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Ireland vs Scotland Result – Match 7

Complete match hub with live updates, full scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, analysis, highlights, and FAQs.

Match 7 • ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers

Ireland cricket team logo
IRE
286/8 (50)
Scotland cricket team logo
SCO
289/9 (50)
Scotland won by 1 wickets
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Player of the match: Michael Leask

End of over 50 (10 runs)
Michael Leask 91 (61)
Chris Sole 0 (2)
SCO 289/9
Mark Adair 10-3-57-1
49.6
4
Mark Adair to Michael Leask, Four
49.5
1b
Mark Adair to Chris Sole, 1 bye
49.4
0
Mark Adair to Chris Sole, no run
49.3
W
Mark Adair to Safyaan Sharif, Out! Caught by Paul Stirling
49.2
1
Mark Adair to Michael Leask, 1 run
49.1
4
Mark Adair to Michael Leask, Four
End of over 49 (8 runs)
Michael Leask 82 (58)
Safyaan Sharif 6 (8)
SCO 279/8
Josh Little 10-2-73-0
48.6
1
Josh Little to Michael Leask, 1 run
48.5
4
Josh Little to Michael Leask, Four
48.4
1
Josh Little to Safyaan Sharif, 1 run
48.3
1L
Josh Little to Michael Leask, 1 leg bye
48.2
0
Josh Little to Michael Leask, no run
48.1
1
Josh Little to Safyaan Sharif, 1 run
End of over 48 (6 runs)
Michael Leask 77 (54)
Safyaan Sharif 4 (6)
SCO 271/8
Mark Adair 9-2-48-1
47.6
0
Mark Adair to Michael Leask, no run
47.5
0
Mark Adair to Michael Leask, no run
47.4
1
Mark Adair to Safyaan Sharif, 1 run
47.3
0
Mark Adair to Safyaan Sharif, no run
47.2
1
Mark Adair to Michael Leask, 1 run
47.1
4
Mark Adair to Michael Leask, Four
End of over 47 (22 runs)
Michael Leask 72 (50)
Safyaan Sharif 3 (4)
SCO 265/8
Josh Little 9-2-66-0
46.6
1
Josh Little to Michael Leask, 1 run
46.5
4
Josh Little to Michael Leask, Four
46.4
4
Josh Little to Michael Leask, Four
46.3
6
Josh Little to Michael Leask, Six
46.2
6
Josh Little to Michael Leask, Six
46.1
1
Josh Little to Safyaan Sharif, 1 run

Match Summary

Ireland and Scotland met in Match 7 of ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 49.6: Mark Adair to Michael Leask, Four | 49.3: Mark Adair to Safyaan Sharif, Out! Caught by Paul Stirling | 49.1: Mark Adair to Michael Leask, Four. The turning point arrived at 49.3 when Mark Adair to Safyaan Sharif, Out! Caught by Paul Stirling. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Scotland won by 1 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 49.6: Mark Adair to Michael Leask, Four
  • 49.3: Mark Adair to Safyaan Sharif, Out! Caught by Paul Stirling
  • 49.1: Mark Adair to Michael Leask, Four
  • 48.5: Josh Little to Michael Leask, Four
  • 47.1: Mark Adair to Michael Leask, Four
  • 46.5: Josh Little to Michael Leask, Four
  • 46.4: Josh Little to Michael Leask, Four
  • 46.3: Josh Little to Michael Leask, Six

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 49.3 when Mark Adair to Safyaan Sharif, Out! Caught by Paul Stirling. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Scotland won by 1 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 49.6: Mark Adair to Michael Leask, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

End of over 50 (10 runs)
Michael Leask 91 (61)
Chris Sole 0 (2)
SCO 289/9
Mark Adair 10-3-57-1

49.6 4 Mark Adair to Michael Leask, Four

49.5 1b Mark Adair to Chris Sole, 1 bye

49.4 0 Mark Adair to Chris Sole, no run

49.3 W Mark Adair to Safyaan Sharif, Out! Caught by Paul Stirling

49.2 1 Mark Adair to Michael Leask, 1 run

49.1 4 Mark Adair to Michael Leask, Four

End of over 49 (8 runs)
Michael Leask 82 (58)
Safyaan Sharif 6 (8)
SCO 279/8
Josh Little 10-2-73-0

48.6 1 Josh Little to Michael Leask, 1 run

48.5 4 Josh Little to Michael Leask, Four

48.4 1 Josh Little to Safyaan Sharif, 1 run

48.3 1L Josh Little to Michael Leask, 1 leg bye

48.2 0 Josh Little to Michael Leask, no run

48.1 1 Josh Little to Safyaan Sharif, 1 run

End of over 48 (6 runs)
Michael Leask 77 (54)
Safyaan Sharif 4 (6)
SCO 271/8
Mark Adair 9-2-48-1

47.6 0 Mark Adair to Michael Leask, no run

47.5 0 Mark Adair to Michael Leask, no run

47.4 1 Mark Adair to Safyaan Sharif, 1 run

47.3 0 Mark Adair to Safyaan Sharif, no run

47.2 1 Mark Adair to Michael Leask, 1 run

47.1 4 Mark Adair to Michael Leask, Four

End of over 47 (22 runs)
Michael Leask 72 (50)
Safyaan Sharif 3 (4)
SCO 265/8
Josh Little 9-2-66-0

46.6 1 Josh Little to Michael Leask, 1 run

46.5 4 Josh Little to Michael Leask, Four

46.4 4 Josh Little to Michael Leask, Four

46.3 6 Josh Little to Michael Leask, Six

46.2 6 Josh Little to Michael Leask, Six

46.1 1 Josh Little to Safyaan Sharif, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Ireland vs Scotland Match 7 match?
Scotland won by 1 wickets.

What is the Ireland vs Scotland Match 7?
Ireland vs Scotland is the Match 7 of the 2023 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Ireland vs Scotland live score?
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