Cricket: Respectable Scots fall to NZ

New Zealand defeated Scotland in a Twenty20 World Cup match shortened by rain late last night.

The match was cut down to seven overs a side, with Scotland batting their way to a respectable 89 for 4.

New Zealand, led by Brendon McCullum in place of the absent Daniel Vettori, struck hard with a barrage of sixes near the conclusion of their innings.

The Kiwis seized victory with an over to spare.

- NZ HERALD STAFF