West Indies out of World Cup 2023 after Defeat to Scotland in Zimbabwe

Scotland bundle West Indies out for 181 in Harare. An important stand of 94 runs between Matthew Cross and Brandom McMullen kept Scotland in the driver's position in their Super Six contest against West Indies. McMullen followed a three-for with a resilient half-century. Defeats to Zimbabwe and Netherlands in the group stages mean that the Men in Maroon needed to be at their very best in order to keep their World Cup hopes alive. But, the batting floundered with Scotland enjoying a brilliant first half with the ball. Match 23: Scotland- 94/1 (25) vs West Indies- 181 all out (43.5), Harare Sports Club Scotland lost a wicket off the very first ball, when Christopher McBride hit a low full toss from Holder to the mid-wicket. Any hopes of further breakthroughs were put to rest by Matthew Cross and Brandon McMullen whose steady stand added 40 runs in the powerplay overs. Though the West Indies bowling remained disciplined, they were unable to break the Cross-McMullen partnership. Their only chance came when McMullen hit one straight off Akeal Hosein to the mid-wicket in the 12th over, but Kyle Mayers spilled the take. The duo had ensured that Scotland needed just 3.52 runs an over in the second half of their chase. McMullen also got to his fifty in the 25th over. #vmaxsports #iccworldcup2023 #worldcupqualifier