SCO vs NZ 1st T20I Match Preview and Fantasy Prediction
New Zealand tour of Scotland
SCO vs NZ, 1st T20I
Preview
New Zealand begin their second project on their white ball tour of Europe against Scotland in Edinburgh on Wednesday, July 27. The Black caps returned unscathed in their first assignment against Ireland after triumphing in all six games including three ODIs and as many T20Is and will be hoping to continue the same form against the Scotts as well.
The Kiwis tour of Scotland begins with the T20I leg followed by a one off ODI. While the hosts sees a change in captain after Kyle Coetze retired from the game, passing on the baton to veteran Richie Berrington, Black Caps will continue to be led by all rounder Mitchel Santner in the absence of regular skipper Kane Williamson.
The likes of Finn Allen, Glen Phillips in the middle order, the emergence of explosive all rounder Micheal Bracewell on his first international and threatening pace bowling on display from Lockie Ferguson kept New Zealand in control against the Irish. Even though New Zealand will want Martin Guptill to get some runs under his belt, the bowlers have done tremendously well keeping the opposition batters in check.
Match Details
Match: SCO vs NZ, 1st T20I, New Zealand tour of Scotland, 2022
Date: Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Time: 7:00 PM
Venue: Grange Cricket Club, Edinburgh
Pitch Report
For T20 games, the ground at Grange Cricket Club is evenly suited for both batters and bowlers. Teams batting first have won four out of five games, with an average first innings total of almost 160 runs.
SCO vs NZ Squads
SCO: George Munsey, Michael Jones, Matthew Cross(w), Richie Berrington(c), Calum MacLeod, Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Safyaan Sharif, Alasdair Evans, Hamza Tahir, Gavin Main, Ollie Hairs, Craig Wallace, Chris Sole, Adrian Neill, Christopher McBride
NZ: Martin Guptill, Finn Allen, Dane Cleaver(w), Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Lockie Ferguson, Michael Rippon, Ish Sodhi, Blair Tickner, Jacob Duffy, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Ben Sears
SCO vs NZ Probable Playing XIs
SCO: George Munsey, Michael Jones, Matthew Cross(w), Richie Berrington(c), Calum MacLeod, Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Safyaan Sharif, Alasdair Evans, Hamza Tahir
NZ: Martin Guptill, Finn Allen, Dane Cleaver(w), Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Lockie Ferguson, Michael Rippon, Ish Sodhi, Blair Tickner
Match Prediction
NZ are firm favourites to win this encounter. They are in great form at the moment and we expect them to come all guns blazing in the opening tie and continue their winning momentum.
Suggested Playing XI Real11 Fantasy Cricket
CRICKET NEWS
This game involves an element of financial risk and may be addictive. Please play responsibly at your own risk.
This game is applicable for people 18+ only.