NZ vs SCO: The Kiwis will lock horns against the inexperienced Scotland side for their upcoming Super 12 encounter of the T20 World Cup.
New Zealand are walking into this encounter with a massive win over India. Being asked to bat first, India struggled miserably as they only managed to get to a below-par total of 110/7 courtesy of Trent Boult’s 3/20 & Ish Sodhi’s 2/17. Ravindra Jadeja top-scored with 26*. While chasing, Daryl Mitchell’s solid 49 & Kane Williamson’s 33* helped New Zealand win by eight wickets and 33 balls to spare. Bumrah was the pick of the bowlers with 2/19 in four overs.
Meanwhile, Scotland played Namibia in their last game. Ruben Trumpelmann’s 3/17 overshadowed Michael Leask’s 27-ball 44 as Scotland got to a low total of 109/8. While chasing, JJ Smit’s unbeaten 23-ball 33 helped Namibia beat Scotland by four wickets and 5 balls to spare.
In the upcoming encounter, New Zealand have a clear chance of winning the match and being dominant right from the word go.
Match Details
Match: New Zealand vs Scotland
Date & Time: 3rd November 2021, 3:30 PM IST
Venue: Dubai International Stadium
Pitch Report
On this venue, both the batters and bowlers will be provided with a lot of help off the surface. The toss will be given a lot of importance as the team that wins the toss would like to field first, considering chasing a preferred option at this venue.
Weather Report
There are no signs of precipitation, but mild humidity will be a factor throughout the game. The temperatures will marginally drop from 31 to 29 degrees.
NZ vs SCO Predicted Playing XI
New Zealand
Martin Guptill, Tim Seifert (WK), Kane Williamson (C), Devon Conway, Darryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson
Scotland
George Munsey, Kyle Coetzer (c), Matthew Cross (wk), Richie Berrington, Calum MacLeod, Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Josh Davey, Safyaan Sharif, Bradley Wheal
NZ vs SCO Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Devon Conway
Batters: George Munsey, Richie Berrington, Kane Williamson, Martin Guptill(C)
Allrounders: Michael Leask, Mitchell Santner, Daryl Mitchell(VC)
Bowlers: Bradley Wheal, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult
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