ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier, 2019: 2nd Playoff semi-final, Scotland Women vs Namibia Women: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 2nd play-off semi-final of the 2019 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier between Scotland Women and Namibia Women will be hosted by the Lochlands in Arbroath.

The match starts at 2:00 PM local time (1:00 PM GMT) (6:30 PM IST).

Preview:

The hosts Scotland Women came into the tournament with high expectations which they couldn’t cope up with. The Scottish team began the tournament with a close loss against Papua New Guinea. They bounced back with a big win over USA while PNG suffered a defeat in hands of Bangladesh. On the last day of the league stage, PNG got better of the United States as expected.

This left Scotland to do a tough task of chasing a big target against Bangladesh in which they failed. They will now hope to finish at No.5 and earn some pride as a host nation. They will now face Namibia in the 2nd playoff semi-final. The Namibia Women’s team suffered defeats in all the three matches they played. They came into the tournament on the back of solid record in T20Is which they failed to replicate.

Weather Condition/Report:

Clear and dry weather in Arbroath is set to welcome another match day in this T20 World Cup Qualifier. The venue has been rarely affected by rain. However, showers are expected towards the end of the game. At least 13-15 overs of the chase would have completed by then.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch at the Lochlands help seamers with the new ball. However, as the game progresses, the spinners come into play. Since this will be the 2nd match of the day and played on a used track, there might not be much of swing early on.

Team News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Scotland Women:

Kathryn Bryce (C), Sarah Bryce, Becky Glen, Ruth Willis, Priyanaz Chatterji, Rachel Scholes, Lorna Jack, Hannah Rainey, Katie McGill, Katherine Fraser, Abtaha Maqsood.

Bench – Abbi Aitken, Megan McColl, Ellen Watson.

Namibia Women:

Adri van der Merwe, Kayleen Green, Yasmeen Khan (C), Irene van Zyl, Sune Wittmann, Arrasta Diergaardt, Petro Enright, Dietlind Foerster, Wilka Mwatile, Victoria Hamunyela, Sylvia Shihepo.

Bench: Reehana Khan, Merczerly Gorases, Eveleen Kejarukua

Top Picks:

Wilka Mwatile has earned 61 points across last two matches while Irene van Zyl picks up at least a wicket every match. Sarah Bryce is looking for consistency at top and hopeful of replicating her sister Kathryn.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Kathryn Bryce, Sarah Bryce, Adri van der Merwe

Vice-Captain Options – Priyanaz Chatterji, Irene van Zyl, Wilka Mwatile

Results of Scotland have hardly affected Kathryn Bryce’s performance in fantasy cricket. This is why she should be made captain or vice-captain.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Kayleen Green, Sarah Bryce

Batters – Adri van der Merwe, Ruth Willis, Dietlind Foerster

All-Rounders – Petro Enright, Kathryn Bryce (C)

Bowlers – Abtaha Maqsood, Katherine Fraser, Wilka Mwatile (VC), Irene van Zyl

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Sarah Bryce

Batters – Adri van der Merwe, Ruth Willis, Dietlind Foerster

All-Rounders – Kathryn Bryce (C), Petro Enright, Priyanaz Chatterji, Sune Wittmann

Bowlers – Katherine Fraser, Wilka Mwatile, Irene van Zyl (VC)

Expert Advice:

A lot was expected from Kayleen Green, a rare player who can do multi-tasking – Opening the innings, keeping the wickets and bowling; all in the same game. However, thus far, she has failed to get better in any of them.

Probable Winners:

Scotland Women are expected to come on the top in this match.

*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.