ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019: Group A, Match 30, Bermuda vs Scotland – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 30th game of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers, 2019 in Group A will be played between Bermuda and Scotland will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

The match starts at 7:30 PM local time (3:30 PM GMT) (9:00 PM IST).

This game can be live on Star Sports 3 in India and live streaming is available on Hotstar.

Preview:

Some unexpected results have kept the Group A qualification scenarios alive despite the Netherlands cruising with a hat-trick of wins. Scotland and Bermuda will clash off on Thursday night which is crucial for both the teams. Scotland has been on the receiving end against Singapore and Namibia, the matches which they should have won. They are currently placed at No.3 in the points table with two wins and two defeats.

Their skipper Kyle Coetzer missed the game against Namibia by 24 runs but is expected to be fit enough for the match against Bermuda. The Dubai International Cricket Stadium will be hosting this game which is indecently the first game of the tournament at this venue. Bermuda lost all the four matches they played thus far. The sad part of their campaign has been not adding a point to their tally.

Weather Condition/Report:

The skies are expected to be clear throughout Thursday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The temperatures are expected to be high and no rain is expected during the game.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The Dubai Stadium will be hosting a game for the first time in this tournament. The four T20Is the venue has hosted in 2018/19 season witnessed totals between 145 and 165. Under the lights, there will be a bit of zipping from the surface and the dew factor makes it tough for the spinners.

Average first innings score: 154 (T20I matches since 2018 played in the night)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 3

Team News:

Kyle Coetzer missed the last match due to dehydration but is expected to play the game against Bermuda.

Probable Playing XIs:

Bermuda:

Kamau Leverock, Terryn Fray, Delray Rawlins, Janeiro Tucker, Deunte Darrell, Okera Bascome, Onais Bascome, Rodney Trott (C), Derrick Brangman, Sinclair Smith (WK), George O Brien.

Bench – Oronde Bascome, Malachi Jones, Dion Stovell, Allan Douglas, Macai Simmons, Charles Trott.

Scotland:

George Munsey, Kyle Coetzer (C), Calum MacLeod, Richie Berrington, Matthew Cross (WK), Michael Leask, Tom Sole, Safyaan Sharif, Josh Davey, Hamza Tahir, Mark Watt.

Bench – Alasdair Evans, Ollie Hairs, Adrian Neill, Craig Wallace.

Top Picks:

Thought runs didn’t come as expected from Kamau Leverock’s bat, he picked up five wickets including a 3-wicket haul. Josh Davey picked up two wickets apiece in all four matches while Safyaan Sharif claimed at least one wicket in all four games including two scalps in three matches. Only Janeiro Tucker has scored a fifty for Bermuda and will be crucial for them with the bat again.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Richie Berrington, Delray Rawlins, Janeiro Tucker, Kyle Coetzer.

Vice-Captain – Josh Davey, Kamau Leverock, Calum MacLeod, Rodney Trott.

Richie Berrington has been scoring 20s and it is a matter of time he converts those alongside picking up wickets.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Okera Bascome

Batters – Kamau Leverock (VC), George Munsey, Calum MacLeod

All-Rounders – Janeiro Tucker, Delray Rawlins, Richie Berrington (C)

Bowlers – Safyaan Sharif, Josh Davey, Hamza Tahir, Rodney Trott

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Matthew Cross

Batters – Kyle Coetzer, George Munsey, Kamau Leverock, Deunte Darrell

All-Rounders – Janeiro Tucker, Delray Rawlins (C), Richie Berrington

Bowlers – Tom Sole, George O’Brien, Josh Davey (VC)

Expert Advice:

Bermuda could be seen making a couple of changes as they have not won a match in this tournament thus far. However, they are likely to retain their core members in the XI who are part of our Suggested XIs. If Bermuda excludes 1-2 of those, their ideal replacements can be found in Scotland squad only.

Probable Winners:

Scotland is expected to bounce back with a comfortable win over Bermuda.

*Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.