Scotland beat Namibia thanks to Brandon McMullen masterclass Scotland secured a hard-fought victory over Namibia in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 Tri-Series at Windhoek, with Brandon McMullen delivering a standout performance both with the bat and ball. The hosts, Namibia, posted a total of 198 all out in 49 overs, with Louren Steenkamp scoring 67 and captain JJ Smit contributing 43. Scotland responded with a 199-3 score in 38 overs, led by McMullen’s unbeaten century, which propelled them to a seven-wicket win. McMullen’s dual role was pivotal in the match. Bowling first, he took three wickets for 47 runs, dismantling Namibia’s middle-order partnership between Steenkamp and Smit. The pair had built a strong 87-run stand before Smit was dismissed by a catch off McMullen’s bowling, leaving Namibia reeling. The hosts managed only 22 runs for the loss of four wickets in the remaining overs, eventually falling short of the target. Scotland’s innings began with some early struggles as their openers, George Munsey and Finlay McCreath, fell LBW to Ruben Trumpelmann. Munsey was dismissed for a two-ball duck, while McCreath managed just two runs from 15 deliveries. However, McMullen steadied the ship, showcasing his class with a masterful century. His innings, which ended with cramp limiting his ability to continue, saw him surpass the 2,000-run mark for Scotland and notch his fifth One Day International (ODI) century for his country. McMullen’s efforts were complemented by captain Richie Berrington, who scored a notable 43, and the contributions of Mark Watt and Matthew Cross, who combined to chase down the remaining 41 runs in 12 overs. The win marked a return to form for Scotland, who had previously lost to Oman in a shortened 20-over match due to weather conditions.#namibia #scotland #windhoek #icc_men_s_cricket_world_cup_league_2_triseries #brandon_mcmullen
