ICC U19 World Cup 2020: 11th place Playoff: Scotland Under-19s vs Zimbabwe Under-19s: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 11th place Playoff of the 2020 ICC Under-19 World Cup will be played between Scotland Under-19s and Zimbabwe Under-19s at the Diamond Oval in Kimberly.

The match starts at 10:00 AM local time (1:30 PM IST) (8:00 AM GMT). There is no live telecast of this match. You can follow live updates on ICC’s official website (icc-cricket.com).

Preview for Dream11 Fantasy

We are steadily moving to the business end of the ICC U19 World Cup 2020 and the 11th Place Playoff will see Scotland U19s square off against Zimbabwe U19s in Kimberley. Both sides come into this game after having lost their respective Plate semi-finals to Sri Lanka and England.

Scotland U19s have had an abysmal tournament thus far. After losing each of their three group-stage encounters, the Scotts redeemed themselves a bit when they beat UAE U19s by seven wickets on the Plate Quarter-final. But that was shortlived as they proceeded to get shellack by the Sri Lankans in the succeeding semi-final where they could only manage 8-149 in pursuit of the island nation’s total of 6-277.

Zimbabwe, on the other hand, have had a slightly better tournament than Scotland, but they too have faltered when it mattered the most. After racking up back-to-back wins in the final group-stage fixture against Scotland [by eight wickets], the African nation proceeded to beat Canada U19s by 95 runs in the Plate Quarter-final before eventually going down to England in the semi-final post their failure to chase down 9-286 in 50 overs.

Weather Condition/Report

It is expected to be a partly cloudy day in Kimberley on Sunday. According to the weather report, the sun and clouds are set to play hide and seek throughout the day on Sunday. While the temperature is set to be between 23 and 33 degrees Celsius, the humidity will hover around 28%. Chance of rain- 20℅.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The past three games at the Diamond Oval in Kimberley has provided a perfect balance between the bat and ball. While the teams have posted totals in excess of 250 while batting first, the pitch has also had enough to keep the bowlers interested.

Average first innings score:– 215 [In the last three games at the venue]

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 2

Injury and Availability News

(Will update if there is any news)

Probable Playing XIs:

Scotland Under-19s

Syed (Uzzair) Shah, Ben Davidson, Tomas Mackintosh (WK), Jasper Davidson, Angus Guy (C), Daniel Cairns, Kess Sajjad, Rory Hanley, Liam Naylor, Jamie Cairns, Charlie Peet

Bench – Sean Fischer-Keogh, Euan McBeth, Lyle Robertson, Callum Grant

Zimbabwe Under-19s:

Wesley Madhevere, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Milton Shumba, Dion Myers [C], Emmanuel Bawa, Taurayi Tugwete,  Dane Schadendorf (wk), Gareth Chirawu, Sakhumuzi Ndlela, Tadiwanashe Nyangani, Dylan Grant

Bench – Privilege Chesa, Ahomed Rameez Ebrahim, Nkosilathi Nungu, Samuel Ruwisi, Luke Oldknow

Top Picks:

Scotland U-19s-  Scotland’s batting hasn’t really fired any cylinders in the tournament thus far. Syed (Uzzair) Shah [147 runs at 29.4] is the leading run-getter for his side thus far. He, along with Tomas Mackintosh [57 vs UAE], Kess Sajjad [93 runs at 23.35], who racked up a half-century, the last time these two sides met, will be key to Scotland’s fortunes. Daniel Cairns chipped-in with four wickets against the UAE while Charlie Peet and Jasper Davidson claimed two apiece in the last game against Sri Lanka U19s.

Zimbabwe U-19– Tadiwanashe Marumani racked up a whirlwind 85 off 54 balls, the last time Zimbabwe played against Scotland. Wesley Madhevere and Milton Shumba notched up half-centuries against Pakistan U-19 while Emmanuel Bawa scored a 95-ball 105 against Canada. These four will once again lead the batting-unit. The last time Zimbabwe locked horns with Scotland, Sakhumuzi Ndlela spearheaded the bowling attack with 4-27 while Dion Myers [2-21] and Tadiwanashe Nyangani [2-29] claimed two apiece.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wesley Madhevere, Syed Uzzair Shah, Kess Sajjad

Vice-Captain – Milton Shumba, Emmanuel Bawa, Tomas Mackintosh

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Tomas Mackintosh, Tadiwanashe Marumani (VC)

Batters – Jasper Davidson, Uzzair Shah (C), Taurayi Tugwete, Milton Shumba

All-Rounders- Daniel Cairns, Wesley Madhevere

Bowlers- Jamie Cairns, Kess Sajjad, Sakhumuzi Ndlela

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Tadiwanashe Marumani

Batters – Angus Guy, Milton Shumba (VC), Uzzair Shah, Taurayi Tugwete,

All-Rounders- Emmanuel Bawa, Dion Myers, Wesley Madhevere (C)

Bowlers- Kess Sajjad, Charlie Peet, Tadiwanashe Nyangani

Expert Advice:

Scotland’s batting barring Syed Uzzair Shah hasn’t been up to scratch in this tournament thus far. On the other hand, Zimbabwe’s batting led by Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wesley Madhevere, and Emmanuel Bawa have been among the runs. Hence, pick more batsmen from Zimbabwe as compared to the Scotts.

Probable Winners:

Zimbabwe U-19 is expected to come out as the winners.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.