Scotland vs Austria, ICC Mens T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier 2023, Today Match Prediction 25 July 2023

sct vs au Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Scotland will be looking to continue their winning momentum when they take on Austria in the 14th match of the 2023 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier played at Goldenacre in Edinburgh on Tuesday.

With three consecutive victories to their name, Scotland are lying at the second position in the league table. Captain Richie Berrington will be hoping that the side can continue their winning ways in this home fixture.

On the other hand, Austria were completely outplayed by Denmark in all three departments of the match. Skipper Razmal Shigiwal will be hoping that the side can make amends and put up a decent show in this dead rubber.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Scotland Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of George Munsey, Ollie Hairs, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington and Matthew Cross to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Ollie Hairs played exceedingly well for Scotland and smashed a scintillating 127 not out off 53 balls with the help of fourteen boundaries. He was well supported by Brandon McMullen, who scored a fluent 96 off 50 balls with the help of nine fours and six sixes.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Mark Watt, Chris Greaves, Bradley Currie, Safwan Sharif and Gavin Main to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, pacer Gavin Main was the standout bowler on display for Scotland and claimed five wickets in 3.4 overs.

Scotland Predicted Playing XI:

Richie Berrington (c), Ollie Hairs, George Munsey, Matthew Cross (wk), Brandon McMullen, Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Safyaan Sharif, Gavin Main, Bradley Currie

Austria Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Navin Wijesekara, Iqbal Hossain, Razmal Shigiwal, Armaan Randhawa and Shahil Momin to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Armaan Randhawa scored 28 runs off 45 balls, whereas Iqbal Hossain chipped in with 20 runs off just six balls.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Abdullah Akbarjan, Sahel Zadran, Umair Tariq, Shahil Momin and Amit Nathwani to deliver important breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Amit Nathwani and Umair Tariq bowled well and claimed one wicket apiece.

Austria Predicted Playing XI:

Navin Wijesekara, Iqbal Hossain, Razmal Shigiwal (c), Armaan Randhawa, Shahil Momin, Mehar Cheema (wk), Jaweed Sadran, Umair Tariq, Abdullah Akbarjan, Sahel Zadran, Amit Nathwani

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared for the game is going to provide a contest between bat and ball, The weather conditions for the game is going to be thundery showers throughout the day.

Venue Details

Goldenacre in Edinburgh is going to host the 14th match of the 2023 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier between Scotland and Austria.

Toss: To Bowl

Both the sides will be keen to win the toss, bowl first and restrict the opposition to less than 120 runs. The previous two matches played at Goldenacre have been won by side batting second.