T20 WC: Scots go for the big hits in final overs

Tue, 04 June 2024

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23:55

Scots go for the big hits in final overs

Scotland 82-0 (9 Ovs) vs England | Scorecard

The match finally resumes as Moeen returns to finish his over.

With the game reduced to 10 overs a piece, the onus is on the batters to get maximum runs from the limited deliveries.

Moeen is right on point as he comes away with a miserly three runs off the remaining deliveries of the over.

At the end of 7 0vers, Scotland are 54-0.

On to the 8th over which will be delivered by Adil Rashid.

SIX! A huge hit by Jones as he gets under the ball and smashes it over long-off. That was hit with some power and looks the the Scots are looking to finish off what they started before the rain delay.

Single off the next ball to give Munsey the strike.

FOUR! Munsey goes for the big one now. A reverse hit off a flatter ball and that is timed to perfection......

SIX! Fuller delivery and Munsey gets the full force of the willow underneath this one and it is absolutely MASSIVE! Sends the ball flying into the covers for maximum runs.

A single to end the over and at the end of 8, Scotland are 72-0

On to the penultimate over and Jordan returns to deliver it.

Starts off with a dot ball before Munsey hits yet another SIX! A huge hit off a length delivery and that was was dispatched behind square and into the stands. We are seeing some proper hitting from the Scots now!

Two singles come off the remaining balls of the over.

Scotland are now at 80-0 after 9 overs.

23:30

SCO v ENG - Match reduced to 10 Over Innings

Scotland 51-0 (6.2 Ovs) vs England | Scorecard
Rain stops play

The match is finally on the verge of being restarted however due to the time lost on account of rain delays, it has now been reduced to a 10-over-a-side affair.

22:25

SCO v ENG - Rain continues to play spoilsport

Scotland 51-0 (6.2 Ovs) vs England | Scorecard
Rain stops play

Rain continues to fall at the Kensington Oval, Barbados potentially causing a shortened match. England won't mind batting second, but Scotland's good start could set a tough target. At the current stage, we have started losing overs.

21:47

SCO race to 50 vs ENG before rain stops play

Scotland 51-0 (6.2 Ovs) vs England | Scorecard
Rain stops play

Moeen Ali returns to deliver the 7th over for England. Jones is on strike for Scotland.

A fuller delivery off the first ball and Jones diverts it away for a single. FIFTY comes up for Scotland, a great start for the two openers today.

A sudden change in weather results in the covers being put back on the pitch. Rain has officially stopped play.

There is a strong breeze in the stadium accompanied by low light conditions. Looks like we are in for a substancial delay this time.

21:31

Scotland 49-0 (6 Ovs) vs England | Scorecard

Mark Wood contines for England, this time at the other end.

George Munsey on strike for Scotland.

Wood starts off with a wide delivery followed by a dot ball.

The next delivery is a fuller one and Wood manages to get across and hammer it away for a two.

OUT! Munsey swings and holes out to Buttler in the outfield although it was a NO BALL. A massive life-line for Munsey!

It's a major let-off for Wood who seems a bit annoyed by the entire situation.

Two more singles come off the over and at the end of five overs, Scotland egde forward to 34-0.

Chris Jordan is the new man in for England.

Starts off with a good length delivery. Dot ball.

SIX! Jones gets into the act. A short delivery and Jones is quick to get under it and pulls it into the gallieries on the on-side. A massive hit!

FOUR! Second consecutive boundary! This time it is on the off-side. Great timing and equally good placement by Jones to split the fielders and send the ball racing towards the ropes at cover.

FOUR! Third boundary in a row! Jones is on song here! Slower delivery and Jones pulls the ball once again into the deep midwicket area for a breath-taking shot.

A single off the last ball ends what was a miserable over for England and Scotland have raced to 49-0 after 6.

21:19

Scotland keep the scoreboard ticking vs ENG

Scotland 28-0 (4 Ovs) vs England | Scorecard

Moeen Ali comes in to deliver the third over.

Starts off with a dot ball before Munsey hammers the next delivery through the leg-side for a boundary.

FOUR! Great technique with the paddle-sweep from Munsey as he gets down and times his shot to perfection and sends the ball racing to the ropes.

Two singles come off the next two balls as Moeen tries a few variations with his spin bowling.

FOUR! Munsey is at it again. A great sweep shot and the ball is diverted behind the wicket for a boundary.

A dot ball to finish off the over as Scotland race to 26-0 after 3 overs.

Jofra returns to bowl the fourth over for England.

Starts offf with a good length delivery which is diverted to third man for a single.

The second delivery is similar but Munsey opts for a defensive stance. Dot ball.

A single off the next ball as Jofra pitches the ball towards the pads.

Archer rallies back in style with three dots on the trot. At the end of four overs, Scotland are 28-0

21:09

Scotland off to an early start against Eng

Scotland 16-0 (2 Ovs) vs England | Scorecard

Mark Wood to deliver the opening over of the match for England under overcast conditions.

George Munsey on strike for Scotland.

Wood starts off with a yorker, a great delivery that puts Munsey in all kinds of trouble.The second is slightly shorter and Munsey flicks it away for a single.

FOUR! A cracking shot off the fourth delivery of the over. Pitched in short and Munsey swings hard and times his shot to perfection, sending the ball racing towards mid-on.

At the end of the first over, Scotland are 6-0

Jofra Archer comes in to bowl the second over.

The first two deliveries are pitched wide of the off-stump and Wood executes two identical cover drives, picking up two runs on each occasion.

FOUR! Yet another ball strays towards the off side and Wood times his shot with precision and dissects the field through the covers. Clinical shot!

Two runs come off the final delivery of the over and Jofra struggles to find his line.

At the end of two overs, Scotland are 16-0

19:59

T20 WC: ENG v SCO: Match delayed due to rain

With the minutes counting down to kick-off at Bridgetown, there has been a drastic change in weather and it has started raining at the Kensington Oval. The ground-staff are quick to move in and the covers are on.

Looks like we are going to have a delayed start to this match.

19:41

T20 WC: Scotland win toss, elect to Bat vs England

Starting XIs:

Scotland: George Munsey, Michael Jones, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington(c), Matthew Cross(w), Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Christopher Sole, Brad Wheal, Bradley Currie

England: Jos Buttler(w/c), Philip Salt, Will Jacks, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood

19:37

Can Scotland pull off upset against England?

Defending champions England will be keen to overcome a lack of ideal preparation due to rain and hit the ground running when they face Scotland in their T20 World Cup opener in Bridgetown, Barbados on Tuesday.

Explosive batsman Phil Salt, fresh off a red-hot Indian Premier League season, will be one to watch, while the return of paceman Jofra Archer bolsters England's bowling attack.

T20 WC: Scots go for the big hits in final overs

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