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In a decisive clash in Bulawayo, Scotland not only beat Zimbabwe but also knocked their hopes of reaching the World Cup out of the window on the back of a superb bowling performance.

Chasing a target of 200, Scotland restricted Zimbabwe to 169 for 9, with Safyaan Sharif taking four wickets and Mark Watt three. Opener Kyle Coetzer top-scored for Scotland with 66, while Richie Berrington made 42.

The win puts Scotland in a strong position to qualify for the World Cup, as they now have four points from three matches, while Zimbabwe are on three points from four matches. The Netherlands, who are also on three points, have a game in hand, but they will need to beat Scotland in their final match to have any chance of qualifying.

Scotland’s victory was a major upset, as Zimbabwe had been the favorites to win the match. However, the Scottish bowlers were able to exploit Zimbabwe’s weakness against spin, taking wickets at regular intervals. Sharif was the pick of the bowlers, taking four wickets for 29 runs in his 10 overs.

Coetzer and Berrington provided the backbone of the Scottish batting, putting on a partnership of 87 for the second wicket. Coetzer’s 66 was his third half-century of the tournament, while Berrington’s 42 was his highest score of the tournament.

The win was a major boost for Scotland’s World Cup hopes. They have now put themselves in a strong position to qualify for the tournament, and they will be confident of beating the Netherlands in their final match.

A Look at Scotland’s World Cup Chances

Scotland have never qualified for the Cricket World Cup before, but they are now in a strong position to do so. They have four points from three matches, and they have a game in hand over the Netherlands. If they can beat the Netherlands in their final match, they will be guaranteed a place in the World Cup.

Scotland have a good team, with a strong batting lineup and a bowling attack that can be effective on any surface. They have also shown that they can perform under pressure, as they did in their victory over Zimbabwe.

If Scotland can continue their good form, they will be a dark horse for the World Cup. They have the potential to upset some of the bigger teams, and they will be determined to make their mark on the tournament.

The Road to the World Cup

Scotland’s next match is against the Netherlands on July 7th. The match will be played in Bulawayo, and it will be a virtual eliminator for both teams. The winner of the match will book their place in the World Cup, while the loser will be eliminated.

If Scotland win the match, they will be guaranteed a place in the World Cup. They will then play their final match of the tournament against Oman on July 10th. The match will be played in Sharjah, and it will be a dead rubber.

However, if Scotland lose the match against the Netherlands, they will still have a chance to qualify for the World Cup. They will need to win their final match against Oman, and they will also need the Netherlands to lose their final match against Zimbabwe.

The World Cup will be held in India from October to November 2023. It will be the first time that the tournament has been held in India since 2011. The tournament will feature 10 teams, including the hosts India, defending champions England, and the other seven teams that qualify from the qualifiers.

Scotland will be hoping to make their mark on the World Cup. They have a good team, and they have the potential to upset some of the bigger teams. If they can play to their potential, they could be one of the surprise packages of the tournament.

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