EDINBURGH: Scotland defeated Zimbabwe by seven runs in the first of the three T20 Internationals here.
Batsman Richie Berrington, batting at No. 4, shone with the bat with a brisk 82 not out while medium-pacer Safyaan Sharif starred with the ball for Scotland with figures of 4/24.
Chasing 142, Zimbabwe lost their first wicket on the first ball of their innings, as Wesley Madhevere was caught behind off Sharif for a golden duck. The pacer struck again in his next over as Madhevere's opening partner Tadiwanashe Marumani followed suit, becoming the quick's second victim.
Earlier, Scotland won the toss and elected to bat. They got off to a shaky start as they lost their top three batsmen — George Munsey (1), Kyle Coetzer (2) and Hairs (5) — inside three overs.
Brief scores: Scotland 141/6 in 20 overs (Richie Berrington 82 not out, Tendai Chatara 2/23, Luke Jongwe 2/28) beat Zimbabwe 134/9 in 20 overs (Milton Shumba 45 not out, Safyaan Sharif 4/24). IANS
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