The ENG vs SCO T20 World Cup 2024 match has been abandoned as the rain has played a spoiled sport. Even after the playing conditions were revised, the rain failed to go away and hence the match will not continue and both the teams will end up getting a point each.
Rain has once again hit Barbados and the play hasn't been resumed. With the contest already reduced to 10 overs per side, it will become a bit difficult for the chasing team with the wet outfield.
Scotland ended their innings without losing any wickets. George Munsey and Michael Jones stood up for their team. England will have to fight to get to a DLS method revised total of 109 runs in 60 balls. It will be an entertainting game with England national cricket team's batsmen under pressure.
Scotland openers George Munsey and Michael Jones are back on the field smashing boundaries. Adil Rashid gave away 18 runs off his very first over. As the match conditions are revised, both sides will be restricted to 10 overs per side.
The match is all set to get restarted with 10 overs per side. By looking at the conditions match officials believe it's time to get back on field. The teams will return to the ground at 11:40 pm IST (Indian Standard Time).
The match already started late from its scheduled time but it got underway in full swing. But after the powerplay got over rain again stopped the play. Ground staff came running in with the covers after the on-field umpire called for it.
The ground staff came running in with covers as rain strikes again. Chris Jordan's first over proved to be costly as he gave away 14 runs and Michael Jones was not behind from striking the ball.
Openers George Munsey and Michael Jones have come up with a desired start for Scotland. Jofra Archer restricted them from scoring the runs in his second over.
After waiting for almost 55 minutes the match started at full pace and both sides are on the ground. George Munsey is off to the mark with a boundary off Mark Wood.
The match officials after looking at the conditions have confirmed that the match will start at 8:30 pm IST (Indian Standard Time). The ground is being prepared for the match to start.
England National Cricket Team vs Scotland National Cricket Team Highlights: England will be starting their ICC T20 World Cup 2024 campaign as they face Scotland in the first match. England haven't played any warm-up matches for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Instead, England were competing against Pakistan in a four-match T20I series which they won 2-0 with ease. A couple of matches got abandoned due to rain. But England's national cricket team did well in their home series against Pakistan. ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Prize Money: Record-Breaking Prize Purse Announced for T20WC.
With Jofra Archer returning to England's squad it will be a big add-on to their roster. With the top-order batsmen such as Phil Salt, Jos Buttler, Will Jacks, etc in form, it will be a treat to watch England's faceoff against Scotland. Jos Buttler and Co are a well-balanced squad and will be looking to begin their ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 campaign on a positive note. With Australia in Group B, it will be tough for the other teams to top the Group B. Police Snipers Deployed for T20 World Cup 2024 Matches Including India vs Pakistan at New York's Nassau County International Cricket Stadium.
For Scotland national cricket team George Munsey and Richie Berrington are the batsmen to watch. As we talk about the bowlers Brad Currie and Mark Watt can have a big impact during the ENG vs SCO ICC T20 World Cup 2024 clash. Scotland has previously beaten England but that was a different form of cricket. Going into this faster format Scotland lost their warm-up game against Afghanistan and their other warm-up match ended up in a no-result contest.
England National Cricket Team Squad: Jos Buttler (c), Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Jonathan Bairstow, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Reece Topley, Mark Wood
Scotland National Cricket Team Squad: Richie Berrington (c), Matthew Cross, Brad Currie, Chris Greaves, Oli Hairs, Jack Jarvis, Michael Jones, Michael Leask, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Safyaan Sharif, Chris Sole, Charlie Tear, Mark Watt, Brad Wheal