The stage is all set to witness smashing boundaries and skyrocketing sixes as the ICC Mens T20 World Cup begins on 2 June 2024. This World Cup is the ninth edition of the ICC Men’s T20 and a total of 20 nations will be participating in it with a total of 55 matches at the host grounds of the USA and the Caribbean land.
Scotland has been part of the T20 World Cup six times, beginning in 2007. They won no games in their first appearances in 2007 and 2009. But finally lifted the coveted trophy in the year 2016 competing against Hong Kong. In 2021, Scotland had an impressive run by topping their first-round group with wins over Bangladesh, Oman, and Papua New Guinea, but they lost all five matches in the Super 12 phase.
The 2022 competition could have been more successful, but they couldn’t progress past the first round despite a win over the West Indies. Additionally, Scotland has appeared in the T20 World Cup Qualifiers seven times since 2008, achieving their best results by becoming champions in 2015 and 2023. It would be interesting to note what Scotland brings down this World Cup season.
Scotland T20 World Cup Squad
Let’s turn our attention to the Scotland team and examine how their players prepare to make a significant impact at the World Cup aim for the championship title this year and add a difference to their cricket history.
Introducing your Scotland squad for the 2024 ICC Men's @T20WorldCup… 🥁🤩🏴#FollowScotland pic.twitter.com/17Z5HME8GR
— Cricket Scotland (@CricketScotland) May 6, 2024
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Doug Watson | Head Coach |
| Richie Berrington (Captain) | Batsman |
| Matthew Cross | Wicketkeeper/Batsman |
| Bradley Currie | Batsman |
| Oli Hairs | Batsman |
| Michael Jones | Batsman |
| Michael Leask | All-rounder |
| George Munsey | Batsman |
| Charlie Tear | Batsman |
| Mark Watt | Bowler |
| Brad Wheal | Bowler |
| Chris Greaves | Bowler |
| Brandon McMullen | Batsman/All-rounder |
| Safyaan Sharif | Bowler |
| Chris Sole | Bowler |
Scotland Team Group
Scotland is part of Group B, with four other nations, Australia, England, Namibia, and Oman. each team would play four matches against others in the group itself and then The top two teams from each group will move on to the Super 8s. The top eight ranked teams move to the super 8 format then they would be grouped as per the seeding rules irrespective of where they finish in the group.
Richie Berrington- Scotland Team Captain
Richard Douglas Berrington, born on April 3, 1987, in Pretoria, South Africa, is a 37-year-old cricketer known for his versatile playing style. As a right-hand batsman, he excels in the top order, constantly bringing and making valuable runs for the team when in need. Additionally, he brings balance to his game with his right-arm medium-fast bowling along with his batting performances.
| Inns | 82 |
| NO | 15 |
| Runs | 2092 |
| HS | 100 |
| Avg | 31.22 |
| BF | 1585 |
| SR | 131.98 |
| 100s | 1 |
| 50s | 10 |
| 4s | 181 |
| 6s | 70 |
Berrington plays a crucial role for the Scotland national team and has also showcased his talents with the domestic team Edmonton Royals. His early promise was evident during his time with the Scotland Under-19s, paving the way for a successful career in both domestic and international cricket.
Scotland T20 World Cup 2024: Match fixtures for the Group stage
| Date | Day | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2024 | Tuesday | Scotland vs England | Kensington Oval Barbados |
| June 7, 2024 | Friday | Scotland vs Namibia | Kensington Oval Barbados |
| June 9, 2024 | Sunday | Scotland vs Oman | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium |
| June 16, 2024 | Sunday | Scotland vs Australia | Beausejour Stadium |
With this, the details on the squad for Scotland are over. It would be interesting to note what the return of the key players of Scotland’s Top-order batter Michael Jones and fast bowler Brad Wheal brings to the table as they return to Scotland’s squad for the upcoming mega event World Cup in the West Indies and USA.
