Ireland finished their campaign in the ICC Intercontinental Cup for the last time after 7 long years when they defeated Scotland by 203 runs at Dubai. They now await to see if UAE can force a draw against Afghanistan, that will see them win the title.
Peter Chase spearheaded an impressive Irish attack with 4/52, his best figures for Ireland, as Scotland were all out for 178 chasing 382 to win.
Scotland will now finish sixth in the eight-team table after the defeat.
The maximum-points win takes Ireland to the top of the table, but Afghanistan will claim the crown for the second time if they avoid defeat against UAE on the final day.
Twitter Feature:
Ireland seal victory in their final #ICup match, dismissing Scotland in their second innings for 178 to win by 203 runs in Dubai! #IREvSCO
Scorecard: https://t.co/9I37tG0FFc pic.twitter.com/V9ihJS2hTk
— ICC (@ICC) December 1, 2017
Intercontinental Cup Result; @Irelandcricket win by 203 runs@Irelandcricket 251 (K O'Brien 78; Whittingham 3-23) & 271 (Singh 59; Whittingham 5-70) @CricketScotland 141 (Munsey 38; Rankin 4-45) & 178 (Leask 33; Chase 4-52)#BackingGreen
— Cricket Ireland (@cricketireland) December 1, 2017
Fantastic win by @Irelandcricket against Scotland in Dubai. Great team performance and a fitting way to say farewell to the Intercontinental Cup! Next stop @TheRealPCB at Malahide in our first Test Match! 👏
— Andrew White (@Whitey631) December 1, 2017
Privileged to be part of this side over the years in I-Cup cricket. Excited for our next chapter🍀#BackingGreen pic.twitter.com/uZ0at9fiVl
— Andy Balbirnie (@balbo90) December 1, 2017
Delighted to end 7 years of ICUP with a win. End of an era! 😁🍀 pic.twitter.com/MRPtRKeuVz
— George Dockrell (@georgedockrell) December 1, 2017
