OMA vs SCT Match Preview
Scotland have a lot of confidence going into this match. They were in a great position against England before rain had the final say and then beat Namibia. They will want to keep their momentum going against an Oman unit eager to bounce back from defeat to Australia.
Get Richie Berrington into your Dream11 team selection and name him captain. Berrington has a lot of experience in T20I cricket and key to victory over Namibia recently. He hit a match-winning 47 not out and is in a good position to succeed here again.
Michael Leask, too, should be among your considerations. He was solid in support to Berrington with the bat and claimed a key wicket as well. He's a solid all-rounder who can offer value with bat and ball. Leask is closing in on 50 wickets in T20I cricket.
Make sure Mehran Khan are among your bowlers. He has been relatively prolific in this tournament so far, claiming five wickets in two matches. Conditions could play right into his hands in North Sound, especially if he uses his slower varations well. Anticipate a telling spell from Khan.
Ayaan Khan is a good option among the batters, too. He top-scored for Oman in defeat to the Australians. He looked relatively comfortable against a strong opposition bowling attack. Khan could be less challenged againt the Scottish attack and kick on after his 36 versus the Aussies.
You're going to need a good wicketkeeper-batter in your team. Matthew Cross should be that selection. He is sound behind the stumps and can contribute valuable runs in the middle order. Cross has hit five half-centuries in T20I cricket and is a good prospect for this match and the rest of the tournament.
Weather Report
No rain is forecast in North Sound on matchday. We should get a full fixture in here. The team to win the toss will likely choose to bat first.
Pitch Report
This match will be played at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. This isn't necessarily a high-scoring venue. A first-innings total of 160-plus could be considered competitive. Expect each team to play at least one spinner.
Notable stats
Munsey in form
Munsey has hit 11 half-centuries in T20I cricket - and is the proud owner of two tons in this format. The hard-hitting 41 not out he put in against England recently showed what he can do on the big stage.
Team News
Scotland are unlikely to change their winning XI. Oman need to balance their XI - and could opt for an additional all-rounder at the expense of a specialist batter. Their bowling resources don't require much change, if any.
OMA vs SCT Probable 11
OMA Playing 11
- Kashyap Prajapati
- Pratik Athavale (Wk)
- Aqib Ilyas (C)
- Zeeshan Maqsood
- Khalid Kail
- Ayaan Khan
- Shoaib Khan
- Mehran Khan
- Shakeel Ahmed
- Kaleemullah
- Bilal Khan
SCT Playing 11
- George Munsey
- Michael Jones
- Brandon McMullen
- Richie Berrington (C)
- Matthew Cross (Wk)
- Michael Leask
- Chris Greaves
- Mark Watt
- Chris Sole
- Brad Wheal
- Brad Currie
Dream11 Prediction
Scotland have a lot of momentum after winning two matches in a row in this tournament so far. Oman's batting resources are siginificantly inferior. The Scottish should win this match comfortably.
Top Picks
George Munsey: Put the hard-hitting Scotland opener in your Dream11 team selection and look forward to a big performance in North Sound.
Mehran Khan - The Oman seamer is in fine form. Name him in your team and all but bank on him building on his five wickets in the tournament so far.
Richie Berrington - The Scotland captain has been a consistent performer in international cricket for several years. He is primed for a big knock here again.
OMA vs SCT Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: Matthew Cross
Batters: Richie Berrington (C), Michael Jones
All-rounders: Michael Leask, Aqib Ilyas (VC), Mehran Khan, Ayaan Khan
Bowlers: Mark Watt, Bilal Khan, Brad Currie, Brad Wheal
