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Scotland vs Ireland Result – Match 21

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

Match 21 • ICC Mens T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier

Scotland cricket team logo
SCO
213/6 (20)
Ireland cricket team logo
IRE
205/9 (20)
Scotland won by 8 runs
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End of over 20 (9 runs)
Ben White 7 (7)
Josh Little 6 (6)
IRE 205/9
Safyaan Sharif 4-0-43-0
19.6
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Safyaan Sharif to Ben White, 1 run
19.5
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Safyaan Sharif to Ben White, Four
19.4
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Safyaan Sharif to Josh Little, 1 run
19.3
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Safyaan Sharif to Ben White, 1 run
19.2
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Safyaan Sharif to Josh Little, 1 run
19.1
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Safyaan Sharif to Ben White, 1 run
End of over 19 (2 runs)
Josh Little 4 (4)
Ben White 0 (3)
IRE 196/9
Bradley Currie 4-5-13-1
18.6
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Bradley Currie to Josh Little, no run
18.5
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Bradley Currie to Ben White, 1 leg bye
18.4
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Bradley Currie to Ben White, no run
18.3
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Bradley Currie to Ben White, no run
18.2
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Bradley Currie to Mark Adair, Out! Caught by HG Munsey
18.1
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Bradley Currie to Josh Little, 1 run
End of over 18 (18 runs)
Mark Adair 72 (35)
Josh Little 3 (2)
IRE 194/8
Gavin Main 3-1-44-0
17.6
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Gavin Main to Mark Adair, Six
17.5
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Gavin Main to Josh Little, 1 run
17.4
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Gavin Main to Mark Adair, 1 run
17.3
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Gavin Main to Mark Adair, Six
17.2
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Gavin Main to Mark Adair, Four
17.1
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Gavin Main to Mark Adair, no run
End of over 17 (9 runs)
Josh Little 2 (1)
Mark Adair 55 (30)
IRE 176/8
Safyaan Sharif 3-0-34-0
16.6
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Safyaan Sharif to Josh Little, 2 runs
16.5
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Safyaan Sharif to Mark Adair, 1 run
16.4
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Safyaan Sharif to Mark Adair, 2 runs
16.4
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Safyaan Sharif to Mark Adair, 1 wide
16.3
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Safyaan Sharif to Mark Adair, no run
16.2
0
Safyaan Sharif to Mark Adair, no run

Match Summary

Scotland and Ireland met in Match 21 of ICC Mens T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier, 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: 19.5: Safyaan Sharif to Ben White, Four | 18.2: Bradley Currie to Mark Adair, Out! Caught by HG Munsey | 17.6: Gavin Main to Mark Adair, Six. The turning point arrived at 18.2 when Bradley Currie to Mark Adair, Out! Caught by HG Munsey. 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 8 runs), 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

  • 19.5: Safyaan Sharif to Ben White, Four
  • 18.2: Bradley Currie to Mark Adair, Out! Caught by HG Munsey
  • 17.6: Gavin Main to Mark Adair, Six
  • 17.3: Gavin Main to Mark Adair, Six
  • 17.2: Gavin Main to Mark Adair, Four

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 18.2 when Bradley Currie to Mark Adair, Out! Caught by HG Munsey. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Scotland won by 8 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 19.5: Safyaan Sharif to Ben White, 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 20 (9 runs)
Ben White 7 (7)
Josh Little 6 (6)
IRE 205/9
Safyaan Sharif 4-0-43-0

19.6 1 Safyaan Sharif to Ben White, 1 run

19.5 4 Safyaan Sharif to Ben White, Four

19.4 1 Safyaan Sharif to Josh Little, 1 run

19.3 1 Safyaan Sharif to Ben White, 1 run

19.2 1 Safyaan Sharif to Josh Little, 1 run

19.1 1 Safyaan Sharif to Ben White, 1 run

End of over 19 (2 runs)
Josh Little 4 (4)
Ben White 0 (3)
IRE 196/9
Bradley Currie 4-5-13-1

18.6 0 Bradley Currie to Josh Little, no run

18.5 1L Bradley Currie to Ben White, 1 leg bye

18.4 0 Bradley Currie to Ben White, no run

18.3 0 Bradley Currie to Ben White, no run

18.2 W Bradley Currie to Mark Adair, Out! Caught by HG Munsey

18.1 1 Bradley Currie to Josh Little, 1 run

End of over 18 (18 runs)
Mark Adair 72 (35)
Josh Little 3 (2)
IRE 194/8
Gavin Main 3-1-44-0

17.6 6 Gavin Main to Mark Adair, Six

17.5 1 Gavin Main to Josh Little, 1 run

17.4 1 Gavin Main to Mark Adair, 1 run

17.3 6 Gavin Main to Mark Adair, Six

17.2 4 Gavin Main to Mark Adair, Four

17.1 0 Gavin Main to Mark Adair, no run

End of over 17 (9 runs)
Josh Little 2 (1)
Mark Adair 55 (30)
IRE 176/8
Safyaan Sharif 3-0-34-0

16.6 2 Safyaan Sharif to Josh Little, 2 runs

16.5 1 Safyaan Sharif to Mark Adair, 1 run

16.4 2 Safyaan Sharif to Mark Adair, 2 runs

16.4 Wd Safyaan Sharif to Mark Adair, 1 wide

16.3 0 Safyaan Sharif to Mark Adair, no run

16.2 0 Safyaan Sharif to Mark Adair, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Scotland vs Ireland Match 21 match?
Scotland won by 8 runs.

What is the Scotland vs Ireland Match 21?
Scotland vs Ireland is the Match 21 of the 2023 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Scotland vs Ireland live score?
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