Scotland is all set to host New Zealand for two T20Is and a single ODI in July 2022, the cricket board of Scotland announced. All the matches are scheduled to be played at Grange in Edinburgh on 27, 29, and 31st July.
Scotland is all set to host New Zealand for two T20Is and a single ODI in July 2022, the cricket board of Scotland announced. All the matches are scheduled to be played at Grange in Edinburgh on 27, 29, and 31st July.
New Zealand and Scotland faced each other in the T20I World Cup last year when the Kane Williamson-led side won sealed the show from Scotland in a spirited way.
In that clash of ICC T20 World Cup 2021, Scotland performed admirably well against New Zealand. Martin Guptil had scored 93, while Glenn Philips made 33 as Kiwi posted 172/5 in 20 overs. Brad Wheal and Safyaan Sharif were the top picks from the bowlers after taking two wickets each.
While chasing, Michael Leask made 42* in 20 balls, while George Munsey (22), Matthew Cross (27), and Richie Berrington (20) contributed to the chase and it went to the wire but Scotland fell 16 runs short, finishing on 156/5 in 20 overs, with Trent Boult and Ish Sodhi taking lead with the ball after picking two wickets each.
“We are excited to welcome the BLACKCAPS to our shores this summer. We want to keep challenging ourselves versus ICC Full Members and New Zealand are up there as one of the best,”
Scotland Men’s Head Coach Shane Burger said.
“Having reached both of the most recent T20 and 50 over ICC world cup finals, they have proven to be the most consistent team across all formats of the game in recent years.
“We have 12 international ODI’s to be played before the New Zealand series and so the squad are training well and looking forward to a busy 2022.”
New Zealand head coach Gary Stead said:
“It’s going to be a great occasion for the BLACKCAPS to visit Scotland. Over the past decade, we’ve seen Scotland improve as a cricketing nation and develop into a force in international cricket.
“Having played there personally myself at Brechin Cricket Club, I know how passionate the people are about the game and I have no doubt they will be eagerly looking forward to this tour. Playing against associate teams as a major nation is a really important part of helping them grow and that growth can only benefit the world game long term.”
