Scottish bowlers held their nerves and defended a target of 141, restricting Bangladesh at 134/7 in 20 overs. For Scotland, pacer Brad Wheal picked up 2 wickets. First innings hero for Scotland - Chris Greaves picked up 2 wickets as well. Davey and Watt picked up 1 wicket each.

For Bangladesh, Mushfiqur Rahim scored 38 off 36 balls with 1 four & 2 sixes. Two other batters - Shakib al Hasan & Captain Mahmudullah faced 20+ balls but none of these could stay till the end and win the match for Bangladesh. 

In the first innings, Scotland somehow managed to post 140/9. For Bangladesh, Mahedi Hasan picked up 3 wickets giving away just 19 runs in 4 overs. Shakib al Hasan and Mustafizur Rehman picked up 2 wickets each while Saifuddin & Taskin picked up 1 scalp apiece. For Scotland, after the collapse of the top order, Greaves scored 45 off 22 balls with 4 fours & 2 sixes and Mark Watt scored 22 off 17 balls with 2 boundaries and took the team to a defendable total.

Earlier, Bangladesh captain Mamudullah won the toss and elected to bowl first against Scotland in the 2nd match of the T20 World Cup 2021. This match is being played at Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Al Amerat.

Brief Score:

Scotland - 141/9 in 20 overs. (Greaves - 45(28), Mahedi - 3/19)

Bangladesh - 134/7 in 20 overs. (Mushfiqur - 38(36), Wheal - 3/24)
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