to the mid off fielder.

Bowls this a tad bit fuller and well outside off. Brandon McMullen gets well forward and drives this towards mid off.

Brandon McMullen walks in at number 3.

OUT! TIMBER! Tendai Chatara has finally drawn first blood for Zimbabwe and the noise in the crowd has exploded here! This is bowled on a good length and just outside the off pole. He gets the ball to nip back in as he has so often done so far and Christopher McBride is late to get his bat down. The ball goes through the defense of the batter and shatters the stumps. Scotland had a good opening partnership going here but it has come to an end and Zimbabwe will be eager to take this opening in the quest for a few more wickets.

Loops this one full and outside the off pole. Christopher McBride knocks this towards long off and takes a single to keep strike.

Back to bowling short and outside off. Matthew Cross punches this to deep cover-point for one.

Continues to bowl this full and outside the off stump. Matthew Cross goes hard at the ball but gets an inside edge towards the keeper.

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

Short once again and outside the off pole. Matthew Cross cuts hard and the point fielder gets his hand to it. They manage to take a single.

Wellington Masakadza bowls this slightly short and outside the off stump. Matthew Cross pushes this towards point.

Full and on middle and leg, Matthew Cross flicks it to square leg for one.

A lot is happening here! On a length and just outside off, Matthew Cross looks to drive it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

On a length and on leg, it moves away further, Matthew Cross looks to drive it but misses and gets rapped on his pads. A loud appeal but the umpire is unmoved. They decide not to go upstairs as they only have one review left. The replay later shows that it was missing leg.

In the air... and safe! Full and on off, Christopher McBride mistimes his stroke and the ball lobs in the air and lands between the bowler and the mid off fielder. He has a shy at the non-strikers end but misses. A direct hit would have been a goner as well. They collect one.

On a length and on off, Christopher McBride flicks it to the man at mid-wicket.

Full and on off, Christopher McBride defends it solidly.

Bowls it on off, Christopher McBride taps it to mid on for one again.

Another one on off, Matthew Cross knocks it to mid on for one more.

Bowls it full and on off, Christopher McBride drives it to covers for one.

Soe turn and bounce, Christopher McBride defends it off the front foot.

Full and on off, Christopher McBride blocks it solidly.

Short and outside off, Matthew Cross slaps it to point for one.

Lands it full and on off, Matthew Cross pushes it to covers for one.

Bowls it outside off, Matthew Cross looks to cut it but gets a bottom edge. The keeper does well to stop it but his left. Dot.

Good length, outside off, Matthew Cross slaps it but finds the man at point.

Slower one, outside off, Christopher McBride taps it to point for a quick single.

Full and on off, shaping in, Christopher McBride drives it down the ground for a brace. Good work from the fielder at the fence.

On a length and on middle, Matthew Cross flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

Too full and on off, Christopher McBride leans forward and defends it well.

Short and on off, Matthew Cross pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for one.

Bowls it fuller this time, Matthew Cross defends it to covers.

Touch short and on middle, Matthew Cross blocks it to point.

Slower one, outside off, Christopher McBride punches it to covers for one.

Some turn and bounce, Christopher McBride blocks it back.

Touch short and on off, Christopher McBride pulls it towards deep square leg for one.

On a length, angling in, Matthew Cross guides it to backward point for one again.

Full and on leg, Christopher McBride flicks it uppishly towards deep square leg for a single.

Bowls it on middle and leg, Matthew Cross tucks it to square leg for one.

On a length and outside off, pace off, Matthew Cross slaps it to the man at point.

Bowls it full and on off, Matthew Cross reads it well and blocks it away.

Time for Powerplay 2! Zimbabwe can now place 4 players at the boundary line. There will be a bowling change as well as Tendai Chatara is brought into the attack.

Bangs it short and outside off, Christopher McBride leaves it alone.

On a length and on off, Christopher McBride blocks it watchfully.

Touch short and on off, angling in, Christopher McBride looks to block it but misses as the ball carries towards the keeper who takes a fine catch. Zimbabwe decides to go upstairs. Ultra Edge shows that there was no edge and the onfield decision stays NOT OUT!

Bowls it on middle and leg, with some movement, Matthew Cross tucks it to backward square leg for one.

On a length and outside off, Matthew Cross reads it well and leaves it alone.

Full and outside off, Christopher McBride guides it with soft hands towards third man for one.

Short and on leg, Matthew Cross looks to pull it but gets cramped on his body. That was a tidy over from Richard Ngarava!

Good length, outside off, Matthew Cross taps it to the point fielder.

Short and on off, Matthew Cross pulls it to the fielder at square leg.

Full and on off, Matthew Cross flicks it but minds the man at mid-wicket.

Bowls it outside off, Matthew Cross looks to play at it but gets beaten! Pressure mounting on Matthew Cross now.

Dropped! Short and on middle, Christopher McBride looks to pull it but mistimes it completely as the ball carries towards deep backward square leg. Tendai Chatara runs to his left to take the catch but shells. That was an easy one! Christopher McBride gets a lifeline.

Slower one, outside off, Christopher McBride plays it with soft hands towards third man for a single.

Bowls it outside off, Christopher McBride slaps it but finds the fielder at point. Dot again.

Too full and on middle, Christopher McBride blocks it back towards the bowler.

Full and on off, Matthew Cross guides it to third man for a single.

Wide! Lands it down leg, Matthew Cross leaves it alone.

A loud shout but the umpire is unmoved! On a length and on leg, it sways further, Christopher McBride looks to flick it but misses and gets rapped on his pads. Blessing Muzarabani makes an appeal but the umpire is uninterested. They decide not to review it. Perhaps, missing leg.

FOUR! Good shot from Christopher McBride. On a length and some width on offer, Christopher McBride steers it through backward square leg as the ball finds the fence in no time.

Bowls it outside off, Matthew Cross defends it to point. That was a tidy over from Matthew Cross!

Fuller again and on off, Christopher McBride drives it to covers for one.

Too full and outside off, Christopher McBride taps it back towards Richard Ngarava as the ball deflects towards the non-striker. Four dots now!

On a length and on off, Christopher McBride eases it to mid on.

Fuller again, outside off, Christopher McBride taps it to the man at extra covers again.

Sways it outside off, fuller in length, Christopher McBride drives it to the man at extra covers.

Wide! Short and down leg, Christopher McBride looks to pull it but misses.

On a length and on off, Matthew Cross taps it to point. Ends with a dot ball.

Bowls it on middle and leg, with some extra bounce, Matthew Cross tucks it to the fielder at square leg.

FOUR! Lovely timing. Full and on middle and leg, Matthew Cross picks it well and nudges it through mid-wicket as the ball finds the fence.

On a length, on off, Matthew Cross taps it to mid off. Dot again.

Touch short and on middle and leg, Matthew Cross fends it to the fielder at mid on.

Too full, on leg, Matthew Cross flicks it towards fine leg for a brace.

Bowls it outside off, shaping in, Christopher McBride looks to block it but gets beaten.

Bowls it fuller again, Christopher McBride plays it with soft hands towards slips. The ball carried for a bit but landed short of the fielder.

Full and on off, Matthew Cross drives it to covers for one.

Good length, shaping away, Matthew Cross tries to drive it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Full and on off, Matthew Cross taps it to point. Another dot.

Richard Ngarava serves it on leg, Matthew Cross clips it to square leg but finds the fielder.

On a length and on off, Christopher McBride plays it uppishly towards deep backward point for a brace.

Bowls it outside off, Matthew Cross taps it to point for one.

Lands it on off, shaping in, Christopher McBride plays it gently towards mid on for a quick single.

Bowls it outside off, Christopher McBride eases it to point.

Another one on off, Christopher McBride miscues his drive towards backward square leg for none.

On a length, angling in, Christopher McBride looks to drive it but gets a thick inside edge towards short fine leg. Dot.

Some extra bounce, on leg, Christopher McBride flicks it to backward square leg for one.

Touch short and on middle and leg, Matthew Cross tucks it to square leg and gets to the other end.

Shaping it away from the right-hander again, Matthew Cross gets in two minds but leaves it alone at the very end again. This is excellent bowling from Richard Ngarava!

That was similar to the last delivery, Matthew Cross leaves it through towards the keeper again.

Sways it outside off, Matthew Cross looks to play at it but decides to pull out his blade at the very end.

On a length and outside off, Matthew Cross leaves it alone for the keeper to collect.

FOUR! Lovely from Christopher McBride. Full and on off, Christopher McBride drives it with the full face of the bat, straight down the ground for a boundary!

Touch fuller and on off, Christopher McBride knocks it to the man at mid off.

Blessing Muzarabani bowls it just outside off, Matthew Cross steers it to point for a single.

Good length again, on off, Matthew Cross covers his line and blocks it back.

Lands it on a length and on off, Matthew Cross makes a solid block.

Oh, that was a tight leave! Touch short outside off as it comes back in sharply, Matthew Cross leaves it as the ball just goes over the stumps. Close!

Blessing Muzarabani will share the attack and bowl from the other end.

Full and outside off, shaping away, Matthew Cross plays it uppishly towards deep point for three runs. The ball was up in the air for a bit of time there. Good work in the deep from the fielder to save a single!

Some extra bounce this time, shaping in, Matthew Cross fends it back towards the bowler.

On a length and outside off, Matthew Cross covers his line and leaves it alone.

Lands it on middle and leg, Christopher McBride plays it with soft hands towards mid on for a quick single. He gets off the mark!

Bowls it outside off, pace off, Christopher McBride gets in two minds but removes his blade at the very end.

Richard Ngarava starts with a length ball on leg, with some movement, Christopher McBride tucks it to the fielder at square leg. Starts with a dot ball.

We are done with the prematch formalities and the umpires walk towards the pitch. The Zimbabwe players are in a huddle for a few last-minute instructions from Craig Ervine before taking their respective positions on the field. Matthew Cross and Christopher McBride will open the inning for Scotland and will want to get a good partnership going here. Richard Ngarava has the new ball in his hand and is ready to begin proceedings. Let's play...

We are moments away from the start of the game but first, the players and the match officials along with the mascots will line up for the national anthems. It will be the national anthem of Scotland first followed by Zimbabwe's national anthem.

PITCH REPORT - Russel Arnold is pitchside and he says that it has warmed up a bit through the morning but it will only reach a high of 21 degrees through the day. Adds that there is a gentle breeze and should be a pleasant day for cricket. Informs that it is 60m and 66m on the square boundaries while the straight boundary is 81m. Mentions that there is a nice cover of grass through the middle and when the ball pitches there it will go through to the bat. Goes on to say that there is some wear and tear on a good length so it will be difficult for the batters to judge how the ball will play. Claims that variable pace means variable bounce so it could be a challenge for the batters. Reckons that if the Scottish batters negotiate the new ball and get to a decent score, the pitch will wear out as the game progresses so losing the toss could be a blessing in disguise for Scotland.

Richie Berrington, the skipper of Scotland says that they would have bowled first as the surface looks good to bowl on. He adds that the remaining two games are a must-win for them, and the starting overs are very important for them. He says that they are up for this challenge and ends by saying that they will go with the same side.

Craig Ervine, the skipper of Zimbabwe says that they will bowl first. He adds that they are confident about bowling first and a lot can happen in the starting overs. He says that they came into this tournament to win all the games and they would look to do the same today. Ends by saying that the last performance was a bit disappointing, but they will look to win this one.

Zimbabwe (Playing XI) - Joylord Gumbie (WK), Craig Ervine (C), Innocent Kaia (In place of Luke Jongwe), Wesley Madhevere, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara (In place of Brad Evans).

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

TOSS - The captains are out in the middle. The coin is flipped into the air and lands in favor of Zimbabwe. They have elected to BOWL first.

Scotland, on the other hand, have defeated the Windies and shattered the dreams of the two-time champions. They have shown remarkable fight in this competition having only lost one game so far against the high-flying Lankans. They have a well-rounded bowling unit that has been in a good rhythm and the pacers as well as the spinners have been among the wickets. Their top order had been slightly vulnerable but most of the batters have managed to accumulate some runs under their belt and look to be returning to form. Can they pull off another upset? Or will Zimbabwe become the 10th and final team that will participate in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup? Let's find out soon. Toss and team news to follow shortly...

The hosts will need to overcome their last loss against the mighty Lankans and bounce back in this game. They were in remarkable form in the group stages and their batters have been accumulating runs for fun. Sean Williams is in the form of his life and will be a serious threat in this game as well. Craig Ervine and Sikandar Raza continue to contribute and the stalwarts of Zimbabwe cricket will be eager to play in the mega event later this year. The bowlers have been in indifferent form as they have not had the best tournaments so far and even though the pace bowlers have been able to take wickets, the lack of frontline spinners is proving to be a challenge for them as they look to return to winning ways.

Hello, and a warm welcome, ladies and gentlemen to our coverage of match number 6 of the Super Sixes stage where we will see the hosts Zimbabwe go up against Scotland at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. With only one qualification spot left for the grab, the only question is WHO WILL IT BE? A win for the hosts will book their ticket to India whilst a win for Scotland will keep their hopes alive to stay in the hunt. We have a cracker of a game we have in store for us!

... MATCH DAY ...

The ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023 has provided us with all kinds of emotions and high levels of excitement. Sri Lanka have already made it to the mega event with some dominating performances but there is still one spot left for grabs and there are three teams still vying for the ticket to India for the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup. A cracker of a game awaits us in match 6 of the Super Sixes where Zimbabwe takes on Scotland in a huge clash with both teams still very much in contention for that precious spot in the World Cup. Zimbabwe went through the group stages unbeaten and took the top spot in Group A. They seemed to have lost a bit of their dominance as they were given a scare by Oman in their first match but managed to win by 14 runs. They were brutally demolished by Sri Lanka though in their last fixture which has opened the doorway for other teams to try and topple them in the quest for the second place on the table. They were bowled out for 165 runs as their batters had an off day and the target was chased down by the Lankans with 9 wickets in hand and 101 balls to spare denting their net run rate. They still have their fortunes in their own hands as a win in this game will confirm their qualification and we will have all the ten teams participating in the mega event confirmed. The batters have dominated the run-scoring charts with Sean Williams leading the pack by a long way having accumulated 588 runs at an average of 117.60 with three centuries and two half-centuries. Craig Ervine has notched up 257 runs and Sikandar Raza has shown his all-round abilities having scored 291 runs along with taking 9 wickets. Richard Ngarava is the leading wicket-taker for his side with 13 scalps with Tendai Chatara and Blessing Muzarabani chipping in with crucial wickets. Scotland have been the surprise package of this tournament so far as they won three games in the group stages beating Ireland, UAE, and Oman before losing to table-toppers Sri Lanka. They pulled off a huge upset in the first game of the Super Sixes as they took Windies down in their last fixture and ensured that the two-time champions will not participate in the World Cup this year. An all-round bowling performance helped dismantle a powerful West Indian batting unit as they were bowled out for 181 runs and the batters achieved the target with ease winning by 7 wickets with 39 balls to spare. Chris Greaves has been really good for them as he leads the wicket-taking charts for his side with 12 wickets and has also contributed 98 runs with the bat. Brandon McMullen claimed a five-wicket haul in the game against Ireland and took three crucial wickets against the Windies to take his tournament tally to 10. He has also notched up a century and is the leading run-getter for his side with 224 runs. Chris Sole and Mark Watt have chipped in with 8 wickets each and they look like a solid bowling unit. Their skipper Richie Berrington has scored 220 runs so far with one hundred along with a half-century. Michael Leask and Mark Watt's contributions with the bat lower down the order cannot be taken lightly as they have been heavily responsible for the position Scotland find themselves in. Will they be able to pull off another remarkable win and keep their qualification hopes alive? Or will the hosts overcome the hiccup they faced in the last game and confirm their spot for the World Cup? We will find out soon.