T20 World Cup 2021: Match 5, Scotland vs PNG Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

Preview

Scotland and PNG are set to lock horns in Match No.5 of the T20 World Cup Qualifiers on Tuesday, October 19 at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1) in Al Amerat. Scotland, led by Kyle Coetzer, have started their campaign on a resounding note, beating Bangladesh by six runs on Sunday.

Chris Greaves’ all-round show made sure that Scotland edged out the favourites. PNG, on the other hand, got off to a worst possible start. On the same day, hosts Oman thrashed them by 10 wickets after chasing down 130 with 38 balls left. Barring Assad Vala, none of their players could perform.

Match Details

Match – Scotland vs PNG – Match 5

Venue – Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat

Time – 03:30 PM IST, 10:00 AM GMT

Where to watch live – Star Sports Network

Pitch Report

The pitch at the venue has been a sporting one thus far in the tournament. The scores haven’t been overly high, but batters have tasted quite a bit of success. Batting second should be the way forward. Spinners are likely to get a lot of help from the surface.

Average score: 150 (32 T20Is in Al Amerat)

Record of Chasing teams: Won – 20, Lost – 11, Tied – 1

Probable Playing XIs

Scotland

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

Bench: Dylan Budge, Craig Wallace, Alasdair Evans, Hamza Tahir

PNG

Tony Ura, Assad Vala (c), Charles Amini, Lega Siaka, Norman Vanua, Sese Bau, Simon Atai, Kiplin Doriga (wk), Nosaina Pokana, Damien Ravu, Kabua Morea

Bench: Chad Soper, Jason Kila, Hiri Hiri, Gaudi Toka

Head-to-head

Matches-2 , Scotland – 2, PNG – 0, N/R- 0

In the UAE

Matches- 2, Scotland – 2, PNG – 0, N/R- 0

Probable best batter of the match

George Munsey (Scotland)

George Munsey has scored heavily for Scotland over the time period. The southpaw has the potential to play shots right from the outset. The left-hander can take his team off to a flier in the powerplay. In the previous match, Munsey scored 29 off 23 balls with two fours and as many sixes. Oman’s bowling isn’t in the best of form and he can cash in on the same.

Probable best bowler of the match

Chris Greaves (Scotland)

It won’t be a surprise if Chris Greaves get a promotion in Scotland’s batting lineup. In the previous game, he scored 45 off 28 with four fours and two sixes. He rescued his team from a precarious position after being put in to bat first. Later, with his leg-spin bowling, Greaves got the prized scalps of Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim.

Today’s match prediction: Scotland 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.