Brandon McMullen Makes History in Scotland's Win
With his record-breaking feat, McMullen has cemented his position as one of Scotland's leading batters, and his consistent performances will be crucial to the team's success in the upcoming matches, as they strive to qualify for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Scotland secured a convincing eight-wicket victory over the United Arab Emirates in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 match, with Brandon McMullen achieving a major ODI milestone by becoming the fastest Scottish batter to score 1000 runs in the format.
McMullen's unbeaten 50-run knock led Scotland to a dominant win, with the team scoring 162/2 runs in 24.2 overs. His all-round brilliance earned him the Player of the Match award, and he is now Scotland's second-highest run-scorer in the ICC Men's World Cup League 2 with 480 runs in 13 innings, behind George Munsey.
McMullen's achievement is a testament to his consistent form, which has been on display in the Netherlands leg of the League 2, where he has scored two fifties. He surpassed James Coetzer's record of 28 innings to reach the 1000-run milestone in just 26 innings, also surpassing notable Indian players KL Rahul and MS Dhoni in the process.
Scotland's win has moved them to fourth place on the table in the qualification pathway for the 2027 ODI World Cup, behind the Netherlands, the USA, and Canada. McMullen's achievement is a significant milestone for Scottish cricket, and his future performances will be closely watched as the team continues its campaign in the League 2.