Scotland Cricket Team

Key Facts

• Captain: Richie Berrington
• Head Coach: Owen Dawkins
• T20 World Cup Debut Year: 2007
• Best Finish in T20 World Cup: Super 12 (2021)

Scotland Team Bio

Scotland’s cricket team, affectionately known as the “Scots,” represents a nation with a proud but emerging cricketing heritage. Administered by Cricket Scotland, they have steadily climbed the associate ranks, blending homegrown talent with qualified internationals to compete on the global stage. Their T20I journey began in 2007, qualifying for the inaugural World Cup, and they have since featured in multiple editions (2007, 2009, 2016, 2021, 2022, 2024), achieving their best result by reaching the Super 12 in 2021.

Key players like Richie Berrington (a consistent all-round leader), explosive opener George Munsey, versatile all-rounder Michael Leask, and spinner Mark Watt form the core of a side known for gritty performances and upsets against higher-ranked teams. Under new head coach Owen Dawkins, the team emphasises adaptability to sub-continental conditions, with recent inclusions like former New Zealand batter Tom Bruce and fast bowler Zainullah Ihsan adding depth.

Scotland’s participation in 2026 came as a surprise. They failed to qualify for the T20 World Cup 2026 but with Bangladesh pulling out due to security concerns, the ICC replaced Scotland with Bangladesh. Scotland will be in Group C along with England, West Indies, Italy and Nepal.

Scotland squad for T20 World Cup 2026

Richie Berrington, Tom Bruce, Matthew Cross, Bradley Currie, Oliver Davidson, Chris Greaves, Zainullah Ihsan, Michael Jones, Michael Leask, Finlay McCreath, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Safyaan Sharif, Mark Watt, Bradley Wheal.

• Travelling reserves: Jasper Davidson, Jack Jarvis
• Non-travelling reserves: Mackenzie Jones, Chris McBride, Charlie Tear.

Scotland schedule for T20 World Cup 2026