Scotland T20 Squad | Scotland Men’s Cricket Team: Scotland Cricket Team in 2024

Scotland’s T20 cricket team has solidified its position as a formidable challenger on the global stage. The site is inspired by a very ambitious vision of itself as a T20 superpower. Their ambitions are about more than just competitiveness, but also about making an entire cricket-loving nation proud and getting automatic qualification for major tournaments. By targeting the top 10 ICC T20 rankings, regular knockout appearances, explosive batsmen and skillful bowlers, Scotland shows the way forward to T20 glory. Such accomplishments as historic World Cup victories in 2016 and 2022 underpin its pedigree and ability to compete with the best teams at the international level. As they prepare for the 2024 World Cup T20, Scotland’s blend of experience with emerging talent poses a massive challenge to their opponents. Coming off previous successes, they will be looking to build momentum which might see them make it to knock-out stages for the first time. Famous for being giant killers against top teams and desiring magical moments Scotland’s journey in the 2024 World Cup T20 promises a delightful spectacle and possible success that cement them among elite teams in the global T20.

Scotland T20 Cricket Team

Player Name	Speciality	Age
Richie Berrington	Top order Batter	36
Matthew Cross	Wicketkeeper Batter	31
Ollie Hairs	Opening Batter	32
George Munsey	Opening Batter	31
Andrew Umeed	Opening Batter	27
Michael Leask	All-rounder	33
Brandon McMullen	Batting All-rounder	24
Chris Greaves	Bowler	33
Jack Jarvis	Bowler	20
Gavin Main	Bowler	29
Safyaan Sharif	Bowler	32
Mark Watt	Bowler	27
Bradley Currie	Bowler	25
James Dickinson	Bowler	25
Charlie Tear	Bowler	19

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Richie Berrington

Richie Berrington is an important top-order bat who performs like one for Scotland. His dynamic batting style coupled with versatile bowling adds depth to his team’s batting line-up and contributes stability when most required.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	87	106
Runs	2040	2576
Innings	79	100
Not Out	15	18
Balls Faced	1543	1982
High Score	100	100
Average	31.87	31.41
Strike Rate	132.2	129.96
Bowling
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	87	106
Balls	518	735
Innings	41	55
Runs	660	941
Wickets	28	36
Average	23.57	26.13
Strike Rate	18.5	20.4

Matthew Cross

Matthew Cross plays as wicketkeeper-batter because of his skills behind stumps and what he does with bat in hand. Right-handed batsman playing as opener/wicket-keeper for his team.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	67	74
Runs	1082	1179
Innings	56	61
Not Out	9	12
Balls Faced	945	1013
High Score	66	66
Average	23.02	24.06
Strike Rate	114.49	116.38

Ollie Hairs

Ollie Hairs or Oli is a cricketer aged 33 years old. In addition to being an opening batsman who provides some stability while attacking at the same time; a left-hander can also bowl right-arm off-breaks.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	22	22
Runs	392	392
Innings	22	22
Not Out	3	3
Balls Faced	207	207
High Score	127	127
Average	20.63	20.63
Strike Rate	189.37	189.37

George Munsey

George Munsey is left-hand bat cum right-arm medium-fast bowler who has become prominent within Scottish cricket. Mainly playing as an opening batter, Munsey brings his style of flamboyance and power to the crease. Interestingly, Munsey initially harboured dreams of becoming a professional golfer but found his passion for cricket during his time at the Loretto School in Edinburgh.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	65	76
Runs	1798	1946
Innings	63	74
Not Out	4	5
Balls Faced	1254	1373
High Score	132	132
Average	30.47	28.2
Strike Rate	143.38	14173

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Andrew Umeed

Also known as Andy Umeed, Andrew Umeed is a right-hand batsman and he plays as the opener batsman in cricket. His batting style is characterized by patience and technique which makes him a reliable player at the top order for the team. Also, he can be used as a break bowler which serves alternative purposes within his multifaceted game.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	–	–
Runs	—	–
Innings	–	–
Not Out	–	–
Balls Faced	–	–
High Score	–	–
Average	–	–
Strike Rate	–	–
Bowling
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	–	–
Balls	–	–
Innings	–	–
Runs	–	–
Wickets	–	–
Average	–	–
Strike Rate	–	–

Michael Leask

Michael Leask from Scotland is an all-rounder who is known for being versatile on the field. He uses his right hand to bat and bowl off-breaks.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	57	75
Runs	613	746
Innings	46	60
Not Out	7	9
Balls Faced	473	572
High Score	58	58
Average	15.71	14.62
Strike Rate	129.59	130.41
Bowling
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	57	75
Balls	669	753
Innings	43	50
Runs	867	970
Wickets	38	42
Average	22.81	23.09
Strike Rate	17.6	17.9

Brandon McMullen

Brandon McMullen is both a good batsman and bowler. He is a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium bowler

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	9	9
Runs	223	223
Innings	9	9
Not Out	1	1
Balls Faced	156	156
High Score	96	96
Average	27.87	27.87
Strike Rate	142.94	142.94
Bowling
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	9	9
Balls	26	26
Innings	4	4
Runs	57	57
Wickets	1	1
Average	57	57
Strike Rate	36	36

Chris Greaves

Brandon Chris Greaves is such a promising talent in the cricket world with a right-hand batting style and leg-break bowling skills that make him versatile enough on the ground.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	22	22
Runs	235	235
Innings	17	17
Not Out	6	6
Balls Faced	213	213
High Score	45	45
Average	21.36	21.36
Strike Rate	110.32	110.32
Bowling
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	22	22
Balls	288	288
Innings	18	18
Runs	373	373
Wickets	13	13
Average	28.69	28.69
Strike Rate	22.1	22.1

Jack Jarvis

An emerging cricket player, Jack Jarvis, is a young talent at 20 years old. As a versatile player with a right-hand batting style and right-arm medium-fast bowling, he showcases his skills as well. His ability to deliver a medium fast pace adds depth to Scotland’s bowling attack apart from the fact that he’s primarily renowned for his skills in bowling. 

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	3	3
Runs	45	45
Innings	3	3
Not Out	0	0
Balls Faced	53	53
High Score	21	21
Average	15	15
Strike Rate	84.9	84.9
Bowling
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	3	3
Balls	66	66
Innings	3	3
Runs	68	68
Wickets	7	7
Average	9.71	9.71
Strike Rate	9.4	9.4

Gavin Main

Gavin Main is on the map as a right-hand bat and right-arm fast bowler in cricket. He created quite an impact when he made his first-class debut for Durham against Nottinghamshire back in 2014. Like Calum MacLeod who also hails from Uddingston club, Main demonstrated his potential to become a great fast bowler capable of making substantial contributions to the success of his team.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	14	14
Runs	12	12
Innings	3	3
Not Out	3	3
Balls Faced	16	16
High Score	12	12
Average	–	–
Strike Rate	75	75
Bowling
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	14	14
Balls	206	206
Innings	12	12
Runs	294	294
Wickets	17	17
Average	17.29	17.29
Strike Rate	12.1	12.1

Safyaan Sharif

Safyaan Sharif is another important figure in Scottish cricket who is a right-hand bat and right-arm medium-fast bowler. At twenty years old, he debuted for Scotland showing off his talent and potential. Besides being identified primarily as an outstanding bowler, Sharif can help strengthen their attack by delivering medium-fast balls.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	65	88
Runs	175	227
Innings	28	35
Not Out	15	19
Balls Faced	155	201
High Score	26	26
Average	13.46	14.18
Strike Rate	112.9	112.93
Bowling
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	65	88
Balls	1309	1758
Innings	64	87
Runs	1751	2268
Wickets	72	98
Average	24.31	23.14
Strike Rate	18.1	17.9

Mark Watt

Mark Watt is one of the key figures in Scottish cricket – a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and left-hand bat. His ability to turn the ball makes him dangerous for batsmen as well as gives him control over the game’s tempo through crafty spin bowling.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	60	100
Runs	178	252
Innings	26	40
Not Out	10	14
Balls Faced	151	228
High Score	31	31
Average	11.12	9.69
Strike Rate	117.88	110.52
Bowling
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	60	100
Balls	1256	2077
Innings	58	98
Runs	1433	2618
Wickets	72	97
Average	19.9	26.98
Strike Rate	17.4	21.4

Bradley Currie

Having tried out for Sussex this year Bradley Currie was an impressive slow left-arm orthodox bowler and left-hand bat during his trial at Sussex in mid-2022. It was at Lord’s Cricket ground that Currie got himself noticed after taking six wickets on debut which was just fantastic.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	8	14
Runs	8	8
Innings	1	2
Not Out	1	2
Balls Faced	15	16
High Score	8	8
Average	–	–
Strike Rate	53.33	50
Bowling
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	8	14
Balls	168	258
Innings	8	14
Runs	125	238
Wickets	16	21
Average	7.81	11.33
Strike Rate	10.5	12.2

James Dickinson

James Dickinson is a talented leg-break googly bowler whose batting style sets him apart from any other cricketer on earth such that playing with him feels like having an extra man on your side.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	1	1
Runs	15	15
Innings	1	1
Not Out	0	0
Balls Faced	14	14
High Score	15	15
Average	15	15
Strike Rate	107.14	107.14
Bowling
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	1	1
Balls	24	24
Innings	1	1
Runs	23	23
Wickets	1	1
Average	23	23
Strike Rate	24	24

Charlie Tear

Under the watchful guidance of former Sussex captain Chris Adams at Seaford College, Charlie Tear, right-hand bat and wicket keeper emerged as a promising talent. In his early senior appearances for the club, Tear showcased his batting prowess by scoring a half-century, highlighting his potential as a skilled cricketer.

Batting
	T20Is	T20s
Matches	8	8
Runs	32	32
Innings	2	2
Not Out	0	0
Balls Faced	38	38
High Score	16	16
Average	16	16
Strike Rate	84.21	84.21

Scotland T20 Cricket Team Winning Records

Team	Opposition	Span	Total Matches	Won	Lost	Tied	No Result
Scotland	South Africa	2009	1	0	1	0	0
Scotland	Afghanistan	2010 – 2021	7	0	7	0	0
Scotland	Kenya	2008 – 2019	8	5	3	0	0
Scotland	Zimbabwe	2016 – 2022	5	1	4	0	0
Scotland	Hong Kong	2015 – 2017	5	4	1	0	0
Scotland	Namibia	2019 – 2021	3	0	3	0	0
Scotland	India	2007 – 2021	2	0	1	0	1
Scotland	Bermuda	2008 – 2019	2	2	0	0	0
Scotland	Oman	2017 – 2021	4	4	0	0	0
Scotland	Denmark	2023	1	1	0	0	0
Scotland	New Zealand	2009 – 2022	4	0	4	0	0
Scotland	Canada	2012	1	1	0	0	0
Scotland	Pakistan	2007 – 2021	4	0	4	0	0
Scotland	Papua New Guinea	2019 – 2021	3	3	0	0	0
Scotland	Austria	2023	1	1	0	0	0
Scotland	Germany	2023	1	1	0	0	0
Scotland	Singapore	2019	1	0	1	0	0
Scotland	Bangladesh	2012 – 2021	2	2	0	0	0
Scotland	Netherlands	2008 – 2019	13	7	6	0	0
Scotland	West Indies	2022	1	1	0	0	0
Scotland	Ireland	2008 – 2023	15	4	8	1	2
Scotland	Italy	2023	1	1	0	0	0
Scotland	United Arab Emirates	2015 – 2024	6	4	2	0	0
Scotland	Jersey	2023	1	1	0	0	0

Scotland T20 Cricket Team  World Cup Records

Year	Total Matches	Won	Lost	No Result
2007 – 2008	2	0	1	1
2009	2	0	2	0
2015 – 2016	3	1	2	0
2021 – 2022	8	3	5	0
2022 – 2023	3	1	2	0

Scotland T20 Cricket Team  Coach

The Tartan Army of Scotland is moving forward under the guidance of a passionate coaching team who are united in their vision for the forthcoming 2024 World Cup. 

Head Coach – Doug Watson

Watson, who was appointed in 2023, has vast experience in coaching different clubs within his country and even serving as an interim coach for Scotland during the World Cup qualifiers of 2023 when they were successful. His aggressive batting approach, well-thought-out bowling plans and a winning culture have all been key factors in the recent growth of Scotland cricket.

Assistant Coach – Craig Wright

A former Scotland cricketer and captain, Wright became part of the coaching staff in 2022. His multiple experiences playing in different T20 leagues and deep knowledge of Scottish Cricket would be valuable towards developing all-round players. 

Scotland’s coaching staff has a combination of experienced personnel, a focus on player development and a shared vision which gives it a good grounding towards guiding its team in achieving its World Cup dreams. Their aggressive batting approach combined with strategic bowling and enhancing their fielding makes them a squad to be reckoned with next year. It does not matter if they achieve their dream of reaching the knockout stages or not Scotland’s way through this tournament will be both thrilling and proof that many hands make light work.