Scotland secures World Cup Qualifier spot with nine-run win over Canada
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 6:50 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Scotland achieved a narrow nine-run victory over Canada in a tense ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 match held in Forfarshire on August 7, 2026. Fin McCreath's first international century, scoring 112 runs, helped Scotland set a total of 281-7. Canada started strong with Yuvraj Sumra scoring 78 but fell to 272 all out with four balls remaining. The win guarantees Scotland a place in next year's World Cup Qualifier, as Canada can no longer surpass them in the standings. This match was the opening game of the tri-series that also includes the United Arab Emirates, which was played after two washouts due to weather.
- •Scotland scored 281-7 in 50 overs with McCreath's 112.
- •Canada was all out for 272 in 49.2 overs.
- •Yuvraj Sumra contributed 78 runs for Canada.
- •Scotland's win came with four balls to spare.
- •This match was the first in a tri-series involving the UAE.
- 6:50 PMYahoo Sports — Scotland beat Canada to reach World Cup Qualifier
- 6:39 PMBBC Sport — Scotland beat Canada to reach World Cup Qualifier
"Scotland hold on for a nervy nine-run victory over Candada to secure a place at next year's World Cup Qualifier after a tense tri-series match in Forfarshire.
"Scotland hold on for a nervy nine-run victory over Candada to secure a place at next year's World Cup Qualifier after a tense tri-series match in Forfarshire.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 6:50 PMScotland beat Canada to reach World Cup Qualifier
Scotland hold on for a nervy nine-run victory over Candada to secure a place at next year's World Cup Qualifier after a tense tri-series match in Forfarshire.
- BBC SportAug 7, 2026, 6:39 PMScotland beat Canada to reach World Cup Qualifier
Scotland hold on for a nervy nine-run victory over Candada to secure a place at next year's World Cup Qualifier after a tense tri-series match in Forfarshire.
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