India vs Scotland Highlights, T20 World Cup 2021: IND win 8 wickets; better NZ's net run-rate to bolster semis chances

UAE- 14 played, won 1, lost 13 - WIN PERCENTAGE- 7.14

Canada- 18 played, won 2, lost 16 - WIN PERCENTAGE- 11.11

Scotland- 27 played, won 4, lost 22 - WIN PERCENTAGE- 14.81

Scotland made their debut in ICC World Cup matches back in 1999 in ODIs.

But it took them 17 years to register their first victory in an ICC World Cup match in 2016.

Notably, Ireland made their ICC World Cup debut in 2007 and Afghanistan in 2010; both are now Test playing nations.

Moreover, there is also questions over Rahul having good form in other T20s as compared to T20Is for India.

In T20Is in 2021, Rahul had not even touched 20-run mark before the match against Afghanistan.

Furthermore, Rahul also has a disappointing record in multi-team T20I tournaments as compared to bilateral T20Is.

2016- 5 matches,  179 runs

2017- 7 matches, 279 runs

2018- 13 matches, 324 runs

2019- 9 matches, 356 runs 

2020- 11 matches, 404 runs

2021- 7 matches 105 runs

Opener KL Rahul played an impressive knock of 69 off 48 against Afghanistan.

- However, there is always a question over his consistency as, despite this knock, Rahul is averaging 15 with the SR of 101.94 in T20Is in 2021.

Rahul’s average of 15.00 in 2021 in T20Is is the worsts by an Indian opener in a calendar year with 5 or more innings batted.

Moreover, Ashwin has played 16 T20Is in World Cup matches with 22 wickets at the average of 15.81.

Ashwin also has the economy of 6.00 in the T20 World Cup matches – 4th best in the same list.

- Furthermore, Ashwin has a staggering record in T20Is with Ravindra Jadeja in the team.

The duo bowled 7 overs in the last match against Afghanistan and returned with the figures of 3 for 33.

Yuzvendra Chahal -63

Jasprit Bumrah - 62

R Ashwin - 54

Bhuvneshwar Kumar- 50

Hardik Pandya- 42

Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin had a great comeback match against Afghanistan with the figures of 2 for 14

from 4 overs.

- Interestingly, despite being away from T20Is for more than 4 years, Ashwin still remains the 3rd highest wicket-taker

for India.

-Across T20s, Ashwin had taken wickets in his last 6 out of 8 innings.

"The idea was to go after it, and get off to a good start, which didn't happen in the first two games and lay the platform for the others. Exceptional batting from Rahul, and that partnership was vital. We were prepared to field first, and it was a good pitch to bat on. Getting to a respectable total was important, and the NRR could come into play so we had to win by a good margin, so glad we got that. Today it was necessary to get off to a good start, and that's not my natural game - I usually like to get in. So I made an effort to settle in, play cricketing shots, and put up a big total."

During the post-match presentation in the previous game, Kohli said Ashwin's return was the biggest positive. "The return of Ash (is the biggest positive), we saw him doing well in the IPL and when he does this, we get control in the middle overs. That's what I'm most pleased about (today)."

Senior off spinner R Ashwin was finally back in the T20I side after 4 years and he returned with figures of 2/14 in 4 overs.

165 vs Sri Lanka, 2017

140 vs Afghanistan, 2021

135 vs West Indies, 2019

vs 123 vs England, 2018

This was the fourth 100-run stand between Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul in T20I cricket

The dynamic opening duo of Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul were back to their blistering best on Wednesday. The two put on 140 runs and that was also the highest by an opening pair for India in a T20 World Cup.

India posted the tournament's highest total so far by scoring 210/2 in 20 overs. They eclipsed Afghanistan's total of 190/4 against Scotland

The Scots made the Kiwis sweat in the Dubai heat. Batting first, New Zealand posted 172/5 in 20 overs. In response, Scotland got to 156/5 in 20 overs. Hence, India can't take this side lightly.

The ‘Men in Blue’ finally turned up in the previous outing against Afghanistan and showed everyone why they are such a dangerous side. Despite India losing the toss, they posted 210/2 in Abu Dhabi. In response, they restricted Afghanistan for 144/6

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Hello, hello and a very warm welcome to the live coverage of the India vs Scotland Super 12 clash in Dubai. Birthday boy Virat Kohli will lead his troops in yet another must-win encounter. After two defeats in Dubai and a win (vs Afghanistan) in Abu Dhabi, the ‘Men in Blue' are back in Dubai. Can they extend their winning run to 2 games against a spirited Scotland side, led by Kyle Coetzer? Well, as I always say, my lovely viewers, just sit back and relax as we watch the action unfold in Dubai. You don't want to miss this one.