Cricket

Match 13 of the National Cricket League (NCL) Sixty Strikes tournament witnessed a thrilling encounter between Los Angeles Waves and Dallas Lonestars, with the Waves emerging victorious by 28 runs.Los Angeles Waves, batting first, set a formidable target of 139/2 in 10 overs. Wicketkeeper-batter George Munsey played a pivotal role, scoring an unbeaten 80 off 36 balls. Munsey's innings was studded with 10 fours and 3 sixes, showcasing his aggressive batting style. Adam Rossington provided a solid start with 26 off 10 balls, while Tim David contributed 23 off 9 balls.In response, Dallas Lonestars struggled to keep up with the required run rate. Hayden Walsh top-scored for the Lonestars with 30 off 14 balls, while Chris Green chipped in with 21 off 7 balls. Colin Munro also made a brief contribution of 15 off 8 balls.The Los Angeles Waves bowling attack proved to be too strong for the Lonestars. Todd Astle was the standout performer, claiming three wickets for just eight runs in two overs. Shakib Al Hasan, Tymal Mills, Rishi Ramesh, and Rumman Raees each picked up one wicket.The victory propelled Los Angeles Waves to the top of the NCL Sixty Strikes tournament standings, while Dallas Lonestars remained in the bottom half of the table. The match showcased the high-octane nature of the tournament, with both teams displaying impressive skills and determination.

Scotland Eyes Oman Clash for Super Eight PushScotland, the top-ranked team in Group B, faces fellow Associates Oman in a crucial T20 World Cup match on Sunday. A victory for Scotland would strengthen their position in the group and bring them closer to their goal of reaching the Super Eight stage.Despite their impressive win over Namibia, Scotland has flown under the radar at the tournament. However, they have shown their potential, pushing England to the brink and showcasing their ability to adapt to different conditions.Oman, on the other hand, has not performed as poorly as their record suggests. They have competed fiercely in both their matches, taking Namibia to a Super Over and holding Australia in check for a significant period.One of Scotland's key players to watch is George Munsey, who has the versatility to take down spin and pace alike. His ability to play reverse-sweeps and switch-hits could prove crucial against Oman's spin-heavy attack.For Oman, Kashyap Prajapati is a player to keep an eye on. Despite modest T20 numbers, he has the potential to make a big impact with his clean striking.Scotland will be looking to avoid the early batting collapses that have plagued Oman in their first two matches. They have a strong batting lineup led by Munsey, Richie Berrington, and Michael Leask.Oman's bowling attack will need to be at their best to contain Scotland's explosive batting. Zeeshan Maqsood, who is one wicket away from becoming Oman's second player with 50 T20I wickets, will be a key figure.The match will be played at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, which is expected to provide a good batting surface.