ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019: Match 41, Group A, Scotland vs Netherlands – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The match 40 of the ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019 between Oman and Jersey will be hosted by Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.

The match starts at 2:10 PM local time (3:40 PM IST) (10:10 AM GMT). The match will be live on Star Sports 3. Live streaming will be available on Hotstar.

Preview for Dream11 Fantasy

The ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier 2019 has entered its final stages with a place in the main tournament next year at stake. The Netherlands have to win to top the group and confirm their berth in Australia. But with Papua New Guinea, also on 8 points, set to play against the weaker Kenya side, the Dutch will have to make sure that they win big against Scotland.

Rather, the Netherlands will know the equation at the start of the match as PNG will face Kenya early in the day. Scotland’s fate, on the other hand, will be decided even before their game starts. They would want PNG to lose to Kenya and then defeat the Netherlands by a big margin. Having said that, they will get another chance in the playoffs to qualify for the first round next year in the World Cup.

Weather Report

It will be too hot in Dubai on Sunday with the temperature even soaring to 35 Degrees Celsius according to AccuWeather. There is no rain in the forecast.

Pitch Report

The pitch in Dubai is still good batting. But chasing has been tough at this venue so far. With this match to be played in the afternoon, the team winning the toss should opt to bat first and then defend the total.

Average first innings total: 189 (Last three matches at the venue)

Record of the chasing teams: Won – 0; Lost – 3

Injury and Availability Updates:

(Will be shared when there’s an update)

Probable Playing XIs for Dream11 Fantasy

Netherlands

Max ODowd, Ben Cooper, Ryan ten Doeschate, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards (WK), Pieter Seelaar (C), Roelof van der Merwe, Timm van der Gugten, Shane Snater, Fred Klaassen, Paul van Meekeren.

Bench – Tobias Visee, Brandon Glover, Antonius Staal, Philippe Boissevain.

Scotland

George Munsey, Kyle Coetzer (C), Calum MacLeod, Ollie Hairs, Richie Berrington, Matthew Cross (WK), Tom Sole, Mark Watt, Safyaan Sharif, Alasdair Evans/Josh Davey, Hamza Tahir.

Bench – Josh Davey/Alasdair Evans, Craig Wallace, Michael Leask, Adrian Neill.

Top Picks

Max ODowd and Cooper have finally found their touch with the bat which is very important for the Netherlands ging into the important game. Doeschate is also important for the team’s fortunes. These players could be picked in your Dream11 Fantasy team.

For Scotland, Berrington and MacLeod are crucial with Munsey and Coetzer not enjoying their stay in the middle opening the innings. Tahir, Sharif and Watt are doing a fine job with the ball. If Davey plays, then he can also be picked.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options: Calum MacLeod, Roelof van der Merwe, Richie Berrington

Vice-Captain Options: Ben Cooper, George Munsey, Colin Ackermann

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues for Dream11 Fantasy:

Keeper – M Cross

Batsmen – B Cooper, M O’Dowd, C MacLeod (VC), G Munsey

All-Rounders – R van der Merwe (C), C Ackermann, R Berrington

Bowlers – P van Meekeren, S Sharif, T Sole

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues for Dream11 Fantasy:

Keeper – S Edwards

Batsmen – B Cooper (VC), M O’Dowd, G Munsey, K Coetzer

All-Rounders – R van der Merwe, C Ackermann, R Berrington (C)

Bowlers – T van der Gugten, S Sharif, H Tahir

Expert Advice

Both sides should play their full-strength team. So have a look at the playing XIs before finalising your Dream11 Fantasy team. If Josh Davey plays, pick him and make him C or VC in Grand Leagues.

Probable Winners:

Scotland are expected to win this close game.

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.