Two-times winners will not feature in India tournament Scotland remain in contention to make 50-over competition
West Indies will not play in the men’s 50-over Cricket World Cup for the first time after a comprehensive seven-wicket loss to Scotland in their Super Six clash at the qualification tournament in Zimbabwe on Saturday.
Scotland won the toss and elected to bat, restricting the two-times former champions to 181 all out in 43.5 overs. Brandon McMullen was the pick of the bowlers with three for 32 in nine overs. Scotland chased down their target with ease, reaching 185 for three in 43.3 overs as McMullen struck 69 and the opener, Matthew Cross, was unbeaten on 74.
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