ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, warm-up wrap: Scotland vs Uganda and Nepal vs USA - Cricket Winner

Unfortunately, the much-anticipated ICC Men’s T20 World Cup warm-up clash between Scotland and Uganda was ended on no result due to persistent rain. The match is scheduled at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad. This leaves both teams without the crucial match practice they hoped for as they gear up for the main tournament.

SCO vs UGA Match

Warm-up matches are essential for teams to fine-tune their strategies, assess player form, and adapt to local conditions. Warm-up matches offer teams a golden opportunity to experiment with their playing combinations and for players to gain confidence.

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Although Scotland and Uganda have never faced each other in an official international match. However, they did play 4 T20 fixtures, three of which were won by the Scottish team. This history adds a layer of intrigue to their potential future clashes.

Result: No result – due to rain

Rain: Scotland – 27/0 (1.5)

Innings Break: Uganda – 90/5 (18)

Match reduced to 18 overs due to rain

Top Batsmen: Riazat Ali Shah (UGA): 22 (34) and Ollie Hairs (SCO): 20 (7)

Top Bowlers: Safyaan Sharif (SCO): 2/16 (3) and Jack Jarvis (SCO): 2/23 (3)

Scotland have won the toss and have opted to field

Teams:

Uganda XI: Ronak Patel, Robinson Obuya, Alpesh Ramjani, Riazat Ali Shah(w), Dinesh Nakrani, Kenneth Waiswa, Brian Masaba(c), Fred Achelam, Juma Miyagi, Bilal Hassan, Simon Ssesazi, Henry Ssenyondo, Frank Nsubuga, Cosmas Kyewuta, Roger Mukasa

Scotland XI: George Munsey, Ollie Hairs, Michael Jones, Richie Berrington(c), Matthew Cross(w), Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Christopher Sole, Safyaan Sharif, Bradley Currie, Brad Wheal, Mark Adair, Jack Jarvis, Charlie Tear, Brandon McMullen

U.S.A. vs Nepal Match

Match abandoned with toss due to rain.