Afghanistan vs Scotland Highlights, T20 World Cup 2021: Mujeeb, Rashid star as Afghanistan crush Scotland by 130 runs

Defending 190, Mujeeb Ur Rahman (5/20) and Rashid Khan (4/9) bundled out Scotland for just 60 in 10.2 overs to register a commanding 130-run victory in Sharjah. Opting to bat first, Afghanistan batters fired in unison to power Afghanistan to their highest total in T20 World Cups, posting 190 for 4. Stay updated with Times of India to get all the live cricket score updates of 2021 T20 World Cup match between Afghanistan and Scotland.

16:59 (IST) Oct 25

Everyone knows that back home in Afghanistan there's a lot happening and everything from the last few months. But as a cricket point of view, everybody is ready for this World Cup and we prepared well. The fans are really waiting because the only happiness in Afghanistan is cricket. If you're willing to do well in the tournament and we win the games, the fans are really happy and there will be a lot of smiles on faces.

Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi

16:42 (IST) Oct 25

The spin trio of Rashid, Nabi and Mujeeb Zadran can trouble the best of batters and considering the slow and low nature of the Sharjah pitch in the IPL, they should enjoy bowling on the surface laid out for the World Cup game.

16:34 (IST) Oct 25

Afghanistan are hoping for consistency from batters

Afghanistan have built a reputation of a top bowling side over the years and if their batters are able to fire consistently in the tournament, they can beat any side on the day. A lot will depend on openers Hazratullah Zazai and Mohammad Shahzad in the batting department with Najibullah Zadran and skipper Nabi expected to get quick runs in the middle and death overs.

16:32 (IST) Oct 25

Notwithstanding their controversial build-up, Afghanistan have shown what they are capable of in the two-warm ups that they played in the lead up to the tournament. They lost to South Africa before wrapping up their preparations with a win over defending champions West Indies.

16:31 (IST) Oct 25

The cricketers could not get much practice due to the situation at home and there was also a controversy over team selection with star spinner Rashid Khan stepping down soon after the squad was announced. Few last minute changes were made and veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi is back to lead the team.

16:30 (IST) Oct 25

The Afghanistan cricket team will hope to provide some joy to its people going through tumultuous times back home as it begins its T20 World Cup campaign against a spirited Scotland in Sharjah. Afghanistan finds itself in turmoil again after the Taliban takeover of the country in August.

16:30 (IST) Oct 25

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the T20 World Cup Super 12 match between Afghanistan and Scotland in Sharjah.