SALTIRES ADAPT TO A SUPER DOUBLE

Kyle Coetzer praised Scotland’s ability to adapt to unfavourable conditions after they made it back-to-back wins in ICC World Cup League 2 with a fourwicket defeat of the United Arab Emirates in Pearland, Texas.

The Scots successfully chased down a target of 216, with captain Coetzer’s 108-run stand along with Michael Leask’s 47 crucial as they ground out victory with 12 balls to spare.

After following up their defeat by the United States on Saturday with a victory over the same opponents the following day, Shane Burger’s side have now won two of their three games in Texas as they step up their bid to qualify for the World Cup.

They are second in the League 2 table, behind Oman and above the UAE, who they face again tomorrow to complete this four-game series.

“We spoke as a group in our scouting meeting about how we would react if we lost the toss on a ground and in conditions that have certainly been favouring batting first,” Coetzer told Cricket Scotland.

“That happened, but the bowlers adjusted very well and stuck to their plans, defending one side of the field and attacking from the other and we certainly put the UAE under pressure through certain phases of the game.

“Importantly we took our catches too and we were able to hold them to a lowish total because chasing was always going to be tricky on that surface.

“In recent times we have relied a lot on Richie Berrington and George Munsey with the bat, so it was good to see other guys chipping in and Michael Leask came in and did a great job for the team when required.

“His innings provided some impetus when it was required and he has been in great form with bat and ball for a while now.

“We have done well and will now look

forward to Friday.”