Afghanistan win first ODI against Scotland

Scotland (199/8) defeated by Afghanistan (203/3) by 7 wickets 

Afghanistan have won the first ODI against Scotland in their World Cricket League Championship Match overnight. Scotland struggled to 199/8 with Matt Machan on debut making 44, while Richie Berrington made 51. For Afghanistan Gulbodin Naib was the chief destroyer picking up 4/31.

In the chase Afghanistan were in a spot of bother at 59/3 but that was the last wicket they lost as Nawroz Mangal hit his first ODI century of 112*. He was supported well by Samiullah Shenwari who made a composed 55*.

This result tightens up the race for the two automatic qualifying spots for the 2015 Cricket World Cup as Afghanistan move up to 9 points. Although Scotland are still 2nd, another comprehensive win by Afghanistan in tomorrow's game could mean Scotland drop to 3rd with Afghanistan moving to 2nd with a superior net run rate.

Full scorecard here: http://www.espncricinfo.com/wcl-championship-2011-13/engine/match/592270.html

For more information about the World Cricket League Championship and qualification for the 2015 Cricket World Cup click on the tab on the right hand side of the page titled "2015 ICC CWC Qualifiers"