Welcome to Wisden’s match blog centre for the live coverage of the New Zealand v Scotland T20 World Cup 2021 fixture – follow this space for live updates from the match in Abu Dhabi, including commentary and score, along with where to watch details: TV channels, broadcast and live streaming for NZ vs Sco.

New Zealand v Scotland: Live scorecards and stats

Toss update: Scotland have won the toss and chosen to bowl

T20 World Cup 2021 New Zealand v Scotland: Live updates

Over 6, New Zealand 52-2, Sharif jolts NZ with twin blows

Oh hello. Sharif has bowled some spell so far, picking up Mitchell and Williamson. However, Guptill is batting in his own freewheeling element and has raced past 25 already.

Over 3, New Zealand 23-0, Kiwi openers with a breezy start

Guptill and Mitchell have started at a good pace, settling in as they look to stack up a big start. A word on their kits – these two probably have the best jersey design and colour among the whole lot. It’s lovely to see the vintage hues on New Zealand. Scotland, classy as always.

1pm, local time: We’re just an hour away from the toss. In the context of the group, it’s an important game. Stay tuned as we provide you live updates

Match time: 2 pm local time

Date: November 3, 2021

Venue: Dubai Sports city stadium, Dubai

New Zealand have two points at a net run rate of 0.765, while Scotland are yet to open their account in the Super 12s.

New Zealand: Team news and predicted XI

Injury update: There were some doubts over Martin Guptill’s fitness, but he featured in New Zealand’s comfortable victory over India. Kane Williamson, too, had concerns over his elbow injury, but might play in this crucial contest.

Predicted XI: Martin Guptill, Daryl Mitchell, Kane Williamson (c), Devon Conway (wk), Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult

T20 World Cup 2021 New Zealand squad: Full team list for NZ

Scotland: Team news and predicted XI

Injury update: Captain Kyle Coetzer missed out the Namibia contest due to a finger injury, but should be fit for the New Zealand game.

Predicted XI: George Munsey, Kyle Coetzer (c), Calum MacLeod, Richie Berrington, Matthew Cross (wk), Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Josh Davey, Safyaan Sharif, Brad Wheal

T20 World Cup 2021 Scotland squad: Full team list for Scotland

T20 World Cup 2021 New Zealand v Scotland: Where to watch live

India: Star Sports Network – Star Sports 1 (and HD), Star Sports 2 (and HD), Star Sports 1 Hindi (and HD), Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu and Star Sports 1 Kannada
Start time 3.30 pm (IST)

UK & Ireland: Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Mix; Sky Sports app, www.skysports.com

Start time 11 am (BST)

New Zealand:  Sky Sport 3; Skysportnow.co.nz & skygo.co.nz

Start time 11 pm (NZDT)

The complete list of broadcast (TV and live streaming) options for the tournament can be found here.

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