SCO vs NZ 11Wickets Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update for 1st T20I

Preview:

Scotland are set to host New Zealand in the 1st T20I of the 3-match T20I series between the two nations, at the Grange Cricket Club in Edinburgh. New Zealand are heading into this tour with a fantastic series triumph in the recent T20I series against Ireland.

Scotland have not played many T2oIs since the 2021 T20I World Cup, having played their last T20I against Pakistan in the World T20 2021. However, they have some capable T20I players in their arsenal and will look to boost their reputation by beating the mighty Kiwis in the opening T20I. This promises to be an exciting match as the mighty New Zealand look for yet another series win in the United Kingdom.

Match Details:

Scotland vs New Zealand, 1st T20I

Venue: Grange Cricket Club, Edinburgh, Scotland

Date & Time: 27th July, at 7:00 PM IST and 2:30 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: FanCode

SCO vs NZ, 1st T20I Pitch Report:

The pitch at the Grange Cricket Club is equally helpful for both batters and bowlers. The average first innings score here is around 165 runs. The team winning the toss should go for batting first.

Injury News:

(will be added if there is any update)

SCO vs NZ, 1st T20I Probable Playing XIs:

Scotland

Matthew Cross, Craig Wallace, Calum MacLeod, Richie Berrington, George Munsey, Kyle Coetzer, Safyaan Sharif, Michael Jones, Gavin Main, Michael Leask, Mark Watt

New Zealand

Dane Cleaver, Martin Guptill, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Finn Allen, Mitchell Santner, James Neesham, Michael Bracewell, Lockie Ferguson, Ish Sodhi, Ben Sears

Top Picks for SCO vs NZ 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Martin Guptill will be a crucial pick. He has amassed 3359 runs in 115 T20I matches at an average of 32.29.

Glenn Phillips will be a key player. He was the top scorer in the T20I series against Ireland, smashing 148 runs in the 3 T20I matches at an average of 92.00.

Richie Berrington will be a critical selection. He has amassed 1694 runs in 74 T20I matches at an average of 31.96.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SCO vs NZ 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Dane Cleaver, Glen Phillips(c), Martin Guptill, Richie Berrington, James Neesham, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Safyaan Sharif, Gavin Main(vc), Lockie Ferguson, Mark Watt

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SCO vs NZ 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Matthew Cross, Glen Phillips, Martin Guptill(vc), Richie Berrington, James Neesham, Michael Leask, Mitchell Santner, Safyaan Sharif, Gavin Main, Lockie Ferguson(vc), Mark Watt

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain Options: Glen Phillips, Martin Guptill

Vice-Captain Options: Gavin Main, Lockie Ferguson

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

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.