SCO vs NZ Match Prediction, 1st T20I – Who will win today’s match between Scotland and New Zealand?

After having a successful outing against Ireland, New Zealand will now take on Scotland in a two-match T20I series followed by a one-off ODI. The first match of the series will be played at the Grange Cricket Club in Edinburgh on July 27 (Wednesday).

The Blackcaps have opted for the same team that was used during the Ireland tour, with Mitchell Santner to lead the visitors. Meanwhile, the home team will be missing the services of their prominent opening batter Kyle Coetzer who recently announced his retirement from the T20I format.

SCO vs NZ Match Details

Venue: Grange Cricket Club, Edinburgh

Date and Time: July 27, 2022, 7:00 PM IST

Telecast & Live Streaming: FanCode

SCO vs NZ Pitch Report

The wicket at Grange Cricket Club is expected to be good for batting, with the ball coming nicely on to the bat. Short boundaries will also not help the bowling side. As a result, a high scoring encounter is expected to take place with the skipper winning the toss might opting to bat second.

SCO vs NZ 1st T20I Probable Playing XIs:

Scotland

George Munsey, Matthew Cross (wk), Richie Berrington (c), Calum MacLeod, Michael Jones, Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Safyaan Sharif, Hamza Tahir, Gavin Main.

New Zealand

Martin Guptill, Finn Allen, Dane Cleaver (wk), Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy.

SCO vs NZ Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter of the 1st T20I match

Martin Guptill:

Senior batter Martin Guptill could not show his true colours during the T20I series against Ireland, but he gave some quick starts to his team. The right-handed batter will want to score a big one during the first encounter against Scotland on Wednesday.

Probable best bowler of the 1st T20I match

Lockie Ferguson:

Express pacer Lockie Ferguson was in excellent form with the ball against Ireland, and he will want to emulate his performances in the upcoming series against Scotland as well. The right-arm pacer bowled some fiery spells against the Irish team and will want to contribute against Scotland as well.

Today’s Match Prediction: New Zealand to win the match.

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