Afghanistan won the 2nd semi‑final of the Hong Kong International Sixes by 21 runs, posting 121/4 in six overs before Scotland were all out for 100/3.

Afghanistan’s innings was powered by Gulbadin Naib’s 51 not out from 16 balls, Karim Janat’s 37 from 9 and Sediqullah Pacha’s 27 from 9. The bowling was led by Jasper Davidson, who took 1 wicket for 18 runs in 2 overs, and Lyle Robertson, who conceded 19 runs in 1 over.

Scotland’s reply saw J Jarvis score 54 from 17 balls, MA Leask 17 from 7 and LJ Robertson 14 from 3. Karim Janat took 1 wicket for 16 runs in 2 overs and Gulbadin Naib took 1 wicket for 17 runs in 1 over.

Scotland elected to bowl first after the toss.