ICC T20 World Cup 2022 Qualifying round Group B: Ireland stay alive in the tournament with thrilling win

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 Ireland produced a remarkable chase as they registered their highest-ever run in T20 World Cup history defeating Scotland to stay alive in the tournament played at Belivere Oval, Hobart on Wednesday.

Scotland captain Richard Berrington won the toss and decided to bat first. Last match hero George Munsey was dismissed cheaply via review. The umpire gave not out but on review, it was overturned to out-hitting the stumps. Matthew Cross and Michael Jones steadied the ship with attacking shots putting Ireland bowlers under pressure.

Andrew Balbirnie dropped a simple chance to dismiss Cross. Cross and Jones kept the momentum going for Scotland. At the end of the first six overs, Scotland made 39 for 1. Both batters never allowed the Ireland bowlers to settle showing their class, especially against Barry McCarthy.

Curtis Campher got the much-needed breakthrough by getting rid of Cross with a slower delivery caught by McCarthy. Cross and Jones added 59 runs for the 2nd wicket. Jones looked in complete control keeping the scoreboard ticking along with Berrington.

Jones completed fifty off 38 balls and did not allow the Ireland bowlers to settle. Jones was given out by the umpire but on review, it was overturned to not out as it was missing the leg stump. Berrington and Jones kept the pressure on Irish bowlers. Campher eventually broke through getting rid of Berrington caught by Dockrell at long-on. Berrington and Jones added 77 runs for the 3rd wicket.

Jones hit some lusty blows and made life tough for the Ireland bowlers. Joshua Little eventually got rid of well-set Jones caught by Adair. Jones and Leask added 33 runs for the 4th wicket. Mark Adair bowled a stunning final over giving away just 6 runs. At the end of 20 overs, Scotland posted competitive total of 176 for 5.

Chasing 177 runs to win, it was not an ideal start for Ireland's side as they lost an early wicket of Andrew Balbirnie after being dropped at mid-on. The experienced Paul Stirling was dismissed caught behind via review. The umpire gave not out but on review, it was overturned to out as there was an edge.

At the end of the first six overs, Ireland scored just 37 for 2. Mark Watt struck getting rid of Tucker caught at short fine leg. Soon after, Tector was dismissed cheaply to leave Ireland on the backfoot.

Curtis Campher and George Dockrell changed the momentum of the game with some lusty blows against Mark Watt and other Scotland bowlers. Campher played innovative shots making life tough for Scotland captain Berrington.

Campher completed fifty off just 25 balls putting on a clinical display of hitting along with Dockrell. The situation went to run ball equation. Campher smashed 3 boundaries in the 19th over to help Ireland record a famous win. Campher and Dockrell added unbeaten 119 runs for the 5th wicket.

Ireland 180 for 4 in 19 overs ( Curtis Campher 72*, Dockrell 39*, Brad Wheal 1/25) beat Scotland 176 for 5 in 20 overs ( Jones 86, Berrington 37, Campher 2/9) by 6 wickets.

For his 2 for 9 and unbeaten 72 off 32 balls, Curtis Campher was named the man of the match award. Ireland opened their account after a disappointing loss to Zimbabwe in the opening encounter.

 







Ireland beat Scotland by 6 wickets to stay alive in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 

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