T20 World Cup, England vs Scotland Live Score: SCO Starts Strong, ENG Sloppy in Powerplay
Sydney, Australia
– Scotland has made a strong start against England in the ongoing T20 World Cup match at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The Scottish batsmen have taken advantage of the powerplay, while England’s bowlers have been uncharacteristically sloppy.
Powerplay Drama
In the first six overs, England’s bowling was loose, allowing Scotland to score 56 runs without losing a wicket. Opener George Munsey led the charge with a blazing 37 runs off 20 balls, including six boundaries. His partner Matthew Cross provided solid support with 18 runs. England’s bowlers struggled to find their rhythm. Chris Woakes was particularly expensive, conceding 20 runs in two overs. Jofra Archer, who was brought on in the third over, couldn’t make an impact as Munsey targeted his deliveries for boundaries.
Scotland’s Controlled Approach
After the powerplay, Scotland maintained their composure, rotating the strike and playing smart cricketing shots. Calum MacLeod joined Cross in the middle and contributed 13 runs before being dismissed by Liam Livingstone. Munsey continued to anchor the innings, reaching his half-century in just 30 deliveries. He was finally dismissed for 54 by Tymal Mills, providing Scotland with a much-needed boost.
England Fight Back
As Scotland settled into their innings, England started to apply pressure. Sam Curran removed Michael Leask in the 12th over, and Livingstone dismissed Alasdair Evans two overs later. Despite these breakthroughs, Scotland remained steady, with Richie Berrington and Chris Greaves taking the score past 100. At the time of writing, Scotland is 106/5 after 15 overs, with Greaves (27*) and Berrington (15*) at the crease.
England’s Sloppy Fielding
Compounding England’s bowling woes, their fielding has also been below par. There have been several misfields and dropped catches, giving Scotland extra lives. In the 10th over, Cross was dropped by Dawid Malan at mid-wicket. He went on to score another 11 runs before being dismissed. In the 13th over, Berrington was given a reprieve when Moeen Ali’s athletic attempt at a low catch was deemed unsuccessful.
Match Outlook
Despite Scotland’s strong start, England remains the clear favorites to win the match. However, Scotland’s disciplined batting and England’s poor start have made the contest more intriguing. If Scotland can continue to build on their early momentum, they could potentially pull off an upset. However, England has a formidable batting lineup, so the Scottish bowlers will need to be on top of their game. The match is evenly poised at the halfway stage, and a thrilling second half is in store.
Live Score Update:
T20 World Cup, England vs Scotland
England Innings
* England: 12/2 (4.1 overs)
Scotland Innings
* Scotland: 39/0 (5 overs)
Commentary:
Scotland have made a strong start in their chase of England’s total, with openers George Munsey and Kyle Coetzer putting on 39 runs in the powerplay. England, on the other hand, have struggled in the field, with Chris Jordan dropping a regulation catch off Munsey in the second over. James Vince was the first wicket to fall, caught behind off the bowling of Josh Davey in the fourth over. Jos Buttler soon followed, trapped in front by Mark Watt in the next over. England need a quickfire partnership to get their innings back on track.