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Scotland batsman Matt Machan "bitterly disappointed" with New Zealand defeat

Scotland are "bitterly disappointed" that they couldn't beat New Zealand in the World Cup today, says batsman Matt Machan.

Scotland batsman Matt Machan has said that his side are "bitterly disappointed" after they fell to a narrow three-wicket defeat to New Zealand in the World Cup earlier today.

Machan top scored for Scotland with 56 as he helped his side to a total of 142 all out in the Pool A clash, before New Zealand limped over the line after losing seven wickets.

Machan told reporters: "Credit to the way we fought back. We took it as deep as we could but 140 is not a lot to play with. Bitterly disappointed, we've been playing a lot better than we showed today and it's up to us to bounce back."

Scotland next play England on Saturday.

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