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Oman is struggling to claim dominance in the race to qualify for the Super 12 of the T20 world cup tournament 2021. The team suffered a loss against Bangladesh by twenty-six runs to not build up from the huge win against Papua New Guinea some days ago. Meanwhile, Scotland has a reputation as a strong team in the qualification round, however, they need to this point be ready to get only slim wins. The latest came by a 17-run margin against Papua New Guinea.
OMAN VS SCOTLAND PITCH REPORT
There were twenty-two sixes struck at the ground on Tuesday with several batters clearing the ropes by a major distance. Josh Davey showed that you can bowl at a good pace and still be economical as well as threatening on this pitch.
WEATHER REPORT
Very humid with the temperature in the very high 20s throughout this match in Muscat.
MATCH DETAILS:
ICC Men’s T20 world cup 2021
Match: Oman vs Scotland
Date and Time: 21st October – 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1), Oman
OMAN VS SCOTLANDS – FORESEEN TAKING PART IN XIS
Oman
Oman is in a tight position about qualifications. The team has turned up with some terrific performances these days. Even with the loss against Bangladesh, Oman may have done enough to succeed in the Super twelve stages. The team has been ready to get some glorious performances from the likes of Zeeshan Maqsood, Jatinder Singh, and Aqib Ilyas. Although the bowlers do have their issues, the team has to this point be ready to overcome them with ease.
The Squad
- M.Naseem Kushi (wk.)
- J. Singh,
- A. Ilyas
- S. Goud
- K. Prajapati,
- Z. Maqsood
- A. Khan
- Khawar-Ali
- Bilal-Khan
- Kaleemullah
- M.Nadeem,
Scotland
After recovering from a tough position, Scotland is going to be in a position to take the approaching matches with a little bit of freedom. They need to be ready to open up a two-point advantage of the highest of group B. Also, there are some splendid performances from totally different areas of the field. The standout players for European countries are Richie Berrington, George Munsey, Bradley Wheal, and Mark Watt.
The Squad
- M.Cross (wk.)
- G. Munsey
- C.MacLeod
- K. Coetzer
- R. Berrington
- M.Leask
- C.Greaves
- B. Wheal
- M.Watt
- J. Davey
- S. Sharif
OMAN VS SCOTLAND HEAD-TO-HEAD
Total Matches Played: three
Oman Won: 0
Scotland Won: three
Tie: 0
NR: 0
Oman vs Scotland head-to-head remains a contest that has been irresistibly in favor of Scotland, who have a 100%-win record against Oman. It’s difficult to check this record turning in favor of Oman anytime soon.
OMAN VS SCOTLAND MATCH PREDICTION
Scotland win @ 8/13
Scotland is in a nice position to increase their advantage in group B. A string of 4 consecutive victories since being crushed by Namibia has left Scotland at the highest of the with a two-point advantage over Oman. Scotland has several positive elements that place them in a great spot, as per Oman vs Scotland prediction.
Scotland top batsmen – Richie Berrington @ 4/1
Richie Berrington hit seventy against Papua New Guinea and emerged as the top batsmen for Scotland. He has shown excellent form over a previous couple of matches, as he has hit over twenty runs in his last 5 matches excluding the one against Bangladesh. Oman vs Scotland match prediction would back Berrington to emerge as the top batsmen.
Total match wickets – Mark Watt over 1.5 @ 6/4
Mark Watt is a wonderful choice for Scotland to limit the opponent in the previous couple of overs. He’s ready to maximize the conditions in his favor. Once managing to urge a wicket in his last 5 matches, Watt is in a sensible place to urge some wickets during this match.
Wicket-Keeper
M.Cross (8.5 Cr) scored forty-five runs in his last match with an incredible performance behind the stumps that attained the majority of his contributions.
Batsman
J. Singh (9.5 Cr) has been consistent in the last 2 matches with 113 runs and contributions on the field that ought to continue during this match.
G. Munsey (9.5 Cr) has made tight contributions in the last 2 matches that ought to permit him to point out his full potential during this crucial encounter.
C. MacLeod (9.0 Cr) scored ten runs in his last match with the flexibility to form probabilities on the field which might improve his contributions during this contest.
ALL-ROUNDERS
Z. Maqsood (9.5 Cr) has additionally been a standardized contributor in the last 2 matches with five wickets in conjunction with his ability to handle the center order which might continue during this match.
R. Berrington (10 Cr) was ready to play an important role in his last match with seventy runs at an incredible strike rate which might permit him to enhance his contributions together with his bowling capabilities.
C. Greaves (9.0 Cr) was able to pick four wickets in the 1st match but he has not managed to stay consistent which will produce the likelihood of him holding his type for this match that makes him our prime selection.
BOWLERS
Kaleemullah (8.5 Cr) has managed to pick four wickets in the last 2 matches showing his ability to contribute with the bowl that ought to build him an important player.
Bilal-Khan (9.0 Cr) has picked five wickets in the last 2 matches with an up form with each encounter which will keep him targeted to continue with this improvement.
J. Davey (8.5 Cr) was able to pick four wickets against Papua New Guinea which might keep him tense for one more vital performance to spice up their confidence for the coming matches.
B. Wheal (8.5 Cr) has picked four wickets in the last 2 matches with consistent performances on the field that makes him an important contributor for this encounter.
FINAL FINDING:
Scotland are the favorites to beat Oman in this match.