Scotland clinch one-wicket victory over UAE in dramatic finish
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 8:43 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Scotland won by one wicket against the United Arab Emirates in the Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 Tri-Series match at Forthill, Dundee, on August 9. Jasper Davidson hit the winning boundary with just one ball to spare, chasing down a target of 231 runs set by UAE. The match was marked by a strong performance from UAE's Adeeb Usmani, who scored 116 runs. Scotland faced early difficulties at 2-2, but crucial contributions from Matthew Cross and Michael Jones stabilized the innings, leading to a thrilling conclusion. This victory follows Scotland's earlier nine-run win over Canada, securing their place in next year's World Cup Qualifier.
- •UAE set a target of 231 runs, scoring 231-8 in 40 overs.
- •Matthew Cross top-scored for Scotland with 66 runs.
- •Scotland finished with 235-9 in 39.5 overs.
- •Jasper Davidson struck the winning boundary with one ball to spare.
- •Scotland previously defeated Canada by nine runs in the series.
- 8:43 PMYahoo Sports — Scotland scrape one-wicket win over UEA on penultimate ball
- 8:43 PMBBC Sport — Scotland scrape past UAE with one wicket & ball left
"Scotland beat United Arab Emirates by one wicket as Jasper Davidson struck the winning boundary with just one ball to spare in a dramatic finish to their Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 Tri-Series match in Dundee. It came two days after a nine-run win over Canada at the same Forthill venue sealed a place at next year's World Cup Qualifier.
"Scotland beat United Arab Emirates by one wicket as Jasper Davidson struck the winning boundary with just one ball to spare in a dramatic finish to their Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 Tri-Series match in Dundee.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 8:43 PMScotland scrape one-wicket win over UEA on penultimate ball
Scotland beat United Arab Emirates by one wicket as Jasper Davidson struck the winning boundary with just one ball to spare in a dramatic finish to their Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 Tri-Series match in Dundee. It came two days after a nine-run win over Canada at the same Forthill venue sealed a place at next year's World Cup Qualifier.
- BBC SportAug 9, 2026, 8:43 PMScotland scrape past UAE with one wicket & ball left
Scotland beat United Arab Emirates by one wicket as Jasper Davidson struck the winning boundary with just one ball to spare in a dramatic finish to their Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 Tri-Series match in Dundee.
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