Bangladesh vs Scotland — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ODI Cricket World Cup • Bangladesh won the match by 6 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of ODI Cricket World Cup, Bangladesh took on Scotland on Mar 26, 2026, 05:50 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Bangladesh won the match by 6 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 314 runs and 14 wickets fall between Scotland (156/10 in 37.2 overs) and Bangladesh (158/4 in 34.4 overs).
2. Scotland Innings Breakdown (156/10)
Batting in the first innings, Scotland finished on 156/10 from 37.2 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 4.18 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Scotland accumulated 32 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Matthew Cross spearheaded the batting effort with 47 runs off 61 balls (including 4 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 77.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Michael Leask , who contributed 22 runs off 20 deliveries, while George Munsey added 22 (25b). The bowling side conceded 8 extra runs (wides: 8, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Mehidy Hasan Miraz led the bowling figures with 3/25 in 9.0 overs (economy 2.78), assisted by Rishad Hossain (3/30 in 8.0 overs).
3. Bangladesh Chase & Second Innings Summary (158/4)
Pursuing a target of 157 runs for victory, Bangladesh recorded 158/4 in 34.4 overs at a scoring rate of 4.56 runs per over. Najmul Hossain Shanto anchored the chase for Bangladesh with 59 runs from 83 balls (3 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 71.1), alongside Soumya Sarkar who chipped in with 57 off 74 balls. Defending the total, Brad Currie delivered a key spell of 1/19 across 5.0 overs at an economy rate of 3.80, while Brandon McMullen finished with 1/15 (3.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Najmul Hossain Shanto and Soumya Sarkar (Bangladesh), who combined for 95 runs off 129 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Tanzid Hasan 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—Rishad Hossain (Bangladesh) topped the match rankings with 216.0 total points, followed closely by Mehidy Hasan Miraz (216.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Rishad Hossain.