T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier: Scotland beat Eire by eight runs to win group

Brandon McMullen was the hosts’ highest scorer with 68

Scotland: 213-6 (20 overs): McMullen 68, Berrington 54; McCarthy 2-42, White 2-45

Ireland: 205-9 (20 overs): Adair 72, Currie 5-13

Scotland win by eight runs

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Scotland beat Ireland by eight runs to protect their unbeaten record at the T20 World Cup qualifier event in Edinburgh.

Brandon McMullen hit a rapid 68 and Richie Berrington made 54 as Scotland posted 213-6 at The Grange.

Ireland were reeling at 4-2 after the first over and 89-6 but Mark Adair’s 72 gave them hope of an unlikely win.

Brad Currie was the home hero, removing Adair in the 19th over for remarkable figures of 5-13.

With both teams already assured of places in the tournament in USA and West Indies next year, all that was left to settle was who would finish top of the standings.

Scotland had a wee wobble against Jersey, while Italy briefly threatened an upset against Ireland, but largely this tournament has been a canter for the overwhelming favourites.

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