Scotland Cricket — Upset Kings of Associate Cricket Explained
Scotland is one of cricket's most successful associate nations, famous for beating England in a World Cup match and progressing to the Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup.
Cricket in Scotland
Cricket has been played in Scotland since the 18th century. Cricket Scotland is affiliated to the ICC as an Associate Member. Scotland competes in ICC World Cup Qualifier events and has appeared at multiple T20 World Cups. Their best players are semi-professional, balancing cricket with other careers. Cricket is Scotland's fourth most popular sport by participation.
Famous Performances
Scotland beat Zimbabwe in the 2007 World Cup and have challenged Full Members consistently. At the 2021 T20 World Cup, they beat Bangladesh in the qualifying round — a major upset — before losing to India and New Zealand in the Super 12 stage. Scotland's professional players, including Kyle Coetzer, Calum MacLeod, and Mark Watt, have represented various county cricket clubs.
Frequently asked questions
Is Scotland a Full Member of the ICC?
No — Scotland is an ICC Associate Member. They do not play Test cricket but do compete in ODI and T20I formats through ICC qualification and have played in multiple Cricket World Cups.