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Time of India
07-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Scotland's Brandon McMullen surpasses Kapil Dev, Shakib Al Hasan and Steve Waugh to massive cricket milestone
File photo of Scotland's Brandon McCullen. (Image: X) Scotland's Brandon McMullen has become the second-fastest cricketer to achieve the double of 1,000 runs and 50 wickets in One Day Internationals, reaching the milestone in 33 matches during Scotland's World Cup League 2 match against Netherlands in Dundee. McMullen delivered a strong bowling performance, taking 3/40 in his 10-over spell, claiming the wickets of Max O'Dowd, Vikramjit Singh, and Noah Croes. His efforts helped restrict Netherlands to 218 runs in 45 overs. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! In the batting innings, McMullen scored nine runs from 13 balls while his teammates Finlay McCreath and Mark Watt contributed significantly. McCreath scored 81 runs off 106 balls with seven fours and a six, while Watt made 60 runs from 72 balls including five fours and two sixes, helping Scotland post 262/9 in their 50 overs. The Scottish all-rounder now sits behind only Netherlands' Ryan Ten Doeschate , who achieved the milestone in 28 matches. McMullen surpassed several cricket legends including Oman's Zeeshan Maqsood (37 innings), New Zealand's Corey Anderson (40 innings), and South Africa's Lance Klusener (42 innings). Other notable cricketers who achieved this double include Australia's Greg Chappell (44 innings), India's Kapil Dev and Australia's Steve Waugh (46 innings each), and UAE's Rohan Mustafa and Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan (50 innings each). McMullen's ODI career statistics showcase his all-round abilities. He has accumulated 1,149 runs at an impressive average of 45.96, including four centuries and four fifties in 29 innings, with a highest score of 151. His bowling record features 52 wickets at an average of 20.09, with best figures of 5/34.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nepal beat Scotland in final-ball thriller
Cricket World Cup League 2: Scotland v Nepal, Forthill Scotland 296-7 (50 overs): Tear 80, McCreath 55; Dhakal 2-26 Nepal 297-9 (49.5 overs): Karan 65*, Bhurtel 53; McMullen 3-42 Nepal won by one wicket Scorecard Advertisement Scotland suffered a surprise last-ball defeat by Nepal in a nailbiting World Cup League 2 one-day international in Dundee. Chasing the home side's 296-7, Nepal's last pair levelled the scores with one ball of the final over to spare. And, when left-arm spinner Mark Watt's delivery down the leg side was signalled as a wide to hand Nepal victory, it sparked a pitch invasion from passionate Nepal fans. Nepal, who sit second bottom of the eight-team qualifying section, had lost to a second-string Scotland A side in a warm-up match on Thursday. With Scotland asked to bat first, it looked like opener Charlie Tear's 80, with Finlay McCreath pitching in with 55, had set a healthy target for the visitors. Advertisement Although Nepal opener Khushal Bhurtel scored 55, they slumped from 152-2 to 192-7 before all-rounder Karan KC, coming in at nine, did the damage with an unbeaten 65 from 41 balls, including four sixes. Nepal went into the final over on 290-8 after Karan had plundered 18 from the 49th, but George Munsey caught Sandeep Lamichhane off Watt's first delivery. However, a wide from Watt and a single from last man Rijan Dhakal left Karan on strike with five needed for victory from three deliveries. Karan hit two twos before Watt's second wide of the over sealed an unlikely victory. It looked like the fateful delivery may have come off Karan's pad, but any protests were to no avail as Nepal took the points against a Scotland side sitting fourth in the table and four places above the visitors in the world rankings. The ODI tri-series continues on Wednesday at the same venue, with Nepal taking on the Netherlands.
Times of Oman
28-05-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Oman fall short in thriller but return home proud after successful USA tour
MUSCAT: Oman narrowly missed out on a perfect tour finish after falling just nine runs short against hosts USA in a high-octane match of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series at Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill, USA, on Tuesday. Despite the narrow loss, Duleep Mendis' men can take pride in a hugely successful campaign, winning three out of four matches to consolidate their overall third place in the League 2 standings with 24 points — just behind leaders USA (28) and second-placed Netherlands (26). All three teams have played 20 games each. Scotland are fourth with 20 points from 16 games, followed by Canada (20 from 20), Namibia (14 from 20), UAE (6 from 16), and Nepal (6 from 12). On Tuesday, chasing a formidable target of 294 after the hosts posted 293/8, Oman staged a spirited fight led by a blistering 72 off 51 balls from all-rounder Sufyan Mehmood. However, USA held their nerve in the closing overs to clinch a nail-biting victory, restricting Oman to 284/9. Mehmood's late counterattack, featuring five boundaries and three sixes, nearly pulled off a sensational heist. He was well supported by Vinayak Shukla (46 off 37) and Hammad Mirza (50 off 52). But wickets fell at regular intervals, and Mehmood's dismissal in the 48th over at 273 proved pivotal. Earlier, USA rode on a steady team performance to post a strong total. Saiteja Mukkamalla top-scored with a fluent 73 off 79 deliveries, while Harmeet Singh was named Player of the Match for his all-round contribution — 33 off 36 balls and a crucial bowling spell of 3/69. Key contributions also came from openers Smit Patel (41) and Shayan Jahangir (37), with Sanjay Krishnamurthi providing a late flourish through a rapid unbeaten 40 off 27 balls. Oman's bowlers shared the workload: Mehmood (3/58), Aamir Kaleem (2/43), and Shakeel Ahmed (2/52) were among the wickets. Despite disciplined efforts, the USA batters paced their innings well, accelerating at the death to push the total just beyond reach. In response, Oman lost Aamir Kaleem early but skipper Jatinder Singh (42) provided a solid platform. The middle-order trio of Mirza, Shukla and Mehmood revived the chase, and with 21 needed off the last two overs and two wickets in hand, Oman still had a shot. But Jasdeep Singh (3/64) and Harmeet Singh ensured USA finished on top. Although Oman missed out on a perfect four-win record, the team captained by Jatinder, return home with their heads held high. The tour was a strong statement of their consistency and growing strength in the 50-over format. Brief scores: USA 293/8 (Smit Patel 41, Shayan Jahangir 37, Saiteja Mukkamalla 73, Sanjay Krishnamurthi 40*, Harmeet Singh 33; Sufyan Mehmood 3/58, Shakeel Ahmed 2/52, Aamir Kaleem 2/43) beat Oman 284/9 (Jatinder Singh 42, Hammad Mirza 50, Vinayak Shukla 46, Sufyan Mehmood 72; Jasdeep Singh 3/64, Harmeet Singh 3/69)
USA Today
25-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to watch live cricket streaming - Sunday, May 25
How to watch live cricket streaming - Sunday, May 25 For information on how to watch or live stream all of the cricket set to air on May 25, including Pakistan Super League Cricket action, keep scrolling. FuboTV will stream over 220 live cricket matches annually to subscribers of Fubo's International Sports Plus channel add-on package with Willow by Cricbuzz. Sign up to get access throughout the season to MLB, NBA, NHL, and NFL action. Watch cricket on Fubo with the International Sports Plus package How to watch cricket today Final: Teams TBA - Pakistan Super League Cricket Start Time: 10:30 a.m. ET 10:30 a.m. ET TV Channel: Willow Sports Willow Sports Live Stream: Watch on Fubo United States vs. Canada - ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 Start Time: 2:10 p.m. ET 2:10 p.m. ET TV Channel: Willow Sports Willow Sports Live Stream: Watch on Fubo Watch cricket on Fubo with the International Sports Plus package
Times of Oman
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Times of Oman
Oman defeat Canada in rain-affected match for hat-trick of victories in ICC League 2
MUSCAT: Oman continued their impressive form in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 with their third consecutive win, defeating Canada by 18 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method at the Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium in Lauderhill, USA, on Friday. The result not only reinforced Oman's growing momentum but also helped them solidify third place in the standings with 24 points from 19 matches — level with the second-placed USA but trailing on net run rate, while the Americans still have a game in hand. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Canada struggled to build momentum against a disciplined Omani bowling attack and were bowled out for 212 in 48.4 overs. Captain Navneet Dhaliwal anchored the innings with a patient 73 off 120 balls, while Mansab Gill chipped in with a solid 59 from 65 deliveries. Oman's bowlers shared the spoils, with Shakeel Ahmed impressing with 2 for 21 in his nine overs. Mujibur Ali also picked up two key wickets, while Mohammad Nadeem struck twice in the death overs to prevent any late surge. Canada lost their last three wickets for just one run, slipping from 211 to 212 all out. In response, Oman looked composed in the chase, reaching 108 for 3 in 23.1 overs before heavy rain forced a premature end to the game. At that stage, they were ahead of the DLS par score (91), securing an 18-run victory. Top scorer Hammad Mirza struck 31 off 33 balls, including five boundaries, while skipper and previous match centurion Jatinder Singh added 27. Mujibur Ali remained unbeaten on 23, playing a steady hand in the middle. Debutant Aryan Bisht was unbeaten on 11 when match was called off. This marked Oman's second win over Canada this week, having already beaten them by 15 runs on Monday. Mendis' men will play hosts USA in the concluding match of the tri-series on May 27. League standings heat up The result leaves Oman on 24 points (W11, L6, NR2) from 19 matches — tied on points with the second-placed USA, who have a superior net run rate (+0.731) and a game in hand. Oman have a NRR of +0.065. The Netherlands lead the table with 26 points from 20 games. Scotland are fourth with 20 points (W9, L5, NR2) from 16 matches while Canada remain fifth with 20 points (W9, L8, NR2) from 19 outings. The top four teams in League 2 will qualify directly for the 10-team ICC World Cup Qualifier, with the remaining four having to compete in the Cricket World Cup Qualifier playoff. Brief scores: Canada 212 all out in 48.4 overs (Navneet Dhaliwal 73, Mansab Gill 59; Shakeel Ahmed 2/21, Mujibur Ali 2/35, Mohammad Nadeem 2/9 lost to Oman 108/3 in 23.1 overs -D/L target: 91 runs from 23.1 overs (Hammad Mirza 31, Jatinder Singh 27, Mujibur Ali 23*). Oman won by 18 runs (DLS method)
