Scotland bounce back to beat UAE

A CENTURY partnership between Matthew Cross and Calum MacLeod helped Scotland to an 86-run victory over United Arab Emirates in World Cup League 2 at Aberdeen. Wicketkeeper-batsman Cross, captaining his country in his home city in the absence of Richie Berrington, hit 85 off 92 balls.

MacLeod made 77 in a fourth-wicket stand of 113 as Scotland recovered from 54 for three. Mark Watt chipped in with a breezy 29 as Scotland finished with 254 for nine from their 50 overs. Watt then claimed figures of five for 33 as UAE were dismissed for 168 in 41 overs.