Nepal vs Scotland: This game marks a crucial showdown between Nepal and Scotland as they battle to strengthen their positions in the ICC CWC League 2 standings. With Scotland ranked 11th and Nepal at 17th in the ODI rankings, both teams will look to gain momentum heading into the tournament’s latter stages. Here’s a brief preview.
Match Details
- Match: Nepal vs Scotland, Match 39
- Date & Time: Tuesday, 29th October 2023, 21:00 IST
- Venue: Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium, Dallas
- Series: ICC Cricket World Cup League 2, 2023-27
Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches: 6
- Nepal Wins: 3
- Scotland Wins: 3
- Tied: 0
- No Result: 0
- Win %: 50% each
The head-to-head record between the two sides is evenly poised, with both winning three games each. This makes the upcoming clash all the more intriguing as the teams aim to break the deadlock.
Form Guide
Nepal (Last 5 matches):
- Loss vs UAE
- Loss vs UAE
- Washed Out vs UAE
- Loss vs Scotland
- Loss vs Scotland
Nepal has been struggling to find form, suffering four defeats in their last five outings. Their bowling has been inconsistent, and batters will need to step up if they are to challenge Scotland’s bowling attack.
Scotland (Last 5 matches):
- No Result vs UAE
- Win vs UAE
- Win vs Nepal
- Win vs Nepal
- Win vs Namibia
Scotland has been on a roll, with four wins in their last five matches. They’ll be confident heading into this fixture, especially after back-to-back victories over Nepal in recent encounters.
ODI Rankings
- Nepal: 17th
- Scotland: 11th
Scotland holds a significant advantage in the rankings, with their consistent performances placing them higher on the table. However, Nepal has shown they can pull off surprises, making them a dangerous opponent.
Key Players to Watch
Nepal
- Dipendra Singh Airee:
- Runs: 125
- Batting Avg: 25
- Highest Score: 85*
- Wickets: 4
- Bowling Avg: 22.75
Dipendra Singh will be crucial with both bat and ball. His all-round performance will play a vital role if Nepal hopes to upset Scotland.
Scotland
- Michael Leask:
- Runs: 133
- Batting Avg: 44.33
- Highest Score: 107*
- Wickets: 3
- Bowling Avg: 34.66
Leask has been in stellar form, both with bat and ball. His ability to score quick runs and pick crucial wickets makes him a key asset for Scotland.
Probable Playing XIs
Nepal:
- Aasif Sheikh (wk)
- Kushal Bhurtel
- Rohit Paudel (c)
- Aarif Sheikh
- Anil Sah
- Gulsan Jha
- Dipendra Singh Airee
- Sompal Kami
- Sandeep Lamichhane
- Karan KC
- Lalit Rajbanshi
Scotland:
- Andrew Umeed
- Charlie Tear
- Brandon McMullen
- Richie Berrington (c)
- Michael Jones
- Matthew Cross (wk)
- Michael Leask
- Mark Watt
- Christopher Sole
- Brad Wheal
- Bradley Currie
Nepal vs Scotland Prediction
Given Scotland’s recent form and higher ranking, they enter this match as slight favorites. Their all-round strength and ability to perform under pressure might give them the edge. However, Nepal has shown resilience in previous encounters and could pull off a surprise if their bowlers step up and restrict Scotland’s dangerous lineup.
Prediction: Scotland to win, but Nepal could make it a close contest if their key players perform.
Follow Thesportsprince.com for more previews and updates.
