Emirates Group Cricket (EGC) team denied GMW Royal a spot in the final after Day 2 of Match 6 in the Danube Test Series.

GMW began at their overnight score of 73 for 4 in 25 overs, with a mountain to climb if they were to cross Emirates’ first innings total.

Shahid Sadiq and Usman Mushtaq were involved in a 136 run partnership, but a misunderstanding resulted in a run out and an end to their partnership.

Shahid played the ball to the covers and set off for a quick run, only to realise that Usman had not responded.

Emirates skipper Nigel Fernandes, who was at covers, took advantage and ran out Shahid for 89.

The onus was left on Usman to see the innings through but he was bowled by experienced UAE international all-rounder Arshad Ali for 65.

Amjad Gul (37) and Nisar Abbas (22) put up some resistance, but Emirates had them under control and bundled out GMW for 279.

Arshad took three wickets for 106 while Nisar Khan and Nigel picked up two wickets each.

The result meant that Yogi Group progressed to the finals against Wings SRT, to be played on Wednesday and Thursday at the ICC Academy Oval 1.