Zimbabwe ODI vs Scotland ODI — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Associate One-Day Cup S1 • Scotland ODI won the match by 72 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 30-over encounter of Associate One-Day Cup S1, Zimbabwe ODI took on Scotland ODI on Jan 11, 2026, 11:04 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Scotland ODI won the match by 72 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 381 runs and 18 wickets fall between Scotland ODI (226/8 in 30.0 overs) and Zimbabwe ODI (155/10 in 15.4 overs).
2. Scotland ODI Innings Breakdown (226/8)
Batting in the first innings, Scotland ODI finished on 226/8 from 30.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.53 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Scotland ODI accumulated 49 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. George Munsey spearheaded the batting effort with 75 runs off 49 balls (including 9 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 153.1). Valuable middle-order support came from Richie Berrington, who contributed 65 runs off 49 deliveries, while Brandon McMullen added 21 (20b). The bowling side conceded 3 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 2). With the ball in the first innings, Blessing Muzarabani led the bowling figures with 2/43 in 5.0 overs (economy 8.60), assisted by Sikander Raza (1/32 in 6.0 overs).
3. Zimbabwe ODI Chase & Second Innings Summary (155/10)
Pursuing a target of 227 runs for victory, Zimbabwe ODI recorded 155/10 in 15.4 overs at a scoring rate of 9.89 runs per over. Brendan Taylor anchored the chase for Zimbabwe ODI with 54 runs from 19 balls (4 fours, 5 sixes, strike rate 284.2), alongside Sean Williams who chipped in with 51 off 30 balls. Defending the total, Michael Leask delivered a key spell of 4/17 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.25, while Josh Davey finished with 2/9 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Brendan Taylor and Brian Bennett (Zimbabwe ODI), who combined for 77 runs off 29 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 6 catches, 2 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Brian Bennett making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Sean Williams (Zimbabwe ODI) topped the match rankings with 154.0 total points, followed closely by Richie Berrington (148.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Richie Berrington.