New Zealand defeated Scotland by 16 runs in their Group 2 Super 12 fixture in the ongoing ICC Men`s T20 World Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

The Blackcaps racked up an impressive 172/5 first up on the back of Martin Guptill`s power-packed 93. And in reply, Scotland never looked like chasing it down, finishing on 156/5, still 16 runs short. Chasing 173, Scotland lost their openers but ensured they didn`t fall well behind as they reached 76/2 at the halfway point of their chase.