Summary

  • Latest game in seven-team regional final for places at 2024 T20 World Cup

  • Scotland reach 159-7 after being put into bat

  • Denmark can only make 126-7 in reply

  • Captain Berrington top scores with 60; Shah hits 56 for Denmark

  • Start rain delayed to 11:30 - now 18 overs per side

  • Ireland top group and have already qualified

  • Scotland will go top and secure second qualifying spot with fifth straight win

  • Denmark already eliminated with one win and three defeats

  1. Goodbye!published at 14:41 British Summer Time 27 July 2023

    Scotland beat Denmark by 33 runs

    And now, for an afternoon of small celebrations before the final match of the tournament against Ireland tomorrow.

    Both sides have already qualified for the World Cup finals next summer, but they'll tell you it's anything but a dead rubber.

    Can Scotland crown their success off with a win here at The Grange, or will Ireland spoil the party?

    Join us tomorrow to find out. See you then.

  2. Berrington extremely proud of playerspublished at 14:32 British Summer Time 27 July 2023

    Scotland beat Denmark by 33 runs

    Scotland skipper Richie Berrington tells the media: "I'm feeling pretty good right now. That was the goal at the start of the tournament, so delighted for this group of players. It's really well deserved for the work and performances we've put in consistently.

    "I'm extremely proud and one we'll enjoy. It would be nice to finish tomorrow with a big win against Ireland.

    "It wasn't an easy wicket. Credit to Denmark, they bowled well and it was effective. I gave myself a chance to get in, those first few balls. Brando keeps you on your toes, running between the wicket.

    "It's one we're looking forward to. Scotland v Ireland is always a good battle and we've had some close games in recent times."

  3. Reaction coming up...published at 14:16 British Summer Time 27 July 2023

    Scotland beat Denmark by 33 runs

    Another clinical Scotland performance. We'll be getting reaction from Scottish skipper Richie Berrington in just a moment, as his side qualifies for the fourth T20I World Cup in a row.

    Back at Goldenacre, Italy v Austria has just been confirmed abandoned.

  4. SCOTLAND QUALIFY FOR THE WORLD CUP!published at 14:12 British Summer Time 27 July 2023

    Scotland beat Denmark by 33 runs

    Scotland skittle Denmark in the final few overs to confirm their top two finish in the Regional Finals of the European Qualifiers!

    They have performed fantastically over the last six days, dancing around any banana skins that they easily could have slipped on.

    There's been some huge knocks and some terrific bowling spells - and they've made this qualification tournament look pretty easy.

    They will be in the Caribbean and the United States next summer!

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    WICKET Mahmood c Currie b Sharif 2published at 17.2 overs

    Denmark 119-6 (target 160)

    Into the final over, and there's suddenly a celebratory feel around the Grange Club. Scotland have all but confirmed their place.

    A reverse paddle goes for a single. The next ball goes high into the air and Brad Currie is under it again. Denmark have tried to go big and Scotland have punished them.

  6. What an over!published at 17 overs

    Denmark 118-6 (target 160)

    It's not a hat-trick ball.. Abdul Hashmi clips away to Brandon McMullen and runs a quick single...

    Run out chance! McMullen with the direct hit! It's a very loud appeal but it's not out! Musa Mahmood managed to get in.

    One over left and it is... mathematically possible, sort of.

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    WICKET Anand c Berrington b Currie 0published at 16.3 overs

    Denmark 115-6 (target 160)

    Golden duck for Surya Anand! Two in two for Brad Currie!

    Anand edges high into the sky and the skipper calls out loudly for it. No one is any doubt, and Berrington is the latest man to nestle a catch.

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    WICKET Thanikaithasan c Greaves b Currie 22published at 16.2 overs

    Denmark 115-5 (target 160)

    Scotland are on the brink of clinching their passage to the T20I World Cup next year.

    Currie delivers a slower ball and Thanikaithasan tries to sweep out to the leg side. It's high. Greaves and Sharif circle underneath... and it's the former who buries it to his chest. Denmark are capitulating.

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    WICKET Shah b Sharif 56published at 15.4 overs

    Denmark 113-4 (target 160)

    Disaster strikes for Denmark! Sharif forces Hamid Shah to drag on, desperately swatting for a boundary-finding shot.

    That should be that. A well-deserved round of applause for the Danish captain, who gave them a glimmer of a chance with his fantastic innings.

  10. Postpublished at 15.2 overs

    Denmark 113-3 (target 160)

    Safyaan Sharif is on from the Inverleith Park end. He slams one into the pads of Shangeev Thanikaithasan but the umpire is unmoved.

    Eventually, the Danes are able to get Hamid Shah back on strike. What can the skipper do?

  11. 6 runs

    Postpublished at 15 overs

    Denmark 112-3 (target 160)

    Mark Watt lofts a 25-yarder and Shangeev Thanikaithasan connects sweetly, flying high over the rope and then dropped by a member of the crowd!

    It had been such a good over until then - just singles. Still, Denmark need a lot more from the remaining couple of overs.

  12. Postpublished at 14 overs

    Denmark 102-3 (target 160)

    Brad Currie comes back on... just two runs conceded from it and that means 58 runs are needed from the last four overs. That's encouraged the Scotland fans in attendance - they know that's a big ask.

    The fielders are quick to take their place for the next over. They want this done as quickly as possible.

  13. 50 runs

    for Hamid Shahpublished at 13 overs

    Denmark 100-3 (target 160)

    Gavin Main's first ball is dispatched onto the top of the media tent by Shangeev Thanikaithasan. A superb shot, right out of the middle of the bat, that had a few of us journalists - myself included - cowering.

    Hamid Shah joins the party, slicing one over point for a big six. And it takes him to the 50! The Danish fans cheer - they've missed their skipper.

    It's been a resilient effort from Denmark so far - they've brought up the 100.

  14. 6 runs

    Solid but slow from Danespublished at 12 overs

    Denmark 84-3 (target 160)

    It's not outwith the realms of possibility, but a run rate of more than 8 is always hard for a side like Denmark to chase. It's currently more than 12 an over.

    Hamid Shah lofts one just to the right of mid-off. A poor shot that he gets away with.

    The final ball of the over is much better. He hooks Leask away for six, over the head of Chris Greaves.

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    WICKET Ahmad c Sharif b Leask 12published at 9.2 overs

    Denmark 68-3 (target 160)

    Just as Denmark were gathering some momentum, Saif Ahmad sweeps into the air and Safyaan Sharif takes another superb catch.

    He throws the ball away in celebration. That meant a lot to him, after a fairly expensive over bowled.

    Shangeev Thanikaithasan comes to the middle.

  16. Shah shows his worthpublished at 9 overs

    Denmark 64-2 (target 160)

    Hamid Shah gets another four as Oli Hairs watches the ball go through his hands and trickle to the over. A bit casual, and Sayfaan Sharif shoots him a glare.

    The next goes for four, too. A beautiful shot over the top of point that runs all the way.

    And another! Three successive fours. Denmark have missed their captain all tournament. He's making his presence felt today.

  17. Postpublished at 8 overs

    Denmark 48-2 (target 160)

    Hamid Shah edges one of Michael Leask's deliveries for four before sweeping brilliantly and beating Chris Greaves on the boundary for another. He's giving Denmark some confidence.

    Nearly at the halfway stage and they'll need to up the rate, if they are to track this down.

  18. dropped catch

    Dropped catchespublished at 7 overs

    Denmark 36-2 (target 160)

    Saif Ahmad goes big again, trying to slap away Safyaan Sharif's first ball.

    It goes into the air but he hasn't quite got hold of it. It's over George Munsey and he's chasing it desperately... dropped! It's a great attempt as he dives, tracking the ball over his shoulder.

    And there's another chance! Ahmad pokes at one past his off-stump, Brandon McMullen leaps like a salmon but he can't hold. That would've been the catch of the tournament.

  19. 6 runs

    Postpublished at 6 overs

    Denmark 33-2 (target 160)

    As usual, Scotland have been able to rely on their solid bowling attack. Now Brandon McMullen will get the chance to chuck a few down from the Inverleith Park end.

    It's a bitty over, a few singles and doubles. Then, Saif Ahmad clears Michael Leaks at long-on for a massive six. Fair play.

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    WICKET Bharaj c Currie b Watt 8published at 4.5 overs

    Denmark 24-2 (target 160)

    Mark Watt is back on from the pavilion end here at The Grange. His first is chipped by Shah, just over the head of Brandon McMullen at mid-on.

    Taranjit Bharaj doesn't get as lucky. He tries to sweep and didn't time it well, top-edging into the air. Brad Currie races underneath it and cups the ball in his palms, gently.