INDIA produced a commanding all-round performance to defeat Scotland by seven wickets in a league match of the IMC Over40s World Cup 2026 at the Police Sports Club Ground in Georgetown, Guyana, on Monday. Chasing Scotland’s total of 206, India reached 207 for three in just 34.2 overs, completing a comfortable victory with 10.4 overs to spare. Left-handed batter Anup Fulper led the run chase with a brilliant 73 off 74 balls, earning his second Man of the Match award of the tournament. India captain Anand Nair elected to field and the Indian bowlers responded with a disciplined effort to restrict Scotland to 206 in 43 overs. Scotland opener Kyle Coetzer provided a brisk start with 44 off 36 balls, striking seven boundaries. John Vaughan-Davies contributed 37, while captain Stuart Campbell remained unbeaten on 42 off 54 balls to help Scotland post a competitive total.

 

India’s bowling attack was spearheaded by Amit Mishra, who delivered an outstanding spell of 4 for 27 in seven overs. In reply, India began steadily, with Amit Paul scoring 16 before falling to Rana Sayem. Jatin Saxena then anchored the innings with a composed 42 off 55 balls, building a valuable second-wicket partnership with Fulper. Fulper took charge with a fluent and assured knock, scoring73 from 74 deliveries, includingnine boundaries and a six. Hisinnings combined patience withwell-timed attackingstrokes and kept Indiafirmly in control of thechase. He shared acrucial partnershipwith Jatin Saxenabefore adding furthermomentum to theinnings. Bhupender Yadavprovided the finishing impetus with an unbeaten 57off just 47 balls, hammering 10boundaries. His aggressive strokeplay ensured that Scotland hadlittle opportunity to stage a comeback. Murtaza Ali remainedunbeaten on three as Indiacrossed the finish line at 207 forthree in 34.2 overs.