Scotland ODI Tri-Series, 2019: Match 2, Scotland vs Oman: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

The hosts Scotland will be in action for the first time in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 on Thursday. They will face Oman who is one of the three sides in the Triangular ODI series. Oman began the tournament with a close win against Papua New Guinea (P.N.G) in the first match of this Tri-Series. The team led by Zeeshan Maqsood chased down 230 with five balls and four wickets to spare.

The chase looked tough where they were six down for 144 in 37.4 overs. However, Sandeep Goud and Fayyaz Butt add 90 runs in only 69 deliveries for the 7th wicket as Oman recorded their maiden victory in the ODI format. On the other hand, a couple of Scotland players featured in the Global T20 Canada until this Sunday. Most of them had good performances which will boost their confidence.

Match Details:

The 2nd game of the 2019 Scotland ODI Tri-Series is played between Scotland and Oman will be hosted by the Mannofield Park in Aberdeen.

The match starts at 11:00 AM local time (10:00 AM GMT) (3:30 PM IST).

Last five completed List A matches:

Scotland: L, L, W, L, W.

Oman: W, L, L, W, W.

Weather Condition/Report:

The forecast suggested a gloomy afternoon on Wednesday but the weather did not make any efforts to intervene the game. Thursday’s forecast is dry especially from 11 AM local time. In the worst possible scenario, the match could have a delayed start.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The first professional game since 2015 at the Mannofield Park in Aberdeen saw 460 runs scored in 100 overs. The track looked better than how it played as per the people who watched in from close quarters. Anything over 250 can be expected if Scotland bat first on the same track on Thursday.

Probable Playing XIs:

Scotland:

Kyle Coetzer (C), Matthew Cross (WK), Calum MacLeod, Richie Berrington, George Munsey, Michael Leask, Tom Sole, Safyaan Sharif, Mark Watt, Alasdair Evans, Adrian Neill.

Bench – Gavin Main, Craig Wallace, Hamza Tahir.

Oman:

Jatinder Singh, Khawar Ali, Aqib Ilyas, Zeeshan Maqsood (C), Mohammad Nadeem, Suraj Kumar (WK), Sandeep Goud, Khurram Nawaz/Jay Odedra, Fayyaz Butt, Kaleemullah, Bilal Khan.

Bench – Aamir Kaleem, Khurram Nawaz/Jay Odedra, Ajay Lalcheta.

Team News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Top Picks:

George Munsey had good outings in the Global T20 Canada while opening the innings for Brampton Wolves but has to play in the middle-order in the ODIs. Khawar Ali is capable of putting on a much better effort than what he did in the previous match.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Zeeshan Maqsood, Kyle Coetzer, Calum MacLeod

Vice-Captain – Khawar Ali, Matthew Cross, Mohammad Nadeem

Kyle Coetzer is known for his consistency with the bat while Calum MacLeod is reputed for big knocks. He has 8 centuries form only 57 ODI innings out of which three were 150+ totals.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Matthew Cross

Batters – Kyle Coetzer (VC), Khawar Ali, Calum MacLeod

All-Rounders – Zeeshan Maqsood (C), Aqib Ilyas, Sandeep Goud, Richie Berrington

Bowlers – Safyaan Sharif, Alasdair Evans, Fayyaz Butt

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Suraj Kumar

Batters – Calum MacLeod (C), Khawar Ali (VC), Kyle Coetzer, George Munsey

All-Rounders – Aqib Ilyas, Michael Leask, Zeeshan Maqsood

Bowlers – Safyaan Sharif, Mohammad Nadeem, Bilal Khan

Expert Advice:

Oman bowlers have good numbers in One-Dayers who might not replicate it against Scotland batsmen who have a good experience. Moreover, the reputed bowlers in Oman didn’t perform at their best in the previous game against PNG.

Probable Winners:

Scotland is expected to bag a comfortable win over Oman.

*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.