Rain Disrupts England vs Scotland Match
The match between England and Scotland washed out due to rain interruption. The match was called off but this came as a shock to the English fans. Both the teams were awarded 1-1 points. It rained even on the eve of the match. Then somehow the coin was tossed. Jos Buttler won the toss and invited Scotland to bat first. Batting first, Scotland made the English bowlers sweat. Openers George Mushi and Michael Jones played an explosive inning.
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Scotland’s Strong Performance Cut Short
Scotland’s Innings:
- Total Score: 90/0 in 10 overs
- George Munsey: 41 off 31 balls (4 fours, 2 sixes)
- Michael Jones: 45 off 30 balls (4 fours, 2 sixes)
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As the rain continued to come and go, the match was played at 10-10 overs. Scotland scored 90 runs in the allotted 10 overs. But the England team did not get a chance to chase the runs. From Scotland, both Jones and Munsey took the team to 90 runs without loss in 10 overs. Munsey was 41 off 31 balls with 4 fours and 2 sixes, while Jones remained unbeaten on 45 off 30 balls with 4 fours and 2 sixes. According to DLS, a revised target of 109 off 60 balls was set for victory against defending champions England. The arrival of rain had again increased England’s fears. Eventually, the match had to be abandoned and both teams had to settle for a 1-1 draw each.
Impact on Group B Standings
Current Standings:
- 1st: Namibia (2 points)
- 2nd: England (1 point)
- 3rd: Scotland (1 point)
- 4th: Australia
- 5th: Oman
Namibia is on top of Group B with 2 points after this match was canceled. England and Scotland are in the second and third position respectively with 1-1 points each. Australia is fourth and Oman fifth in this group. It is said that the English team benefited from the cancellation of the match between Scotland and England. Because they needed 110 runs to win in 10 overs. The match was interrupted by rain. That would have helped Scotland’s bowlers if the match had been over.
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