KABUL (Pajhwok): Afghanistan defeated Scotland by 21 runs in the semi-final of the Hong Kong Sixes tournament on Saturday to book their place in the final.
Batting first, Afghanistan posted 121 runs for the loss of four wickets, setting a target of 122 for Scotland.
Skipper Gulbadin Naib top-scored for Afghanistan with 51 runs, followed by Karim Janat with 38 and Sediqullah Pacha with 27.
In reply, Scotland failed to chase down the target, scoring 100 runs for the loss of three wickets in their innings.
Afghanistan will take on Australia in the final of the tournament tomorrow (Sunday).
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