Ireland vs Scotland, ICC World Cup Qualifier: Live Cricket Score And Updates

The race for the Super Sixes stage of the ICC 2023 World Cup Qualifiers heats up as Ireland take on Scotland in the 7th match of the competition in Bulawayo. Ireland didn't get off to the finest of starts in their opening Group B match, losing to Oman. They would be keen to make amends in their second match against Scotland who will be playing their first match. Another defeat for Ireland would put their qualification hopes in real jeopardy. (LIVE Scorecard)

Andy Balbirnie the skipper of Ireland says that we need to win today and batting or bowling first doesn't matter. He adds that they need to turn around a lot of things they did wrong against Oman. He also adds that the surface will not help the spinners it seems and batting first the team needs to score big. He closes by saying that this is a must-win game for us and we need to find a way to win the game and score big. Just one change as Curtis Campher comes in.

Richie Berrington the skipper of Scotland says they will bowl first as the surface looks solid and will remain true throughout the game. He adds that in a game with an early start, the bowlers might well get some help from the conditions. He also adds that the surface looks really solid to bat. He closes by saying that it is alsways exciting to face Ireland and they will be looking to win this.

Scotland (Playing XI) - Matthew Cross, Christopher McBride, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Richie Berrington (C), Tomas Mackintosh (WK), Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Chris Sole, Safyaan Sharif

Ireland (Playing XI) - Paul Stirling, Andy McBrine, Andy Balbirnie (C), Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (WK), Curtis Campher (replaces Graham Hume), George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Mark Adair, Joshua Little, Benjamin