3rd Play-off, Dubai, October 30, 2019, 03:40 PM
Scotland
198/6(20ov)
United Arab Emirates
108/10(18.3ov)
Scotland beat United Arab Emirates by 90 runs
That's all from this game! Scotland have gone through while UAE bow out. We have another match coming up as Hong Kong face Oman in Dubai at 1930 local (1530 GMT).
Scotland skipper, Kyle Coetzer, says he is over the moon at the moment, they spoke about this, they had one chance and they wanted to take it. Further adds they were at the losing end in Zimbabwe for the 50-over World Cup Qualifiers and they are on the other side this time. Ends by saying they have a lot of fine players and they want to keep improving and keep learning.
UAE skipper, Ahmed Raza, says it is difficult to swallow but congratulates the Scotland side. Further adds he is proud of how the team fared and is very happy they made it till here.
MAN OF THE MATCH, George Munsey, says he wanted to take the attack right from the outset and it worked. Further adds it is exciting times now, it has not gone their way throughout but it is pleasing to get over the line. Ends by saying the credit has to be given to the whole staff, the coaches and all the players.
Stay tuned for the presentation.
There is nothing to talk about the hosts though, their bowling was poor giving away easy runs and allowing the Scots to reach a huge score on this wicket. Their batting was worse as they lost wickets in a heap and did not get even close to their target. They will be disappointed with this performance and with this loss, UAE are out of contention for a spot in the ICC T20 World Cup.
The Scots bowling was even better as they bowled out the hosts for a cheap score and gained qualification for the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia. They made good use of their slower balls and made the batsmen dance to their tunes.
Scotland did not give the hosts a chance. It all started with the partnership between Kyle Coetzer and George Munsey stitching a partnership of 87 before Coetzer was holed out. Things went further south when George Munsey fell as Richie Berrington came out and played a blistering innings of 48 off just 18 balls helping them reach a total of 198 runs.
A thumping victory for Scotland sees them qualify for the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia! All smiles in their camp and their few supporters in the stadium are up on their feet applauding the effort.
18.3
W
OUT! CAUGHT! That is the end of it! Scotland can now celebrate! Short ball on middle, Zahoor looks to pull it but he gets a top edge which goes way up in the air. Sharif settles under it and takes a simple catch at covers. SCOTLAND WIN BY 90 RUNS.
18.2
.
Full delivery on middle, Zahoor Khan looks to flick but gets hit on the pads. No run.
18.1
1
Good length ball outside off, D'Silva pushes it towards the point region and takes off for a single.
In over# 1
0
1
1
4
1
4
Josh Davey 23/1(3)
17.6
.
Play and a miss! On a good length and outside off, Khan looks to swing at it but misses it.
17.5
1
On a good length on off, D'Silva plays it towards point. The batsmen take a run.
17.4
1
Full delivery on off, Khan lofts it over mid off for a run.
17.3
4
FOUR! Second boundary of the over. Full delivery on off, Khan lofts it over mid off for a boundary.
17.2
1
Full delivery on middle, D'Silva flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.
17.1
4
FOUR! Nice shot. Full delivery on off, D'Silva lofts it over covers for a boundary.
Josh Davey is back on. 2-0-12-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
1
0
0
0W
5
Safyaan Sharif 20/2(3)
16.6
1
Full delivery on middle, D'Silva flicks it towards the leg side for a single.
16.5
1
DROPPED! Leask after taking a catch drops this one! Good length ball on middle, Khan looks to loft this one over mid off but does not get the required elevation on it. It goes way up in the air and Michael Leask runs back to take the catch but fails to hold onto it.
16.4
.
Short ball on middle, Zahoor looks to hook it but fails to put any bat on it.
16.3
.
Full delivery on middle, Khan pushes it towards the mid on region for nothing.
Zahoor Khan is the last man in.
16.2
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Scotland just one wicket away from qualifying for the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia. Good length ball on off, Ahmed Raza pushes at it and it goes uppishly towards mid off. Michael Leask dives forward and takes the catch.
16.1
5
FOUR OVERTHROWS! Good length ball on middle, D'Silva defends it off the front foot towards the cover region and takes off for a single. The fielder has a shy at the stumps at the keeper's end and hits. The ball deflects and goes into the square leg fence for a boundary.
Safyaan Sharif is back on. 2-0-13-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
0W
0
0
0
0
Alasdair Evans 18/1(4)
15.6
.
Good length ball outside off, Raza looks to drive but gets an inside edge onto the pads.
Darius D'Silva is back to resume his innings. He is fine and all set to continue.
15.5
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Gets a bat on this one but finds the deep mid-wicket fielder. Short ball on middle, Junaid looks to pull this one but it goes off the top half of his bat towards deep mid-wicket. Michael Leask settles under it and takes a simple catch.
15.4
.
Short ball on off, Junaid looks to pull it but misses.
15.3
.
Short delivery outside off, Siddique attempts to pull it but fails to make any connection to it.
15.2
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Another short delivery around off, Junaid looks to pull it again but fails to put any bat on it.
15.1
.
Short ball on the off stump line, Siddique looks to pull it towards fine leg but fails to put any bat on it.
Alasdair Evans is back on. 3-0-18-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
0
0
1
0
1
Mark Watt 21/3(4)
14.6
1
Flatter delivery outside off, Junaid punches this off the back foot towards the off side for a single.
14.5
.
BEATEN! Flighted delivery outside off, Junaid looks to loft this one but fails to connect with it. The keeper appeals for a stumping but nothing from the umpire.
14.4
.
Flatter delivery in middle, Junaid drives it to the bowler.
14.3
1
Flighted ball on off, Raza comes down the track and drives it to long off for a single.
14.2
.
Full delivery on middle, Ahmed drives it back to the bowler.
14.1
1
Full delivery on middle, Siddique flicks it to long on and takes a single.
In over# 1
0
1
1
0
0
0W
Calum MacLeod 18/1(3)
13.6
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Around off, Raza defends it out.
13.5
1
Short around off, blocked towards off side for a single.
13.4
1
On middle, pushed towards mid-wicket for an easy run this time.
13.3
.
Around off, Raza looks to turn it around the leg side but gets leading edge towards cover.
13.2
.
Outside off, guided it towards point.
Junaid Siddique is the new batsman in.
13.1
W
OUT! Another one bites the dust. This is going to end too early it seems. A flighted ball on middle, Boota flicks but finds Munsey at deep square leg. UAE falling like nine pins.
Calum MacLeod is back on. 2-0-16-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
1
0W
1
0W
0
Mark Watt 18/3(3)
12.6
1
Shortish length ball this time, Boota taps it towards point off the back foot.
12.5
1
On middle and leg, Raza eases for a single towards mid on.
Ahmed Raza is the next batsman in.
12.4
W
OUT! Timber! First ball duck for Sultan Ahmed. Watt fires it on off on a slightly shortish length, Ahmed looks to cut but misses. What happens next, the timber behind is knocked out.
12.3
1
On the pads, tucked behind square leg for a single.
Sultan Ahmed is the new batsman in.
12.2
W
OUT! Wicket number five and UAE are falling apart. A full ball on middle, Usman dances down the track to hammer it over the long on fence but again no proper connection. He gets more height than distance. The fielder from long on comes haring at the ball and pouches it sliding forward.
12.1
.
Full, Usman comes down the track to drive but gets it back to the bowler off the inner half of the bat.
Mohammad Boota is the next batsman in. Mark Watt is back into the attack. 2-0-15-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0W
1
1
1
1lb
1
Richie Berrington 4/1(1)
11.6
W
OUT! This time short ball gets Berrington a wicket. Short and on middle, Ahmed looks to pull but fails to make proper connection. It goes straight to the short fine leg fielder where Josh Davey pouches it with ease.
11.5
1
Another short ball, pulled for a single this time.
11.4
1
Landed short on middle, Waheed looks to power it over the long on fence but mistimes it. The ball lands short of the fielder again.
11.3
1
Another mistimed shot but lands short of the fielder. Short ball around middle, Usman looks to pull but another mistimed shot falls short of the fielder. A single.
11.2
1lb
Slower bouncer! Waheed looks to pull but misses as he plays it too early. The ball hits his shoulder and goes towards point. A quick leg bye taken.
11.1
1
On middle, Usman drives it past the bowler for a single as it goes towards long off.
Richie Berrington is into the attack.
In over# 1
1
4
1wd
2
1lb
0
1
Alasdair Evans 18/0(3)
10.6
1
Good length ball on middle, Usman flicks it towards deep square leg and takes a single.
10.5
4
Short ball on middle, Usman pulls it towards the deep mid-wicket region for a boundary.
10.5
1wd
WIDE! Bouncer aimed at the body, Usman lets it go. It is wided.
10.4
2
On a length on middle, Muhammad flicks it towards the fine leg region and takes a couple.
10.3
1lb
Good length ball on middle, Waheed looks to flick it but gets hit on the pads. The players put in an appeal but the umpire shakes his head. The batters take a leg bye.
10.2
.
BEATEN! Good length ball outside off, Ahmed looks to cut it but fails to put any bat on it.
10.1
1
Short delivery on middle, Muhammad pulls it towards the deep square leg region and takes a single. The fielder runs around and cleans it up.
Alasdair Evans is back on. 2-0-9-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Calum MacLeod 16/0(2)
9.6
1
The batsman works it down the leg side. They pick up a single.
9.5
1
Flighted delivery on off, Waheed comes down the track and looks to drive it but it goes off the inside edge towards short fine leg. The batters cross for a single.
9.4
1
Flatter delivery outside off, Usman punches it off the back foot towards the off side for a single.
9.3
1
Quicker delivery on middle, Waheed pulls it towards deep square leg and takes a single.
9.2
1
Flatter delivery on middle, Usman flicks it towards the deep mid-wicket region and crosses over for a single.
9.1
1
Bowls a flatter delivery on middle, Waheed flicks it towards the square leg region for a single.
In over# 1
1
1
1
0
2nb
0W
6
Mark Watt 15/1(2)
8.6
1
Another single. Fuller and outside off, Ahmed drives it through covers for a run.
8.5
1
Full again, Usman eases this through for a single this time.
8.4
1
On middle, pushed for a single towards mid on.
8.3
.
Full outside off, pushed towards mid off. So a dot off the Free Hit.
8.3
2nb
NO BALL! Called no ball for height. A rank hop on the pads, Usman can only pick up a single through mid-wicket. Free Hit coming up.
Waheed Ahmed is the new man in.
8.2
W
OUT! Shahzad's struggle is over. Watt has a wicket now. Flighted ball around off, Shahzad goes away to carve it over the cover region but can only manage to lob it high in the air off the sliced shot. Munsey at deep cover gobbles it safely.
8.1
6
SIX! But what an effort from Tom Sole. It looked as if he had saved the six but not really. A fuller length ball on middle, Shahzad goes for the slog and connects it well. Tom Sole at deep mid-wicket goes back, takes the catch but the momentum takes him towards the fence. He looks to throw the ball back in play but as he does that, the ball hits the boundary rope.
In over# 1
1
2
0
0
4
3
Calum MacLeod 10/0(1)
7.6
1
Punched off the back foot by the batsman. They pick up a single.
7.5
2
Full outside off, Shahzad drives it through covers and pick a couple.
7.4
.
Just misses the timber. MacLeod fires this on middle, Shahzad looks to cut but fails to get any bat on the ball. Goes just over the stumps.
7.3
.
Outside off, pushed towards third man.
7.2
4
FOUR! Full ball on the pads, Rameez flicks it through fine leg and gets a boundary.
7.1
3
Short and outside off, Usman reaches out and slices the ball over the point fielder. Three runs taken.
Calum MacLeod is into the attack.
In over# 1
0
2
1
1
0
0
Mark Watt 4/0(1)
6.6
.
On middle, Shahzad blocks it out. Just 4 runs from the over.
6.5
2
On the pads this time, Shahzad flicks it towards deep mid-wicket for a couple.
6.4
1
Shortish length ball this time, punched towards point for a single.
6.3
1
Fuller ball this time, eases it through mid on for a single.
6.2
.
Fullish length ball down the leg side. Shahzad looks to flick it but misses to get hit on the body.
6.1
.
Around off, Shahzad pushes it back to the bowler.
Darius D'Silva is looking in real pain and is going back to the pavilion. Muhammad Usman replaces him. Mark Watt is into the attack.
In over# 1
1
2
6
0
0
1
Josh Davey 12/1(2)
5.6
1
On the pads, driven towards mid on for a single.
5.5
2
Dropped! Another ball outside off, Shahzad looks to cut again but can't make the proper connection. The ball goes high towards cover-point where the fielder goes for the catch but fails to hold on to it. The batsmen get two runs.
5.4
6
SIX! Up and over this time. Short and outside off, Shahzad this time throws the bat at ball. Gets the timing right this time and slashes the ball over the third man fence.
5.3
.
Just short! Length ball on middle, Shahzad looks to turn it behind square leg but the ball takes the leading edge and goes towards point. The fielder there comes forward to take the catch but the ball falls just short.
5.2
.
Full ball outside off this time, Shahzad reaches out to drive but the ball takes the bottom edge and goes to the keeper on the bounce.
5.1
1
Lands in no man's land there. Shortish length ball outside off, D'Silva looks to pull but gets a top edge. The ball goes high in the air but lands in no man's land at mid on. Two fielders try to get to the ball but they can't get there.
Darius D'Silva is looking in pain as he got hit flush on the knee. He has called for the physio out there. Darius seems fine to continue though.
In over# 1
1lb
0
2
1
1
0
Safyaan Sharif 13/1(2)
4.6
1lb
Outside off, D'Silva looks to scoop it over the fine leg region but misses to get hit on the pads. An appeal follows but nothing from the umpire.
4.5
.
Outside off, D'Silva keeps it out.
4.4
2
Munsey saves at least a couple. A shortish length ball on middle, D'Silva pulls it towards deep square leg and scampers back for the second. It would've been a boundary but Munsey chases the ball and keeps it in play.
4.3
1
Outside off, Shahzad guides it towards third man for a single.
4.2
1
Around off, pushed towards cover for a quick single.
4.1
.
On middle, pushed towards short mid-wicket.
Safyaan Sharif comes back into the attack. 1-0-9-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
0
0
1
4
0
Alasdair Evans 9/0(2)
3.6
1
On middle, D'Silva nudges this behind square leg for a single.
3.5
.
Full outside off, D'Silva drives it firmly but straight to the cover fielder.
3.4
.
Around off, D'Silva looks to drive this through the covers but gets an inside edge onto the shoes. The ball goes towards point.
3.3
1
Shortish length ball on middle, Shahzad pulls and takes a run as the ball goes towards mid-wicket.
3.2
4
FOUR! Superb off drive this time. Length ball around off, Shahzad drives this ball uppishly through mid off. The ball races to the fence in a jiffy.
3.1
.
Length ball around off, Shahzad looks to drive but can't connect properly.
In over# 1
1
1
0
0
0
0W
Josh Davey 2/1(1)
2.6
1
Length ball on middle, Shahzad works it towards mid-wicket and keeps the strike for next over.
2.5
1
Shortish length ball on middle, D'Silva hops and turns the ball towards short fine leg and takes a quick run.
2.4
.
Outside off, D'Silva pushes it towards point.
2.3
.
Good nut that one. Landed around off, and jags back in sharply. D'Silva looks to work it towards the leg side but gets hit on the pads.
2.2
.
Around off, D'Silva defends it out.
Darius D'Silva comes out to the middle.
2.1
W
OUT! Caught! Davey strikes first ball. A fullish length ball outside off, Rohan skips down the track and has a wild swing at the ball. It catches the outside edge and goes behind. Cross is not going to miss out, he grabs it and celebrates. A big wicket this one.
Josh Davey is into the attack.
In over# 1
0
0
1
1
0
1wd
0
Alasdair Evans 3/0(1)
1.6
.
Third one now! Outside off this time, Shahzad again shoulders arms.
1.5
.
Left alone! Twice in the over. We don't see these this often. A length delivery on middle, Shahzad leaves it alone by dropping his wrists.
1.4
1
On off, Mustafa pushes it towards point and calls for a quick single. The point fielder gets to the ball and has a shy at the non-striker's end but misses.
1.3
1
Length ball angled into the batter, Shahzad blocks it towards the leg side for a quick single.
1.2
.
Good length ball outside off this time, Shahzad leaves it alone.
1.2
1wd
Wide now! This time Evans gets his line wrong and sprays it down the leg side. Shahzad flicks but misses. Wide called by the umpire.
1.1
.
Huge appeal but not out says the umpire. What a ball to begin the spell from Evans. A shortish length ball in the channel outside off, Shahzad looks to push it towards the off side but the ball shapes away a hint and beats the outside edge.
Alasdair Evans will bowl from the other end.
In over# 1
0
1
3
1wd
0W
4
0
Safyaan Sharif 9/1(1)
0.6
.
Landed on off, Rohan comes forward to defend it out. 9 runs and a wicket.
0.5
1
Length on the pads, Shahzad tucks it towards square leg for a single.
0.4
3
Full ball outside off, Rohan this time pierces the gap between cover and point. The ball races to the deep cover fence but the fielder chases it down and saves a run.
0.4
1wd
WIDE! Down the leg side. Mustafa looks to flick but misses.
Rameez Shahzad is the new man in.
0.3
W
OUT! Scotland draw first blood. And it is Chirag Suri who departs. A poor shot and the start of the run chase is not how the hosts wanted it. Length ball on middle, Chirag looks to turn the ball towards the leg side but the ball goes high off the top edge towards short fine leg. The wicketkeeper goes after it and pouches it safely.
0.2
4
Top edge and Four! A shortish length ball outside off, Suri this time looks to pull but the ball takes the top edge and the ball goes to the third man fence. Lucky runs.
0.1
.
What was that? Suri is giving the pacer a charge on the very first ball. Length ball around off, Suri comes down the track to play a drive through mid off but misses.
We are back for the chase! Rohan Mustafa and Chirag Suri make their way out to the middle. The Scottish players are also out in the middle to defend 198. Safyaan Sharif will start for Scotland.
199 to chase for the home side. Can they do it and qualify for the T20 World Cup Down Under? Stay tuned...
George Munsey is down for an interview. He starts by saying that he is happy to get another half century. Points that the tournament has been tough for them and adds that he is happy to be able to score runs. On his reverse sweeps, he says that a couple of fielders were inside the 30-yard circle and that made him go for those shots. Adds that they have a big total on the board now and it is up to�the bowlers to defend it out.
Where did it go wrong for the hosts? Probably when George Munsey got out. Because at that stage, the opposition was going at around 8 an over but have ended up at almost 10 an over, thanks to the Berrington onslaught. The bowling was not at its best and was taken to the cleaners.
It all started from the very beginning. Munsey and Coetzer added 87 for the opening wicket and that set the platform. UAE looked like they had things under control but then, Richie Berrington came out and played a wonderful cameo. His 18-ball 48 was the tone which was required and Scotland just took off from there. The last 5 overs yielded 71, so you can imagine what carnage it was.
198. Wow. That is some total from the Scots. Have they sealed the deal to go Down Under? The pitch is good for batting but chasing close to 200 in a knockout game, looks difficult.
19.6
W
OUT! RUN OUT! Full delivery outside off, Calum drives this towards the cover region and takes off for a single. Ahmed at cover has a shy at the bowler's end and hits. Calum was nowhere in the picture. With that, SCOTLAND FINISH ON 198 FOR 6.
19.5
4
FOUR! This is excellent batting from Calum! Flighted delivery outside off, Macleod makes room for himself and plays the sweep shot towards the fine leg region for a boundary.
19.4
2
DROPPED! Flighted delivery on middle, Calum looks to loft it over the long on region for a maximum but does not get the required elevation on it. Sultan Ahmed settles himself under it but makes a mess of it. The batters take a couple.
19.3
4
Four! Flighted delivery on middle, Calum plays another lovely sweep towards the deep square leg region for another boundary.
19.2
4
FOUR! Brilliantly played! Low full toss on middle, Calum goes down on his knees and plays a lovely sweep shot towards the deep square leg region for a boundary. The fielder tries to stop it with a dive but fails to stop it.
19.1
1
Full delivery on middle, Cross looks to flick it towards the leg side but it goes off the inside edge towards short fine leg for a single.
In over# 1
2
2
2
1
1
4b
Zahoor Khan 37/1(4)
18.6
2
Short of a length delivery, MacLeod looks to pull but gets a top edge. It lands safely towards mid-wicket. The batsmen get two runs.
18.5
2
Short delivery on middle, MacLeod pulls it through mid-wicket. The batsmen get two runs.
18.4
2
Short delivery on middle, MacLeod pulls it through mid-wicket. The batsmen pick up a couple.
18.3
1
Short delivery on middle, Cross pulls it through mid-wicket for a single.
18.2
1
Short and outside off, MacLeod cuts it through point. The batsmen cross ends.
18.1
4b
FOUR BYES! On a good length and outside off, MacLeod looks to cut but misses it. It goes towards Boota who fails to collect and it goes past him for a boundary.
Matthew Cross walks out to bat next.
In over# 1
0W
2
4
0W
4
3
Rohan Mustafa 23/2(3)
17.6
W
OUT! BOWLED! Tom Sole is the latest man to go. He had to go for the big shots but perishes. Flighted ball on middle, Tom looks to play the paddle sweep but fails to put any bat on it. The ball rolls on to hit the leg stump. Mixed over comes to an end.
17.5
2
The batsman drives this through the covers. The batsmen have picked up a couple of runs.
17.4
4
FOUR! Flighted delivery on middle, Tom gets off the mark with sweep towards the fine leg region for a boundary.
Tom Sole is the new batsman in.
17.3
W
OUT! BOWLED! Good comeback from Mustafa! Bowls a fullish delivery on middle, Berrington makes room for himself towards the off side to play the paddle sweep but misses it completely. The ball goes onto hit the middle stump. Berrington perishes after playing a magnificent innings.
17.2
4
FOUR! Brilliant shot! Flighted delivery outside off, Berrington lofts this over the cover fielder and into the fence. Good start to the over.
17.1
3
Fullish delivery outside off, Berrington pushes it towards the point region and takes three. The fielder comes around and cleans it up.
Rohan Mustafa is back on. 2-0-10-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
4
4
2
1wd
1
1
0W
Zahoor Khan 29/1(3)
16.6
4
FOUR! Another brilliant delivery on middle, Berrington drives this straight down the ground and into the long off fence.
16.5
4
FOUR! Nicely played! Short ball on middle, Berrington pulls it towards the deep mid-wicket region for a boundary. The fielder at deep mid-wicket tries to catch it with one hand but does not get to it.
16.4
2
Full delivery on middle, Richie drives it to long on and takes a couple. Excellent running.
16.4
1wd
WIDE! Slower short ball aimed at the body but it bounces way over the batsman. Berrington lets it go to the keeper. It is wided.
16.3
1
Short ball outside off, Macleod punches it towards the third man region for a single.
16.2
1
Short ball outside off, Berrington pushes it towards the cover region and takes a single.
Calum MacLeod is the next batsman in.
16.1
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Leask falls in trying to continue attacking! Slower delivery outside off, Leask looks to loft it over the deep mid-wicket fielder but does not time it well. The ball goes high in the air and Waheed Ahmed settles under it. He takes a simple catch.
Zahoor Khan is back on. 2-0-16-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
2
6
2
1
1
6
Waheed Ahmed 37/0(3)
15.6
2
Full delivery on middle, Berrington flicks it towards the leg side and takes a couple. 18 runs have come off this one. Excellent one for Scotland.
15.5
6
SIX! Brilliant shot! Good length ball outside off, Berrington plays a lovely lofted shot over the long off fielder for the second maximum of the over. This is excellent batting from the Scottish.
15.4
2
Good length ball outside off, Berrington looks to loft this but it goes off the edge towards deep extra cover. By the time the fielder can get to it, the batters take a couple.
15.3
1
Short ball outside off, Leask pulls it towards the leg side for a single.
15.2
1
Short ball outside off, Richie plays a lofted shot towards the cover region for a single.
15.1
6
SIX! BANG! Berrington says thank you very much! Waheed bowls this full on off, Berrington plays the slog over the mid-wicket region for another maximum. Brilliant start to the over.
Waheed Ahmed is back into the attack. 2-0-19-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
1
4
1
0
1
1
Junaid Siddique 36/1(4)
14.6
1
Good length ball outside off, Berrington lofts this towards the cover region for a single.
14.5
4
EDGED AND FOUR! Unlucky for the bowler. Full delivery outside off, Berrington looks to drive it but it goes off the outside edge towards the third man region for a boundary.
14.4
1
Good length ball on off, Leask drives this uppishly towards long on and takes a single.
14.3
.
Full delivery outside off, Leask drives it towards the cover fielder.
14.2
1
Full toss on off, Berrington drives it through mid off. The batsmen take a single.
14.1
1
Full delivery on middle, Leask lofts it over mid on. The fielder at long on collects in one bounce. The batsmen cross ends.
Junaid Siddique is back on. 3-0-28-1 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
6
2
2
0
0W
1
Ahmed Raza 27/1(3)
13.6
6
SIX! Nice shot! Floated ball outside off, Berrington times his lofted shot towards the extra cover region for a huge maximum.
13.5
2
Flighted ball outside off, Berrington plays the extra cover drive over the extra cover region. The batters take a couple.
13.4
2
Flatter delivery on middle, Berrington flicks it towards the deep mid-wicket region and takes a couple before the fielder can clean it up.
13.3
.
BEATEN! Flighted delivery outside off, Berrington looks to cut it but fails to get any bat on it.
Richie Berrington is the new man in.
13.2
W
OUT! CAUGHT! What a catch! That is a one-handed stunner! Raza bowls a flighted ball on off, Munsey looks to play the lofted shot over long off and it seemed like going over the fence but Rameez Shahzad, stationed at long off, jumps high in the air and plucks it out with one hand. Excellent innings though comes to an end from Munsey. Will this change fortunes for the hosts?
13.1
1
Flatter delivery on middle, Leask works it towards the deep mid-wicket region and takes a single.
Ahmed Raza is back on. 2-0-16-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
2
2
6
0
1
1
Zahoor Khan 16/0(2)
12.6
2
Full delivery on middle, George flicks it towards the deep mid-wicket region and takes another couple.
12.5
2
Good length ball outside off, Munsey looks to defend it but it goes off the outside edge which goes towards third man for a couple.
12.4
6
SIX! WOAH! Switch hit off a fast bowler! How many times do you see this? Low full toss on middle, Munsey goes down on his knees and plays the switch hit towards the third man region for another maximum. The ball has been lost and the umpires have called for new balls.
12.3
.
Slower short ball outside off, Munsey looks to play it at first but decides to let it go the keeper.
12.2
1
Slower short delivery outside off, Leask pulls it towards the deep square leg region for a single.
12.1
1
Full delivery on middle, Munsey flicks it towards the long on region and takes a single.
In over# 1
1
1
6
1
0W
1
1wd
Junaid Siddique 28/1(3)
11.6
1
Short ball on middle, Munsey pulls it towards the leg side and takes a single.
11.5
1
Full delivery outside off, Leask drives it towards the cover region and takes a single.
11.4
6
SIX! Leask has been sent out with an agenda here! First ball and he hits a six! This is brilliant. Short delivery on middle, Leask rocks on his back foot and pulls it with disdain towards the deep mid-wicket region for a maximum.
11.3
1
Short ball on off, Munsey comes down the track to defend but the ball bounces on him and hits the gloves. The ball rolls towards third man and the batters take a single.
Michael Leask is the new batsman in.
11.2
W
OUT! CAUGHT! Coetzer goes after playing a handy knock. UAE desperately needed a wicket here as these two were taking the game away from them. Good length ball outside off, Kyle makes room for himself and looks to loft it over the long off fielder but does not time it well. Muhammad Usman runs in and takes a simple catch.
11.1
1
Short delivery on middle, Munsey pulls it towards the deep mid-wicket region and takes a single.
11.1
1wd
WIDE! Siddique bowls a full delivery down the leg side, Munsey lets the ball go to the keeper. It is wided.
Junaid Siddique is back on. 2-0-17-0 are his figures so far.
In over# 1
0
1
1
1
1
0
Zahoor Khan 4/0(1)
10.6
.
BEATEN! Slower delivery on the middle stump line, Kyle makes room for himeslf towards the off side and looks to play the scoop shot but fails to put any bat on it.
10.5
1
Short ball outside off, Munsey pushes it off the back foot towards the off side and takes a single.
10.4
1
Back of a length delivery outside off, Kyle pulls it towards the long on region and crosses over for a single.
10.3
1
FIFTY! Fifth one for Munsey in T20Is! This has been an excellent innings from the opener and what a time to get it. Need to win this match to qualify and George has delivered for his side. Slower short ball on off, Munsey pulls it towards the deep square leg region and takes a single.
10.2
1
Full delivery on off, Kyle moves towards the off side this time and flicks it towards long on and takes a single.
10.1
.
Short ball outside off, Kyle makes room for himself and cuts it but straight to the point fielder.
Zahoor Khan is into the attack for the first time.
In over# 1
6
1
1
6
0
2
Waheed Ahmed 19/0(2)
9.6
6
SIX! Second maximum of the over. On a length on middle, Munsey lofts it over square leg for a biggie. 16 runs have come from this over and 27 runs have come from the last two overs.
9.5
1
Length delivery outside off, Coetzer punches it towards point. The batsmen take a single.
9.4
1
On a length on off, Munsey plays it towards point. The batsmen cross ends.
9.3
6
SIX! Massive hit! Length delivery on middle, Munsey lofts it cleanly over mid-wicket for a maximum.
9.2
.
BEATEN! On a good length and outside off, Munsey again looks to play the switch hit but misses it.
9.1
2
Length delivery on off, Munsey looks to play a switch hit but gets it of the outer half of the bat. It goes towards covers. The batsmen get two runs.
In over# 1
4
1
1
1
3
1
Ahmed Raza 16/0(2)
8.6
4
FOUR! Now its Coetzer's turn to play the reverse sweep. Raza bowls a full delivery on the middle stump line, Kyle goes on his knees and plays the reverse sweep towards the backward point region for a boundary. The fielder runs in from deep cover to stop but fails to do so. A boundary after 26 balls for the Scottish.
8.5
1
Loopy ball on middle, George flicks it towards the leg side and crosses over for another single.
8.4
1
Full delivery on middle, Kyle sweeps it towards the deep square leg region and takes a single.
8.3
1
Flighted delivery on middle and leg, Munsey looks to sweep it but it goes off the top edge towards short fine leg. The batters take a single.
8.2
3
Flighted delivery on middle, Kyle plays a sweep towards the fine leg region and takes three. The fielder runs after it and makes a good sliding stop before it reaches the ropes.
8.1
1
Flighted delivery on the pads, Munsey bends down on his knees and plays a conventional sweep towards backward square leg for a single.
In over# 1
0
0
2
1
0
0
Waheed Ahmed 3/0(1)
7.6
.
Another slower one outside off, Kyle waits for it and guides it towards third man for a single. Good over from Waheed comes to an end.
7.5
.
Slower delivery outside off, Kyle looks to guide it towards the third man region but fails to put any bat on it.
7.4
2
Full delivery outside off, Kyle drives this beautifully towards the deep cover region for a couple. Chirag Suri runs in from deep cover-point and makes an excellent diving stop.
7.3
1
Good length delivery on middle, George flicks it towards the mid-wicket region and takes a single.
7.2
.
Slower delivery outside off, George looks to play a reverse sweep of a medium pace bowler but gets hit on the gloves and into the pitch. No run.
7.1
.
Good length ball on middle, Munsey pushes it back to the bowler.
Waheed Ahmed comes into the attack.
In over# 1
1
1
1
1
0
1
Ahmed Raza 5/0(1)
6.6
1
It's been driven superbly through the covers. One run added to the total.
6.5
1
Flatter delivery on middle, Kyle flicks it towards the mid-wicket region and takes a single. 50-run partnership comes up between the two. Excellent stand and they would look to continue to go big here.
6.4
1
Floated ball on the pads, Munsey looks to play the conventional sweep but it goes off the inside edge towards short fine leg. The batters take a single.
6.3
1
Loopy ball on middle, Coetzer flicks it towards the mid-wicket region and takes a single.
6.2
.
BEATEN! Raza bowls this with a bit of air outside off, Kyle looks to cut it off the back foot but fails to put any bat on it.
6.1
1
Full delivery on the pads, Munsey flicks it towards the deep mid-wicket region and takes a single.
Ahmed Raza is into the attack.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
0
1
Rohan Mustafa 10/0(2)
5.6
.
Full delivery outside off, Kyle pushes it towards point. 46 runs have come off the Powerplay.
5.5
.
Full delivery on off, Coetzer drives it towards mid off for nothing.
5.4
1
Flighted ball on middle, George plays the reverse sweep again but finds the short third man fielder. The batsmen take a single.
5.3
.
Another full delivery on off, George drives it to mid off for nothing.
5.2
.
Full delivery on middle, George makes room for himself and drives this towards the cover fielder for nothing.
5.1
1
Flatter delivery on middle, Coetzer works it towards the deep mid-wicket region and takes a single.
In over# 1
1
1
1
4
0
0
Junaid Siddique 17/0(2)
4.6
1
Short ball on middle, Kyle pulls it towards the leg side and crosses over for a single.
4.5
1
Good length delivery on middle and leg, George looks to flick it but it goes off the inside edge onto his pads. They take a single.
4.4
1
Short ball on middle, Kyle looks to pull it but gets a top edge towards the mid on region. The fielder goes at it with one hand to catch it but fails to reach it.
4.3
4
FOUR! Hammered! Full delivery outside off, Kyle drives this crisply towards the cover region for another boundary. The fielder at cover dives to stop the ball but it races past him and into the fence.
4.2
.
Short ball aimed at the body, Coetzer looks to hook it but does not make any connection to it.
4.1
.
BEATEN! Good length ball outside off, Coetzer looks to cut it but fails to get any bat on it.
Junaid Siddique has a change of ends.
In over# 1
4
2
1
1
0
0
Rohan Mustafa 8/0(1)
3.6
4
FOUR! Nicely played from Munsey! Flighted delivery on middle, George drives it off the front foot towards long on and gets another boundary. 37 runs off the first four overs.
3.5
2
Full delivery on middle, Munsey drives this towards the long on region and takes a couple.
3.4
1
Flighted delivery on middle, Kyle flicks it to the leg side and takes a single.
3.3
1
Flatter delivery outside off, Munsey punches this off the back foot towards the off side for a single.
3.2
.
Full delivery on middle, George pushes it back to the bowler.
3.1
.
Flighted delivery outside off, George drives it towards the cover region. No run.
Rohan Mustafa is into the attack.
In over# 1
1
0
4
6
0
6
Sultan Ahmed 19/0(2)
2.6
1
Driven through mid on by the batsman. They pick up a single.
2.5
.
Full delivery outside off, George drives this crisply towards the cover fielder for nothing.
2.4
4
FOUR! Great batting this from Munsey! Conventional shot this time. Floated delivery on the pads, Munsey gets on his knees and plays a sweep shot over the short fine leg fielder for another boundary.
2.3
6
SIX! This is brilliant batting from George! Another flighted delivery on middle, Munsey plays another switch hit and plays it over the backward point region for the second maximum of the over.
2.2
.
Flighted delivery on off, George looks to play the switch hit again but finds the third man fielder.
2.1
6
SIX! What a shot from Munsey! Flighted delivery on the pads, Munsey times his switch hit and lofts this towards the deep cover-point region for the first maximum of the game.
In over# 1
2
4
0
0
0
4
Junaid Siddique 10/0(1)
1.6
2
Full delivery outside off, Kyle drives this towards the third man fielder and by the time the fielder can come around to clean it up, the batters take a couple.
1.5
4
FOUR! That is an unusual shot from the skipper! Short ball outside off, Kyle plays a short arm jab over the bowler's head for a boundary. He did not time it well but had enough to reach the fence. The mid off and mid on fielders try to chase it down but fail to do so.
1.4
.
Short delivery on middle, Coetzer looks to pull it but it goes off the bottom edge of his bat towards the bowler.
1.3
.
Good length delivery outside off, Kyle pushes it towards the point fielder.
1.2
.
Short ball on middle which hurried on to the batsman, Kyle looks to pull but it goes off the inside half of his bat towards mid-wicket.
1.1
4
FOUR! Brilliant shot from Coetzer! Siddique starts with a short delivery way outside off, Kyle stands tall and punches this towards the deep cover-point region for the first boundary of the game.
Junaid Siddique to bowl from the other end. George Munsey had a concussion test and he is fine to continue.
In over# 1
0
0
1
0
0
1
Sultan Ahmed 2/0(1)
0.6
.
Another flighted ball on off, George looks to play the reverse sweep but gets hit on the edge of the bat going on to hit the helmet. Good start from UAE.
0.5
.
Floated ball down the leg side, Munsey looks to play the reverse sweep but fails to put any bat on it.
0.4
1
Flighted ball on middle, Coetzer pushes it towards mid on and takes a single. He gets off the mark.
0.3
.
Flat delivery outside off which kept very low, Kyle drives it towards point.
0.2
.
Flat delivery on off, Kyle defends it back to the bowler off the front foot.
0.1
1
Starts with a flat delivery on middle and leg, Munsey gets off the mark by working this towards deep mid-wicket.
We are all set to begin! George Munsey and Kyle Coetzer make their way out to the middle. The UAE players follow them out. Sultan Ahmed will start the proceedings for the hosts.
Pitch report - Bazid Khan is there for the pitch report. He says that this pitch favours batting. Adds that the average first innings score is 161. Further says that the pitch might suit the faster bowlers. He is joined by Ed Rainsford who says that the pitch is hard and the curator has done a good job letting a little bit of grass on the surface.
Ahmed Raza, the UAE skipper, says that sometimes it is okay to lose the toss. Further says that he had a simple chat with the boys and told them that one bad day will happen. Adds that Chirag Suri is in for Zawar Farid.
Kyle Coetzer, the Scotland skipper, says they are going to bat first. Says that the pitch looks good and they would look to put runs on the board. On pressure games, it is not an ideal position to be in but they will look to do well. Adds that Coetzer says to let the players enjoy themselves
United Arab Emirates (PLAYING XI) - Rohan Mustafa, Chirag Suri (IN FOR ZAWAR FARID), Rameez Shahzad, Muhammad Usman, Darius D'Silva, Waheed Ahmed, Mohammad Boota (WK), Ahmed Raza (C), Sultan Ahmed, Junaid Siddique, Zahoor Khan.
Scotland (PLAYING XI) - George Munsey, Kyle Coetzer (C), Calum MacLeod, Richie Berrington, Michael Leask, Matthew Cross(WK), Tom Sole (IN FOR CRAIG WALLACE), Safyaan Sharif, Josh Davey, Mark Watt, Alasdair Evans.
Toss - Up goes the coin and Scotland have won the toss. They have chosen to bat first.
Hello and a warm welcome to our coverage of the third qualifying playoff between Scotland and UAE. The hosts were hammered in their previous game against the Dutch but all is not lost for them. If they win this fixture, they will get on the plane to Australia but if they lose, they are out of reckoning. Scotland are coming into this game after finishing fourth in their group. They have no chance of playing the final but winning this will help them qualify for the World T20 in Australia. Losing will mean that they will not be able to qualify for the ICC World T20. Both the teams need to give their best in order to have a chance. Who will come out trumps? The Scottish or the hosts. Join us in a while to find out.
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