Scotland ODI Tri-Series, 2019: Match 5, Scotland vs PNG: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 5th game of the 2019 Scotland ODI Tri-Series is played between Scotland and Papua New Guinea (P.N.G) 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).

Preview:

After beginning the tournament with a defeat, the hosts Scotland won two in two and stand favourites to win the tournament. They got better of the Papua New Guinea (P.N.G) to open their points tally. They followed it with a huge 85-run win against Oman on Sunday. The debutant left-arm spinner Hamza Tahir made an impressive start to his ODI career. He took a 4-wicket haul on ODI debut and followed it with a 5-fer.

Only Mustafizur Rahman (11 wickets) and Brian Vitori (10 wickets) have bagged more wickets after two ODIs than Hamza. The Scottish team will finish their Tri-Series when they face P.N.G on Tuesday. A win in this match will confirm them as the tournament winners. They increased the difference in NRR post their 85-run win over Oman, who are the close contenders to win this tournament.

Weather Condition/Report:

There is no rain threat for this game between Scotland and P.N.G. The weather forecast suggests less than 5% chances of rain during the match timings. However, the conditions are expected to remain cloudy throughout the day.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The track at the Mannofield Park in Aberdeen has become slower with every passing game. The spinners have become crucial over the last few matches. Anything over 225 will be a winning score if the similar pitches are used for the last two games.

Team News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Scotland:

Kyle Coetzer (C), Matthew Cross (WK), Calum MacLeod, Richie Berrington, Craig Wallace, George Munsey, Michael Leask, Tom Sole, Safyaan Sharif, Mark Watt, Hamza Tahir.

Bench – Gavin Main, Alasdair Evans, Adrian Neill.

Papua New Guinea (P.N.G):

Tony Ura, Assad Vala, Charles Amini, Chad Soper, Lega Siaka (C), Kiplin Doriga (WK), Sese Bau, Norman Vanua, Gaudi Toka, Damien Ravu, Nosaina Pokana.

Bench – Riley Hekure, Hiri Hiri, Simon Atai

Top Picks:

Calum MacLeod and Kyle Coetzer have got the best technique to counter the spin threat in the slow conditions. Assad Vala will have a role to play for PNG with both bat and ball.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Assad Vala, Charles Amini, Richie Berrington, Kyle Coetzer

Vice-Captain – Hamza Tahir, Calum MacLeod, Chad Soper, Matthew Cross

With the pitch remaining on the slower side, considering all-rounders as captain and vice-captain will be a better idea.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Matthew Cross

Batters – Kyle Coetzer, Tony Ura, Assad Vala (C)

All-Rounders – Charles Amini, Chad Soper, Richie Berrington, Michael Leask

Bowlers – Safyaan Sharif, Hamza Tahir (VC), Nosaina Pokana

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Matthew Cross

Batters – Calum MacLeod, Tony Ura, Assad Vala, Kyle Coetzer

All-Rounders – Charles Amini (VC), Richie Berrington (C), Michael Leask

Bowlers – Hamza Tahir, Gaudi Toka, Nosaina Pokana

Expert Advice:

Matthew Cross is quite important in the fantasy team especially due to his keeping against the spinners. Richie Berrington is also must in the Dream11 team as his medium-fast bowling could suit the pitch in Aberdeen.

Probable Winners:

Scotland is expected to register their 3rd straight win of the tournament.

*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.