Former under-19 captain Kyle Coetzer hit a stylish unbeaten century on debut as Scotland sailed into the ICC Intercontinental Cup final at the expense of their outclassed rivals Kenya.

Scotland, the European champions, ended the three-day semifinal played at the Zayed Cricket Stadium with an impressive tally of 19 points to Kenya's 10.5.

Armed with a first innings lead of 202 runs, the Scots began the final day's play on a healthy looking 252 for five. They batted through much of the day before declaring their innings at 401 for seven.

Chasing an imposing 606 runs for a win Kenya scored 163 for four in the time remaining until stumps were drawn.

Earlier Coetzer (58 not out overnight) and Scottish wicket-keeper Smith (87) started the proceedings in the morning but the latter fell when just seven runs short of a maiden hundred.

However, Coetzer and skipper Craig Wright extended Kenya's misery on the field with a 122-run partnership for the seventh wicket.

Coetzer struck the ball all round the wicket while displaying a mature temperament in his unbeaten knock of 133 (219b, 291m, 15x4, 3x6).

When Wright completed his half-century he became the fifth Scottish player to hit form in the match, giving the Saltires the much-needed batting confidence ahead of tomorrow's final.

The Kenyans, who were outplayed in the first innings, showed much more determination in getting to 163 for 4 in 52 overs. Amit Bhudia scored 79 while debutant Tanmay Mishra chipped in with 32.

Scotland's Paul Hoffman was declared 'man of the match' for his 5 for 5 bowling feat in the first innings.

Scotland's coach Tony Judd praised the team's strong batting display.

"We did very well in batting but our bowlers were not effective in the second innings. We will be working on this but on the whole we are very happy," he said.

"When we started this tournament the UAE were one of the favourites. If Canada have beaten them they should be a good side and we expect a close fight in the final." Scotland will face Canada in the final.

Kenya's young skipper Ragheb Aga described the match as 'a big learning experience'. "It was unfortunate that we could not display our real talent in the first innings," he remarked.

"We did better in the second and this side will get better and better with the experience."

Ravindu Shah said the youngsters were quick learners.

"While Mishra was making his debut for most of the others it was only their second game," said Shah.