The 6th match for the T20 World Cup 2024 was expected to be an entertainer as Scotland and England from group B would compete against each other to gain two points in the run for the T20 World Cup 2024 trophy.
The match was being held at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados and the stadium was buzzing with energy from fans of both sides.
Scotland won the toss and opted to Bat first. However, rain washed the game away as both teams had to abandon the match midway. Scotland’s score board went up to 90 runs in 10 overs, before the match got abandoned due to constantly repetitive drizzle.
Jos Buttler hopeful for better weather
After the match got abandoned, England captain Jos Buttler addressed the viewers, both physical and digital as he spoke to the microphone.
Buttler explained that the team wanted to play the match, and it was tough luck that they didn’t get the chance to do so. He also expressed hope for playing the next match in good weather conditions.
“We just wanted to get underway and get a full game and stuff, but that has not happened, that’s the situation we find ourselves in. Hopefully we get a dry game into the next one and we can get into the tournament.” Jos Buttler said.
Speaking about the decision to select the playing XI for the team, Buttler added that it was a tough call that he had to make. He explained that the team liked the combination of Mark Wood and Jofra Archer and they could’ve been an asset, had the match not been abandoned.
“It was a tough call, we thought the extra pace of Wood and Archer, we liked it as a combination, but we have got a lot of different options, selection is always going to be the difficult part. Topley has got skills with the new ball.” Buttler reasoned.
England playing XI for match against Scotland
The English team had an array of bowlers who could have been an asset for the team in the match.
England (Playing XI): Jos Buttler(w/c), Philip Salt, Will Jacks, Jonny Bairstow, Harry Brook, Moeen Ali, Liam Livingstone, Chris Jordan, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
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