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Brandon McMullen's Century Powers Scotland Past Namibia

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Brandon McMullen delivered a match-winning performance as Scotland defeated Namibia in World Cup League Two action. The all-rounder took three wickets and then smashed a brilliant century to guide his team to victory. McMullen's figures of 3-47 with the ball helped restrict Namibia to 198 all out in 49 overs.

Namibia's innings was anchored by Louren Steenkamp's 67 and JJ Smit's 43, who put on 87 runs together before McMullen broke the partnership. Scotland's chase got off to a shaky start with both openers dismissed cheaply, but McMullen steadied the innings with a masterful 100 before retiring with cramp. Captain Richie Berrington added a valuable 43 to the total.

Mark Watt and Matthew Cross finished the job, knocking off the remaining runs with 12 overs to spare. The victory marks a return to form for Scotland after recent weather-affected losses and keeps them second in the World Cup League Two table, though they've played four more games than leaders USA.