Scotland snatched an incredible super-over victory in their opening Twenty20 tri-series match with Uganda following late drama in Nairobi.

Gavin Hamilton's return to the side ahead of the upcoming ICC World Twenty20 qualifiers looked certain to end in defeat when the Ugandans moved to within eight runs of victory with 18 balls and three wickets remaining.

But Hamilton's predecessor as captain, Ryan Watson, came to the rescue to tie the scores on 109 before Kyle Coetzer and Jan Stander scored 10 runs to Uganda's six during the super-over shootout.

The day began badly for Scotland when Simon Smith reported unwell, forcing Watson and Hamilton to share wicketkeeping duties at the Gymkhana club ground.

It got worse when the tourists set a below-par target for the loss of eight wickets, Stander top scoring with 25.

Uganda looked to be cruising to victory when they reached 90 for five with five overs remaining before a spectacular late collapse, sealed by a run-out and last-ball wicket off the bowling of Watson.

Scotland take on hosts Kenya on Monday, who they beat on Thursday to reclaim top spot in the ICC Intercontinental Cup table.