Ireland reach T20 World Cup - but Scotland's hopes are on a knife-edge

Papua New Guinea, meanwhile, reached their maiden global tournament by topping Group A, having recovered from 19-6 to beat Kenya by 45 runs and then watched on as Netherlands failed to score 131 in 12.3 overs or less against Scotland to overhaul them on net run-rate. Slideshow: Best sporting moments of the summer (ReadSport) Scotland had laboured to 130-8 with only Matt Cross (52 off 44) starring with the bat as Pieter Seelar (2-12) led a disciplined bowling display. However, Norman Vanua (54) lifted his side to 118 all out before then taking two wickets as Kenya were rolled for 73 in 18.4 overs - Assad Vala (3-7) and Nosaina Pokana (3-21) sharing six scalps in what turned into a vital victory.

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