NZ vs SCO, T20 Highlights: New Zealand Win By 16 Runs Despite A Spirited Scotland Performance

T20 WC 2021, Match 31, NZ vs SCO: Keep following this space to follow Live Updates & Scores from New Zealand vs Scotland match.

Background

T20 World Cup: Scotland will face their first major challenge of this World Cup when they go one-on-one with New Zealand on Wednesday. The match starts at 3:30 pm IST and it will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. 

Scotland is a team that has come from the qualification stages. They looked pretty solid in their qualification games but failed to have an impact in the Group stages. They lost their first two matches against Afghanistan and Namibia. 

Kyle Coetzer, the captain of Scotland got injured which was a big blow to their team. He is expected to play today as he is recovering well from his injury. 

On the other hand, New Zealand would be confident after their last win against India and would love to continue their good form. "Scotland are an improving side and a strong side, as you've seen throughout the early stages of this tournament. Playing them is something the guys are looking forward to," said Tim Southee of New Zealand. 

Scotland won the toss and they have decided to bowl first! 

Squads:

New Zealand Squad: Martin Guptill, Daryl Mitchell, Kane Williamson(c), Devon Conway(w), James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult, Todd Astle, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Seifert, Mark Chapman

Scotland Squad: George Munsey, Matthew Cross(w), Calum MacLeod, Richie Berrington(c), Craig Wallace, Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Josh Davey, Safyaan Sharif, Bradley Wheal, Dylan Budge, Hamza Tahir, Alasdair Evans, Kyle Coetzer

18:58 PM (IST)  •  03 Nov 2021

Scotland vs New Zealand: 19.4 Overs / SCO - 150/5 Runs

Michael Leask hits four on the Fourth ball of Adam Milne to move to 37. Chris Greaves is at the other crease.

18:57 PM (IST)  •  03 Nov 2021

Scotland vs New Zealand: 19.3 Overs / SCO - 150/5 Runs

Two more runs added to the tally of Scotland , Couple of runs taken by Michael Leask

18:57 PM (IST)  •  03 Nov 2021

Scotland vs New Zealand: 19.2 Overs / SCO - 150/5 Runs

Adam Milne bowls another dot ball against Michael Leask, No run taken.

18:56 PM (IST)  •  03 Nov 2021

Scotland vs New Zealand: 19.1 Overs / SCO - 147/5 Runs

Adam Milne to Chris Greaves, single. 1 more run added to the score of Scotland

18:55 PM (IST)  •  03 Nov 2021

Scotland vs New Zealand: 18.6 Overs / SCO - 141/5 Runs

SIX! That\'s a huge hit by Michael Leask. He moves on to 29 runs with that shot.