Brandon McMullen's 3-Wicket Haul Seals It for Scotland
Scotland have won by 1 wicket. United Arab Emirates batted first and posted 231/8 in 40 overs. Scotland chased down 232 in just 39.5 overs.
Adeeb Usmani was the standout in the first innings, scoring 116 off 126 balls (SR 92). 3 sixes and 11 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 28 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Matthew Cross anchored the innings with 66 off 51 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Scotland on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Brandon McMullen delivered figures of 3/30 in 8 overs (Econ 3.8). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
UAE lead the series 16-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 27 of the first innings was the inflection point — 15 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
116 off 126 balls (SR 92), 11 fours, 3 sixes
3/30 in 8 overs (Econ: 3.75)
66 off 51 balls (SR 129), 6 fours, 1 sixes
Verdict
Scotland showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. United Arab Emirates came up short by 1 wicket. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. UAE lead the series 16-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.