SCO vs ZIM Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update for 1st T20I

Preview:

After losing both the T20 and ODI series against Ireland, Zimbabwe will take on Scotland in the 3-match T20I series which is going to start from 15th September. In the five-match T20 series that they played against Ireland, the visitors got defeated by the hosts and lost the series 3-2 despite giving their best. 

Scotland on the other hand, had a decent ODI series way back in May when they toured the Netherlands and levelled the series by 1-1. George Munsey, Dylan Budge and Alasdair Evans played a crucial part in the 2nd ODI against Scotland. So, they will be hoping to display a better performance to win the upcoming T20 series against Zimbabwe.

Match Details:

Scotland vs Zimbabwe, 1st T20I

Venue: Grange Cricket Club, Edinburgh

Date & Time: 15th September at 2:00 PM Local Time and 6:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode

Pitch Report:

Both the teams would be looking to go with a balanced side as the pitch at this ground is relatively unknown.

Probable Playing XIs for SCO vs ZIM:

Scotland:

Kyle Coetzer (c), Calum MacLeod, Matthew Cross (wk), Richie Berrington, George Munsey, Dylan Budge, Michael Leask, Mark Watt, Gravin Main, Alasdair Evans, Adrian Neill.

Zimbabwe:

Wesley Madhevere, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, Regis Chakabva (wk), Craig Ervine (c), Sean Williams, Milton Shumba, Sikandar Raza, Wellington Masakadza, Luke Jongwe, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava.

Top picks for SCO vs ZIM Dream11 Match:

Top Picks – Scotland

The skipper of the side, George Munsey is one of the fabulous strikers when it comes to white-ball cricket. The left-handed batsman has piled up 987 runs from 38 games and has a staggering strike rate of well above the 150s.

Mark Watt has bowled well with the ball for Scotland in the T20s. He picked up 45 wickets after featuring in 35 games and has an average of 20.07 with the best figure of 5/27.

Top Picks – Zimbabwe

Craig Ervine looked good with the willow in the last T20 series against Ireland. The Zimbabwe skipper had amassed 160 runs in that series at an average of 40 and scored a fifty as well.

Luke Jongwe has been the best with the ball for Zimbabwe. The right-arm pacer scalped 7 wickets against Ireland and will look to better his performance in the upcoming games.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SCO vs ZIM Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Regis Chakabva, Craig Ervine, Calum MacLeod, George Munsey (VC), Kyle Coetzer, Sean Williams (C), Sikandar Raza, Richie Berrington, Blessing Muzarabani, Mark Watt, Alasdair Evans.

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SCO vs ZIM Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Matthew Cross, Craig Ervine, Tinashe Kamunhukamwe, George Munsey, Kyle Coetzer (VC), Ryan Burl, Sean Williams, Richie Berrington (C), Luke Jongwe, Mark Watt, Alasdair Evans.

Today’s SCO vs ZIM Probable Winners:

Scotland are expected to win this match.

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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.