India vs Scotland Highlights, T20 World Cup 2021: India crush Scotland by 8 wickets to stay in contention

India showed their class and might with an all-round effort as they pulverised Scotland by eight wickets in a Super 12 game on Friday, ensuring that they live to fight another day in the ICC T20 World Cup. The entire match lasted a mere 24.1 overs as India first skittled Scotland for 85 in 17.4 overs and then batted for another 6.3 overs to knock off the runs, taking the net run-rate to +1.619, which is now best among all six teams, even better than top placed Pakistan (+1.065). To surpass Afghanistan's current Net Run-Rate of +1.481, India needed to score the required runs in 7.1 overs and KL Rahul (50 off 19 balls) and Rohit Sharma (30 off 16 balls) added 70 in five overs to make sure that they achieve it in style.

Suryakumar Yadav finishes off the run chase in style, hitting a big six off Chris Greaves. India chased down the 86-run target in just 6.3 overs with 8 wickets in hand. India jumped to third in the Group 2 standings with the big win, ahead of Afghanistan via NRR.

KL Rahul's brilliant knock comes to an end. He hits it straight to Calum MacLeod, while trying to finish off the run chase with a big shot. Big wicket for Mark Watt. Rahul scored 50 off 19 balls.

KL Rahul hit three sixes and six fours to reach the landmark.

BOOM! KL Rahul (49*) slog sweeps it over fine leg for a big six off Mark Watt. India need 6 more to win.

BIG WICKET! Bradley Wheal with the big breakthrough for Scotland. Rohit Sharma is out LBW to a good yorker, after scoring a quick-fire 30 off 16 balls with the help of a six and five fours.

Rohit Sharma hits it straight down the ground to long-on for a four. Boundaries are coming thick and fast for India.

BOOM! KL Rahul (38* off 13) smacks Bradley Wheal just over Michael Leask at square leg boundary for a maximum.

6, 0, 4, 0, 4 - Rohit Sharma (26* off 14) scored 14 runs off Safyaan Sharif's over. India are on course to achieve the target inside 7 overs as they aim for.