Match Details
Date: June 4, 2024
Time: 8:00 PM IST
Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown
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Match Preview:
In an all-Great Britain clash, England will take on Scotland to kick off their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign in Bridgetown. Both teams have been in decent form ahead of this clash with England playing a tough series against the West Indies and then dominating Pakistan at home. At the same time, the Scots played a couple of warm-up games of which one was washed out and the other resulted in a defeat. Before the World Cup practice games, Scotland finished second in the tri-series against the Netherlands and Ireland.
Weather Report for June 3, 2024
Pitch Report:
Analysis
England kicks off the tournament as the defending champion and the favourites with a stacked squad of quality players. The Three Lions boast of one of the best batting lineups in the world led by captain Jos Buttler, who has found form at the right with aggressive batters around him. Regarding their bowling, Jofra Archer’s return has given the side a massive boost. Archer will be surrounded by a consistent group comprising Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid and Mark Wood, who looked great in the recent few games for England.
On the other hand, Scotland has been one of the most exciting associate teams in the world and made consistent improvements over the years. Talking about the Scottish batting, Southpaw George Munsey will be the lynchpin of their lineup with an aggressive style and incredible ability to score quickly against spin. On the bowling front, Mark Watt, the left-arm spinner, will be crucial with his change of pace and a trademark 24-yard ball. Watt could certainly dominate in the spin-friendly conditions of the Caribbean.
Key Players
Author’s Picks
Probable XIs
England
Jos Buttler (c) (wk), Phil Salt, Jonny Bairstow, Will Jacks , Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood
Scotland
Charlie Tear, George Munsey, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (c), Matthew Cross (wk), Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Brad Wheal, Bradley Currie, Chris Sole, Mark Watt
Fantasy Teams
Grand League
Head-To-Head
Best 14
Wicketkeepers: Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Jonny Bairstow
Batters: Will Jacks, Richie Berrington, George Munsey
All-Rounders: Brandon McMullen, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Michael Leask
Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Mark Watt
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