Scotland Triumphs Over Canada in ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 Match Scotland secured a hard-fought victory against Canada in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2, clinching the 5000th One-Day International by 9 runs. The historic match, played in Dundee, saw Finlay McCreath deliver a standout performance with a century, earning him the Player of the Match award. Scotland's batting lineup, led by McCreath, posted 281 runs in 50 overs, while Canada managed only 272 in 49.2 overs, falling short of the target. The Scottish team, batting first after losing the toss, struggled initially. George Munsie was the first to fall without scoring, but McCreath and Brandon McCullen steadied the innings. McCreath's innings of 112 off 140 balls, including 9 fours and 2 sixes, was pivotal. Richie Berrington contributed 29 and Michael Jones 36, while Safyan Sharif and Oliver Davidssen added late runs, with Sharif scoring 22 not out and Davidssen 11 not out. Canada's chase began strongly, with Yuvaraj Samara hitting 78 off 65 balls, including 8 fours and 4 sixes. However, their momentum wavered after Samara's dismissal, and the team gradually lost momentum. Harsh Thakur scored 23, Nicholas Kirton 16, and Shreyas Muvva 22 before captain Saud Bin Jafar and Ansh Patel pushed the total to 272. The decisive moment came in the 49th over, where Ansh Patel was run out at 41-2, and in the same over, Jainullah Ihsan dismissed Khalil Sana (1 run). The final over, bowled by Safyan Sharif, saw Khalil Sana caught by Munsie, sealing Canada's defeat. Brandon McCullen and Oliver Davidssen had earlier restricted Canada's middle order, ensuring Scotland's victory. The win marks a significant milestone for Scotland in One-Day International cricket, highlighting their growing competitiveness in the global arena.#scotland #canada #icc_men_s_cricket_world_cup_league_2 #dundee #finlay_mccreath
