IRE vs SCO Live Cricket Score

11.4 OUT! Chopped on! Wheal gets his second, one would wonder why was he even taken out of the attack? He has been splendid today, Bradley. Comes running in and lands it on a length around off, lovely seam position too and gets it to shape back in a touch as well. Porterfield with no feet movement, tries to push it through the off side but he does not account for the inswing and that proves to be his undoing. The ball takes the inside edge and crashes into the off stump. A timely wicket for Scotland as this partnership was starting to build. The drop catch has not cost them a lot as Porterfield walks back cheaply. 45/2

1 OUT! Wheal strikes in his first over! Excellent start for Scotland after winning the toss and opting to bowl. An early breakthrough and it is a big one of Stirling. Wheal once again bowls it on a tight line around off and also pitches it on a length. It shapes in a touch this time. Stirling tries to defend but the ball takes the inside edge, hits him on his thigh and lobs up in the air. The bowler, in his followthrough dives forward and takes a very good catch inches above the ground. The players appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Another failure for Stirling as he walks back without troubling the scorers much. End of a terrific first over, just a run and a wicket from it. 1/1

45 OUT! Watt strikes on the final delivery of his spell to end a magnificent innings. Andy tries to be cute with a reverse sweep to a low full toss. He misses and the ball hits him on his toe. The players appeal and the umpire raises his finger as the ball would have crashed into the stumps. Balbirnie walks off to a standing ovation and he deserves every bit of it. 241/4

37.1 OUT! Run out! Scotland have got the breakthrough here. They rejoice and the happiness on their faces sums it up. Wheal drops it on a length around middle, O'Brien taps it towards mid-wicket and sets off. He stops a bit and then again starts to run. Craig Wallace collects the ball and takes his time before scoring a direct hit at the bowler's end. The Irish keeper had already given up. The good-looking 138-run stand comes to an end. Is this the opening Scotland were looking for? 183/3

46 OUT! Sole has the last laugh! A very soft dismissal though. Chris lands it on a length around off, Kevin tries to force it through the off side but gets a thick outside edge which flies towards short third man where Wallace takes it reverse cup. O'Brien walks back dejected but an excellent cameo from him comes to an end. Two quick wickets for Scotland, can they now capitalize? 251/5

48.2 OUT! Timber! Another one bites the dust here. A slower ball on the leg stump. It completely deceives Singh as he tries the scoop. He misses to see his leg stump being shattered. A flurry of wickets towards the end for Ireland. Not good! 263/7

47.3 OUT! In the air... and caught! Scotland fighting back here! Gary Wilson looks to be innovative as he tries to play the paddle to a full ball outside off. The ball takes the top edge and balloons towards square leg where Watt runs to his left and takes it easily to give Sharif his first. Three quick wickets and Ireland seem to be losing their way. 258/6

49.4 OUT! McCarthy holes out! They are falling like nine pins here. They were 241-4 and now have lost 4 wickets for 29 runs. A full toss, this should have been hit out of the park but Barry hits it straight to the man at long on. MacLeod there did not have to move an inch and he pouches an easy catch. 270/8

50 OUT! RUN OUT! Excellent last over, just four and two wickets from it. A full ball on off, hit down towards long off. The batsmen complete one and then Rankin wants a second but his partner is not interested. He is halfway down the wicket and now has to turn and go back. MacLeod fires a throw to the keeper who collects it and whips the bails off. IRELAND END WITH 271 for 9! 271/9

6.1 OUT! Edged and taken! There goes the first one! An excellent catch by Wilson! Murtagh bowls it on a length around off, gets it to shape away ever so slightly. Cross tries to go over mid on but the swing does him in. It takes the outside edge and goes towards first slip where Gary dives to his left and takes a sharp catch. An early wicket for Ireland, just what they needed after losing the momentum towards the end of the first innings. 26/1

24 OUT! Boyd Rankin is up and running! He gets his man, at last! Coetzer took him to the cleaners in his initial spell and he has come back and removed the Scotland skipper. What a vital breakthrough as the skipper looked set for a big one. Rankin bowls it on a length around off, it nips back in and stays a shade low as well. It takes Kyle by surprise who crouches low but is undone by it. The ball beats him on the inside the takes the off stick apart. Rejoice for the Irish. And Scotland still require another 160 to win. 112/3

18.4 OUT! MacLeod holes out! But was this shot needed after getting a boundary on the last ball? These two were doing it so sensibly. Ireland won't mind as they have gotten the breakthrough they desperately needed. Simi Singh tosses this up on middle, MacLeod goes down on one knee and tries to sweep. He hits it well but does not get the desired elevation as it goes towards deep square leg. Balbirnie there takes it reverse cup but the momentum seems to be taking him over the rope. He, however seems to have maintained his balance and complete the catch. The umpires though just to be sure go upstairs to check and replays show the catch is fine. The 68-run stand has been broken. Now then, do Ireland have an opening here? 94/2

40.1 OUT! Bowled 'em! Is that the game for Ireland? Should be as Berrington was the last recognized batsman out there. Tim Murtagh keeps it on a length and around middle and off, Richie looks to hoick it across the line but the ball stays low and sneaks under the bat to destroy the woodwork behind. Scotland are ecstatic as these two were building a good stand. 183/7

25.2 OUT! Boyd with another! He's turned the game in his side's favor. Scotland are in trouble now as they lose two quick wickets! A length delivery, angling away from the southpaw who looks to cut it away. Tell you what, it was too close to play that shot. An outside edge is induced and it flies towards first slip but Niall O'Brien dives full length to his left and takes a superb catch. 114/4

27.4 OUT! Another one bites the dust! Boyd Rankin picks up his third wicket! Scotland have now lost half their side and they need another 150 to win this game. It's dropped short on middle, Craig Wallace, even before the ball is delivered, makes room to play a flat bat shot. Gets it off the high portion of the bat and spoons a simple return catch to the tall bowler. 122/5

30.3 OUT! In the air... taken! So the collapse button has been pressed for Scotland! They are losing the plot completely. Flighted delivery around middle and off, Leask comes down the track and looks to go big. He gets good height but not distance. The ball balloons high in the air and Tim Murtagh at long on takes a simple reverse cup catch over his head. 132/6

42.5 OUT! Another slower ball and it does the trick for the Irish! McCarthy bowls the back of the hand slower ball, it pitches, grips and outfoxes Sharif completely. The batter has a wild slog at it but misses and the ball goes under his bat to uproot the off stump. End is nigh for Scotland now. 200/8

44.2 OUT! Gone next ball! McCarthy bends his back on this one. Digs in a short ball, Chris Sole dances down the track to have a go at it but the ball keeps climbing and at the last moment the batter looks to duck with his bat hanging skywards. The ball takes the splice and lobs behind towards Niall O'Brien who accepts a regulation catch. Ireland just a wicket away from win. 208/9

47.4 OUT! Niall O'Brien, you beauty! Absolute stunner to seal the deal! Good length ball on middle, Bradley Wheal moves leg side and tries to go across the line. Gets an edge and the keeper leaps with his right hand out to pluck it magnificently. Happy faces in the Irish dressing room as they WIN BY 25 RUNS! 246/10