New Zealand vs Scotland, 32nd Match, Super 12 Group 2 - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

Conway departs

Guptill appeared to have rescued New Zealand after that double strike but he loses Conway at the other end immediately after the powerplay. Devon Conway attempts a reverse sweep against Watt and only manages a glove through to the keeper. This is an extremely impressive start by the Scots.

What a strike!!

You need some luck on your side when you're taking on the big boys and Scotland definitely have found some in the fifth over. Sharif has struck again and this time, it's the big fish. This was bowled down the leg side but Williamson tickles it straight to the keeper's gloves. This is a great start by Scotland and they will have to capitalise on that.

Mitchell falls

Guptill and Mitchell gave New Zealand a rapid start but Scotland have struck now to stop the run flow. Sharif raps Mitchell on the pads and the umpire gives him out. The batsman reviews the call and has to walk back as the replays confirm that it will clip the stumps. Williamson is in.

Toss - Scotland opt to bowl

This will be a challenge for New Zealand. They will have to set a total first up against the Scots. They are unchanged but Scotland welcome back skipper Kyle Coetzer. Davey is out with a niggle and hence Evans comes in as well.

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

Scotland (Playing XI): George Munsey, Kyle Coetzer(c), Matthew Cross(w), Richie Berrington, Calum MacLeod, Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Safyaan Sharif, Alasdair Evans, Bradley Wheal

Build up

The equation is indeed pretty simple for New Zealand now. Win the remaining three games in this round and progress to the semifinal. After losing to Pakistan in their first game, New Zealand fought back hard to dampen India's hopes with a resounding win in their last game. With Pakistan sealing their spot in the last four, they have simplified things for New Zealand. And that quest towards the semifinal starts today, with an easier fixture.

Scotland did make a bright start to their campaign by defeating Bangladesh which was then followed by wins over PNG and Oman but they have found life difficult in the Super 12 stage. They were humbled by Afghanistan last week and then lost a tight encounter to Namibia as well. That big defeat against Afghanistan almost sealed their fate and now they would just want to play for pride having reached this far. The next five days are extremely crucial for the Scots as they will be up against India and Pakistan as well apart from New Zealand.

Will New Zealand add more pressure on India with a resounding win today before the clash later tonight? Or will the Scots spring a surprise? We will find out over the next four hours.