United Arab Emirates vs Scotland, 3rd/4th Place: 7 key moments, ball by ball
Scotland beat United Arab Emirates by 45 runs.
Scotland beat United Arab Emirates by 45 runs in 3rd/4th Place of Hong Kong Sixes — Play Offs. Here is how the match turned, ball by ball: the overs that changed it, the wickets that mattered and the numbers behind the result.
Key moments, ball by ball
- SCO Over 1 — 29 runs came off the over, bowled by Zahid Ali: wd 1 6 6 4 wd 4 6
- SCO Over 2 — 26 runs came off the over, bowled by Maroof Merchant: wd 4 4 6 6 1 4
- SCO Over 3.2 — Michael Leask brings up a fifty off 11 balls
- SCO Over 5.6 — Finlay McCreath run out + 1 run for 30 (12). 131/1
- UAE Over 1 — 23 runs came off the over, bowled by Lyle Robertson: 1 6 0 6 4 6
- UAE Over 2.1 — Khalid Shah out for 25 (9), caught by Jack Jarvis. 34/1
- UAE Over 6 — 17 runs came off the over, bowled by Jasper Davidson: 0 4 wd 1 4 6 1
How the runs came
Scotland were 79 after 3 overs and finished on 135/1. United Arab Emirates were 47 after 3 overs and finished on 90/3.
Phase by phase
| Phase | SCO | UAE |
|---|---|---|
| Powerplay (1-2) | 55/0 (RR 27.50) | 34/0 (RR 17.00) |
| Middle overs (3-7) | 76/1 (RR 19.00) | 55/3 (RR 13.75) |
In the powerplay, Scotland scored 21 more than United Arab Emirates. In the middle overs, Scotland scored 21 more than United Arab Emirates.
Scotland innings: over by over
Scotland faced 4 dot balls (11%), hit 8 fours and 13 sixes, and got 10 extras. The best stand was 131 off 36 balls between Michael Leask & Finlay McCreath.
Fall of wickets: 131-1 (Finlay McCreath, 5.6)
United Arab Emirates innings: over by over
United Arab Emirates faced 6 dot balls (17%), hit 7 fours and 7 sixes, and got 4 extras. The best stand was 34 off 13 balls between Khalid Shah & Ansh Tandon.
Fall of wickets: 34-1 (Khalid Shah, 2.1), 66-2 (Muhammad Zuhaib Zubair, 4.4), 66-3 (Mohammed Faraazuddin, 4.5)
Our view
Scotland defeated the United Arab Emirates by 45 runs in the 3rd/4th Place Play-Off of the Hong Kong Sixes, delivering a dominant batting performance. Batting first, Scotland posted an impressive 135/1 in 6 overs, powered by Michael Leask's explosive 53 off just 11 balls. Finlay McCreath also contributed 30 off 12 deliveries, while Jack Jarvis smashed 38 off only 13 balls. Their aggressive batting helped Scotland maintain a remarkable scoring rate throughout the innings. In reply, the United Arab Emirates managed 90/3 in 6 overs, falling well short of the target. Khalid Shah provided a quick start with 25 off 9 balls, but Scotland's bowlers kept the pressure on during the chase. Michael Leask and Jack Jarvis also made valuable contributions with the ball, taking one wicket each. Scotland's explosive start and dominant batting display proved decisive in securing a convincing 45-run victory.
Top performers
- Michael Leask — 53 (11 balls)
- Jack Jarvis — 38 (13 balls)
- Finlay McCreath — 30 (12 balls)
- Michael Leask — 1/9 (1 ov)
- Jack Jarvis — 1/13 (1 ov)
Full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary: United Arab Emirates vs Scotland
