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West Indies edge Scotland in thrilling contest

In a tense T20 World Cup match at Headingley, West Indies narrowly defeated Scotland, who came agonisingly close to a famous victory.

Foto: BBC Sport

West Indies secured a narrow victory over Scotland in a thrilling T20 World Cup encounter at Headingley. Scotland pushed the two-time champions to the limit and were on the verge of a historic upset, but ultimately fell just short.

The match was a gripping contest, with Scotland putting up a spirited performance that had their fans dreaming of a famous win. However, West Indies' experience in crunch moments helped them hold their nerve and cross the finish line first.

This close result highlighted Scotland's growing competitiveness in world cricket, while West Indies gained valuable points in their campaign. The match will be remembered as one of the tightest of the tournament so far.

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