Scotland last night ended their South African touring by squaring their T20 double header with a North West XI.

Pace bowler Ali Evans, who only passed a late fitness test, was the star as the Saltires went one-up with a commanding performance.

Evans claimed 2 wickets for just nine runs to restrict the hosts to 76-5.

Calum MacLeod had earlier scored 29 and Richie Berrington 24 in Scotland�s imposing total of 154-9.

However, the South Africans got their revenge in the second match, despite a brilliant 78 from MacLeod.

His effort helped the Scots post 149-7 but Peter van Neikerk�s 65 steered the hosts to an eight-wicket win with eleven balls to spare.

Coach Pete Steindl said: �Ally Evans bowled really well in what was a convincing performance in the first match.

�But the guys are really disappointed not to win the second game. We had a great platform but didn�t capitalise in the last few overs and came up short.�

Scotland return home having won just two of their twelve tour matches but having blooded five new players.