Brandon McMullen Scalps Fifer Against Ireland
Scotland emerged victorious in a thrilling encounter against Ireland, despite a magnificent century from Curtis Campher. Michael Leask played a pivotal role by securing the win for Scotland on the final delivery of the match. Brandon McMullen took a 5-wicket haul against Ireland in the 7th ICC World Cup Qualifier match between Ireland and Scotland.
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The match unfolded with intense excitement as both teams fiercely competed to secure a win. Although it seemed almost inevitable that Scotland would emerge victorious, Brandon McMullen swiftly claimed five wickets against Ireland.
However, Scotland faced a challenging situation during the game when Curtis Campher displayed an exceptional performance, scoring 120 runs, while George Dockrell contributed 69 runs. Their great batting propelled Scotland towards a defendable score, putting them in a favorable position.
In the second innings, the Ireland bowlers performed commendably, preventing Scotland from forming partnerships and reaching a big score in starting. However, Michael Leask’s unbeaten innings 91 proved to be a crucial contribution to Scotland’s victory.
Ireland
Ireland faced a challenging start, losing four wickets within the first ten overs of the powerplay. However, they managed to stabilize their innings, reaching 50 runs in 14 overs.
Still, Ireland struggled, but the sixth-wicket partnership between Campher and Dockrell proved vital, adding 50 runs in 71 balls, and Ireland stood at 140/5 in 33 overs, with Campher and Dockrell leading the charge. The team continued to push forward, reaching 150 runs in 34.3 overs, and C Campher achieved a well-deserved half-century off 68 balls.
The partnership between Campher and Dockrell reached 100 runs in 117 balls, with Dockrell reaching his fifty off 75 balls. Campher displayed exceptional form scoring a century off 99 balls, including seven fours and three sixes, and at the end, Ireland concluded their innings at 286/8 in 50 overs.
Scotland
Scotland’s got off to a solid start, scoring 56 runs and losing one wicket within the first ten overs of the powerplay. Scotland reached the 50-run mark in 8.6 overs. The second-wicket partnership between CM McBride and B McMullen added 50 runs in 50 balls.
The team reached the 150-run mark in 33.2 overs and continued to build their innings. Scotland reached 200 runs in 39.6 overs and entered the final powerplay. The eighth-wicket partnership between MA Leask and Mark Watt added 50 runs in 40 balls, with Leask reaching his half-century off 45 balls, including three fours and two sixes.
Scotland crossed the 250-run mark in 46.2 overs, with contributions from the lower order. The partnership between Michael Leask and SM Sharif added 50 runs in just 26 balls, and both players continued their match-winning performance.
