Scotland defeated Bangladesh by 6 runs in their first match of the T20 World Cup 2021 on Sunday at Al Amerat Cricket Ground. After posting 140/9, bowlers gave Scotland regular breakthroughs and never allowed Bangladesh batters to settle in the chase. Chris Greaves was the star performer of the match as he picked up two wickets after a good show with the bat where he scored 45 runs. Bradley Wheal was the best bowler for Scotland with his figures of 3/24. Mushfiqur Rahim top-scored from Bangladesh with his 38 runs but he failed to take his team past the finishing line. With this win, Scotland are now at the second spot in Group A points table where the top two teams will seal their place in Super 12. (SCORECARD)
T20 World Cup Highlights Between Bangladesh vs Scotland, Straight From Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Al Amerat
Chris Greaves to Mushfiqur, OUT!! BOWLED!! What a night it has been for Greaves, first with bat and now with the ball. Bangladesh are in trouble now as they are four down in the chase of 141 runs.
Chris Greaves has given a much-needed breakthrough to Scotland as he dismissed Shakib Al Hasan. Shakib was looking to clear the ball over the ropes but failed to do so.
Taskin to Munsey, SIX, just over the boundary line. Shakib Al Hasan tried his best near at the boundary but he failed to stop the ball to clear the fence.
Scotland Playing XI: George Munsey, Kyle Coetzer(c), Matthew Cross(w), Richie Berrington, Calum MacLeod, Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Josh Davey, Safyaan Sharif, Bradley Wheal
Hello and Welcome to the live blog of the Bangladesh vs Scotland T20 World Cup match that will start shortly at Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Al Amerat. The two teams will fight to get into the Super 12 stage when they will meet in the qualifying round on Sunday. Bangladesh had won their last three T20I series vs Zimbabwe, Australia and New Zealand that might boost up their confidence in this mega tournament. While Scotland have won their both warm-up games where they completely outplayed their oppositions.
The match will start at 7:00 PM IST while the toss will be at 7:30 PM IST. Stay with us for all the live updates.