Scotland vs Afghanistan, 2nd ODI, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

The opening match between Scotland and Afghanistan at the Grange Cricket Club in Edinburgh was abandoned due to persistent rain. Even the toss couldn’t take place and at 14:21 local time, the game was called off. The Afghans, led by their newly-appointed skipper Gulbadin Naib, would be ruing the fact that they couldn’t take the field in their penultimate ODI before the World Cup, starting May 30.

There’s one more game left and that is scheduled to be played tomorrow at the same venue. Earlier, the visitors called upon Sharafuddin Ashraf as a spin cover for the spin-trio of Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman, who was playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Kyle Coetzer-captained Scotland will also be eager to test themselves out versus a strong Afghanistan team.

Match Details

The 2nd ODI between Scotland and Afghanistan will be hosted by the Grange Cricket Club in Edinburgh.

The match starts at 11:00 AM local time (10:00 GMT).

The game doesn’t have any telecast in India.

Weather Conditions

There is a 7 per cent chance of rain during the start of the game. However, the heavens are forecasted to open with severely 2 pm onwards and will stay that way throughout the day. The temperature will be around 10 degree Celsius. The humidity will be on the moderate side.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch has produced some exciting contests over the past few matches. The condition is expected to be overcast and hence, the fast bowlers will have their say. Spinners may not have too much work to do.

Average first-innings score: 295 – Last 4 List A matches

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 3

Probable Playing XI:

Scotland

Matthew Cross (wk), Kyle Coetzer (C), Calum MacLeod, Richie Berrington, George Munsey, Mark Watt, Craig Wallace, Tom Sole, Alasdair Evans, Safyaan Sharif, Brad Wheal

Bench: Michael Jones, Gavin Main, Michael Leask

Afghanistan

Mohammad Shahzad (wk), Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Najibullah Zadran, Asghar Afghan, Gulbadin Naib (C), Aftab Alam, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Hamid Hasan, Dawlat Zadran

Bench: Samiullah Shenwari, Noor Ali Zadran

Team News:

There’s no update on Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman’s availability.

Power Picks:

Richard Berrington in last 25 List A matches:

Runs- 822

Batting Avg- 39.14

50s- 5

100s- 1

Wickets- 14

Bowl Avg- 29.14

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options: Kyle Coetzer, Richie Berrington, Mohammad Shahzad

Vice-Captain Options: Richie Berrington, Hazratullah Zazai, Kyle Coetzer

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Head to Head/ Small Leagues:

Wicket-Keeper – Mohammad Shahzad

Batsmen – Hazratullah Zazai (VC), Rahmat Shah, Calum MacLeod, Kyle Coetzer, George Munsey

All-Rounders – Gulbadin Naib, Richie Berrington (C)

Bowlers – Dawlat Zadran, Aftab Alam, Safyaan Sharif

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Grand/ Mega Leagues:

Wicket-Keeper – Matthew Cross (C)

Batsmen – Asghar Afghan, Najibullah Zadran, Hazratullah Zazai, Kyle Coetzer (VC), George Munsey

All-Rounders – Richie Berrington, Michael Leask

Bowlers – Hamid Hassan, Dawlat Zadran, Mark Watt

Expert Advice:

It’s safe to go for the top-order batsmen and fast bowlers, keeping in mind the conditions.

Probable Winners:

Afghanistan are likely to win the 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.

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