After the rain Matthew Mott expressed a positive outlook

In the aftermath of England's abandoned T20 World Cup opener against Scotland, head coach Matthew Mott expressed a positive outlook, suggesting that England held the advantage despite the challenging circumstances.

Scotland's openers, George Munsey and Michael Jones, had propelled their team to a commanding position with a confident score of 90 without loss before rain intervened.

Mott highlighted the slippery conditions that made it challenging for bowlers to grip the ball but emphasised England's powerful batting lineup and the prospect of facing a wet ball with all wickets intact and 10 overs remaining.

He expressed confidence in his team's ability to chase down the target if play had resumed. While acknowledging Scotland's strong batting performance, Mott pointed out some sloppy fielding by his team early in the game.

In contrast, Jones from the Scottish camp expressed frustration at the missed opportunity, feeling confident in their ability to secure a victory against England.

Despite the disappointment of the game's abandonment, both teams were prepared for any eventuality, with Scotland believing they were in a strong position if the match had been shortened.