After Josh Hazlewood's match-fixing revelation; Michael Vaughan rallied behind Scotland to thrash Australia

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan is impressed with the Jos Buttler-led team's performance against Oman in Match 28 of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Michael Vaughan stated that the England national cricket team delivered a "ruthless" performance to keep themselves alive in the race for the Super 8s.

England entered the match under significant pressure, having not won in two World Cup matches. The England team's first match of the tournament was washed out due to rain. They suffered a defeat to Australia in their next game. They were at risk of an early exit from the group stage in the prestigious tournament.

The Jos Buttler-led team registered an eight-wicket victory at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Friday, June 14. The England bowlers bundled out the opposition team for just 47 runs in 13.2 overs. The England team successfully chased down the target in just 3.2 overs to secure their first win in the World Cup.

Perfect From England.. Ruthless - Michael Vaughan

After the match between England and Oman, Michael Vaughan praised the Jos Buttler-led team's performance as "perfect" and "ruthless." The cricketer-turned-commentator mentioned that Scotland would now have to defeat Australia to advance to the next stage of the tournament.

"Perfect from England .. Ruthless .. Scotland might just have to beat the Aussies," Vaughan wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).

Perfect from England .. Ruthless .. Scotland might just have to beat the Aussies 😜👍

— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 13, 2024

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England restricted Oman to just 47 runs in 13.2 overs after winning the toss. Shoaib Khan was the top scorer for Oman with 11 runs off 23 balls, while the rest of the batters in the team were dismissed for single-digit scores.

Adil Rashid was the wrecker-in-chief in England’s bowling attack. Rashid picked up four wickets for 11 runs in his four overs. Fast bowlers Mark Wood and Jofra Archer took three wickets each in England's dominant bowling performance.

England successfully chased the target set by Oman in just 3.2 overs. Captain Jos Buttler led the charge with a quickfire 24 runs off eight balls. Phillip Salt (12 runs off 3 balls) and Jonny Bairstow (8 off 2) chipped in with useful contributions. Bilal Khan and Kaleemullah each took a wicket for Oman in the 28th match.

With this win, England improved their net run rate ahead of Scotland. The defending champions will face Namibia in their final group stage match at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Saturday, June 15. Jos Buttler's team can reach a maximum of five points at the end of the group stage of the tournament.

Australia secured their place in the Super 8 stage after victories against Oman, England, and Namibia. In Group B, England and Scotland are competing for the second qualifying spot. Scotland still has control over their fate and needs to face Australia in St Lucia on Saturday to reach the Super 8s of the World Cup.

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