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Rain forces abandonment of England-Scotland group match in Bridgetown at the ICC T20 World Cup 2024
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Most of cricket's viewership is in India anyway. So, it doesn't matter and it's factually wrong
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Rain denies Scotland and England as Group B grudge match abandoned
Neighbours Scotland and England saw their first-ever Men’s T20I abandoned after just ten overs of play, with the two teams sharing the points from their Group B meeting at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in a damp Bridgetown.
It was Scotland who won the toss, with captain Richie Berrington opting to bat first in Barbados against an England line-up packed with pace options.
A brief rain shower delayed the start of play by 30 minutes before England's bowlers got the game underway at an overcast Kensington Oval. But a second and heavier rain delay brought the match to a halt with Scotland 51/0 after 6.2 overs, forcing the game to be reduced to ten overs per side.
And a third rain delay, after Scotland had reached 90/0 from their ten overs, meant that the match was called off with no result possible.
The fans at the Kensington Oval were at least treated to one shortened innings, and England thought they had an early breakthrough when George Munsey was hurried by a Mark Wood delivery and top-edged a high catch to a back-tracking Jos Buttler. But the sound of the siren indicated a no-ball and offered Munsey a reprieve.
And Michael Jones continued to swing momentum in Scotland’s favour before the second rain delay, launching a huge six into the roof of the Kensington Oval to help take Chris Jordan’s first over for 15 runs.
The game had been reduced to a 10-over contest upon its resumption, with Jofra Archer and Wood bowled out, and Jordan having just one over remaining when England's attack resumed at a damp Bridgetown.
But, one expensive Adil Rashid over aside, England did well to keep a tricky mini-session under control as Scotland finished on 90/0 after ten overs, with Jones hitting 45(30) and Munsey ending on 41(31).
The adjusted target left England’s batters requiring 109 to win, only for the rain to return before Buttler's side could even begin their chase.
Buttler’s England are defending champions and have the boost of including a fit-again Jofra Archer in their squad for the tournament, with their next game coming on Saturday against Australia at the same venue.
England have never beaten a European side at a Men’s T20 World Cup, and the rain ensured that record continued in Barbados. But Scotland will be rueing a missed opportunity to defend their decent total, and will hope to get a win on the board when they face Namibia on Thursday.
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Neighbours Scotland and England saw their first-ever Men’s T20I abandoned after just ten overs of play, with the two teams sharing the points from their Group B meeting at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in a damp Bridgetown.
It was Scotland who won the toss, with captain Richie Berrington opting to bat first in Barbados against an England line-up packed with pace options.
A brief rain shower delayed the start of play by 30 minutes before England's bowlers got the game underway at an overcast Kensington Oval. But a second and heavier rain delay brought the match to a halt with Scotland 51/0 after 6.2 overs, forcing the game to be reduced to ten overs per side.
And a third rain delay, after Scotland had reached 90/0 from their ten overs, meant that the match was called off with no result possible.
The fans at the Kensington Oval were at least treated to one shortened innings, and England thought they had an early breakthrough when George Munsey was hurried by a Mark Wood delivery and top-edged a high catch to a back-tracking Jos Buttler. But the sound of the siren indicated a no-ball and offered Munsey a reprieve.
And Michael Jones continued to swing momentum in Scotland’s favour before the second rain delay, launching a huge six into the roof of the Kensington Oval to help take Chris Jordan’s first over for 15 runs.
The game had been reduced to a 10-over contest upon its resumption, with Jofra Archer and Wood bowled out, and Jordan having just one over remaining when England's attack resumed at a damp Bridgetown.
But, one expensive Adil Rashid over aside, England did well to keep a tricky mini-session under control as Scotland finished on 90/0 after ten overs, with Jones hitting 45(30) and Munsey ending on 41(31).
The adjusted target left England’s batters requiring 109 to win, only for the rain to return before Buttler's side could even begin their chase.
Buttler’s England are defending champions and have the boost of including a fit-again Jofra Archer in their squad for the tournament, with their next game coming on Saturday against Australia at the same venue.
England have never beaten a European side at a Men’s T20 World Cup, and the rain ensured that record continued in Barbados. But Scotland will be rueing a missed opportunity to defend their decent total, and will hope to get a win on the board when they face Namibia on Thursday.
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I dont like this approach by ICC. Uganda gets prime time showing in North America while all the big games are in day time in the middle of nowhere. If you are going to bring Cricket to NA, at least try to stick to it's timing as best as you can.
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it might just be me then that prefers looking at rain than a crowd full of indians.
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Watch a shame. ICC had the whole day to themselves but still we are here stuck with rain deadlines.
The game was setting up to be a great one.
The game was setting up to be a great one.
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Disney Hotstar isn't paying billions for media rights so that these matches happen at ungodly hours in India . The ratings for cricket drop off sharply after 11 pm IST.
Unless and until ICC can generate revenues from other countries and not be dependent on more than 80 % of its revenues coming from a single territory , the timings will always be in favour of the Indian audience.
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BDfanforever
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I don't have problem with that. My point is why have tournaments in other places but adhere to Indian prime time? Might as well just hold all the tournament close to India, UAE, Australia where timing is somewhat close to each other.
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That would have been factored into the deal. Or broadcasters will significantly reduce their bids for the next cycle
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Even Scotland play with more balls than we do!
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This is not a good sign at all. Our level could be a lot lower.
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Well Scottish team is filled with men, Pakistan team is led by an effeminate captain
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England could also claim an unbeaten opening partnership as Munsey and Jones are both English. Just 4 of the 15 man Scotland squad were born in Scotland.
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England got away with one here, they could have easily lost this game
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I agree. England were having an off day and with the altered match conditions were at severe risk of losing this game. Escaped with a point!
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