In a penultimate ball thriller, Scotland defeated UAE by one wicket in the Cricket World Cup League 2 Tri-Series. The match in Dundee saw Adeeb Usmani score 116 runs for UAE, but Scotland chased 231 with a nervy finish. Jasper Davidson hit a match-winning boundary off the second-last ball, sealing a tense victory. This win followed a nine-run win over Canada, securing Scotland’s spot in next year’s World Cup Qualifier.

UAE’s innings collapsed after losing Usmani (116) and Mc Mullen (3-30). Scotland’s chase faced early wickets but stabilized through Finlay Mc Creath and Matthew Cross (66). Michael Jones (44) and Cross added 72 runs before Davidson’s decisive shot. The hosts’ resilience highlighted their qualification hopes.

Key contributors included Usmani’s aggressive batting and Mc Mullen’s bowling. Davidson’s penultimate ball heroics defined the match. The result underscores Scotland’s competitive edge in the series, with Dundee as the host venue.