Richie Berrington aids Scotland in securing win – Cricket News Update
The Irish were given a dose of their own medicine after the Scottish made a remarkable chase against a massive total posted by the Irish batsmen of 320 runs in the 2nd One Day International (ODI) game from the Tri Nation Tournament. The match
was staged at the Grange Cricket Club Ground, Raeburn Place, Edinburg on Tuesday, July 12, 2011.
The Scottish Captain, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Gordon-David-Drummond-c60348, had to thank his batting order for delivering an exceptional performance. However, the skipper offered special praises to the middle order batsman Richie Barrington, whose half ton led to the eventual win for the hosts.
The game took off after Scotland won the toss and forced the Irish into batting.
However, Drummond’s worry came after the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Ireland-c751 batsmen offered an exceptional batting performance after piling up a competitive total of 320 runs.
In response, the Scottish openers, featuring http://www.senore.com/Cricket/DF-Watts-c1365 and Kyle Coetzer, took off with a steady start for their side, paving a strong foundation for the chase.
Unfortunately, the pair was parted after Watts was declared out on a Leg before Wicket appeal by Irish bowler http://www.senore.com/Cricket/George-Dockrell-c59135.
As the Scottish session proceeded, a little trouble came for the hosts after the team lost three more wickets towards the end of the innings. http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Scotland-c756’s chances of winning started to fade until the entry of Berrington on the crease in the 41st
over.
The player delivered an aggressive batting display, creating a strong hope for the team to sight for a win.
Berrington’s innings at the pitch included six sixes in just 23 balls as well as 2 boundaries. The player’s striking performance was further complemented by his counterpart, Josh Davey, who delivered the winning boundary to finish on an adequate half ton
while remaining not out.
Upon the team’s impressive win, Drummond added "it's a remarkable innings, phenomenal. When he (Berrington) went in, it was do or die, we needed that impetus".
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/KJ-Coetzer-c1798 and Fraser Watts laid a strong opening footing.
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