SCO vs NZ: Scotland vs New Zealand Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update for 1st T20I
SCO vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: The first T20I match between Scotland (SCO) and New Zealand (NZ) will take place on Wednesday at the Grange Cricket Club in Edinburgh. Scotland’s most recent two World Cup qualifying games saw victories over Namibia and Nepal. But following a revelation of suspected racism allegations that surfaced on Monday, Scotland is currently going through a difficult time.
After defeating Ireland in the three-match ODI and T20I series, New Zealand will now focus on Scotland. Both of the previous games between New Zealand and Scotland were victories for New Zealand.
SCO vs NZ Match Details:
Scotland vs New Zealand, 1st T20I
Venue: Grange Cricket Club, Raeburn Place, Edinburgh
Date & Time: 27th July at 07:00 PM IST and 02:30 PM Local Time
Live Streaming: FanCode
SCO vs NZ, 1st T20I, Pitch Report:
For t20 games, the ground at Grange Cricket Club is evenly suited for both batters and bowlers. Teams batting first have won four out of five games, and the average first innings score around here is 160 runs.
Injury News:
The series will be missed by Blair Tickner owing to an injury.
SCO vs NZ, 1st T20I, Probable Playing XIs:
Scotland
Michael Jones, Christopher McBride, Calum MacLeod, Richie Berrington (c), George Munsey, Matthew Cross (wk), Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Safyaan Sharif, Gavin Main, Hamza Tahir.
New Zealand
Martin Guptil, Finn Allen, Dane Cleaver (wk), Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy.
Top Picks for SCO vs NZ Dream11 Match:
Top Picks – Batters
After constantly scoring throughout the ODI series, 25-year-old batsman Glenn Phillips hammered 69 and 23 runs in his last two T20I outings against Ireland.
The outstanding Scottish batter, Michael Jones, who led Durham in T20 Blast runs scored, is scheduled to make his international debut in this game.
Top Picks – All-Rounders
Star all-arounder Michael Bracewell has 84 runs in his previous three games and has taken three wickets while allowing just five runs in the most recent game against Ireland.
The in-form all-rounder Daryl Mitchell, who just won a T20I series against Ireland, was unable to maintain his scorching Test cricket form, but he will be an important middle order hitter in this game.
Top Picks – Bowlers
Ish Sodhi, a seasoned Kiwi spinner, had a great performance against Ireland, taking six wickets in three T20I matches and two more in the lone ODI he participated in.
Hamza Tahir, a left-arm spinner for Scotland, has taken 10 wickets in his last five World Cup qualifying games. He has taken seven wickets in each of his last two international matches.
Top Pick – Wicketkeeper
In the most recent game against Ireland, Dane Cleaver, a 30-year-old wicketkeeper and hitter, snapped his recent slump by scoring 78 runs off just 55 balls.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SCO vs NZ Dream11 Team for Fantasy Cricket:
Dane Cleaver, Matthew Cross, Glenn Phillips, Richie Berrington, Daryl Mitchell (c), Finn Allen, Michael Jones (vc), Safyaan Sharif, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Hamza Tahir.
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SCO vs NZ Dream11 Team for Fantasy Cricket:
Dane Cleaver, Martin Guptill (vc), Glenn Phillips (c), Richie Berrington, Michael Jones, Safyaan Sharif, Michael Bracewell, Lockie Ferguson, Ish Sodhi, Hamza Tahir, Mark Watt
SCO vs NZ Risky Captaincy Choices:
The young wicketkeeper-batter Dane Cleave just defeated New Zealand in a T20I match, but he isn’t reliable enough to lead your fantasy team.
In his last five international games, veteran all-rounder Richie Berrington has only taken one wicket and scored 23 runs.
Players you should avoid:
The seasoned all-rounder James Neesham only claimed two wickets in the three-match T20I series against Ireland.
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