T20 World Cup 2021 Highlights, New Zealand vs Scotland: New Zealand beat Scotland by 16 runs

Opener Martin Guptill's blistering 56-ball 93, which was built around monstrous sixes and authoritative batting, set up a 16-run win for New Zealand over a spirited Scotland in the T20 World Cup on Wednesday. In all, Guptill smashed seven sixes and six fours as New Zealand posted 172 for five in the Group 2 Super 12 match. Scotland replied with 156 for five in their allotted 20 overs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Check today's T20 match live score, scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary and highlights of match between New Zealand and Scotland.

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As is the trend, teams chasing win the matches here, so the toss will be crucial.

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Against Afghanistan, they were skittled out for a paltry 60 in 10.2 overs and were handed a 130-run defeat. In their second game, they were a touch better, managing 109 in 20 overs. But against a top team like New Zealand they will have to give a better account of themselves.

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Scotland, on the other hand, entered the Super 12s stage high on confidence, having beaten all their opponents in the qualifiers but things have gone awry for the Scots as they slumped to back-to-back defeats at the hands of Namibia and Afghanistan.

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Having already played Pakistan and India, they're expected to breeze past Scotland and Namibia while the clash against Afghanistan could be tricky.

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New Zealand need to win their remaining three matches to make the last four, so the Black Caps can ill afford to slip up. They will also be eyeing dominant wins to improve their net run rate which could come into play later on.

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They produced a clinical performance to beat tournament favourites India by eight wickets, taking a giant stride towards a semifinal spot.

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Handed a defeat by Pakistan in their tournament opener, Kane Williamson and his troops made a strong comeback in their next game.

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A ruthless New Zealand will be eyeing to strengthen their semifinal chances with a solid knockout punch on an already struggling Scotland in a Group 2 Super 12 match of the ICC T20 World Cup.

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Hello and welcome to the Live coverage of the ICC T20 World Cup matche between New Zealand and Scotland.