Scotland vs Oman: Top Fantasy Cricket Picks for the T20 World Cup Warm-Up
Scotland and Oman face off in a T20 World Cup warm-up match. Both teams are in good form, with Scotland having won 4 out of their last 5 and Oman 3 out of 4.
- Fantasy picks like Richie Berrington (Scotland’s top scorer) and Zeeshan Maqsood (Oman’s all-rounder).
- Scotland’s Michael Leask, known for his clutch performances.
CONTENTS: Top Fantasy Cricket Picks for the T20 World Cup
Scotland Oman: T20 World Cup Prep
Scotland and Oman are set to face off in the Only T20I on Tuesday. Both teams, having secured spots in the upcoming T20 World Cup to be held in the USA and West Indies, are grouped together. This match will serve as valuable preparation for the prestigious tournament, which is just under three weeks away.
Forthill Hosts First Men’s T20I
Forthill in Dundee will be the venue for the inaugural Men’s T20I match between Scotland and Oman. While the ground has witnessed 10 Women’s T20Is during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier in 2019, this will be its first experience with Men’s T20I cricket. Historical data suggests that the pitch offers a balanced playing surface, making it intriguing to see how it will behave during this match.
Scotland Favored in T20 Clash
Based on recent performances, Scotland has won four out of their last five matches, while Oman has won four out of their last five as well, though they have a loss in their recent record. Therefore, Scotland is anticipated to emerge victorious in the upcoming Only T20I match between the two teams.
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Scotland vs Oman: Predicted XIs
Probable playing XIs for the Only T20I between Scotland and Oman:
Scotland:
– George Munsey
– Brandon McMullen
– Matthew Cross (wk)
– Richie Berrington (c)
– Michael Leask
– Jack Jarvis
– Chris Greaves
– Mark Watt
– Safyaan Sharif
– Bradley Currie
– Chris Sole
Oman:
– Kashyap Prajapati
– Mohammad Naseem Khushi
– Aqib Ilyas Sulehri
– Zeeshan Maqsood (c)
– Ayaan Khan
– Khalid Kail
– Pratik Athavale (wk)
– Rafiullah M
– Shakeel Ahmed
– Fayyaz Butt
– Bilal Khan
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Umeed Out for Scotland T20I
Andrew Umeed will be unavailable for selection due to injury.
Fantasy Picks: Scotland vs Oman T20I
Top fantasy cricket picks for the T20 World Cup between Scotland and Oman:
Top Pick – Batsman:
Richie Berrington holds the record for the highest run-scorer for Scotland in T20Is, accumulating 2040 runs in 87 matches with an average of 31.87, including a top score of 100.
Top Pick – All-Rounder:
Zeeshan Maqsood is recognized as the premier all-rounder among Associate Nations. As Oman’s captain, he has notched up 1295 runs and taken 48 wickets across 65 T20Is.
Top Pick – Bowler:
Bilal Khan leads the bowling charts for Oman in T20Is. The 37-year-old left-arm fast bowler has claimed 106 wickets in 75 matches, boasting best figures of 4 for 19.
Top Pick – Wicketkeeper:
Matthew Cross is known for his solid technique and proficiency behind the stumps. Across his 67 T20Is, he has scored 1082 runs at an average of 23.02 and has been involved in 56 dismissals.
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Leask: Scotland’s X-Factor
Michael Leask is considered the X-factor for Scotland, known for his ability to deliver under pressure situations. With 613 runs and 38 wickets in 57 T20Is, he has consistently performed well when the team needed it the most.
Fantasy Teams: Scotland vs Oman
Top Fantasy Cricket Picks for the T20 World Cup between Scotland and Oman:
Team 1:
– Matthew Cross
– Mohammad Naseem Khushi
– Richie Berrington (vice-captain)
– George Munsey
– Kashyap Prajapati
– Michael Leask
– Zeeshan Maqsood (captain)
– Aqib Ilyas Sulehri
– Chris Sole
– Mark Watt
– Bilal Khan
Team 2:
– Mohammad Naseem Khushi
– Richie Berrington
– George Munsey (vice-captain)
– Ayaan Khan
– Kashyap Prajapati
– Brandon McMullen
– Zeeshan Maqsood
– Aqib Ilyas Sulehri (captain)
– Chris Greaves
– Mark Watt
– Bilal Khan
Netherlands' upcoming #T20WorldCup campaign will not feature Colin Ackermann and Roelof van der Merwe, who made themselves unavailable for selection in order to fulfil their county commitments pic.twitter.com/Nbaq940GEi
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) May 13, 2024
Scotland Preps for T20 World Cup
Scotland hasn’t played an international game for two months, with their last T20I series against UAE resulting in a 2-1 victory. In preparation for the upcoming Tri-series against Netherlands and Ireland starting on May 18th, they’ve made a couple of changes to their squad for the one-off T20I against Oman. Charlie Tear replaces the injured Andrew Umeed, while James Dickinson is omitted. Richie Berrington continues to captain the side.
In contrast, Oman faced a setback, losing to UAE in the ACC Premier Cup Final by 55 runs, missing out on qualification for the next Asia Cup. Despite this, Oman remains a formidable force in associate cricket, having secured a spot in the T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies. Led by all-rounder Zeeshan Maqsood, they have the potential to cause upsets against any opposition.
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