Scotland cruise to seven-wicket victory over Oman at T20 World Cup
Hindustan TimesScotland boosted their chances of qualifying for the second round of the T20 Cricket World Cup on Sunday after thrashing Oman by seven wickets in Antigua to move to the top of Group B. Scotland cruise to seven-wicket victory over Oman at T20 World Cup Brandon McMullen's unbeaten 61 off just 31 balls steered Scotland to victory with nearly seven overs to spare as the Scots finished on 153-3 off 13.1 overs to reel in Oman's total of 150-7. "Very chuffed to get the win for the team," said McMullen, who clinched the win with a four one of nine boundaries in his swashbuckling batting display that also included two sixes. Oman captain Aqib Ilyas meanwhile lamented his team's failure to build a more competitive total, and missed chances in the Scotland innings, after winning the toss and opting to bat at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound. Aqib's decision to bat first appeared to have paid off with opener Pratik Athavale hitting 54 off 40 balls to get the innings going, with Naseem Khushi adding 10 and Aqib Ilyas 16.