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15:30 GMT, Thursday, 3 July 2008 16:30 UK

Kiwis ease to win over Scotland

Lloyds TSB Tri-Series: New Zealand 102-2 beat Scotland 101 all out by 5 wickets Match scorecard
New Zealand's Ross Taylor

New Zealand clinched the Lloyds TSB Tri-Series with an easy eight-wicket win over Scotland at Mannofield.

After Black Caps captain Daniel Vettori won the toss, the tourists took full advantage of the overcast conditions as Scotland were bowled out for 101.

Ross Taylor then scored 61 not out from 41 deliveries as New Zealand sealed victory with 35.2 overs remaining.

The defeat crushes Scotland's hopes of a place on the official one-day international rankings.

The Scots, seeking a first win against Test-playing opposition, went into the clash in high spirits after a comprehensive win against Ireland, who were also thrashed by the Kiwis.

But a humid atmosphere made it difficult for Scottish batsmen and skipper Ryan Watson's disappointing form continued when he was bowled in the first over by Mark Gillespie - a second duck in as many days.

Gillespie then removed Gavin Hamilton to reduce the Scots to 12-2 before Nav Poonia and Colin Smith both gloved catches to Brendon McCullum off Jacob Oram.

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Qasim Sheikh provided some hope for the home supporters with three boundaries in his 18 but he was soon bowled by Grant Elliott's slower ball.

Gordon Goudie's unbeaten 17 pushed Scotland's total into three figures, with the former Middlesex youngster picking up the only six of the innings.

Scotland's total of 101 always looked inadequate even after John Blain trapped Peter Fulton in front with the fourth delivery of the Kiwis' reply.

Dewald Nel also had some success, getting McCullum caught at mid-on for 22.

But Taylor produced the necessary fireworks to guide New Zealand home within 15 overs.

The 24-year-old's haul included three massive sixes and seven fours in a 34-ball half-century.



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