Pakistan vs Scotland — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ODI Cricket World Cup • Pakistan won the match by 3 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of ODI Cricket World Cup, Pakistan took on Scotland on Apr 10, 2026, 08:51 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Pakistan won the match by 3 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 283 runs and 17 wickets fall between Scotland (141/10 in 36.2 overs) and Pakistan (142/7 in 24.4 overs).
2. Scotland Innings Breakdown (141/10)
Batting in the first innings, Scotland finished on 141/10 from 36.2 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 3.88 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Scotland accumulated 14 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. Tom Bruce spearheaded the batting effort with 69 runs off 103 balls (including 8 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 67.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Richie Beerington , who contributed 47 runs off 75 deliveries, while Chris Greaves added 10 (13b). The bowling side conceded 6 extra runs (wides: 5, no-balls: 0, byes: 1, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Abrar Ahmed led the bowling figures with 3/24 in 8.2 overs (economy 2.88), assisted by Salman Ali Agha (3/18 in 5.0 overs).
3. Pakistan Chase & Second Innings Summary (142/7)
Pursuing a target of 142 runs for victory, Pakistan recorded 142/7 in 24.4 overs at a scoring rate of 5.76 runs per over. Babar Azam anchored the chase for Pakistan with 51 runs from 54 balls (9 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 94.4), alongside Fakhar Zaman who chipped in with 17 off 14 balls. Defending the total, Brad Currie delivered a key spell of 3/53 across 9.4 overs at an economy rate of 5.48, while Mackenzie Jones finished with 3/40 (7.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Richie Beerington and Tom Bruce (Scotland), who combined for 93 runs off 141 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 12 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Matthew Cross 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—Salman Ali Agha (Pakistan) topped the match rankings with 224.0 total points, followed closely by Abrar Ahmed (219.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Salman Ali Agha.