NL vs SCT Match Preview

The Dutch team, fresh from their triumphant performance in the tri-series in Nepal, is brimming with confidence. With a home-turf advantage, the Dutch cricketers are well-versed and poised to exploit the conditions. Led by the victorious Scott Edwards, this team has shown remarkable improvement in the past few months, even triumphing over more robust opponents. Scott Edwards is eager to replicate this success in the upcoming match.

As the T20I World Cup looms, the Netherlands team will be led by the dynamic duo of openers Max O'Dowd and Michael Levitt, who have been consistent performers in recent months. The team's batting line-up also boasts the likes of Sybrand Engelbrecht, Scott Edwards, and Vikramjit Singh, who are expected to make significant contributions. In the bowling department, the Netherlands will rely on the experience and skill of Vivian Kingma, Fred Klaassen, and Logan van Beek to keep the Scottish batters in check.

The Scottish team, having performed admirably in recent games, is determined to maintain its winning streak. With a strong batting line-up, it holds a significant advantage. Led by Richie Berrington, the team is currently on a high in the T20I format, having secured a win in the three-match series against the UAE. However, they face a formidable opponent in this contest, and the skipper is counting on his team to deliver a stellar performance.

Brandon McMullen and George Munsey will look to provide a solid start to this match. They will be up against a robust Dutch bowling attack. Richie Berrington, Michael Leask, and Matthew Cross manage the middle. All these players will try to build partnerships. Jack Jarvis and Bradley Currie will try to get early wickets and put their hosts under pressure in this contest. The key bowlers for Scotland are Mark Watt and Safyaan Sharif. Chris Greaves and Michael Leask will play the supporting role in the bowling department.
 

Weather Report

We are expecting showers at this ground on match day. The temperature during this contest will remain close to 19 degrees. These overcast conditions might help the seamers extract lateral movement. The relative humidity will be close to normal.

Pitch Report

The VRA Cricket Ground's surface is likely to favor batters. The average first-innings score at this ground is 137 runs. So, the team batting first will try to score 160 runs to feel safe during the chase.

Notable stats

Michael Levitt has a terrific average-to-strike rate ratio in recent games.

In his last five games, Levitt has scored runs with an average of 61.75 and a strike rate of 188.54.

Bradley Currie has an incredible strike rate with the ball.

Currie has taken 16 wickets from his last eight games and has a top strike rate of 10.5.

Team News

This is the series' first game, so injuries have yet to appear. We expect full sides to be available for selection on match day.

NL vs SCT Probable 11

NL Playing 11

  • Scott Edwards (C)
  • Michael Levitt
  • Max O’Dowd
  • Sybrand Engelbrecht
  • Teja Nidamanuru
  • Vikramjit Singh
  • Vivian Kingma
  • Fred Klaassen
  • Logan van Beek
  • Bas de Leede
  • Aryan Dutt

SCT Playing 11

  • Richie Berrington (C)
  • George Munsey
  • Brandon McMullen
  • Matthew Cross (Wk)
  • Michael Leask
  • Jack Jarvi
  • Chris Greaves
  • Mark Watt
  • Safyaan Sharif
  • Bradley Currie
  • Gavin Main
This is not the official playing 11 for the match. This is a prediction of the expected playing 11 for each team based on the writers analysis.

Dream11 Prediction

The Netherlands team is playing in home conditions. They also have a better and more experienced set of players. Although it was a while ago, they won the last game between the two sides. We will bet with the Netherlands to win this contest.

Top Picks

Bradley Currie: This Scottish bowler has taken 16 wickets in his last eight games and has a strike rate of 10.5.

Ritchie Barrington: Berrington has scored 269 runs in his last nine games with a strike rate of 164.02 and an average of 38.43.

Paul van Meekeren: This Dutch all-rounder has eight scalps from his last five games and an excellent strike rate of 14.25.

Michael Levitt: Levitt has had a fabulous time in recent games. He has scored runs with an average of 61.75 and a strike rate of 188.54.
 

NL vs SCT Dream11 Team 1

Keeper: S Edwards

Batters: R Berrington, G Munsey, M O'Dowd

All-rounders: S Engelbrecht, M Watt , L van Beek (VC), B de Leede (C)

Bowlers: P van Meekeren, S Sharif, A Dutt

NL vs SCT Dream11 Prediction - OCB Team Prediction