Scotland set a target of 86 runs for India in match number 37 of ICC T20 World Cup 2021 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on November 5.
Earlier, India skipper Virat Kohli won the toss on his birthday and elected to field against Kyle Coetzer-led Scotland.
Indian bowlers were right on target from the beginning and they never allowed Scotland batsmen to score freely.
George Munsey 24 runs (19 balls, 4 fours, 1 six) and Michael Leask 21 runs (12 balls, 2 fours, 1 six) were the only two batters to score over 20 runs for Scotland.
India played mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy in place of pacer Shardul Thakur and all the three spinners tightened the screw on Scottish battingh lineup.
Ravindra Jadeja (15/3 off 4 overs) and Mohammed Shami (15/3 off 3 overs) were the pick of Indian bowlers. Jasprit Bumrah (10/2 off 3.4 overs) and Ravichandran Ashwin (29/1 off 4 overs) were the other successful bowlers for India.
India playing XI:
Virat Kohli (Captain), Rishabh Pant (Wicketkeeper), Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Shami and Varun Chakaravathy.
Scotland playing XI:
Kyle Coetzer (Captain), George Munsey, Calum MacLeod, Richie Berrington, Michael Leask, Matthew Cross (Wicketkeeper), Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Safyaan Sharif, Alasdair Evans and Brad Wheal.
ICC T20 World Cup 2021, Ind vs Scot: India bowl out Scotland for 85 runs on Virat Kohli’s birthday
ICC T20 World Cup 2021, Ind vs Scot: Scotland lose Mark Watt; score 85 all out in 17.4 overs
ICC T20 World Cup 2021, Ind vs Scot: Scotland 83/9 in 17 overs
ICC T20 World Cup 2021, Ind vs Scot: Scotland lose Alasdair Evans; score 81/9 in 16.3 overs
ICC T20 World Cup 2021, Ind vs Scot: Scotland lose Safyaan Sharif; score 81/8 in 16.2 overs
ICC T20 World Cup, Ind vs Scot: Scotland lose Calum MacLeod; score 81/7 in 16.1 overs
ICC T20 World Cup 2021, Ind vs Scot: Scotland 81/6 in 16 overs
ICC T20 World Cup 2021, Ind vs Scot: Scotland 70/6 in 15 overs
ICC T20 World Cup 2021, Ind vs Scot: Scotland 64/6 in 14 overs
ICC T20 World Cup 2021, Ind vs Scot: Scotland lose Chris Greaves; score 63/6 in 13.4 overs
ICC T20 World Cup 2021, Ind vs Scot: Scotland 61/5 in 13 overs
ICC T20 World Cup 2021, Ind vs Scot: Scotland 60/5 in 12 overs
ICC T20 World Cup 2021, Ind vs Scot: Scotland lose Michael Leask; score 58/5 in 11.2 overs
ICC T20 World Cup 2021, Ind vs Scot: Scotland 57/4 in 11 overs
ICC T20 World Cup 2021, Ind vs Scot: Scotland 44/4 in 10 overs
ICC T20 World Cup 2021, Ind vs Scot: Scotland 36/4 in 9 overs
ICC T20 World Cup 2021, Ind vs Scot: Scotland 32/4 in 8 overs
ICC T20 World Cup 2021, Ind vs Scot: Scotland lose Matthew Cross; score 29/4 in 7 overs
ICC T20 World Cup 2021, Ind vs Scot: Scotland lose Richie Berrington; score 28/3 in 6.3 overs
ICC T20 World Cup 2021, Ind vs Scot: Scotland 27/2 in 6 overs
ICC T20 World Cup 2021, Ind vs Scot: Scotland lose George Munsey; score 27/2 in 5.2 overs
ICC T20 World Cup 2021, Ind vs Scot: Scotland 27/1 in 5 overs
ICC T20 World Cup 2021, Ind vs Scot: Scotland 25/1 in 4 overs
ICC T20 World Cup 2021, Ind vs Scot: Scotland 13/1 in 3 overs
ICC T20 World Cup 2021, Ind vs Scot: Scotland lose Kyle Coetzer; score 13/1 in 2.3 overs
ICC T20 World Cup 2021, Ind vs Scot: Scotland 13/0 in 2 overs
ICC T20 World Cup 2021, Ind vs Scot: Scotland 8 for no loss after 1st over
India skipper Virat Kohli won the toss and elected to field against Kyle Coetzer-led Scotland in match number 37 of ICC T20 World Cup 2021 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on November 5.
India need to win the match with a huge margin to stay in the hunt for a place in the semifinals.
India playing XI:
Virat Kohli (Captain), Rishabh Pant (Wicketkeeper), Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Shami and Varun Chakaravathy.
Scotland playing XI:
Kyle Coetzer (Captain), George Munsey, Calum MacLeod, Richie Berrington, Michael Leask, Matthew Cross (Wicketkeeper), Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Safyaan Sharif, Alasdair Evans and Brad Wheal.
