Richie Berrington and Michael Leask lead Scotland to victory

Richie Berrington and Michael Leask played pivotal roles in Scotland's victory over Namibia in Barbados, boosting Scotland's chances of advancing to the T20 World Cup.

Chasing a target of 156, Scotland found themselves in a tight spot at 73 for four when Matthew Cross fell lbw. However, captain Berrington and Leask turned the game around with a crucial partnership of 74 runs from the next 42 balls. Leask's aggressive innings, featuring four sixes, complemented Berrington's unbeaten 47, who sealed the victory with a six off David Wiese.

Scotland's bowlers had set the stage earlier, with Brad Currie impressing with figures of two for 16 from four overs. Brad Wheal made an early breakthrough, removing JP Kotze with just his third delivery.

Namibia's innings revolved around Gerhard Erasmus, who played a steady hand and reached his half-century off just 30 balls. However, Leask got the breakthrough by dismissing Erasmus, and Scotland's bowlers kept a tight rein on Namibia's scoring in the final overs.

In their chase, Scotland had a steady start, with Michael Jones providing some impetus with two fours and a six. However, Namibia fought back, but Berrington and Leask's aggressive approach turned the tide in Scotland's favour. Leask's powerful hitting, including a massive six off Trumpelmann, set the stage for Berrington to finish the game with a decisive six.

Overall, it was a well-rounded performance by Scotland, with both bat and ball, as they secured a crucial victory in the T20 World Cup.