SCT vs ZIM Match Preview
Scotland began their campaign in the T20 world cup with a win against the West Indies in the 1st match of the competition. However, they were unable to keep this momentum going in the next match. They had to face a defeat in their second match. Zim on the other hand had to face a similar fate. They got off to a flyer with a win against their opposition but failed to capitalize on the performance in their last match. This means they will be focused on this game to try and get a spot in the Super 12.
Weather Report
You can expect the rain to come down during the game and we are likely to get a curtailed match.
Pitch Report
The wicket on offer at the Bellerive Oval at Hobart has been a bit two-paced. It is not possible for the batsmen to just hit through the line. You need to stay at the wicket long enough to get used to the pace and bounce of the track. All seamers will get good bounce and movement from the track. Out of the four games played at the Bellerive Oval during the world cup, three have been taken by the side batting first. The highest score set by a side in the series at this ground is 180 for 4 set by Ireland from 19 overs. This was in response to Zimbabwe's 177 runs score. The side batting first in the match will be looking to set a target of close to 170 runs.
Notable stats
Head-to-head between the two sides is led by Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe leads the head-to-head between the two teams 3-1.
Sikandar Raza has a batting terrific record in the last 10 matches.
Sikandar Raza has scored 451 runs in his last 10 games at a batting average of 56.38 and a strike rate of 170.18.
Team News
Both these teams have their full squad available for selection for this game.
SCT vs ZIM Probable 11
SCT Playing 11
- M. Cross (Wk)
- G. Munsey (C)
- C. MacLeod
- M. Jones
- R.Berrington
- M. Leask
- C. Greaves
- S. Sharif
- M. Watt
- B. Wheal
- J. Davey
ZIM Playing 11
- R. Chakabva (Wk)
- C. Ervine (C)
- M. Shumba
- R. Burl
- S. Raza
- S. Williams
- W. Madhevere
- B. Muzarabani
- R. Ngarava
- T. Chatara
- L. Jongwe
Dream11 Prediction
In the past, there were four T20I matches played between these two teams. Zimbabwe has succeeded in winning three matches out of those four. Zim visited Ireland last year and defeated the Irish outfit by a margin of 2-1 in the T20I series. Zimbabwe has a much greater depth in their bowling unit than compared to Scotland. If Sikandar Raza scores big runs it will be tough for the Scotland unit to stop Zimbabwe. Scotland will have to do well to put this Zimbabwean outfit under pressure. We will bet with Zimbabwe to win this game.
Top Picks
Sikandar Raza: Sikandar Raza has not only scored big runs in the last ten matches but, he has also been among wickets. Raza has scored 451 runs in these last ten games at an amazing strike rate and average combination of 170.18 and 56.38 respectively. He has also picked up 11 wickets in these ten games.
Blessing Muzarabani: Muzarabani has been the pick of the bowlers for Zimbabwe in the recent past. He has picked up 10 wickets from the last 6 matches while bowling at an economy rate of 6.55 and strike rate of 13.20.
George Munsey: George Munsey has scored 222 runs for Scotland in the last 10 games with a decent average of 24.67. You can bet on him to come good in this match.
Matthew Cross: This wicket-keeper batsman scored 31 runs in the last match. You can bet on him to contribute again to his team in this match.
SCT vs ZIM Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: M. Cross
Batters: R. Berrington, R. Burl, G. Munsey, M. Jones
All-rounders: S. Williams (VC), S. Raza (C)
Bowlers: T. Chatara, M. Watt, B. Wheal, B. Muzarabani
