Scotland vs Oman Prediction: Scotland are coming into the game on back of a back to back wins

Scotland and Oman are going head to head against each other at Bulawayo Athletic Club, Matabeleland, Zimbabwe on 25th June. Scotland are coming into the game on back of a back to back wins, the latest being 111-run win over UAE. Who will win this game?

Scotland

Scotland has showcased a strong performance in the batting department, primarily led by Berrington (137 runs) and Leask (132). Berrington initially struggled in the first game against Ireland, scoring only 10 runs. However, he made a significant comeback in the second match against Ireland, finishing with an impressive 127 runs from 136 deliveries. Leask's contribution has also been noteworthy. While other players have played their part, Watt (91 runs) has proven to be a valuable asset as well.

In terms of bowling, McMullen (6/64) and Sharif (4/78) have been the standout performers for Scotland. McMullen's exceptional figures of 5/34 were crucial in securing a victory against Ireland. Watt, who is considered an important member of Scotland's bowling attack, has delivered decent performances with figures of 2/74 so far. Their collective efforts have played a significant role in the team's success.

Scotland Predicted Lineup

Christopher McBride, Matthew Cross, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (c), Tomas Mackintosh (wk), Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Jack Jarvis, Mark Watt, Chris Sole, Safyaan Sharif.

Oman

Oman's performance against Sri Lanka was expected, but we had higher hopes for their matches against opponents like Ireland and U.A.E.

The batting display from Oman has been less than impressive in recent matches, particularly in the first game where they managed to score only 98 runs. However, there has been some improvement, with three players scoring half-centuries against U.A.E and another three half-centuries against Ireland. Ilyas has been the most consistent batsman, accumulating 111 runs, but Ayaan Khan (103) has also shown promise.

Similarly, the bowling effort in the first game was disappointing, as they failed to take any wickets and Sri Lanka comfortably chased down the target with 100 runs in the second innings. Jay Odedra has been the standout performer with figures of 4/80, particularly impressive considering his 3/31 against U.A.E. However, we are curious to see more from Khan and Butt, as they have both taken four wickets but have conceded too many runs.

Oman Predicted Lineup

Aqib Ilyas, Jatinder Singh, Kashyap Prajapati, Zeeshan Maqsood (c), Naseem Khushi (wk), Shoaib Khan, Ayaan Khan, Mohammad Nadeem, Bilal Khan, Fayyaz Butt, Jay Odedra.

Expert betting tips

In the initial stages of the match, the pitch at this venue offers ideal conditions for pace bowlers, with a notable amount of bounce and swing. However, as the match progresses, the pitch tends to undergo a transformation, becoming more favorable for batsmen in the second innings. Scotland are flying high are are looking favourites to win this group. We expect them to win this game against Oman.