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BBC News
2 days ago
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Scotland recover from shaky start to beat Dutch
Cricket World Cup League 2: Scotland v Netherlands, ForthillScotland 262-9 (50 overs): McCreath 81, Watt 60; Klein 3-81Netherlands 218 (45 overs): Levitt 35; McMullen 3-40, Sharif 2-18Scotland won by 44 runsScorecard Scotland bounced back from their surprise defeat by Nepal on Monday with a convincing 44-run win over the Netherlands in been asked to bat first, Scotland slumped to 97-6 but were indebted to the efforts of number five batter Finlay McCreath, who made 81 off 106 put on 91 for the seventh wicket with Mark Watt, who chipped in with 60 from 72 lusty late-order hitting from Safyaan Sharif (36*) helped the hosts reach 262-9 from their 50 overs, a total the Dutch were unable to chase wickets with the new ball for Brandon McMullen began the second innings in fine fashion for Scotland and the Netherlands continued to lose wickets at regular Watt and Jasper Davidson all finished with two scalps as the Dutch were bowled out for 218 in 45 overs."We didn't get off to the start we wanted, but the composure young Finlay McCreath showed today was great to see," Scotland captain Richie Berrington said. "It's not how we want our batting innings to unfold, but the pleasing thing is a few different people stood up."It's great that we have options to go to with the ball at different stages."Scotland - who have 10 wins from 18 CWCL2 matches - next face Nepal on Sunday before taking on the Netherlands again on 12 June.
Hans India
25-04-2025
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McBride handed recall as Scotland name squad for ICC CWCL2 series in Netherlands
Edinburgh: Chris McBride has been handed a recall in Scotland's squad for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League (CWCL) 2 series, set to take place in the Netherlands from May 4-16. Scotland will play two ODIs against the Netherlands, followed by playing three 50-over games against the UAE, with Amstelveen and Utrecht being the venues. Apart from McBride being recalled to the squad for the first time since 2023, Finlay McCreath receives his first full international call-up after impressing on the current tour of Zimbabwe, including a century against Zimbabwe 'A'. 'I'm delighted for Finlay McCreath to have this opportunity, he's worked exceedingly hard at his game for a significant period of time now, and his numbers in domestic cricket have been excellent.' 'It's also great to see Chris McBride back in the squad. He's had a challenging year with not being involved at the international level, and put in some excellent domestic performances in 2024, and over the winter has spent time in South Africa working really hard on his game,' said Steve Snell, Cricket Scotland Head of Performance, in a statement. Cricket Scotland also said a number of players not included in the squad were considered for selection, but they were not available due to various reasons – either work, personal circumstances or county commitments in England. 'It's an extremely important year for us in terms of the road to qualification for the 2027 Cricket World Cup in South Africa, as consistent and successful performances in Cricket World Cup League 2 are fundamental to that.' 'The squad are currently in Zimbabwe, which is excellent preparation for such an important summer, and has allowed us to also give opportunities to burgeoning players to put a case forward and perform in 50-over cricket this year.' 'Naturally, international teams, and particularly successful ones, have players banging on the door for selection, and the calibre of players both in and outside the squad is excellent, creating a strong competition for places, which will only strengthen the team as we move forward,' added Snell. Scotland squad: Richie Berrington (captain), Charlie Cassell, Matthew Cross, Bradley Currie, Jasper Davidson, Chris Greaves, Jack Jarvis, Michael Leask, Chris McBride, Finlay McCreath, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Safyaan Sharif, Charlie Tear and Mark Watt
BBC News
25-04-2025
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- BBC News
McCreath called up by Scotland as McBride returns
Grange batter Finlay McCreath has been given a maiden full international call-up by Scotland while Carlton all-rounder Chris McBride is recalled for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 series against the Netherlands and the United Arab will play five one-day internationals, two against series hosts the Dutch and three with UAE. All fixtures take place in 25, last featured in 2023 and McCreath, 26, gets his chance after his century against Zimbabwe A earlier this Davey, Michael Jones, Andy Umeed and Brad Wheal are among the county players unavailable to head coach Doug Jones. Scotland squad & schedule Richie Berrington (captain), Charlie Cassell, Matthew Cross, Bradley Currie, Jasper Davidson, Chris Greaves, Jack Jarvis, Michael Leask, Chris McBride, Finlay McCreath, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Safyaan Sharif, Charlie Tear, Mark WattScotland v UAE, 4 MayScotland v UAE, 8 MayNetherlands v Scotland, 10 MayScotland v UAE, 14 MayNetherlands v Scotland, 16 May
