Did the semi-final go the plan?
Yes, the game went absolutely to plan. We managed to win the toss and got full batting points, only loosing five wickets along the way. Our bowlers then won us the game with a great display to bowl Kenya out for less than a hundred. That allowed us to have some batting and bowling practice in the second innings which should help us in the final.

What were the major differences between the sides in the semi-final?
We had a bit more firepower in the bowling department and I think it was important that in batting we were able to establish good partnerships in both innings.

Who were the key contributors in your team and why?
The good thing from our point of view was that everyone in the team contributed to the win. Obviously, Fraser Watts’s 146 gave us the platform and Paul Hoffmann put us in the driving seat with his great spell of 5 for 5. Kyle Coetzer’s 133 not out in the second innings was also a highlight, along with Colin Smith’s 93.

What do you know about Canada and will you be making any special plans for the finals?
We have played the Canadians a few times and know the majority of their players. That said, we won’t worry too much about the opposition and we will be focusing on our own performance.

What will be the key to victory in the final and why?
We have a good all-round team with depth to our batting and a large number of bowling options. We have strength in both departments and if we perform to our abilities we have a good chance in the final.

What will winning the final mean to the development of the sport in your country?
It is important for us to do well in all ICC tournaments as we have ambitions and want to achieve One-Day International status. We are aiming to prove we are consistently the best Associate Member country and any elevated status would give cricket a massive boost in Scotland.