Scotland vs Papua New Guinea Live Score, T20 World Cup 2021

Nosaina Pokana to Kyle Coetzer, Fuller in length, shaping in on middle. Kyle Coetzer pushes it to mid on. 

Nosaina Pokana to George Munsey, Nosaina Pokana sees George Munsey shuffling down the leg side, bowls a length ball on the body. George Munsey works it to square leg. He rotates the strike. 

Nosaina Pokana to George Munsey, FOUR! Firsr runs off the bat! Length ball, on leg. George Munsey picks it up early and flicks it to deep square leg. The fielder from fine leg runs to his right to stop the ball but in vain. A boundary. 

Nosaina Pokana to George Munsey, Length ball, on leg, angling in. George Munsey looks to flick but misses. He gets rapped on the pads. Nosaina Pokana appeals for an LBW but the umpire shakes his head. 

PITCH REPORT - Athar Ali Khan says that it is hot and humid in the middle. Tells that it is a lush green outfield. Mentions that it is a good surface. Danny Morrison says that there is a little bit of moisture as well. Adds that hitting the good length areas will be the key for the bowlers.

The captain of Papua New Guinea, Assad Vala, says that the way they fought back in the earlier game was great and they have another opportunity today to get the win. Adds that they were let down by their execution while bowling and it's just about executing the plans. Mentions that there is one change, Chad Soper comes in for Damien Ravu.

Papua New Guinea (Playing XI) - Tony Ura, Lega Siaka, Assad Vala (C), Charles Amini, Sese Bau, Simon Atai, Norman Vanua, Kiplin Doriga (WK), Chad Soper (In place of Damien Ravu), Kabua Morea, Nosaina Pokana.

Kyle Coetzer, the skippr of Scotland, says that they will bat first. Mentions that they feel the value of putting a good score on this pitch. Tells that the win against Bangladesh was nice but they will focus on today's game. Informs that there is one change. Sharif misses out and Evans comes in for him.

Scotland (Playing XI) - George Munsey, Kyle Coetzer (C), Matthew Cross (WK), Richie Berrington, Calum MacLeod, Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Josh Davey, Brad Wheal, Alasdair Evans (In place of Safyaan Sharif).

TOSS - Up goes the coin and lands in the favour of Scotland. They have elected to BAT first!

... MATCH DAY ...

Papua New Guinea bowlers need to step up in this game. There bowlers couldn't make an impression against Oman and they will be eager to perform better against the Scots. The debutants need nothing but a win here if they stand a chance to qualify for Super 12. They have a good batting line up and  would want to give a tough fight. With a lot at stake in this context, which team will come out on top? We shall find out. Stay tuned with us for further updates.

Scotland lead the head-to-head record by 2-0 against Papua New Guinea. They first met during the 2019 T20 World Cup qualifier. Both teams recently battled in Dubai during the UAE Summer T20 Bash. Scotland would look to continue their streak and are strong contenders to qualify for Super 12. They will go through if they win this match and if Oman win against Bangladesh later today. 

Scotland and Papua New Guinea are set to lock horns in Match 5 of the T20 World Cup qualifiers. Both teams had contrasting fortunes in their respective opening games. Scotland were crumbling at 53/6 but Chris Greaves' all-round show made sure the Scotland edge out Bangladesh and have started their campaign on a resounding note. Papua New Guinea, on the other hand, were thrashed by Oman in their opening encounter. They only managed to put 129 and their bowlers couldn't do anything as Oman won by 10 wickets. They need to pull up their socks now heading into this game as it's a do-or-die situation for them as far as the Super 12 stage is concerned. On that note, welcome to the coverage.