Afghanistan vs Scotland — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ODI Cricket World Cup • Afghanistan won the match by 1 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of ODI Cricket World Cup, Afghanistan took on Scotland on Mar 29, 2026, 08:05 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Afghanistan won the match by 1 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 418 runs and 19 wickets fall between Scotland (207/10 in 50.0 overs) and Afghanistan (211/9 in 49.3 overs).
2. Scotland Innings Breakdown (207/10)
Batting in the first innings, Scotland finished on 207/10 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 4.14 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Scotland accumulated 23 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Tom Bruce spearheaded the batting effort with 31 runs off 28 balls (including 4 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 110.7). Valuable middle-order support came from Mackenzie Jones, who contributed 27 runs off 32 deliveries, while Charlie Cassell added 27 (55b). The bowling side conceded 23 extra runs (wides: 12, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 10). With the ball in the first innings, Fazalhaq Farooqi led the bowling figures with 4/38 in 10.0 overs (economy 3.80), assisted by Mujeeb Ur Rahman (3/31 in 10.0 overs).
3. Afghanistan Chase & Second Innings Summary (211/9)
Pursuing a target of 208 runs for victory, Afghanistan recorded 211/9 in 49.3 overs at a scoring rate of 4.26 runs per over. H Shahidi anchored the chase for Afghanistan with 96 runs from 147 balls (7 fours, 5 sixes, strike rate 65.3), alongside Rahmanullah Gurbaz who chipped in with 51 off 51 balls. Defending the total, Charlie Cassell delivered a key spell of 4/40 across 10.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.00, while Mackenzie Jones finished with 2/30 (10.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by H Shahidi and Nijat Masood (Afghanistan), who combined for 59 runs off 71 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 13 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz 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—Charlie Cassell (Scotland) topped the match rankings with 321.0 total points, followed closely by Fazalhaq Farooqi (315.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Fazalhaq Farooqi.