ICC T20 World Cup 2024: England Vs Scotland Group B Match Preview

England will play their T20 World Cup opener against Scotland.

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The Group B fixture will be hosted at the Kensington Oval in Barbados.

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The anticipated clash will begin at 8:00 pm IST.

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England and Scotland will lock horns for the first time in T20I cricket.

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Jos Buttler’s side will head to the fixture as the defending T20 WC champions.

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They recently beat Pakistan 2-0 in a four-match T20I series at home.

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Richie Berrington will lead Scotland with hopes of recording the tournament’s first major upset.

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Scotland impressed in a warm-up game against the Netherlands to win by 71 runs.

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England boast a strong batting unit with the likes of Buttler, Phil Salt and Will Jacks.

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Scottish bowlers including Mark Watt, Bradley Currie and Chris Greaves will aim to curb England’s explosive attack.

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