ENG vs SCT Match Preview
England currently occupy third position in the International Cricket Council's rankings for men's T20I teams. They are 11 positions higher than 14th-placed Scotland. This will be the first time these two teams have met for a T20I match. Let's see who could perform well in this key group B encounter.
When selecting your Dream11 team selection, it is highly recommended Phil Salt be the first name you put in. He was in great form for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League recently - and has scores two T20I centuries in the West Indies.
For Salt's opening partner, you can consider George Munsey or Jos Buttler. It will depend on how heavily your want your team toward Scotland or England selections. Keep in mind that Munsey has also hit two T20I centuries, but Buttler is a sound captaincy option.
There will be some solid fast bowlers on show - Chris Sole, Mark Wood and Jofra Archer, in particular. Wood bowled with superb pace in the recent series against Pakistan, while Sole is an underrated fast bowler in international cricket. Archer is returning from a long-term injury. Pick two of these three, at least.
Don't forget to balance your Dream11 team selection bowling attack with one spinner - perhaps two. Adil Rashid will be one of the best leg-spinners at the tournament, whil Mark Watt could be a clever choice. His left-arm spin has posed a significant threat to big opposition previously.
You might not think of Chris Jordan, given his track record, but England see a lot in him. He is a top fielder, excellent bowler at the death of the innings and can hit valuable runs down the order. He isn't necessarily a standout all-rounder, but does add value across multiple departments.
Weather Report
Wet weather is predicted in Bridgetown on matchday. This might influence the decision at the toss, especially if teams see that rain could limit the second innings. The team to win the toss, otherwise, will probably choose to field first.
Pitch Report
A first-innings total of 180-plus can be considered competitive here. The spinners can take advantage of a dryer pitch, especially if the rain stays away. This Kensington Oval pitch should produce a good contest.
Notable stats
Salt in form
Salt is averaging 35 - and has a strike rate of 167 - in T20I cricket. He has already hit two tons and two half-centuries in this format. Anticipate another big showing from the hard-hitting England opener.
Team News
England might struggle to justify having Archer and Wood in the same XI, as Reece Topley has variation as a left-armer. Scotland will want to get the in-form Jack Jarvis into their team.
ENG vs SCT Probable 11
ENG Playing 11
- Jos Buttler (C)
- Phil Salt
- Will Jacks
- Jonny Bairstow
- Harry Brook
- Moeen Ali
- Liam Livingstone
- Chris Jordan
- Jofra Archer
- Adil Rashid
- Mark Wood
SCT Playing 11
- George Munsey
- Ollie Hairs
- Michael Jones
- Richie Berrington (C)
- Matthew Cross (Wk)
- Michael Leask
- Chris Greaves
- Mark Watt
- Chris Sole
- Safyaan Sharif
- Bradley Currie
Dream11 Prediction
England have momentum, stronger batting resources and greater depth and variety in their bowling. They should be Scotland comfortably here.
Top Picks
Phil Salt: You simply should not look past this in-form opening batter for your Dream11 team selection. He has been in great form for KKR and England lately.
Reece Topley: In format lined with right-arm seamers, off-spinners and wrist spinners, this talented left-armer is a good addition to any bowling attack.
George Munsey: The Scotland packs plenty of punch at the top of the order. He has plenty of experience, which the Scottish are going to require.
ENG vs SCT Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: Jos Buttler (C), Phil Salt, Jonny Bairstow
Batters: George Munsey (VC)
All-rounders: Will Jacks, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran, Michael Leask
Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood
