• England will square off with Scotland in their first match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024.

  • Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados will host the encounter.

ENG vs SCO, T20 World Cup 2024: Kensington Oval Pitch Report, Barbados Weather Forecast, T20 Stats & Records | England vs Scotland
T20 World Cup 2024 - England vs Scotland

England and Scotland, facing off for the very first time in the shortest format, will take centre stage in the second Group B match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.

The pressure is on England, led by skipper Joss Buttler, to kick off their title defense with a win. Meanwhile, Scotland, under the leadership of Richie Berrington, aims to pull off a major upset and send shockwaves through𓆏 the competition.

T20I Stats and Records at Kensington Oval

  • Matches played: 43
  • Matches won batting first: 28
  • Matches won bowling first: 14
  • Average 1st innings score: 137
  • Average 2nd innings score: 123
  • Highest total recorded: 224/5 (20 Ov) by West Indies vs England
  • Lowest total recorded: 43/10 (16.2 Ov) by West Indies Women vs England Women
  • Highest score chased: 172/6 (18.1 Ov) by West Indies vs England
  • Lowest score defended: 106/8 (20 Ov) by Australia Women vs New Zealand Women

ENG vs SCO: Kensington Oval Pitch Report

Kensington Oval is regarded as one of the premier grounds in international cricket, featuring a well-balanced surface for T20I matches. Fast bowlers oft🦋en benefit from good bounce, while batters are able to post substantial scores in the shortest format. Spinners may also find some assistance as the game progresses.

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ENG vs SCO: Barbados Weather Forecast

Barbados is expecting a gloomy day with an 80% chance of rain. Skies will be overcast with temperatures staying around a balmy 30 degrees Celsius. It💞 will also feel sticky with humidity reaching up to 83%. Wiಞnds might pick up to 29 km/h.

ENG vs SCO: Probable Playing XI

England: ꦿPhil Salt, Jos Butღtler (c & wk), Will Jacks, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Reece Topley

Scotland: George Mun♈sey, Ollie Hairs, Charlie Tear, Richie Berrington (c), Brandon McMullen, Matthew Cross (wk), Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Christopher Sole, Safyaan Sharif, Bradley Currie

Also READ: ENG vs SCO, T20 World Cup – Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips & Pitch Report | England vs Scotland 2024

 

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