England kick off their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 marketing campaign in opposition to Scotland at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Tuesday, June 4. England have had in all probability one of the best preparation for the T20 World Cup as their gamers had a great hit out in the IPL after which had been capable of assemble for the T20 collection in opposition to Pakistan they usually gained it 2-0 with out a lot competitors from the guests. The defending champions look set to defend their crown however will be in the group of dying in Super 8s, as soon as they get by the primary spherical.
Scotland, then again, toppled the West Indies in the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia however did not get by the primary spherical. With groups like Oman and Namibia in the group, Scotland will be eyeing for extra than simply a few wins however England and Australia will be powerful nuts to crack.
Kensington Oval, Bridgetown in Barbados pitch report
The first sport noticed 109 play 109, which could not replicate the true nature of the wicket at the Kensington Oval, which is scheduled to host the ultimate of the event. However, the sport did replicate the historic nature of the surface, of being not being a belter. There was sufficient swing early for the sooner bowlers and the spinners too did get some assist each for Namibia and Oman. Average batting first rating at this venue is 155, which means that 170-175 might be an honest rating even when not defendable.
This historical past means that batting first is an efficient possibility with 16 wins out of 25 matches with solely seven occasions group chasing getting over the road. Oman nearly proved it proper earlier than the match went into tremendous over and David Wiese completed it off for Namibia. For Associate nations particularly, batting first may not be a foul possibility provided that they will exit and play with none stress of scoreboard and would have one thing to problem a stronger outfit.
Scotland in the previous have proven that they’ve sufficient expertise in the tank however will must be at the A sport in opposition to the defending champions England.
