Preview:
Scotland will take on Ireland in the only warm-up game, which will be played on 5th October. ICC Academy Oval 2 will host the contest between the sides. It will be a preparation game for both sides ahead of the T20 World cup. After this, Scotland will take on Papua New Guinea and Namibia in the T20Is, which are scheduled on the 8th October and 9th October respectively.
Preparations are going well in the Ireland Camp ahead of the T20 World Cup. They strongly believe they can qualify for the Group stages. Both sides have already announced their T20 World Cup squads. All the players are likely to get ample opportunities in this warm-up game.
Match Details:
Scotland vs Ireland, Warm-up Match
Venue: ICC Academy Oval 2, Dubai
Date & Time: 5th October at 10:30 AM IST and 9:00 AM Local Time
Pitch Report:
ICC Academy Oval 2 has hosted 5 T20Is so far. By looking at the previous matches played here, the wicket will assist both batters and bowlers. Considering the ICC T20 World Cup is just around the corner, we can expect more of a batting wicket for this match.
Squads for SCO vs IRE:
Scotland
Matthew Cross, Kyle Coetzer (c), Calum Macleod, Richie Berrington, George Munsey, Josh Davey, Dylan Budge, Michael Leask, Mark Watt, Hamza Tahir, Alasdair Evans, Safyaan Sharif, Chris Greaves, Oliver Hairs, Brad Wheal, Chris Sole, Craig Wallace.
Ireland
Andy Balbirnie (c), Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Shane Getkate, Graham Kennedy, Josh Little, Andrew Mcbrine, Barry McCarthy, Kevin O’Brien, Neil Rock, Simi Singh, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Craig Young.
Top Picks for SCO vs IRE Dream11 Match:
Top Picks – Scotland
Scotland skipper Kyle Coetzer is in decent knick with the bat in the ODIs. He has scored 2 half-centuries in the last 3 matches. He has loads of experience in the T20 format. In 61 T20Is, Coetzer has accumulated 1396 runs at an average of 24.49, which includes 6 half-centuries.
Richie Berrington is a handy customer with both bat and ball. He has featured in 64 T20Is for Scotland and amassed 1415 runs in 57 innings at an average of 30.76. Berrington has picked up 27 wickets as well.
Top Picks – Ireland
Paul Stirling is the main man for Ireland at the top of the order. He has got experience of playing under different conditions across the world and that will surely help his side. He has scored 2401 runs in 86 T20Is with the highest score of 115*, and has picked up 19 wickets as well.
Andy Balbirnie is a skilful player who relies mainly on his technique. He has scored 1082 runs in 51 T20Is at an average of 24.04, which comprises of 4 half-centuries.
SCO vs IRE Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
| Player | Statistics (T20Is) |
| Kyle Coetzer | 1396 runs and 5 wickets |
| Richie Berrington | 1415 runs and 27 wickets |
| Paul Stirling | 2401 runs and 19 wickets |
| Andy Balbirnie | 1082 runs |
| Simi Singh | 245 runs and 28 wickets |
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SCO vs IRE Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Matthew Cross, Kyle Coetzer, Calum Macleod (vc), Paul Stirling (c), Andrew Balbirnie, Richie Berrington, George Dockrell, Simi Singh, Mark Watt, Andrew Mcbrine, Mark Adair
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SCO vs IRE Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Matthew Cross, Calum Macleod, Kevin O’Brien, Paul Stirling, George Munsey, Harry Tector, Richie Berrington (c), Shane Getkate (vc), Brad Wheal, Mark Adair, Josh Little
Today’s SCO vs IRE Probable Winners:
Ireland are expected to win this match.
