West Indies vs Scotland – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
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THE FACTS
When is West Indies vs Scotland on and what time does it start? West Indies vs Scotland will take place on Monday 17th October, 2022 – 05:00 (UK)
Where is West Indies vs Scotland taking place? West Indies vs Scotland will take place at Blundstone Arena in Hobart, Australia
Where can I get tickets for West Indies vs Scotland? Click here for the latest ticket information for West Indies vs Scotland
What channel is West Indies vs Scotland on in the UK? West Indies vs Scotland will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream West Indies vs Scotland in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream West Indies vs Scotland live on Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
WEST INDIES
- West Indies began their 2021 T20 World Cup campaign at the Super 12 stage, but this time round they must progress through the group stage and come into this match having won just two of their last nine T20i fixtures.
- Many West Indian cricketing stars are missing for various reasons, Kieron Pollard being one example following his retirement earlier in the year, however perhaps the most notably absentee is Shimron Hetmyer, who was withdrawn from the squad after missing a flight set to take him to Australia ahead of a T20i series against the host nation earlier this month.
SCOTLAND
- Scotland will have fond memories of last year’s T20 World Cup group stage saw them win three games from three as they sailed through to the Super 12 stage, but to repeat that feat would be tall order, especially when considering their opponents here.
- Bowlers Josh Davey and Brad Wheal are both well-known for their exploits in county cricket, with Wheal in particular enjoying a successful English summer which saw him win the T20 Blast with Hampshire Hawks and the two will have big roles to play here for their country.
THE PREDICTION
West Indies are very much a work in progress under captain Nicholas Pooran, with their squad not fully settled when taking into account the saga involving Hetmyer and a number of players having yet to really establish themselves in the playing XI. Balance is also an issue and not boasting a world class spin-bowler is likely to cost them should they come up against some of the more fancied nations later in the competition. Scotland may not be one of the tournament’s heavy-hitters, but make no mistake they are capable of causing an upset here and the occasion certainly won’t phase their players, many of whom proved their class back in 2021. Whilst they come into this game as underdogs, backing them to pull off a surprise victory should be seriously considered.
