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As we approach Match 20 of the 2024 T20 World Cup, Oman and Scotland are set to face off on Sunday at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua. Oman is still searching for their first win of the tournament after two matches, while Scotland has one victory and one no-result. The match is scheduled to begin at 15:00 local time on June 9th.
Match Details
- Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua
- Date & Time: June 9, 15:00 local time
- Weather: Cloudy conditions are expected throughout the match, with temperatures in the high 20s.
Team Performances
- Oman: Sitting at the bottom of Group B with two defeats, Oman must win this match to keep their hopes of advancing to the Super 8s alive. Historically, Oman has struggled against Scotland.
- Scotland: After a no-result against England and a win over Namibia, Scotland is looking strong and is expected to dominate this contest, leveraging their experience to secure a victory.
Live Streaming and Broadcast
- TV Channels: Star Sports, PTV, Ten Sports, Willow TV, ESPN Caribbean, Sky Cricket, Sky Sport NZ, SuperSport.
- Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar, Myco, Tamasha, ESPN Play Caribbean, SkyGO, NOW TV, Prime Video, SuperSport.
Toss Prediction
Given that the last three T20I matches at North Sound have been won by the team fielding first, it is likely that the captain winning the toss will choose to bowl first.
Pitch Report
The pitch at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium is known to assist spinners and pace bowlers who can exploit its characteristics. A total of 165-170 is expected to be competitive.
Predicted Playing XI: Kashyap Prajapati, Pratik Athavale (wk), Aqib Ilyas (c), Zeeshan Maqsood, Khalid Kail, Ayaan Khan, Shoaib Khan, Mehran Khan, Shakeel Ahmed, Kaleemullah, Bilal Khan
Predicted Playing XI: George Munsey, Michael Jones, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (c), Matthew Cross (wk), Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Chris Sole, Brad Wheal, Brad Currie
Head-to-Head
- Overall: 4 matches – Scotland 4 wins, Oman 0 wins.
- Last 5 Matches: Scotland has won all previous encounters.
Match Prediction
Despite Oman showing fight in their previous games, Scotland’s superior experience and form make them the likely winners. Scotland’s consistent performance at a higher level gives them the edge.
Prediction: Scotland to win
