Nepal vs Scotland, ICC CWCLT 2019-22, Today Match Prediction 21 February 2023

nep vs sct Match Prediction & Analysis

It has been a great show by Nepal at home. They have won all three games they had played and shall look to finish this leg of the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2019-23 with a win against Scotland. They defeated Namibia by 3 wickets in the last game. Scotland also won the last game they played, defeating Namibia by 43 runs.  

Nepal has won all three games in this leg of the tournament. Their batting line-up is in excellent form, and they are making full out of the home advantage. Scotland's batsmen have struggled in these conditions and failed to dominate. It will be a close contest, and it remains to be seen which side emerges victorious.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Nepal Preview

It has been an excellent campaign for Rohit Paudel's side. They have won three games and come into this contest with a 3-wicket win against Namibia. The Nepalese skipper would like his players to draw inspiration from their performances in the last three games and finish the home season with a win.  

Batting has been the side's strength, with Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh in good form. The pair will look to add runs at the top. In the middle order Gyanendra Malla, Rohit Paudel, and Kushal Malla have scored runs, and the side will expect the same from them. Dipendra Singh Airee has already proven his ability with the bat, and he will look to add quick runs with Sundeep Jora down the order.  

The bowling attack hasn't been at its best. Karan KC and Sompal Kami must grab wickets early to put Scotland under pressure in this game. Sandeep Lamichhane is the most experienced bowler, and his performance will be crucial in this game. They will also need good spells from Gulshan Jha, Airee, and Paudel in this game.  

Nepal Predicted Playing XI:

Rohit Paudel (c), Gyanendra Malla, Aasif Sheikh (wk), Dipendra Singh Airee, Sundeep Jora, Kushal Malla, Karan KC, Sompal Kami, Sandeep Lamichhane, Kushal Bhurtel, Lalit Rajbanshi

Nepal Actual Playing XI:

Kushal Malla, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sundeep Jora, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gyanendra Malla, Rohit Kumar Paudel, Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane

Scotland Preview

Richie Berrington will be happy with the performance of his bowlers in the last game. They managed to defeat Namibia by 43 runs after putting on merely 221 runs on the board. It will be a tougher battle for the side against hosts Nepal. They had lost the earlier game against Nepal, and Berrington would like to see a determined effort from his players in this game.  

Kyle Coetzer and George Munsey must provide a good start to the side in this game, as Nepal's bowlers have used the conditions well. Christopher McBride is in good form, and he will need to add runs along with Richie Berrington and Matthew Cross in the middle order. The side will need runs from Tomas Mackintosh, Brandon McMullen, and Michael Leask down the order.   

The bowling attack must be on the money, as Nepal has displayed excellent form with the bat. The side will need early wickets from Brandon McMullen and Michael Leask. These conditions would favor Safyaan Sharif, and he has to do well. The side would like to see good support from Mark Watt and Chris Greaves. 

Scotland Predicted Playing XI:

Richie Berrington (c), Kyle Coetzer, George Munsey, Christopher McBride, Matthew Cross (wk), Tomas Mackintosh, Brandon McMullen, Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Safyaan Sharif

Scotland Actual Playing XI:

Chris Greaves, Kyle Coetzer, Richie Berrington, Matthew Cross, Tomas Mackintosh, Mark Watt, Safyaan Sharif, George Munsey, Christopher McBride, Brandon McMullen, Michael Leask

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

It will be clear skies in Kirtipur on February 21. The wicket is flat, and batsmen have scored runs on it easily. There is some assistance for the bowlers at the start of the game. Batsmen who get used to the conditions do well here. The side batting first will aim at a total above 280 runs. 

Venue Details

Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur, has a large outfield with deep boundaries. The surface is good for batting with as the ball comes to the bat nicely. Fast bowlers must bend their backs on this surface, but the spinners have earned rewards from the track. 

Toss: To Bowl

The last six games played at this venue have seen sides chasing the score successfully on seven occasions. The wicket has assistance for the bowlers early in the morning. The conditions improve as the game progresses. The side winning the toss won't hesitate to bowl first.