IRE vs SCO, ICC World Cup Qualifier Cricket Highlights And Scorecard: Leask Guides Scotland To Thrilling Win

Ireland vs Scotland, ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifier Match Cricket Scorecard and Updates: Scotland beat Ireland by one wicket in a close encounter to register their first win of the tournament.

By Zee Media Bureau | Last Updated: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 - 20:56
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Powered by Michael Leask's 61-ball 91, Scotland beat Ireland in a thrilling game of ICC World Cup Qualifiers in Harare. Scotland looked done and dusted on 122 for 6 before Lea decided to unleash his best. The win came on the last ball of the over as an inside edge off Leask's bat travelled got them the win. Earlier, Ireland posted 286/5 in 50 overs after they were asked to bat first after Scotland won the toss in this crucial tie of the ICC World Cup Qualifiers clash on Wednesday at the Queens Sports Club. Curtis Campher played an outstanding knock of 120 runs off just 108 balls to help Ireland recover after being on 70 for 5 at one stage. George Dockrell too scored a valiant fifty.  He struck 69 off 93 deliveries. Gareth Delany also scored 19 off 14 balls with one six to his name. Scotland's Brandon McMullen finished with five wickets in the game.

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21 June 2023, 20:56 PM

ICC World Cup Qualifiers LIVE: Wins for Scotland and Oman

In the other match today in World Cup, Oman beat UAE by five wickets to jump to the top of Group B points table with 2 wins from 2 matches. Scotland are on third spot with a win in their opening game while Ireland have lost both their matches so far and are on fourth spot.

That's that from our coverage for today. Thanks for joining in.

21 June 2023, 20:28 PM

Ireland vs Scotland LIVE: Scotland clinches thriller

What a thrilling finish. Leask has played one of the finest knocks in chases. Michael Leask's 91 off 61 balls guides Scotland to a brilliant win. Ireland are gutted. Their third loss in the tournament and their World Cup hopes seem to be over. Scotland are alive and kicking. An inside edge off Leask's bat ran to the boundary as Scotland needed 2 to win from last ball. Brilliant, brilliant win for Scotland.

IRE 286/8 (50)
SCO 289/9 (50)

Scotland won by 1 wkt

21 June 2023, 20:17 PM

IRE vs SCO ODI World Cup Qualifiers LIVE: Leask Key For Scotland

Little bowling the penultimate over and a lot will depend on his. Three off the first four balls before Leask strikes a boundary. One off the last ball. This looks like a Scotland win now.

Scotland need 8 runs in 6 balls.
 

21 June 2023, 20:06 PM

IRE vs SCO LIVE Updates: Scotland Pin Hopes On Leask

Michael Leask has completed his fifty and is going big here. Hitting shots over the boundary ropes, Leask is key here for Scotland. They have all their hopes pinned on him. 

IRE 286/8 (50)

SCO 256/8 (46.3)

Scotland need 31 runs in 21 balls

21 June 2023, 19:56 PM

IRE vs SCO ODI WC Qualifier LIVE: Leask and Watt believe

Michael Leask and Mark Watt are both into 40s and nearing their individual fifties. But more than the personal landmarks, they will be looking for a win for Scotland. This match is still very much open.   

IRE 286/8 (50)

SCO 227/7 (44.3)

Scotland need 60 runs in 33 balls

21 June 2023, 19:47 PM

LIVE Score Ireland vs Scotland: Match Heads To Close Finish

Michael Leask and Mark Watt have not given up the weapons. They are fighting bravely in the middle for Scotland. This game is quickly heading towards a thrilling end and a close finish.

IRE 286/8 (50)

SCO 213/7 (42.1)

Scotland need 74 runs in 47 balls

21 June 2023, 19:38 PM

World Cup Qualifiers IRE vs SCO LIVE: Scotland still intact in chase

Alright, Leask and Watt have launched a counter-attack on Ireland here. Leask especially is playing a blinder here. Pressure on Ireland here to pick a wicket and break the stand.

IRE 286/8 (50)

SCO 200/7 (40.2)

Scotland need 87 runs in 58 balls

21 June 2023, 19:27 PM

Ireland vs Scotland LIVE: SCO Launch Counter-Attack

Scotland's Leask and Mark Watt start a countrt-attack as they have stitched 31 runs off 25 balls. The required rate is still 8.79 but this is a good intent shown by the two Scott batters.

IRE 286/8 (50)

SCO 183/7 (38.1)

Scotland need 104 runs in 71 balls

21 June 2023, 19:20 PM

World Cup Qualifiers LIVE: Ireland Inching To Win

Ireland closing in on a superb win here as asking rate for Scotland has climbed to nearly 9. Leask is batting well but he needs support from the other end. Number 9 Mark Watt is 11 off 14 balls but for how long will they survive?

IRE 286/8 (50)

SCO 174/7 (37)

Scotland need 113 runs in 78 balls

21 June 2023, 19:11 PM

Scotland vs Ireland LIVE Updates: Ireland 3 Wickets Away From Win

Ireland are now just three wickets away from a win. Scotland lose their 7th wicket in form of Greaves who made 20 off 25 balls. Mark Watt, left handed bat, comes to the crease. Dockrell picked up his first wicket.

IRE 286/8 (50)

SCO 153/7 (34.4)

Scotland need 134 runs in 92 balls

21 June 2023, 18:57 PM

ICC World Cup Qualifiers LIVE: Ireland On Top

Leask and Greaves in the middle for Scotland. Ireland on top as they tighten the grip over the match with disciplined bowling. The asking rate is touching 8 now.

IRE 286/8 (50)

SCO 144/6 (31.5)

Scotland need 143 runs

21 June 2023, 18:50 PM

Ireland vs Scotland LIVE: Can Scotland make a comeback from here?

After a shocking loss to Oman a couple of days back, Ireland seem to moving towards their first win of the tournament. Scotland have a lot to cover in this match. They are not yet out of it but need a miracle to chase this down.

IRE 286/8 (50)

SCO 133/6 (29.4)

Scotland need 154 runs

21 June 2023, 18:40 PM

IRE vs SCO: Scotland In Deep Trouble

Scotland have lost the wicket of Mackintosh and they are looking into a abyss now. Big, big blow for Scotland. Ireland in front now to win this one. Little with two important breakthroughs.

IRE 286/8 (50)

SCO 124/6 (27.4)

Scotland need 163 runs

21 June 2023, 18:30 PM

Ireland vs Scotland LIVE Updates: Berrington falls

Berrington falls for 10 made off 17 balls as Joshua Little strikes to pick the fifth wicket of Scotland innings. Michael Leask, right handed bat, comes to the crease and a lot will depend on this new pair to see where this match is heading to.

SCO 120/5 (25.3)

21 June 2023, 18:21 PM

IRE vs SCO, ICC World Cup Qualifier Cricket Live: Scotland struggle past 100

Scotland have struggled past the 100-run mark after losing two wickets in a cluster. Little comes into the attack and he has been rather indisciplined today in terms of bowling extras. He started off with a wide again. Ireland cannot afford to give a second life to Scotland in the chase.

IRE 286/8 (50)

SCO 109/4 (23.4)

Scotland need 178 runs

21 June 2023, 18:12 PM

ODI World Cup Qualifiers LIVE: Scotland In Big Trouble

Scotland have lost the fourth wicket too in form of Munsey and now there are two batters at the crease in form of Mackintosh and Berrington. This is where Ireland can seal the game by picking two or three more wickets.

IRE 286/8 (50)

SCO 95/4 (21.4)

Scotland need 192 runs

21 June 2023, 18:03 PM

World Cup Qualifiers LIVE: Scotland Lose 3rd Wicket

Scotland have just lost their third wicket and it is the big one of McBride, who goes back after scoring 56. He hit 4 sixes and 1 six respectively. Big test of Scotland's middle order here as thei man in form has walked back to the hut. Ireland on top now. Richie Berrington, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

IRE 286/8 (50)

SCO 90/3 (19.3)

Scotland need 197 runs

21 June 2023, 17:54 PM

ODI World Cup Qualifier LIVE: Scotland Steady In Chase

This match has all the right ingredients for a close finish. McBride will be key to Scotland's chase here. He and Munsey have stitched a small stand but the target is still very far. Need to dig deep. 

IRE 286/8 (50)

SCO 80/2 (17.1)

Scotland need 207 runs

21 June 2023, 17:35 PM

IRE vs SCO LIVE: Munsey Joins McBride In Middle

Christopher McBride, George Munsey have got together now after fall of McMullen's wicket. Mark Adair with the wicket as Ireland bounce back in style. 

IRE 286/8 (50)

SCO 59/2 (12.5)

Scotland need 228 runs

21 June 2023, 17:22 PM

Ireland vs Scotland ODI LIVE: McBride is on fire

McBride is turning on the heat in Harare as he launches an attack on the batters. Ireland need a wicket here or this match will slip away from the hands. McBride is the wicket that they want.

IRE 286/8 (50)

SCO 56/1 (10)

Scotland need 231 runs

21 June 2023, 17:14 PM

ODI World Cup Qualifiers LIVE: Scotland Steady In Chase 

Scotland look good in the chase. McMullen playing a good hand. McBride is leading the chase. Andy McBrine, right-arm off break, comes into the attack, with an aim to break this partnership.

IRE 286/8 (50)

SCO 40/1 (7.4)

Scotland need 247 runs

21 June 2023, 17:04 PM

Ireland vs Scotland LIVE Updates: Scotland are steady

Scotland batters McBride and McMullen have steadied the ship for Scotland for now. McBride, especially playing really well. He is scoring at a rather quick rate. 

IRE 286/8 (50)

SCO 26/1 (5.3)

Scotland need 261 runs
 

21 June 2023, 16:54 PM

Ireland vs Scotland LIVE Updates: Cross Departs Early In Chase

Cross departs early in chase. He made 4 off 5 balls. Mark Adair has picked the first wicket for Ireland. Little is bowling well too. Brandon McMullen, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

IRE 286/8 (50)

SCO 19/1 (3.2)

Scotland need 268 runs

21 June 2023, 16:43 PM

IRE vs SCO LIVE Updates: McBride, Cross Begin Chase

Christopher McBride and Matthew Cross begin the chase of 287 runs on a good note. In the first over bowled by Josh Little five runs are scored. Scotland need a strong opening stand here.

IRE 286/8 (50)

SCO 5/0 (1.1)

Scotland need 282 runs

21 June 2023, 16:12 PM

IRE vs SCO ODI World Cup Qualifiers: Scotland Need 287 To Win

Great fightback from Ireland this. After being at 70 for 5 at one stage, Ireland's Dockrell and Campher stuck together to help revive the innings. Campher made a brilliant 120 off 108 balls that included 9 fours and 4 sixes respectively. Hats off to him for playing this brilliant knock.

IRE 286/8 (50)

21 June 2023, 16:03 PM

Ireland vs Scotland LIVE Updates: Campher Completes A Brilliant Ton

Curtis Campher is playing great innings here. Has completed a brilliant hundred. Is still going strong. Mark Adair has joined him at the crease after the fall of Delany' wicket.

IRE 266/7 (48.4)

21 June 2023, 15:51 PM

IRE vs SCO ODI LIVE: Campher Nearing His 100

Curtis Campher is into 80s. 4 fours and 1 six so far from Campher's bat. He is playing a beautiful ODI knock. Gareth Delany is playing a blinder here.

IRE 235/6 (46.1)

21 June 2023, 15:42 PM

Ireland vs Scotland: Dockrell Departs For 69

George Dockrell made 69 but he has put Ireland in fron to reach a total of 250 or beyond. Campher still there and he must get to the deserved 100.

IRE 213/6 (44.2)

21 June 2023, 15:31 PM

IRE vs SCO Live Score & Updates: Campher, Dockrell Fifties Put Ireland On Top

George Dockrell completes a gritty ODI fifty. He and Campher has helped Ireland survive in this match but now the Men in Green are looking to attack and dominate the proceedings. Worries for Scotland.

IRE 196/5 (42.3)

21 June 2023, 15:20 PM

ODI World Cup Qualifiers LIVE: Campher Launches Attack

After completing his fifty, Curtis Campher has launched a counter-attack on Scotland. Meanwhile Dockrell also gets to his fifty. Ireland are looking all set to touch the 150-run mark. Trouble for Scotland as they fail to break this stand.

IRE 178/5 (39.5)

21 June 2023, 15:05 PM

Ireland vs Scotland LIVE: Fifty for Campher

This is a brilliant knock for Curtis Campher. He has helped Ireland recover after flurry of wickets at the start. Dockrell also a big hit away from the fifty. Scotland cannot take it lightly now.

IRE 162/5 (36)

21 June 2023, 14:50 PM

Ireland vs Scotland World Cup Qualifier LIVE: Ireland steady

Good recovery from Ireland batters Dockrell and Campher. Campher now enters 40s and Dockrell too looks set to reach the fifty runs. Ireland would want these two bat for some more time too.

IRE 139/5 (32.4)

21 June 2023, 14:43 PM

IRE vs SCO LIVE: Fifty--run stand comes up

Ireland are going slow here. But a good news. Campher and Dockrell have brought up the first fifty-run stand of the Ireland innings. They need to play a big hand together, go on till the end of the innings and hope to touch the 220-230 mark.

IRE 125/5 (30.2)

21 June 2023, 14:35 PM

Ireland vs Scotland LIVE Updates: Scotland On Top

Scotland have things in control at the moment. But they need to ensure that remaining five wickets come quickly too and they bowl our Ireland below the 150-run mark. This will make their chase easier.

IRE 110/5 (28.3)

21 June 2023, 14:27 PM

ICC World Cup Qualifier Cricket Live Score: Ireland get to 100

The total of Ireland has reached the 100-mark. Is be a big landmark, considering the situation Ireland are under right now. Scotland on top at the moment. Dockrell is every now and then trying a big shot.

IRE 102/5 (26.2)

 

21 June 2023, 14:13 PM

Ireland vs Scotland LIVE Score: Dockrell, Campher Rebuild Innings

George Dockrell joins Curtis Campher in the middle and a new Ireland pair, again, start a partnership from the scratch. Ireland must aim to touch at least 200 first here and then think of another target. 

IRE 89/5 (22.4)

21 June 2023, 13:58 PM

LIVE Updates Ireland vs Scotland: Ireland Lose 5th Wicket

Just when things began to look good for Ireland, another wicket falls. This time in form of well-settled McBride, who goes for 32 made off 54 balls.George Dockrell, right handed bat, comes to the crease. 

IRE 72/5 (19)

21 June 2023, 13:43 PM

Ireland vs Scotland LIVE: Good going for Ireland

After losing four wickets, Ireland seem to have steadied the ship with the growing stand for the fifth wicket between McBrine and Campher. They have put on 25 off 46 balls at the end of the 16th over and need to stay put for a long time.

IRE 60/4 (16)

 

21 June 2023, 13:32 PM

IRE vs SCO World Cup Qualifiers LIVE: Ireland Look To Rebuild Innings

Ireland are nearing the fifty landmark. McBrine and Campher need to go from strength to strength here. Scotland continue to attack with the ball.

IRE 48/4 (13.3)

21 June 2023, 13:26 PM

Ireland vs Scotland LIVE Updates: Ireland rebuild

Mark Watt keeping it very tight. Ireland batters McBrine and Campher looking to rebuild the innings. They can afford to go a little slow here Ireland. At the same time, it is important to stay positive.

IRE 39/4 (11.3)

21 June 2023, 13:19 PM

World Cup Qualifiers LIVE: Ireland In Big Trouble

Tucker also falls and Scotland are all over Ireland. The bowlers are justifying the decision of the captain to bowl first. Tucker gone now for 6 off 14 balls. Mark Watt with the wicket. Ireland have lost their 4th wicket. Curtis Campher has come in to bat. 

IRE 34/4 (9.4)

21 June 2023, 13:10 PM

IRE vs SCO LIVE: Tucker, McBrine Begin Rebuilding

Tucker and McBrine begin the rebuilding work for Ireland after Tector fell. Ireland need big partnerships here and they cannot win this game if they continue to lose wickets at regular interval.

IRE 31/3 (7.4)

21 June 2023, 13:00 PM

LIVE Updates IREvs SCO ODI: Tector gone

McMullen on fire, gets his third wicket by dismissing Tector. This is a big wicket and Ireland dressing room is in a state of shock. Outside edge finds the slip fielder and Scotland celebrate. 

IRE 18/3 (5.2)

21 June 2023, 12:49 PM

Ireland vs Scotland LIVE: Tector, McBrine Begin Rebuilding Work

Tector, McBrine have begun the rebuilding work. It is important for Ireland to stitch a long partnership here. Tector has just played a classic shot as I write this and Ireland will hope there are plenty more to come today.

IRE 11/2 (3.3)

21 June 2023, 12:39 PM

Ireland vs Scotland LIVE: Horrible Start For Ireland

McMullen off to a brilliant start as he picks two in two in just the first over. Stirling and Bilbirnie back to the hut as they fall on back to back deliveries. Tector comes in and avoids McMullen the hattrick. 

IRE 1/2 (1.1)

21 June 2023, 12:32 PM

IRE vs SCO LIVE: Match begins

Done with the national anthems. Paul Stirling and Andy McBrine open the innings for Ireland. Brandon McMullen begins proceedings for Scotland with the new ball.

21 June 2023, 12:12 PM

IRE vs SCO LIVE Updates: Playing 11s

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

Ireland (Playing XI): Andy McBrine, Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie(c), Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker(w), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Benjamin White

21 June 2023, 12:10 PM

ICC World Cup Qualifiers LIVE: Oman vs UAE Toss News

In the other match today, Oman have won the toss and decided to bowl first. 

Oman (Playing XI): Kashyap Prajapati, Jatinder Singh, Aqib Ilyas, Zeeshan Maqsood(c), Mohammad Nadeem, Shoaib Khan, Ayaan Khan, Naseem Khushi(w), Bilal Khan, Jay Odedra, Fayyaz Butt

United Arab Emirates (Playing XI): Muhammad Waseem(c), Rohan Mustafa, Vriitya Aravind(w), Basil Hameed, Asif Khan, Rameez Shahzad, Ali Naseer, Aayan Afzal Khan, Karthik Meiyappan, Zahoor Khan, Junaid Siddique

21 June 2023, 12:02 PM

IRE vs SCO LIVE: Toss News

Scotland wins toss and they will be bowling first.

21 June 2023, 11:43 AM

IRE vs SCO, CWC 2023 Qualifier: Toss to take place soon

The toss for Match No. 7 of the ICC men's ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifier is going to take place soon at 12 pm IST. Ireland skipper Andrew Balbirnie and Scotland captain Richie Berrington will be out for toss anytime now.