Finlay McCreath's 112 Fires Scotland to Victory
Scotland have won by 9 runs. Scotland batted first and posted 281/7 in 50 overs. Canada, chasing 282, fell short at 272/10 in 49.2 overs.
Finlay McCreath was the standout in the first innings, scoring 112 off 140 balls (SR 80). 2 sixes and 9 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 17 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Yuvraj Samra fought hard with 78 off 65 balls, but it was not enough to haul Canada over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Brandon McMullen delivered figures of 3/43 in 10 overs (Econ 4.3). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
CAN lead the series 14-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 49 of the first innings was the inflection point — 18 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
112 off 140 balls (SR 80), 9 fours, 2 sixes
3/43 in 10 overs (Econ: 4.30)
78 off 65 balls (SR 120), 8 fours, 4 sixes
Verdict
Scotland showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Canada came up short by 9 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. CAN lead the series 14-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.