Match 12 | ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023 | Bulawayo Athletic Club | Today Match Prediction
The ICC CWC Qualifier is currently ongoing in Zimbabwe, with Scotland set to face United Arab Emirates in the 12th game on June 23 at the Bulawayo Athletic Club. UAE risks disqualification if they lose the game, having lost their previous matches against Sri Lanka and Oman. In contrast, Scotland won their previous match against Ireland and aims to secure their second victory. The 2023 ODI World Cup is also fast approaching, and teams are busy preparing for the event in India.
When: Fri 23 June, 09:00 (local) | Fri 23 June, 15:00 (CST)
Where: Match 12, ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023 | Bulawayo Athletic Club
Pitch and Weather Report: The Bulawayo Athletic Club pitch favors spinners and slower bowlers, making it challenging for batters initially. However, with time, batters can make adjustments and play their shots. There is a possibility of 10% rain on Friday, with a maximum temperature of 22°C, humidity level of 62%, and moderate wind speed of around 21 km/h.
Match Odds: Scotland (1.55) vs United Arab Emirates (2.43)
Head To Head: These teams have a history of playing against each other, having faced each other a total of 12 times. Scotland has won eight of those matches, giving them an advantage, while UAE has won four. Scotland has also won the last two meetings between the two teams.
Teams Preview:
Scotland: Scotland’s Richie Berrington is proud of their previous 1-wicket win against Ireland, but expects better performances from his top order and bowlers in their upcoming game. Christopher McBride played an important role in the last game and needs to build a strong partnership with Matthew Cross. The middle order needs to convert their starts into runs, with contributions expected from George Munsey, Brandon McMullen, and Richie Berrington. The bowling attack is confident against the struggling UAE batting line-up, with McMullen, Sharif, Watt, Leask, Greaves, and McBride expected to perform well.
Predicted Playing XI: Richie Berrington (c), George Munsey, Christopher McBride, Matthew Cross (wk), Tomas Mackintosh, Brandon McMullen, Michael Leask, Alasdair Evans, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Safyaan Sharif
United Arab Emirates: United Arab Emirates (UAE) is in a tough position, having lost both their games in the ICC CWC Qualifier. They need a strong performance in their upcoming game against Scotland to keep their World Cup dream alive. Muhammad Waseem needs to lead by example and put up a solid performance. UAE needs a good start from Waseem and Rohan Mustafa, followed by partnerships from Vriitya Aravind, Rameez Shahzad, and Asif Khan in the middle order. They also need runs from their lower order batters. Junaid Siddique and Ali Naseer must take early wickets, while Zahoor Khan, Aayan Afzal Khan, Karthik Meiyappan, Basil Hameed, and Mustafa must bowl tight lines to keep Scotland under pressure.
Predicted Playing XI: Muhammad Waseem (c), Rohan Mustafa, Vriitya Aravind (wk), Basil Hameed, Asif Khan, Rameez Shahzad, Ali Naseer, Aayan Afzal Khan, Karthik Meiyappan, Zahoor Khan, Junaid Siddique
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Betting Tips:
- UAE is in a must-win situation after losing two consecutive games.
- Scotland has won three out of the last four games against UAE.
- UAE has lost their last six ODI games, which might affect their confidence.
- Scotland’s new ball bowler, Brandon McMullen, picked up five wickets in the last game and appears to be in good form.
Match Winner: Scotland to win
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