Michael Leask's 91 leads Scotland to victory on 289-9
Curtis Campher smashed 120 to steer Ireland to 286-8
Scotland's opener at ICC World Cup Qualifier
Ireland lost opening game to Oman on Monday
Scotland beat Ireland by one wicket (Ireland 286-8 v Scotland 289-9)
I'm off to have a lie-down after that - far too much cricketing excitement over the last couple of days!
We'll be back on Friday for Scotland's next game against UAE, but for now here's a lovely picture of Richie Berrington giving match-winner Michael Leask a well deserved hug.
Image source, Getty ImagesScotland beat Ireland by one wicket (Ireland 286-8 v Scotland 289-9)
Scotland captain Richie Berrington has a giant grin on his face as he gives his thoughts to Sky Sports:
"What a game of cricket. We're obviously delighted to get over the line there. We had belief all the way through - losing wickets in the middle made it a bit tougher, but what an exceptional knock by Leasky to see us home.
"It's always a big game when Scotland take on Ireland, and delighted to start things off with a win.
"We've had a really good couple of weeks prep, we've got a good group of players and staff - we'll look to build on this and keep growing as the tournament goes on. It was very tense towards the end there.
"We couldn't have asked for a better start. Brandon McMullen was superb with the new ball. He's been delivering for us since he started playing, and he's just going to keep getting better. He's wasn't feeling too well, but he managed to get back on the field, and show the character he has."
Scotland beat Ireland by one wicket (Ireland 286-8 v Scotland 289-9)
Forget Pat Cummins yesterday, it's all about Michael Leask.
Image source, Getty ImagesScotland beat Ireland by one wicket (Ireland 286-8 v Scotland 289-9)
That loss leaves Ireland's hopes of making the Super Six stages hanging by a thread.
Dejected captain Andrew Balbirnie has been talking to Sky Sports:
"The first 10 overs of our batting, and the last ten overs of our fielding was where the game was won and lost. You have to give credit to how Leask played. That was a high quality innings and took the game away from us.
"We'll lick our wounds and try to go again. The plans were clear from the guys, I can't be too critical of the bowlers. We'll have a look back and see where we can come back in the next game.
"Until you're out of the competition, you believe you can get through. It's an uphill battle from here, but I'm sure the guys will be up to the task."
Scotland beat Ireland by one wicket (Ireland 286-8 v Scotland 289-9)
Michael Alexander Leask, you've done your country proud.
89 not out from just 61 balls. Nine fours, four sixes. Ice in his veins.
Unsurprisingly, he is named the Player of the Match.
"I don't think I can put it into words right now," he said, speaking to Sky Sports. "This badge means so much to me, and I'm glad I can repay the team.
"We've had a few tough days against Ireland, and to hit the winning runs makes it even more special.
"We've got a team that bats very deep. I've got a lot of belief in my own ability, and it was a case of if I stayed there for as long as possible we had a chance, and the guys coming in are great ball strikers.
"[Mark Watt] is a fantastic performer. He played a blinder of an innings and took some of the pressure off.
"We've got a great bunch of lads. We're going to take games deep and hopefully go all the way [to the World Cup]."
Image source, Getty ImagesScotland 289-9 (target 287)
Inside edge for four!!!
Scenes in Bulawayo!!
Michael Leask, take a bow son - an innings for the ages!
Scotland 285-9 (target 287)
Short again, but they scamper through for a bye.
That was very high, and should have been a wide for me.
Michael Leask, it's over to you - two to win from the last delivery...
Scotland 284-9 (target 287)
Short again, and it's straight through to Lorcan Tucker.
Three from two now...
Scotland 284-9 (target 287)
Banged in short by Mark Adair, it's too quick for Safyaan Sharif, and he can only splice one to Paul Stirling at short third.
Chris Sole is the last man for Scotland.
Michael Leask gives him a pat on the back and a word of encouragement.
Scotland 283-8 (target 287)
Oh wow!
Harry Tector, who is a gun fielder, takes his eye off it as he tries to get the ball in quickly, and it goes straight through him for four.
A single off the second ball of the over, and it's over to Safyaan Sharif.
Three needed from four...
Scotland 279-8 (target 287)
Michael Leask gets a single down the ground to keep the strike.
Eight needed from the last, which will be bowled by Mark Adair.
Scotland 278-8 (target 287)
Absolutely nailed for four!
Michael Leask, down on one knee, smashes Josh Little through square leg.
Nine needed from seven.
Scotland 273-8 (target 287)
Just two runs from the first three balls of the over.
How are your nerves at home??
Mine are shredded.
Scotland 271-8 (target 287)
Mark Adair closes the over out with two dots.
Michael Leask will be at the non-strikers end - Scotland need 16 from the last two overs.
Josh Little will bowl the 49th...
Scotland 271-8 (target 287)
Sharif helps a short ball round the corner, and gives the strike back to Michael Leask.
16 needed from 14 balls...
Scotland 269-8 (target 287)
Mark Adair goes into the surface, but Michael Leask is ready for it, and carves it through point for four.
He then looks well set to come back for two from the next ball, but slips as he tries to turn. Safyaan Sharif is on strike.
Scotland 265-8 (target 287)
Leask keeps the strike with a single.
He's just taken Ireland's premier bowler for 22 runs in an over.
Scotland 264-8 (target 287)
Josh Little goes too full this time, and Leask whips the low full toss away for four!
The next ball is inside-edged past Lorcan Tucker for four more.
What a game this is - 23 needed from 19 balls...
Scotland 256-8 (target 287)
Hello!
Josh Little misses his yorker - Michael Leask gets under it, and swings it away for six.
And again! Belted down the ground for six more!
Scotland 243-8 (target 287)
A hard sweep from Michael Leask finds the boundary, and brings up his 50 from 45 balls.
He's carrying Scotland's hopes with him.
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