Stander boosts Scotland’s lead to 242
July 4th, 2009Jan Stander hit a crucial 64, the highest score of the match, as Scotland battled to a lead of 242 against Canada after their second innings was almost derailed by the visiting seamers as ball continued to dominated the game. The home side secured an advantage of 43, but again struggled with the bat as they stumbled to 99 for 7 before Stander and Gordon Drummond put Scotland back in the driving seat with a stand of 69.
Scotland were batting with ten men after wicketkeeper Simon Smith dislocated his shoulder during a morning warm-up game of football. He went to hospital where the injury was assessed and returned with his arm in a sling. Although the damage wasn’t as serious as first feared the pain prevented him taking further part and he is a doubt for the forthcoming one-day internationals. Read more
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