The match resumes after a 45-minute rain delay


Hobart: Scotland continue to bat against West Indies in their opening match of the Twenty20 World Cup at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart on Monday.
Scotland were 52-0 off 5.3 overs before 45-minute rain delay.
West Indies skipper Nicholas Pooran won the toss and elected to bowl against Scotland.
The two-time champions are without top names including Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, and Dwayne Bravo, and must go through round one to make the World Cup Super-12.
Scotland, led by Richie Berrington, will aim to repeat their feat of making the Super 12 last year.
The teams will each play three first-round matches.
Teams
Scotland:
George Munsey, Michael Jones, Matthew Cross (wk), Richie Berrington (capt), Calum MacLeod, Chris Greaves, Michael Leask, Mark Watt, Josh Davey, Safyaan Sharif, Brad Wheal
West Indies:
Kyle Mayers, Evin Lewis, Brandon King, Shamarh Brooks, Nicholas Pooran (capt, wk), Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Odean Smith, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy
Umpires: Aleem Dar (PAK), Paul Wilson (AUS)
TV Umpire: Chris Brown (NZL)
Match Referee: Chris Broad (ENG)

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