Calum MacLeod scores century as Scotland defeat UAE

Calum MacLeod scored a century as Scotland eased to a seven-wicket World Cricket League Championship victory over the United Arab Emirates in Edinburgh.

The Scots were looking to build on Sunday's opening one-day international victory at the Grange and were just as impressive as they were in that 98-run stroll.

The UAE's first three batsmen fell cheaply and it was not until Shaiman Anwar (63) and Mohammad Usman (43) combined that the tourists looked capable of giving the Saltires something to worry about.

But their challenge soon faded as they were halted at 228 all out with four of the 50 overs remaining after Safyaan Sharif and Chris Sole both helped themselves to three wickets apiece.

Preston Mommsen's side suffered a setback when Craig Wallace fell for just six runs but MacLeod's entry ensured there were no further hiccups.

He finished on 103 after being bowled by Mohammad Naveed but another 80 runs from skipper Mommsen helped Scotland maintain their pace and they reached their target with 14 balls to spare.

Scotland sit second in the WCL Championship table, one point behind leaders Holland, with the UAE remaining rooted to the bottom of the standings.