“That is the strongest Scottish workforce by a rustic mile.”

So says former worldwide Qasim Sheikh, with Scotland sitting on high of Group B on the T20 World Cup.

The Scots are unbeaten, with convincing wins over Namibia and Oman following a share of the factors with England in a sport washed out by rain in Barbados.

Scotland finish the group marketing campaign in opposition to Australia in St Lucia on Sunday (01:30 BST) and can go into that match understanding what is required to progress.

England, who misplaced to Australia, can solely match the 5 factors Scotland are on and the defending champions shall be anticipated to make a dent within the internet run-rate distinction once they tackle Namibia and Oman.

Scotland’s charge is 2.164, whereas England are presently on -1.800.

“It is just about the perfect situation for Scotland,” Sheikh advised Take a look at Match Particular.

“Let’s go and attempt to win in opposition to Australia and, in the event that they get shut, they’ll be in a great place.

“Scotland have been getting higher since their first World Cup in 1999, but it surely’s at all times been ‘it is simply good to be on the event’.

“Perception has been rising and this time spherical you may inform they’re hungry and actually wanting ahead to Australia.”