Scotland defeated Oman by 7 wickets in the dominant match of the T20 World Cup
In Scotland got a convincing victory Oman of theirs ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Group B match at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua. Chasing a modest target of 151 runs, Scotland won the chase, he won the match by 7 wickets with about seven overs to spare.
Oman sets the price below the price
Electing to bat first after winning the toss, Oman struggled to gain momentum throughout their innings. It opens Pratik Athavale (54 runs) was the lone bright spark, scoring a well-constructed half-century with five fours and two sixes. Apart from Athavale and Ayaan Khan (41 runs), none of the Omani batsmen were able to manage significant contributions.
Scottish skiers shared the spoils, as well Safyan Sharif (2 wickets) leading the attack. Oman ended their innings with a total of 150/7.
Scotland is chasing easily
In response, Scotland opens up George Munsey (41 runs) and Michael Jones (16 runs) provided a solid base for the chase. However, it was Brandon McMullenthe swashbuckling blow that sealed the deal with Scotland. McMullen hit a superb 61* off just 31 deliveries, including nine fours and two sixes. Richie Berrington (13 runs) and Matthew Cross (15 not out) provided good support in the middle, ensuring Scotland reached the target comfortably in the 14th over.
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Total victory for Scotland: #cricket #SCOvOMN #T20WorldCup #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/HTFtxeEYKn
– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) June 10, 2024
Player of the Game: Brandon McMullen
By striking a match, Brandon McMullen deservedly awarded the man of the match trophy.
Pushing Scotland to victory ⚡️
Brandon McMullen was awarded the medal @Aramco POTM after his rapid-fire 61* played a vital role in his team’s two points 👏#T20WorldCup #OMAvSCO pic.twitter.com/DYXGbKvkVI
– T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) June 9, 2024
The win cements Scotland’s place in the group stage, while Oman will need to bounce back in their upcoming matches.
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