Table of Contents
The 19th match of the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup Qualifiers 2023 will take place between Sri Lanka and Scotland at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on June 27.
Sri Lanka, currently leading Group B, have showcased their dominance in the tournament, securing three victories in their previous matches. In their most recent game against Ireland, Sri Lanka emerged triumphant with a commanding 133-run victory. The team’s success was attributed to an outstanding display of bowling and brilliant batting performances, particularly by Dimuth Karunaratne, who scored his maiden ODI century.
On the other hand, Scotland has also shown their mettle in the qualifiers, securing a similar record to Sri Lanka and holding the second position in Group B. In their previous match against Oman, Scotland emerged victorious by a margin of 76 runs. The standout player of the game was Brandon McMullen, who played a sensational knock of 136 runs off just 121 deliveries.
Pitch report:
The track at the Queens Sports Club is more favourable to batters. Pacers can look to trouble the with the swing on offer by the pitch, but once settled, batters can play their shots freely. Chasing the total would be a preferred option at this venue.
Head-to-head record:
Played: 03 | Sri Lanka: 0 | Scotland: 3 | No results: 0
Probable XIs:
Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kusal Mendis (wk), S Samarawickrama, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha, Maheesh Theekshana
Scotland: Christopher McBride, Matthew Cross (wk), Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (c), Tomas Mackintosh, Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Safyaan Sharif, Chris Sole, Adrian Neill
Dream11 Prediction:
- Wicketkeeper: Kusal Mendis
- Batters: Richie Berrington, Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Charith Asalanka, Pathum Nissanka
- All-rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga (vc) Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Brandon McMullen
- Bowlers: Mark Watt, Lahiru Kumara
Squads:
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha, Dushan Hemantha, Chamika Karunaratne, Matheesha Pathirana, Dushmantha Chameera
Scotland: Christopher McBride, Matthew Cross (wk), Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (c), Tomas Mackintosh, Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Safyaan Sharif, Chris Sole, Adrian Neill, George Munsey, Alasdair Evans, Hamza Tahir, Jack Jarvis
