SCOTS FINISH THIRD/FOURTH IN HONG KONG

Scotland's bid for Hong Kong Sixes glory ended at the semi-final stage as they were defeated by Afghanistan by 21 runs.

Batting first, Afghanistan made 121-4 in their six overs, with captain Gulbadin Naib unbeaten on 51. Jasper Davidson (1-18) starred with the ball, but the Scots struggled to contain their opponents.

In reply, Scotland were always behind the required run-rate and finished on 100-3, Jack Jarvis top-scoring with 51 from just 17 deliveries. Afghanistan now play Australia in the final on Sunday, while Scotland will take on UAE in the third-placed playoff.

Earlier on Saturday, Scotland recorded an impressive victory against Sri Lanka. Michael Leask hammered an unbeaten 70 from just 15 balls, including 10 sixes, as Scotland piled up 144-4, before restricting Sri Lanka to 118-3, with Davidson picking up 3-23. 

That win ensured Scotland topped their group following Friday's win over Bangladesh, when Scotland successfully chased a target of 94 off the final ball of the innings. Captain Fin McCreath top scored with 53 not out while Leask (3-34) and Davidson (2-6) were the pick of the bowlers. 

The seven-man Scotland squad that also included Safyaan Sharif, Lyle Robertson and Mackenzie Jones was competing at the Hong Kong Sixes for the first time.