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GLASGOW: Sandeep Lamichhane’s four-wicket haul helped Nepal beat Scotland by two wickets in a narrowly contested encounter in the third match of the tri-series here at Titwood on Tuesday. 

Nepal chased down the meagre total of 98 runs on the fifth ball of the last over with two wickets to spare.

In pursuit of the target, Nepal lost their three wickets in the first seven overs, with the scorecard read 38-3.

However, opener Kushal Bhurtel stood firm until the 12th over despite wickets tumbling at the other end. He scored 30 off 35 balls with the help of four boundaries.

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With 35 required off the last seven overs, Scotland’s bowlers made a comeback, taking crucial middle-order wickets.

The match eventually reached the last over with Nepal requiring four of six balls with three wickets in hand.

However, Safyaan Sharif bowled well with three singles on the first three balls, hence taking a wicket as well on the next delivery to give Scotland some hope.

But incoming batter Sandeep Lamichhane kept his head calm and ran for a single to secure Nepal with their first win in the tri-series.

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Earlier, after being put into bat, Scotland were skittled for a meagre 97 runs in 19.4 overs.

The home team demonstrated a shambolic batting performance, losing half of their side inside the first five overs.

Nepal wreaked havoc with the new ball, first removing Mark Wyatt (1) and dangerous George Munsey (8). Liam Naylor was the next to go, after scoring just one, and Finlay McCreath followed him as he departed for two runs.

The only silver lining for Scotland was Michael Leask, who top-scored with a run-a-ball 46, laced with a six and four boundaries.

For Nepal, Player of the match Sandeep Lamichhane was the stand-out bowler, taking four wickets for just 11 runs in his quota of four overs, while Karan KC and Dipendra Singh Aireeb bagged two wickets each.

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GLASGOW: George Munsey and debutant Finlay McCreath powered Scotland to a convincing 39-run victory over the Netherlands in the opening match of the T20 tri-series here at Titwood on Sunday.

Chasing a 161-run target, Netherlands were bundled out for 121 in 18.1 overs.

In pursuit of the target, Netherlands started poorly, losing three wickets in only 4.3 overs. Max O’Dowd was the first to go on a golden duck in the second over.

Zach Lion-Cachet was trapped lbw while Scott Edwards was run out as Scotland reduced them to 36-3.

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The early hiccups jolted the Netherlands, as they never got going in the chase. Their top scorer, Michael Levitt, was also sent back after scoring a 30-ball 36. His innings featured two sixes and two boundaries.

Eventually, the Netherlands were 72-5 at the halfway stage of the innings. With 89 required off the last 10 overs, it was a daunting task for the visitors.

Scotland struck at regular intervals, never allowing the Netherlands to recover after a shambolic batting display from the top order. The whole team was bundled out for a meagre score.

For Scotland, Mark Watt, Safyaan Sharif and Jack Jarvis claimed two wickets each.

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Earlier, Scotland scored 161 for the loss of eight wickets in their allocated 20 overs, thanks to a 57-run sixth-wicket stand between debutant Finlay McCreath and Matthew Cross.

Finlay McCreath top-scored with 40 off 28 balls, hitting four boundaries and a six, while Matthew Cross played second fiddle with his 33 off 24 balls.

The duo’s partnership steered Scotland out of trouble as, at one stage, they were reduced to 76-5.

For the Netherlands, Aryan Dutt was the standout bowler, taking three wickets in his quota of four overs while Kyle Klein and Zach Lion-Cachet chipped in with two wickets each.

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Manchester United and Scotland great Denis Law has died at the age of 84, sparking a wave of heartfelt tributes to a man known at Old Trafford as “The King”.

Law was a member of United’s European Cup-winning side under Matt Busby in 1968, when they became the first English club to lift the trophy, though he was injured for the final.

Capped 55 times by Scotland, he remains his country’s joint all-time leading scorer with 30 goals alongside Kenny Dalglish and is the only Scottish player to win the Ballon d’Or, in 1964.

Law — part of the famed “Holy Trinity” at Old Trafford alongside Bobby Charlton and George Best — was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia in 2021.

His death was confirmed on Friday “with a heavy heart” by his family, who said “he fought a tough battle but finally he is now at peace”.

“We would like to thank everyone who contributed to his wellbeing and care, past and much more recently,” the statement added. “We know how much people supported and loved him and that love was always appreciated and made the difference. Thank you.”

Denis Law scored a total of 237 goals in 404 appearances during an 11-year spell at Old Trafford until 1973, which places him third behind Wayne Rooney and Charlton on United’s all-time list.

Manchester United said the club was mourning the loss of “the King of the Stretford End”.

“He will always be celebrated as one of the club’s greatest and most beloved players,” United added.

“The ultimate goalscorer, his flair, spirit and love for the game made him the hero of a generation.”

The Scotland national team called Law “a true great”, adding: “We will not see his likes again.”

Rooney paid tribute on X, posting: “Legend. Thoughts with all Denis’ family and friends.”

Former United and England captain Bryan Robson, who worked with Law in an ambassadorial role at Old Trafford, described the Scot as a “fantastic man”.

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“We have lost one of football’s giants both as a player and a gentleman. It’s incredibly sad,” Robson wrote in a column in the Daily Mail.

“Denis was more than just a fantastic footballer, he was a fantastic man. So generous with his time and everything delivered with that great sense of humour of his.”

Law began his career at Huddersfield Town and also had two spells with Manchester City plus one with the Italian club Torino.

He was sold for a British record fee three times during his career.

During his time at United, Law won the FA Cup and English top-flight twice, in 1965 and 1967.

However, a cartilage injury forced him to miss the famous 4-1 victory over Benfica in the European Cup final at Wembley in 1968.

Law is the only player to have two statues dedicated to him at Old Trafford, one as part of the “United Trinity” alongside Best and Charlton.

Law’s other previous clubs added their tributes. City, the current English champions, said the “whole of Manchester” was mourning.

In a reply to United’s X post, the club said: “The whole of Manchester, including everyone at City, is mourning with you.”

Huddersfield called their former player an “immortal” of football while Torino said he was an “iconic figure” in the club’s history.

In the years after his retirement Denis Law worked as a broadcaster as well as for numerous charities.

Former Scotland international Joe Jordan said he was a “proper icon”. “Denis was a special player and to lose someone like him, I think will affect an awful lot of Manchester United fans,” Jordan told the BBC.

“A proper icon for his ability on the field to score goals but he had a special edge to him, not just as a player but as a person. He was a special player.”

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SHARJAH: Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Maia Bouchier scored dominant half-centuries to power England to a thumping ten-wicket victory over Scotland in the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium here on Sunday.

With this victory, England jumped to the top of Group B, having won all three of their matches in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 so far.

Chasing a 110-run target, England took only 10 overs to finish the game with Bouchier hitting the winning boundary.

Bouchier set the tone for the chase with three boundaries off the first three balls of the innings. Danni Wyatt-Hodge also joined the party in the fourth over, hitting tree boundaries against Olivia Bell.

Both batters continued their dominant batting display, striking regular boundaries to achieve the target in ten overs.

Maia Bouchier scored an unbeaten 62 runs from 34 balls, which featured 12 boundaries, while Danni Wyatt-Hodge struck 51 off 26 with seven boundaries.

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Scotland opted to bat first after winning the toss and got off to a cautious start as they managed 38 runs in eight overs before Nat Sciver-Brunt broke the opening stand.

Saskia Horley went back to the pavilion after scoring a mere 13 runs from 23 balls. Meanwhile, Sarah Bryce scored 27 off 31 before falling prey to Sophie Ecclestone.

Kathryn Bryce held on to one end for Scotland, but could not find enough support from the other end. She top-scored with 33 runs from 28 balls with the help of four boundaries.

Charlie Dean castled Bryce on the last ball of the 17th over to leave Scotland reeling at 89-5.

Megan McColl and Katherine Fraser scored unbeaten 10 and 6 to push the team’s total to 109-6 in their allocated 20 overs.

Sophie Ecclestone led England’s bowling attack with two wickets, while Nat Sciver-Brunt, Lauren Bell, Charlie Dean and Danielle Gibson bagged one scalp each.

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DUBAI: South Africa have won the toss and chose to bat first against Scotland in the 11th match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 here at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.

PLAYING XIs

Scotland: Saskia Horley, Sarah Bryce (wk), Kathryn Bryce (capt), Alisa Lister, Priyanaz Chatterji, Lorna Jack-Brown, Darcey Carter, Katherine Fraser, Rachel Slater, Abtaha Maqsood, Olivia Bell

South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (capt), Tazmin Brits, Marizanne Kapp, Anneke Bosch, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Sinolo Jafta (wk), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka

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DUBAI: Scotland have won the toss and decided to bat first against West Indies in the eighth match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium here on Sunday.

PLAYING XIs

Scotland: Saskia Horley, Sarah Bryce (wk), Kathryn Bryce (c), Ailsa Lister (wk), Priyanaz Chatterji, Darcey Carter, Lorna Jack-Brown, Katherine Fraser, Rachel Slater, Abtaha Maqsood, Olivia Bell

West Indies: Hayley Matthews (c), Stafanie Taylor, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Aaliyah Alleyne, Chedean Nation, Qiana Joseph, Afy Fletcher, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack

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Scotland pace bowler Charlie Cassell has broken the record for the best bowling figures on debut in ODI cricket during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 match in Dundee against Oman.

Cassell claimed the spectacular bowling figures of 7-21, becoming the first bowler to take seven wickets on debut.

Previously, the record was held by South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada, who took 6-16 against Bangladesh back in 2016.

The right-arm fast bowler earned his place in Scotland’s squad as a replacement for Chris Sole, and he took full advantage of the opportunity, starting off his career with a wicket on his first ball.

Cassell trapped Zeeshan Maqsood lbw to become the 32nd player to take a wicket on the first ball of their ODI career in men’s cricket.

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He bowled Ayaan Khan on the next delivery but missed the hat-trick. Nevertheless, he swiftly followed up by dismissing Khalid Kail on the fourth ball, finishing his debut over in international cricket with an impressive three wickets taken without conceding any runs.

Mehran Khan struck Cassell for two boundaries in two overs before the bowler got the last laugh in the subsequent over to claim his fifth wicket. He became the 15th bowler to claim a five-wicket haul on debut.

Cassell sent Pratik Athavale back to the pavilion to join an exclusive group of bowlers including Rabada and West Indies’ Fidel Edwards, who also took six wickets on their debuts.

He then concluded Oman’s innings with the wicket of Bilal Khan caught behind, claiming the record. Oman were bowled out for a meagre 91, which was easily chased in 17.5 overs.

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Australia Test captain Pat Cummins have been left out of the T20I as well as the ODI squad for the upcoming tours of England and Scotland in September.

The ODI World Champions have announced two separate squads under the white-ball captain Mitchell Marsh for the tour, featuring six T20I and five ODI matches.

The T20I squad features some fresh faces, reflecting the team’s transition following the retirement of their batting mainstay David Warner. The left-handed batter played his last match during the recently concluded T20 World Cup 2024.

22-year-old opening batter Jake Fraser-McGurk has been selected in T20I and ODI squads to take the top-order slot, which Warner previously held. He has played two ODIs so far during the home series against West Indies earlier this year.

Uncapped all-rounder Cooper Connolly also earned his maiden call-up for the T20I series. He has played in only 15 T20 matches so far, scoring 226 runs with a strike rate of 145.80 and has taken six wickets at an average of 15.16.

Justifying his selection despite playing few games at the domestic level, the national selector George Bailey said, “We haven’t had that many bolters for a little while.”

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“He’s an exciting young talent. Hasn’t played a great many games yet, but we really like his versatility. His work through the middle order for the Scorchers has been really impressive.

“Handy left-arm spin as well which, as a secondary skill, is something we are really keen to keep exploring and see where that goes with his cricket.”

Moreover, Pat Cummins has been rested for the complete tour to manage his workload ahead of the home summer. Meanwhile, Mitchell Starc and Glenn Maxwell are set to play in only ODI series against England.

“He’s got a couple of things he wants to work on physically,” Bailey said. “He’s had a lot of cricket over the past period, and this is an opportunity to get on top of those and set him up for the next period of time; it’s more a management of that.”

Ashton Agar and Matthew Wade, who were part of Australia’s T20 World Cup squad, have been dropped. Josh Inglis will serve as the wicketkeeper in T20I series, while Alex Carey will continue to keep in ODIs.

Australia T20I squad vs Scotland and England

Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Spencer Johnson, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa

Australia ODI squad vs England

Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey (wk), Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis (wk), Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short, Steven Smith, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa

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