The Scots have fallen at the first hurdle in their last three appearances in 2007, 2009 and 2016.
They claimed their first and only victory in the tournament five years ago – an eight-wicket win in a rain-hit match against lower-level Hong Kong – but it was not enough to progress.
However, in this year’s edition in the United Arab Emirates, the revised format and Oman Scots lays, 14th in Twenty20 Cricket, a real chance.
The top two countries from the two four-team groups will qualify for the Super 12 stage, where they will join the major nations of world cricket.
Bangladesh is the Group B favourite, but the other two teams are Oman and Papua New Guinea, both below Scotland.
Trott, who has played Test and white-ball cricket for England, was brought up in the Scotland set-up to work as a batting consultant in the lead-up to the World Cup and likes what he sees.
“We have some really good players in this Scottish team, the batting line-up is full of match winners,” the 40-year-old told The Scotsman.
“But there can be so much volatility in a T20 match that it cannot be left to one player to perform well. The whole XI has to play well to get good results.
“In terms of the batsmen, they are a powerful group of boys. It will be about who can deal with the pressure and not let the occasion take over emotions when the World Cup starts.”
In 2007 Scotland finished at the bottom of a group featuring Pakistan and India, and in 2009 they finished last in a group with South Africa and New Zealand.
The 2016 tournament offered more opportunities for the lower-ranked nations but Scotland’s win against Hong Kong was not enough from a four-team group including Zimbabwe and Afghanistan.
This year may be different. Oman has participated in the tournament only once before and Papua New Guinea is making its first appearance in the competition.
Scotland head coach Shane Berger can call on the experience of Kyle Coetzer, the veteran captain of the 2009 and 2016 tournaments.
Richie Berrington, Callum McLeod, Safyan Sharif, Matthew Cross, Alasdair Evans, Josh Davey, Michael Leask, George Muncie and Mark Watts also boast of big tournament experience.
“This squad has worked hard for a long time and deserves a chance to show the world what we are,” Berger said.
“This is an experienced, versatile and exciting group of players and we as a team look forward to accepting the challenges ahead.”
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