Scotland secured a nervy nine-run victory over Canada in a tense tri-series match in Forfarshire, booking their place at next year's World Cup Qualifier.
Key facts
- Scotland beat Canada by nine runs.
- The win secures Scotland a place at next year's World Cup Qualifier.
- The match was part of a tri-series played in Forfarshire.
- The BBC described the finish as nervy and tense.
Scotland secured qualification for next year’s World Cup Qualifier after holding on for a nine-run victory over Canada, according to the BBC.
The match, played in Forfarshire as part of a tri-series, produced a tense finish, with the BBC describing Scotland’s win as nervy.
The narrow margin of nine runs underlined how closely contested the fixture was, with Scotland managing to hold their advantage through to the end.
With the result confirmed, Scotland have booked their place at the World Cup Qualifier scheduled to take place next year.
Why it matters
Qualification for the World Cup Qualifier keeps Scotland on the pathway toward a place at a future World Cup. For a nation outside cricket's traditional heavyweights, results like this are significant milestones in the sport's development.
Frequently asked questions
What was the result of the Scotland v Canada match?
Scotland won by nine runs, according to the BBC.
What did Scotland achieve with the win?
The victory secured Scotland a place at next year's World Cup Qualifier.
Where was the match played?
The tri-series match was played in Forfarshire.