Oman elect to bat against Scotland

By: News Desk
Published: 07:55 AM, 10 Jun, 2024
Oman elect to bat against Scotland
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Oman won the toss and elected to bat in their crucial T20 World Cup Group B clash against Scotland in Antigua on Sunday.


Scotland are currently second in the group standings behind Australia, following a victory over Namibia in their second match which came after their opener against England was washed out.


A Scottish victory on Sunday over an Oman team still seeking their first win of the tournament would pile the pressure on England, who are without a win from two matches.


Oman skipper Aqib Ilyas meanwhile said his decision to bat first on Sunday was designed to put pressure on Scotland.


"We want to set a decent target and put the opposition under pressure," Aqib said.


Teams


Oman: Naseem Khushi, Pratik Athavale, Aqib Ilyas (captain), Zeeshan Maqsood, Khalid Kail, Ayaan Khan, Mehran Khan, Rafiullah, Shakeel Ahmed, Kaleemullah, Bilal Khan


Scotland: George Munsey, Michael Jones, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (captain), Matthew Cross, Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Chris Sole, Brad Wheal, Safyaan Sharif


Umpires: Allahuddien Paleker (RSA), Chris Brown (NZL)


TV umpire: Langton Rusere (ZIM)


Match referee: Richie Richardson (WIS)