T20 World Cup 2021: Match 32, New Zealand vs Scotland Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Preview

New Zealand and Scotland are set to lock horns in Match No.32 of the T20 World Cup 2021 on Wednesday, November 3 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. The Kiwis, led by Kane Williamson, started their campaign with a five-wicket loss at the hands of Pakistan in Sharjah.

However, the Black Caps made a comeback with a thumping eight-wicket win over India on Sunday. Another victory will further strengthen their chances of qualifying for the semis. Scotland, on the other hand, are placed at the bottom of the table in Group 2 and need a victory to climb the ladder.

Match Details

Match – New Zealand vs Scotland – Match 32

Venue – Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

Time – 03:30 PM IST, 10:00 AM GMT

Where to watch live – Star Sports Network

Pitch Report

The pitch in Dubai hasn’t been a belter for batting. The average first innings score suggests that run-making hasn’t been all that easy. Toss has played an important role thus far as the chasing teams have won all the seven games at the venue.

Average first innings score: 130 (7 T20Is in Dubai in T20 World Cup 2021)

Record of Chasing teams: Won – 7, Lost – 0, Tied – 0

Probable Playing XIs

New Zealand

Martin Guptill, Daryl Mitchell, Kane Williamson (c), James Neesham, Devon Conway (wk), Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult

Bench: Kyle Jamieson, Todd Astle, Mark Chapman, Tim Seifert

Scotland

George Munsey, Matthew Cross (wk), Calum MacLeod, Richie Berrington (c), Craig Wallace, Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Josh Davey, Safyaan Sharif, Bradley Wheal

Bench: Alasdair Evans, Kyle Coetzer, Dylan Budge, Hamza Tahir

Head-to-head

Overall

Matches- 1, New Zealand – 1, Scotland– -0, Tied- 0

In T20 World Cups

Matches- 1, New Zealand – 1, Scotland– -0, Tied- 0

Probable best batter of the match

Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand)

Daryl Mitchell has had an impressive campaign while opening the batting for New Zealand in the tournament. The right-hander started with a 20-ball knock of 27 against Pakistan in Sharjah. Thereafter, he scored a quickfire 35-ball 49 against the Men in Blue on Sunday. Not to forget that Mitchell can chip in with his handy medium pace as well.

Probable best bowler of the match

Trent Boult (New Zealand)

Trent Boult hasn’t done his reputation any harm in the ongoing T20 World Cup. The left-arm fast bowler returned with one wicket against Pakistan, but put his best foot forward against India. In the previous game, Boult picked up the three wickets of Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya and Shardul Thakur. Moreover, he bowled 13 dots at an economy rate of five.

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.