Oman vs Scotland ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 Match 20

Group B Top spot is in sight as high-flying Scotland takes on Oman in match 20 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua on June 9 at 10:30 PM IST. This is the first match in Antigua in this World Cup. Scotland will be the favourites against Oman in their ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 Group B match at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua. The stadium will host its first T20 World Cup 2024 match on Sunday.

With top spot on offer, Scotland eyes big win vs Oman

Scotland secured a five-wicket win against Namibia in a tense 156-run chase after a washout in their opener against England, giving both teams one point each. The result means that Scotland now has the opportunity to earn up to five points. This might complicate the Super Eight qualifying scenarios for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 heavyweights England and Australia, who will compete later on Saturday. Only the top two teams make the Super Eight. Australia and Namibia have two points each, trailing behind Scotland, while England is second from the bottom with one point from one match. Scotland will look to maintain their lead in Group B as they take on Oman at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua.

Following a rain-affected draw against England and a hard-fought five-wicket victory over Namibia, Scotland currently leads the group with three points. Skipper Richie Berrington has been superb, leading the chase against Namibia with an unbeaten fifty. Scotland's top three batters, George Munsey, Michael Jones, and Brandon McMullen, will need to do the bulk of the scoring to ensure a strong start against Oman. Having lost both their matches so far, Oman faces a tough challenge. Their performances, especially with the bat, have been disappointing. Captain Aqib Ilyas and key bowlers Bilal Khan and Fayyaz Butt need to deliver exceptional performances to keep their hopes alive.

OMA vs SCO Match 20: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua Weather and Pitch Report

The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium is set to host eight matches, including four group stage matches and four Super 8 stage matches in the ongoing 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Oman vs Scotland will be the first match on the ground in T20 World Cup 2024. Sir Vivian Richards Stadium is generally considered a batters paradise. However, its balanced pitch supports both sides, especially as the game progresses. Spinners also get some assistance from the pitch.

The outfield here at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua is lighting fast. Sir Vivian Richards Stadium has hosted 13 T20I matches. The average first innings score on this pitch has been approximately 135-140 runs. The sky in Antigua will be mostly cloudy, with temperatures ranging from 27°C to 32°C. There is only a 1% chance of rain, but the humidity will be 68%. The likelihood of rain interrupting the match is low.

Predicted Oman Playing XI

After two consecutive losses, skipper Aqib Ilyas faces a tough challenge to uplift the team's morale. Oman's opening pair Kashyap Prajapati and Pratik Athavale have formed a decent understanding at the top of the order in the last few T20Is they have played together for Oman. Skipper Aqib Illyas has scored 693 runs in the last 25 games, including 6 half-centuries. He has also been performing well with the ball, taking 36 wickets at an economy rate of 5.60. Zeeshan Maqsood, Khalid Kail, and Ayaan Khan will play in the middle order. All eyes will be on Mehran Khan in the bowling unit, as he has claimed 5 wickets in the first two games.

OMA Playing XI

Kashyap Prajapati, Pratik Athavale (WK), Aqib Ilyas (C), Zeeshan Maqsood, Khalid Kail, Ayaan Khan, Shoaib Khan, Mehran Khan, Shakeel Ahmad, Kaleemullah, Bilal Khan

Kashyap Prajapati, Pratik Athavale (WK), Aqib Ilyas (C), Zeeshan Maqsood, Khalid Kail, Mehran Khan, Mohammad Nadeem, Ayaan Khan, Rafiullah, Shakeel Ahmed, Shoaib Khan, Bilal Khan, Fayyaz Butt, Kaleemullah, Naseem Khushi.

Predicted Scotland Playing XI

Scotland will be pleased to see themselves at the top of the table. If they defeat Oman, they will have a high chance of advancing to the T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 stage. George Munsey will open the innings with Michael Jones. The pair scored an undefeated 90 runs for the first wicket against England before the match was abandoned. Skipper Richie Berrington will again be the batter to watch out for after he displayed resilience against Namibia, scoring an unbeaten 45 runs. However, if Scotland's top order fails, they will rely on in form Michael Leask to make a big impact against Oman. Bradley Currie, Bradley Wheal, and Chris Sole will form the core of the bowling unit. Bradley Wheal took 3 wickets against Namibia. Scotland will likely go with the same team.

SCO Playing XI

George Munsey, Michael Jones, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (C), Matt Cross (WK), Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Brad Wheal, Chris Sole, Brad Currie

Richie Berrington (C), Matthew Cross, Brad Currie, Chris Greaves, Oli Hairs, Jack Jarvis, Michael Jones, Michael Leask, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Safyaan Sharif, Chris Sole, Charlie Tear, Mark Watt, Brad Wheal.