India vs Scotland — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ODI Cricket World Cup • India won the match by 9 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of ODI Cricket World Cup, India took on Scotland on Apr 6, 2026, 01:51 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: India won the match by 9 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 206 runs and 11 wickets fall between Scotland (102/10 in 31.3 overs) and India (104/1 in 18.5 overs).
2. Scotland Innings Breakdown (102/10)
Batting in the first innings, Scotland finished on 102/10 from 31.3 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 3.24 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Scotland accumulated 13 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Richie Beerington spearheaded the batting effort with 35 runs off 49 balls (including 6 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 71.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Tom Bruce, who contributed 14 runs off 28 deliveries, while Brad Currie added 10 (16b). The bowling side conceded 13 extra runs (wides: 9, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 4). With the ball in the first innings, Kuldeep Yadav led the bowling figures with 4/25 in 10.0 overs (economy 2.50), assisted by Harshit Rana (2/15 in 6.3 overs).
3. India Chase & Second Innings Summary (104/1)
Pursuing a target of 103 runs for victory, India recorded 104/1 in 18.5 overs at a scoring rate of 5.52 runs per over. Rohit Sharma anchored the chase for India with 57 runs from 55 balls (10 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 103.6), alongside Virat Kohli who chipped in with 33 off 41 balls. Defending the total, Brad Currie delivered a key spell of 1/35 across 5.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.00, while Charlie Cassell finished with 0/19 (6.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (India), who combined for 75 runs off 74 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Rohit Sharma 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—Kuldeep Yadav (India) topped the match rankings with 239.0 total points, followed closely by Harshit Rana (189.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Kuldeep Yadav.