Match Predictions, Pitch Report, Venue, Broadcasting, and Everything About SL VS SCO
Introduction
Sri Lanka will play Scotland in the 19th match of the ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifiers in a match that is sure to be exciting. Sri Lanka has demonstrated their prowess by resoundingly winning all three of their prior games. They defeated the UAE by a huge margin of 175 runs, defeated Oman by chasing down the goal in just 15 overs, then destroyed Ireland by 133 runs in their most recent match. Scotland has also had good luck in this period. Although they barely defeated Ireland in their opening game, they have since defeated UAE and Oman with ease.
Match Details
Date & Time
Date: 12:30 PM, Tuesday, June 27, Indian Standard Time
Location
Venue: Bulawayo Queens Sports Club, Zimbabwe
Toss
Toss: Scotland chooses to bowl in the 19th match of Group B vs Sri Lanka.
Live Stream and Broadcasting
Live Stream: Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar
SL vs SCO: Some Important Stats
Scotland has displayed great play throughout the competition, winning matches against Ireland, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman to earn a position in the Super Six stage. With 143 runs scored in three innings and an amazing average of 71.50, Richie Berrington has been particularly impressive. He also earned a well-deserved half-century. With batting averages over 50, Brandon McMullen and Michael Leask have also made significant contributions and were instrumental in Scotland's victories. The strong spinner Wanindu Hasaranga will present Scotland's batting squad with a difficult challenge in their next encounter against Sri Lanka.
Principal Wicket-taker
With seven wickets in three innings and an amazing bowling average of 11.28, Brandon McMullen has emerged as the top wicket-taker in terms of bowling. Chris Greaves has also contributed significantly, taking six wickets at a strike rate and bowling average around 20. To trouble the Sri Lankan hitters and earn a victory, Scotland will rely on their complete bowling outfit as the remaining bowlers are yet to have a big influence.
Which Team Is Most Dominant?
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, has been the tournament's dominant force, winning each of their games handily. Dimuth Karunaratne has distinguished himself as the team's batting leader, with 216 runs in three innings at an exceptional average of 108. With 155 runs from two innings, Sadeera Samarawickrama has contributed significantly, making them the team's top run scorers for Sri Lanka. The remaining batters have also contributed, allowing Sri Lanka to amass respectable totals and exert pressure on their rivals.
The Key Will Be Wanindu Hasaranga
Wanindu Hasaranga has excelled in the bowling department, collecting three five-wicket hauls in the competition and destroying the batting lineups of the opponents. His exceptional bowling performances are highlighted by his extraordinary average, economy rate, and strike rate, all of which are below 10. Hasaranga has been the main driver for Sri Lanka despite Lahiru Kumara's five-wicket haul. With such a potent bowling lineup, spearheaded by the skilled spinner, Sri Lanka enters the match as the favorite.
Draft Report
The Queens Sports Club's field favors both bowling and batting equally, which is advantageous to both teams. As the innings goes on, spinners are used, giving batsmen the chance to play shots down the ground. The run rate can be effectively controlled by spinners and pacers who use variations, especially during middle overs. In the current event, two teams have scored 300 runs in the first innings, and both Scotland and Ireland were able to break the 280-run threshold during their respective matches. The team that wins the toss would presumably prefer to chase the target given the pitch's performance so far.
Climate Report
When Scotland plays Sri Lanka on Tuesday, plan for a wonderful day with lots of sunshine. Throughout the duration of the game, temperatures are predicted to fluctuate from a low of 17 degrees Celsius to a high of 26 degrees Celsius. In addition to enjoying a full and exciting game between these two clubs, spectators will also get to enjoy some exciting on-field action thanks to the nice weather.
Best Picks
- Dimuth Karunaratne
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Mark Watt (All-ROUNDER)'s Probable Playing 11 Will Be Delivered by Brandon Mcmullen, Who Plays a Vital Role
Sri Lanka's Probable Playing 11
- Pathum Nissanka
- Dimuth Karunaratne
- Kusal Mendis
- Sadeera Samarawickrama
- Charith Asalanka
- Dasun Shanaka (c)
- Dhananjaya de Silva
- Wanindu Hasaranga
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Kasun Rajitha
- Lahiru Kumara
Scotland's Probable Playing 11
- Matthew Cross
- Christopher McBride
- Brandon McMullen
- George Munsey
- Tomas Mackintosh (wk)
- Richie Berrington (c)
- Michael Leask
- Chris Greaves
- Mark Watt
- Safyaan Sharif
- Chris Sole