Preview:
Scotland and Papua New Guinea will battle it out against each other in Match 5 of the World T20 Cup 2021. Scotland exuded some great character to triumph over Bangladesh in their previous game. They posted the target of 141 and then wrapped up Bangladesh’s innings at 134.
PNG on the other hand lost their previous game to Oman. The team could manage to score only 129 runs which the co-host chased down pretty comfortably. Heading into this match the team will be keen to punch above their weights and win the game.
Match Details:
Scotland vs Papua New Guinea, Match 5
Venue: Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1)
Date and Time: October 19 at 3:30 PM IST
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network
Pitch Report:
Batters might get an edge on this surface if they stay firm and build on their innings. Spinners are also expected to good assistance from the pitch.
Probable Playing XIs for SCO vs PNG 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Scotland
George Munsey, Kyle Coetzer (c), Matthew Cross, Richie Berrington, Calum MacLeod, Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Josh Davey, Safyaan Sharif, Brad Wheal,
Papua New Guinea
Tony Ura, Lega Siaka, Assad Vala (c), Charles Amini, Sese Bau, Norman Vanua, Simon Atai, Kiplin Doriga, Damien Ravu, Kabua Morea, Nosaina Pokana
Top Picks for SCO vs PNG 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Chris Greaves scored 45 runs in the last game against Bangladesh. He also picked up two wickets in the match. He can be a good pick for this match.
Brad Wheal clinched three crucial wickets for Scotland in their previous game. He will be determined to perform for the side. He can be the other good player to bank on.
Assad Vala hit a belligerent half-century for PNG in the last game. His innings included as many as four fours and three sixes. He can be the other good pick for this match.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SCO vs PNG 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Matthew Cross, Kiplin Doriga, George Munsey, Tony Ura, Sese Bau, Richie Berrington, Assad Vala(vc), Charles Amini, Mark Watt, Brad Wheal, Chris Greaves(c)
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SCO vs PNG 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Kiplin Doriga, George Munsey, Tony Ura, Sese Bau, Calum MacLeod, Richie Berrington, Assad Vala, Charles Amini (vc), Brad Wheal(c), Chris Greaves, Josh Davey
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
Captain Options: Chris Greaves and Brad Wheal
Vice-Captain Options: Assad Vala and Charles Amini
