Scotland’s top order was blown away in a devastating first-over blitz by the Namibian fast bowler Ruben Trumpelmann as they slipped to a four-wicket defeat at the 2021 T20 World Cup in A??bu Dhabi on Wednesday.

The Scots were bundled out for 60 in a 130-run loss against Afghanistan in their opening Super 12 stage fixture in Sharjah on Monday, having produced a brilliant run to reach the Round 2. Their batting unit was soon under pressure again having lost the toss as Trumpelmann picked three wickets in his first over. Kyle Coetzer’s side were restricted to 109/8, despite Michael Leask’s quick-fire 44.

Scotland gave themselves hope with a spirited bowling display, but JJ Smit, with an unbeaten 32, took Namibia to ?a historic win.

Namibia will next take on Afghanistan at the same venue on Sunday. Scotland, on the other hand,? hav?e a week off before their fixture against New Zealand in Dubai on next Wednesday, November 3.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

Scotland performed remarkable well given that they lost 3 wickets in the 1st over #Scotland #SCOvNAM #T20WorldCup #LiveTheGame

— Monty Panesar (@zkp_scroll) October 27, 2021

atleast one southern african country is enjoying its world cup campaign #SCOvNAM #T20WorldCup

— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) October 27, 2021

Namibia hold their nerves to come out on top against Scotland.
Scorecard: //t.co/tZWfp4VQF6#T20WorldCup | #SCOvNAM pic.twitter.com/uUkQqH5ioq

— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ) October 27, 2021

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Albie Morkel took 2 wickets in 1 over in his only T20I against Scotland. It was he who convinced Ruben Trumpelmann to move his cricket from South Africa to Namibia & Trumpelmann’s done one better with 3 wickets in an over against Scotland. As random links go #T20WorldCup #SCOvNAM

— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) October 27, 2021

We have done it again….Namibia beats Scotland with 4 wickets 🙌🏾🇳🇦 pic.twitter.com/buFlQ5EESy

— Nina 🇦🇴🇳🇦🇨🇩 (@Nina99103965) October 27, 2021

Namibia now have won more 2nd round matches (Super 8s/10s/12s) at the men's T20 World Cup than Bangladesh, Ireland and Zimbabwe combined! #T20WorldCup #SCOvNAM

— Sampath Bandarupalli (@SampathStats) October 27, 2021

Ruben Trumpelmann on fire 🔥 ! The left-arm pacer has claimed three wickets in the first over of the match itself. What a start for Namibia! #T20WorldCup #SCOvNAM pic.twitter.com/yjlHLRMEAi

— Prasenjit Dey (@CricPrasen) October 27, 2021

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Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi will host the 21st match of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2021 between Scotland and Namibia on Wednesday, October 27.

This will be the first match of Namibia in the Super 12 stage of the competition. On the other hand, Scotland have played one game against Afghanistan, which they lost by a massive margin of 130 runs.

Head-to-Head record:

Played: 02 |?? SCO won: 0 | NAM won: 02 | No result: 0

Pitch report:

The pitch in Abu Dhabi is tough to bat on. Both slow and fast bowlers will get help from the surface. Also, the dew? is expected to play is part. Hence, the team winning the toss would look to bowl first.

Probable XIs:

Scotland: Kyle Coetzer (c), George Munsey, Matthew Cross (wk), Richie Berrington, Calum MacLeod, Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Josh Davey, Safyaan Sharif, Bra??dley Wheal

Namibia: Gerhard Erasmus (c), Zane Green (wk), Craig Williams, Michael van ?Lingen, David Wiese, JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck, Pikky Ya France, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Bernard Scholtz, Ruben Trumpelmann

Match Prediction:

Case 1:

• NAM wins the toss and bowls first
• Powerplay score: 30-40
• Scotland total: 130-140

Case 2:

• SCO wins the toss and bowls first
• Powerplay score: 35-40
• Namibia total: 140-150

Team batting second to win the contest.

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