ICC T20 World Cup 2022: Scotland stuns Windies by 42 runs; social media bemoans
By Team Newsable | First Published Oct 17, 2022, 4:35 PM ISTDay 2 of the ICC T20 World Cup saw another upset, as Scotland stunned Windies by 42 runs in a rain-curtailed tie on Monday. On Sunday, Namibia shocked Sri Lanka, while social media bemoans the defeat.
Scotland crafted a perfect all-round display, stunning two-time champion Windies by 42 runs in a rain-marred Group B fixture of the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart on Monday. Asked to bat first, Scotland put up a par score of 160/5, thanks to opener George Munsey's sparkling unbeaten 66 off 53 deliveries, which possessed nine fours. Later, the Scots defended the total in kind, as the Caribbeans, the most successful team in the competition with two titles, looked like a shadow of their past. They were tucked for 118 in 18.3 overs. Windies now must win its next game against Zimbabwe on Wednesday to stay in contention for the Super 12 stage.
Most successful team at T20 World Cups - West Indies (2 titles) and team with most Finals appearances in T20 World Cups - Sri Lanka (3 times) have lost their opening matches, in qualifying round, to Scotland and Namibia respectively!
— Bharath Seervi (@SeerviBharath)In comparison, the Richie Berrington-led Scottish side needs success against European rival Ireland to qualify for the Super 12. "We haven't had as many T20 games as we would have liked but have played a lot of 50-overs cricket. It was about transferring those skills to the short form," Berrington quoted saying after the triumph.
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In 2022, this is the number of T20is played by cricketing nations:
England - 21
India - 32
Australia - 17
New Zealand - 10
Pakistan - 14
Sri Lanka - 17
West Indies - 21
Scotland - 2
Makes today’s win even more impressive when they get the chance to play so rarely. pic.twitter.com/PgzhVQ4ieW
Complimenting his spinners' effort, Berrington added: "They have done it for us in key moments. Watt started well and always picked up the key wickets. Leask bowled his fours over well on the trot, too." Disappointed at the flop, Windies skipper Nicholas Pooran conveyed: "We have to work hard and win two games. We have to take accountability and responsibility."
SCOTLAND 👏🏾 Another thriller at the . The underdogs are putting on a show in Australia! Loving every bit of it.
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa)A 20-minute rain stoppage also obliged Scotland's rationale as the conditions became slower in Hobart. Left-arm spinner Mark Watt opened the bowling and captured 3/12, while off-spinner Michael Leask also bowled a neat 2/15 from his four overs. Chasing 161 on lagging conditions proved to be a towering duty for the Pooran-led boys, that lacked depth and missed the big-hitting Shimron Hetmyer.
Namibia and Scotland—the two teams to produce the shock results in this World Cup so far—have taken 100% of their catch chances in their matches. pic.twitter.com/wk1j2p251Y
— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst)Opener Kyle Mayers gave the Windies an excellent start -- 20 off 13 with three fours and a six. But, a tremendous running catch by Munsey at deep mid-wicket ended the fiery start within the third over. The other Windies opener Brandon King (17 off 15), also parted inside the Powerplay, exposing the Caribbean batting depth early on.
Richie Berrington was on receiving end of 1 of the worst umpiring decisions in ICC tournament history just before the rain arrived vs West Indies at 2018 WCQ in Zimbabwe, a decision that cost Scotland a place at 2019 WC in England. Imagine how good he must feel as captain today. pic.twitter.com/TvaG3skHQw
— Peter Della Penna (@PeterDellaPenna)Then, Pooran was dismissed by off-spinner Leask, as the Windies looked in fundamental danger at 69/5 at the centre stage before all-rounder Jason Holder furnished some late sparks (38 off 33), which proved vague. Before, opener Munsey gave Scotland a fast start in the Powerplay, racing to 54/0.
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What a win for & 👏🏴 pic.twitter.com/M1gCtSQbUn
— Durham Cricket (@DurhamCricket)Yet, a 20-minute rain stoppage aggravated Scotland's cadence, as the Windies repaid to lessen it to 86/3 within 12 overs. However, Munsey held the fort, unleashing his rage at the death, finishing on a high, scoring 38 from the final four overs. On Sunday, Namibia pulled off the first giant-killing act in the event, shaking former champion Sri Lanka by 55 runs.
(With inputs from PTI)
Such an awesome start to the T20I World Cup. Namibia & Scotland doing well against traditional giants of the format. Higher the number of competitive teams, higher the quality of cricket overall.
— Rehan Ulhaq (@Rehan_ulhaq)
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