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T20 WC 2021 Match 32: NZ vs SCO Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report | NZ vs SCO Dream11 Prediction Today | New Zealand vs Scotland Key Players | Dubai Pitch Report
Pitted in a group with three strong Asian opponents in UAE conditions? No problem. Asked to finish in the top two of the same group? They’re giving it a red hot go. Required to compete with established spinners in such conditions? No problem.
New Zealand continue to prove themselves to be a wonderful team. In the past, their performances in ICC tournaments were viewed as punching above their weight, but it is now common practice. Their demolition job of India over the weekend was as impressive as it was crucial, as the Black Caps have given themselves a genuine shot of qualifying to the Semi Finals in the quest for a second ICC Title this year.
Next up is Scotland, who will look to impress in front of a worldwide audience. They come into this match on the back of a week’s break after a disappointing defeat in a winnable match against Namibia. The loss of three wickets in the first over of that match was too difficult to come back from, days after they were bowled out for just 60 against Afghanistan. So, the focus for Scotland will be to compete well with the bat against a potent attack, hence building confidence for their cricket going forward.
Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
New Zealand:
- Daryl Mitchell has looked accomplished in the opener’s role. The all-rounder struck a fluent 35-ball 49 vs India on this ground (Dubai) after a 20-ball 27 vs Pakistan.
- Kane Williamson enjoys batting at Dubai. The New Zealand skipper has struck 376 runs in 13 matches on this ground at an average of 47.00 and strike rate of 122.48. This includes a measured 32-ball 33* against India.
- If Devon Conway gets a chance to bat in the top four, watch out. The talented left-hander averages 73.00 in five T20I innings batting at four.
- Ish Sodhi was player of the match against India on this ground with 2/17. Given Scotland’s struggle against spin so far in the Super 12s (lost nine wickets to spin vs Afghanistan), Sodhi will key once again.
- Scotland lost three wickets in the first over to Namibian left-arm seamer Ruben Trumpelmann. Trent Boult will be looking to inflict similar to Scotland’s top order. Boult took 3/20 vs India, part of 16 wickets in just eight T20s at Dubai.
- Tim Southee is one of four bowlers to have at least 100 T20I wickets to his name. He has taken figures of 1/26 and 1/25 so far in the Super 12s.
Scotland:
- Before his duck against Namibia, George Munsey was on a spree of starts. He had scored 29, 15, 25 and 20 in his previous four matches. Can he carry on with a start today?
- Munsey has struck 139 runs in five T20s at Dubai at an average of 27.80 and strike rate of 123.01.
- Skipper Kyle Coetzer is in need of runs in what has been a lean period. He does have a solid record at Dubai (8 inns, 255 runs, avg. 31.88, SR 108.05), so Scotland will be hoping Coetzer can survive New Zealand’s initial burst.
- Richie Berrington struck a half-century against New Zealand in the 2015 ODI World Cup. Whether he can transfer that form across to T20Is remains to be seen. He has scored 155 runs in eight matches at Dubai at an average of 25.83 and strike rate of 146.23.
- Michael Leask was brilliant in Scotland’s last match against Namibia. He struck 44 off 27 balls and took 2/12.
- Josh Davey took 3/40 against New Zealand in the 2015 ODI World Cup, which included the wicket of Kane Williamson. Davey has nine wickets to his name in five matches in this T20 World Cup.
Stats and Facts
- New Zealand and Scotland have faced off once in T20Is, back in 2009. Scotland scored 89/4 in seven overs (rain-affected game), with Kyle Coetzer scoring 33 off 15 balls. New Zealand chased the target in just six overs, with Martin Guptill, the only current New Zealand player from that match, not getting the chance to bat.
- Scotland have won four of their eight T20Is at Dubai.
- Calum MacLeod at Dubai: 7 inns, 144 runs, avg. 24.00.
- New Zealand will move level with Afghanistan with a win here. Afghanistan’s net run rate (3.097) is currently much superior to New Zealand’s 0.765, so the Black Caps will be aiming for a big win here.
Possible Playing 11
Expect New Zealand to stick with the same XI.
New Zealand: 1. Daryl Mitchell, 2. Martin Guptill, 3. Kane Williamson (c), 4. Devon Conway (wk), 5. Glenn Phillips, 6. Jimmy Neesham, 7. Mitchell Santner, 8. Adam Milne, 9. Tim Southee, 10. Trent Boult, 11. Ish Sodhi
Kyle Coetzer is set to return after missing the match against Namibia with a finger injury.
Scotland: 1. Kyle Coetzer (c), 2. George Munsey, 3. Calum MacLeod, 4. Richie Berrington, 5. Matt Cross (wk), 6. Michael Leask, 7. Chris Greaves, 8. Mark Watt, 9. Josh Davey, 10. Safyaan Sharif, 11. Brad Wheal
Dubai Pitch Report and Weather
Chasing teams are reigning supreme on this ground. All seven matches have been won by the team batting second at Dubai, with the team batting first scoring just 126.43 on average.
This is a day game, so dew will not be a factor. Another hot and sunny day is in store.
Dream11 Prediction
Note: Teams below are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these teams in time after the final playing XIs have been announced.
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Fan2Play Prediction
Base team:
- Wicket-keepers: Matt Cross
- Batsmen: Kane Williamson, Martin Guptill
- All-rounders: Chris Greaves, Michael Leask, Daryl Mitchell
- Bowlers: Trent Boult, Ish Sodhi
Match Prediction
New Zealand should prove too strong in this clash.
