T20 World Cup: New Zealand win by 16 runs against Scotland, register their 2nd straight win

The 32nd Match of the 2021 T20 World Cup was a New Zealand vs Scotland encounter played on Wednesday, 03 November 2021 at the Dubai International Stadium, United Arab Emirates.

This encounter is from Group 2 of the Super 12 round at the ongoing 2021 T20 World Cup.

Line-up for New Zealand vs Scotland – T20 World Cup

Can Scotland upset New Zealand this afternoon?

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Scotland won the toss and chose to bowl.

Scotland’s fightback went in vain, as New Zealand wins by 16 Runs

1st Innings – New Zealand puts 172 Runs on the board

Early on, New Zealand was in a bit of trouble as Scotland’s Safyaan Sharif picked 2 Wickets in an over. Sends back Daryl Mitchell and Captain Kane Williamson. Black Caps were 35/2 in 4.5 overs.

Then, just after the powerplay, another wicket falls as Devon Conway departs. New Zealand was 52/3 (6.1 overs).

However, a 105 Run stand between Martin Guptill & Glenn Phillips puts New Zealand back in the game. But Brad Wheal then picked 2 Wickets in an over, to send back Phillips and Guptill. A fine inning of 93 Runs (off 56 balls) by Martin Guptill. New Zealand was at 157/5 in 18.3 overs.

In the end, James Neesham’s 10* (off 6 balls) & Mitchell Santner’s 2* (off 3 balls) made sure New Zealand finished their innings at 172/5 (20 overs).

2nd Innings – Scotland’s Target is 173 Runs

Scotland lost an early wicket of Captain Kyle Coetzer 17 (off 11 balls), they were 21/1 (2.4 overs).

Then, an expensive last over of the powerplay by Adam Milne as he concedes 20 Runs. As Matthew Cross hits 5 consecutive Fours.

But two quick wickets fall, of George Munsey on 22 (off 18 balls) and Matthew Cross on 27 (off 29 balls). With that, Scotland was 76/3 in 10.5 overs.

However, again 2 wickets fall in quick succession as Calum MacLeod and Richie Berrington departs. After that, Scotland was at 106/5 (15.4 overs).

In the end, Michael Leask’s 42* (off 20 balls) fightback went in vain, as Scotland finished their innings at 156/5 (20 overs).

As a result, New Zealand won the match by 16 Runs. Hence, the Player of the Match was given to Martin Guptill – 93 (off 56 balls).

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