Scotland vs United States Of America, ICC CWCLT 2019-22, Today Match Prediction

sct vs usa Match Prediction & Analysis

United States of America surprised everyone to defeat the formidable Scottish side by 104 runs in the last game of the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2019-23. The hosts who had been struggling for form in this format brought out a clinical show to end Scotland’s seven-match winning streak. They would look to repeat the same magic and improve their position on the points table.  

Scotland despite their loss in the last game is a strong side and they have won the last eight out of ten games played. They would look to get over the loss in the last game and put up the best display of their skills. It will be interesting to see if the United States can repeat the success as their opponents would come hard at them in this game.   

TEAMS PREVIEW

Scotland Preview

It was just the kind of performance the new skipper Monank Patel would have liked to see from his players. It was a clinical performance where the side dominated with the bat and the ball in the game. Patel would know that his opponents are likely to come hard at them in this game and shall look forward to a spirited performance from his players.  

Steven Taylor and Sushant Modani set up a big opening wicket stand in the last game and a similar performance would be expected from them here. The middle order is looking formidable for the team with Patel, Aaron Jones, and Gajanand Singh playing well in the last game. In Nisarg Patel and Saiteja Mukkamalla the side has good hitters of the ball to follow, and a good show would be expected from them.  

Saurabh Netravalkar was the star of the show in the last game with 5 wickets and he will look to provide early breakthroughs with Ali Khan. Rusty Theron, Nosthush Kenjige, and Nisarg Patel bowled great lines in the last game and the side would need a similar show from them. Steven Taylor and Jones add to the side bowling options going into this game.  

Scotland Predicted Playing XI:

Monank Patel (c & wk), Saurabh Netravalkar, Steven Taylor, Sushant Modani, Jaskaran Malhotra, Nisarg Patel, Nosthush Kenjige, Gajanand Singh, Aaron Jones, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Rusty Theron

United States Of America Preview

Kyle Coetzer would be upset with the big loss in the last game. It was a bit of complacency that played a role in their defeat. They approached the game casually to pay the price. Bowlers had a poor day, and they will have to come up with better spells. The side would have to gather its steam back and play to its potential in this game.  

Coetzer and Matthew Cross are experienced opening pair, and they will need to offer a good start to the side in this game. Calum MacLeod, Richie Berrington, and George Munsey got starts in the last game and they would look to convert those into big scores. The side would also like to see Michael Leask and Dylan Budge use the long handle well towards the end of the innings.  

Gavin Main and Safyaan Sharif were expensive with the new ball in the last game and the pair will have to strike early and put pressure on the United States batsmen. Hamza Tahir bowled well in the last game and the side would like to see good spells from Adrian Neill and Michael Leask as their opponents have already displayed their batting abilities. 

United States Of America Predicted Playing XI:

Kyle Coetzer (c), Matthew Cross (wk), Calum MacLeod, Richie Berrington, George Munsey, Dylan Budge, Michael Leask, Safyaan Sharif, Adrian Neill, Hamza Tahir, Gavin Main

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

It will be clear skies in Pearland on May 29, and we would see a flat wicket. There would be some movement for the fast bowlers, but batsmen would be able to play their strokes freely. The side batting first would need more than 280 runs on the board to feel safe on this wicket.

Venue Details

Moosa Stadium, Pearland, Texas is a large ground with a fast outfield. The wicket has produced lots of runs in the past as batsmen can play their strokes freely at this venue. There is early assistance for the fast bowlers at this ground, but spinners don’t get much out of the surface.

Toss: To Bat

The wicket was a good one to bat on in the last game and we had seen the side batting first put up a big score on the board. The side winning the toss in this game would like to take advantage of the conditions and bat first to set up a big total on the board.