ICC World Cup Qualifiers: Zimbabwe vs Scotland Super Sixes Match 26th Prediction | 04/07/2023
On Tuesday, July 4, at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, the Super Sixes round of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023 will pit Zimbabwe vs Scotland against one another.
Zimbabwe is in second place in the Super Sixes with three victories out of four games and will probably enter the World Cup as the tenth team. However, Scotland might also advance if they defeat Zimbabwe and finish in second place.
Zimbabwe vs Scotland Pre-Match Analysis
Zimbabwe was defeated by Sri Lanka by nine wickets in their opening encounter of the competition. When Sri Lanka bowled high-flying Zimbabwe out for 165 runs in 32.2 overs, their bowling prowess was the deciding factor. Maheesh Theekshana (4/25) demonstrated a nearly unplayable performance, just allowing three runs per over. Pathum Nissanka led Sri Lanka to victory in the 34th over with an unbeaten 101 off 102 balls and nine wickets in hand. Ervine wants to see a strong performance from his team because their opponents are coming off a significant victory.Â
Scotland defeated the West Indies by seven wickets to win four out of five games after only losing one in the group rounds. With Brandon McMullen (3/32) taking off the top three West Indies batters, Scotland was able to dismiss them for 181 in just 43.5 overs. Scotland scored the runs off of 43.3 overs with just three wickets lost. In order to secure the victory, Matthew Cross (74*) and McMullen (69) put on 125 runs for the second wicket. Berrington wants his team to play this game with professionalism and keep up the pace.
Zimbabwe vs Scotland Head-to-Head Records
The teams have competed against one another three times in one-day internationals, with Scotland coming out on top in the first match, Zimbabwe prevailing in the second, and the third game ending in a draw.
Zimbabwe Probable Playing Squad:
Craig Ervine (c), Sean Williams, Joylord Gumbie (wk), Wessly Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Luke Jongwe, Wellington Masakadza, Ryan Burl, Brad Evans, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava
Scotland Probable Playing Squad:
Richie Berrington (c), Tomas Mackintosh, Matthew Cross (wk), Christopher McBride, Mark Watt, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Chris Sole, Safyaan Sharif
Zimbabwe vs Scotland Key Players Stats
Zimbabwe Key Player Team Records
| Top Batsmen | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Sean Williams | 56 | 57 | 6 | 1 | 98.25 |
| Sikandar Raza | 31 | 51 | 3 | 1 | 60.78 |
| Ryan Burl | 16 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 106.67 |
| Top Bowlers | O | M | R | W | Econ |
| Richard Ngarava | 7.0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 98.25 |
| Blessing Muzarabani | 8.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 3.5 |
| Ryan Burl | 4.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 7 |
Scotland Key Player Team Records
| Top Batsmen | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Matthew Cross | 74 | 28 | 7 | 0 | 69.16 |
| Brandon McMullen | 69 | 106 | 8 | 1 | 65.09 |
| George Munsey | 18 | 98 | 1 | 0 | 54.55 |
| Top Bowlers | O | M | R | W | Econ |
| Brandon McMullen | 9.0 | 0 | 32 | 3 | 3.56 |
| Chris Sole | 9.0 | 0 | 43 | 2 | 3.5 |
| Mark Watt | 7.0 | 1 | 25 | 2 | 3.57 |
Pitch Report and Weather Forecast
The Bulawayo Queens Sports Club is a batsman’s dream. Once they have seen off the fresh ball, they are free to play any way they like. Early in the morning, the track helps the fast bowlers. On this surface, spinners have had success because they can turn the ball swiftly and have it occasionally stop on the batters.
Over Bulawayo, the sky will be clear. The wicket maintains equilibrium between the bowlers and the batsman. As the game goes on, the hitting circumstances should become easier. We anticipate seeing the ball move early in the game. Three hundred runs on the board will make the team batting first thrilled.
Zimbabwe vs Scotland Betting Tips
These Zimbabwe vs Scotland cricket sides are absolutely unexpected, but it is impossible to put any faith in a squad like Scotland when they are having trouble competing against great teams at their own level. As a direct consequence of this, we are rooting for Zimbabwe to emerge victorious from this conflict and take the trophy home.
Zimbabwe vs Scotland Dream11 Prediction
| Wicket-Keeper | Matthew Cross |
| Batsmen | Wessly Madhevere, Christopher McBride, Richie Berrington, Craig Ervine |
| All-Rounders | Chris Greaves, Brandon McMullen, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams |
| Bowlers | Mark Watt, Richard Ngarava |
Conclusion
On the basis of the information and data that is currently available, the next ICC World Cup Qualifiers Super Sixes match that will take place on July 4, 2023, between Zimbabwe and Scotland is anticipated to be a fiercely contested affair. It is tough to determine which team will emerge victorious because each of them has demonstrated resiliency and competence throughout the competition. The performance of key players, the strategy employed by the team, and the capacity to remain calm under pressure are going to be extremely important factors in determining who wins this match.
