diff --git a/scripts/binary_compatibility.py b/scripts/binary_compatibility.py
index f1e7030b433..63832b4a1f2 100644
--- a/scripts/binary_compatibility.py
+++ b/scripts/binary_compatibility.py
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ def install_compat():
     compat_plat = compatible_platforms.get(this_plat, None)
     rval = {}
     if compat_plat:
-        print('{} is binary compatible with {} (and can install {} wheels)'
+        print('{0} is binary compatible with {1} (and can install {2} wheels)'
               .format(this_plat, compat_plat, compat_plat),
               file=sys.stderr)
         for py, abi, plat in get_supported():