ICC T20 World Cup (2026): Scotland squad announced

[Cricket Warrior]

With new head coach Owen Dawkins at the helm, and under the captaincy of Richie Berrington, Scotland have named their squad for their seventh appearance at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

The European side had also participated in the inaugural edition of the tournament, nearly two decades back in 2007.

Zainullah Ihsan is a first-time call-up, with the Afghan-born fast bowler having recently qualified to play for Scotland. Also in contention is former New Zealand international Tom Bruce, who will boost up their batting lineup. The 34-year-old Bruce has featured in 17 T20Is for the Black Caps before he changed his allegiance to Scotland.

Squad:

Richie Berrington, Tom Bruce, Matthew Cross, Bradley Currie, Oliver Davidson, Chris Greaves, Zainullah Ihsan, Michael Jones, Michael Leask, Finlay McCreath, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Safyaan Sharif, Mark Watt, Bradley Wheal.

Travelling reserves:

Jasper Davidson, Jack Jarvis, Non-travelling reserves: Mackenzie Jones, Chris McBride, Charlie Tear.

Scotland name squad for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 | ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026 | ICC

Richie Berrington will captain a 15-member strong squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

www.icc-cricket.com

 

[Rana]

With new head coach Owen Dawkins at the helm, and under the captaincy of Richie Berrington, Scotland have named their squad for their seventh appearance at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

The European side had also participated in the inaugural edition of the tournament, nearly two decades back in 2007.

Zainullah Ihsan is a first-time call-up, with the Afghan-born fast bowler having recently qualified to play for Scotland. Also in contention is former New Zealand international Tom Bruce, who will boost up their batting lineup. The 34-year-old Bruce has featured in 17 T20Is for the Black Caps before he changed his allegiance to Scotland.

Squad:

Richie Berrington, Tom Bruce, Matthew Cross, Bradley Currie, Oliver Davidson, Chris Greaves, Zainullah Ihsan, Michael Jones, Michael Leask, Finlay McCreath, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Safyaan Sharif, Mark Watt, Bradley Wheal.

Travelling reserves:

Jasper Davidson, Jack Jarvis, Non-travelling reserves: Mackenzie Jones, Chris McBride, Charlie Tear.

Scotland name squad for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 | ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026 | ICC

Richie Berrington will captain a 15-member strong squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

www.icc-cricket.com

They have 3-4 batsmen who are better than Babar Azam at least

 

[Cricket Warrior]

They have 3-4 batsmen who are better than Babar Azam at least

Scotland is a very competitive side.... I personally rate them higher than all other associate nations.

 

[jnaveen1980]

They were in this position last world cup against Australia, George munsey and Mark watt are good players

 

[sweep_shot]

All the best, Scotland.

I hope they will go to Super 8.

 

[sweep_shot]

Scotland is a very competitive side.... I personally rate them higher than all other associate nations.

I think Netherlands are better than them. But, they are also very competitive.

 

[Shaka81]

With new head coach Owen Dawkins at the helm, and under the captaincy of Richie Berrington, Scotland have named their squad for their seventh appearance at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

The European side had also participated in the inaugural edition of the tournament, nearly two decades back in 2007.

Zainullah Ihsan is a first-time call-up, with the Afghan-born fast bowler having recently qualified to play for Scotland. Also in contention is former New Zealand international Tom Bruce, who will boost up their batting lineup. The 34-year-old Bruce has featured in 17 T20Is for the Black Caps before he changed his allegiance to Scotland.

Squad:

Richie Berrington, Tom Bruce, Matthew Cross, Bradley Currie, Oliver Davidson, Chris Greaves, Zainullah Ihsan, Michael Jones, Michael Leask, Finlay McCreath, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Safyaan Sharif, Mark Watt, Bradley Wheal.

Travelling reserves:

Jasper Davidson, Jack Jarvis, Non-travelling reserves: Mackenzie Jones, Chris McBride, Charlie Tear.

Scotland name squad for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 | ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026 | ICC

Richie Berrington will captain a 15-member strong squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

www.icc-cricket.com

Tom Bruce is a really good player, glad he's chosen to represent us. Looking forward to seeing how Zainullah Ihsan performs. He's got a very interesting backstory on how he ended up in Scotland.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Tom Bruce is a really good player, glad he's chosen to represent us. Looking forward to seeing how Zainullah Ihsan performs. He's got a very interesting backstory on how he ended up in Scotland.

hes a good lad. crazy he is playing a world cup only 3-4 years after playing hard ball cricket for the first time.

 

[SportsWarrior]

Scotland has atleast three or four players who are better than any players in the forever emerging loser team BD. Couple of them might even line up favorably against few Pakistanis.. excited to see what they will do.

 

[sweep_shot]

Scotland should beat Nepal and Italy.

They are fully capable of beating West Indies too.

3 wins should propel them to Super Eight.

 

[BDfanforever]

Looks like Italy beat Ireland. Glad we are out of the tournament, would've been terrible to lose against Football powerhouse.


Result
Ireland vs Italy, 3rd T20I
Ireland tour of United Arab Emirates

IRE 154
ITA 157/6
Italy won by 4 wickets (with 3 balls remaining)

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