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However, Leask thought that performance, and United States’ super-over win over Pakistan, showed that associate nations “don’t get the recognition they deserve”.<\/p>\n
“We are a force to be reckoned with,” he said. “After game one, we proved to a lot of people that we’re not just here as an associate. I think we showed we have a lot of good depth.”<\/p>\n
Leask said “it felt special being out there” and had “said to the coach I’d repay the faith he’s shown in me” as Scotland avenged previous defeats by Namibia.<\/p>\n
“We have come out the wrong end of it a couple of times, so that’s what makes this one so sweet,” he said.<\/p>\n
“Three from three the last time we played in the first over, got close but not close enough. We’ve had a lot of that in the past and this feels like a team who is on the rise.”<\/p>\n
Leask pointed out there was “a bit of emotion” as the Scots shared the joy of victory with their families because of “the sacrifices a lot of them have made to be out here”.<\/p>\n
However, he stressed they now have to quickly turn their attention to facing fellow associate nation Oman on Sunday.<\/p>\n
“We can’t take Oman lightly,” Leask added. “They are another decent associate outfit.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n