Nepal vs Scotland, ICCCWCLT, Today Match Prediction 29 October 2024

NEP vs SCT Match Prediction & Analysis

Nepal and Scotland will lock horns in the 39th match of ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27 played at Prairie Sports Complex in Houston on Tuesday.

Nepal are currently lying at the bottom of the league table in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27. Captain Rohit Paudel will be hoping that the side can end their winless streak against Scotland.On the other hand, Scotland ed a dominant 10-wicket win over United States of America, courtesy excellent performances from Bradley Currie, Charlie Tear and Andrew Umeed.

Nepal will take heart from the fact that they have their previous one-day matches played against Scotland.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Nepal Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of skipper Rohit Paudel, Aasif Sheikh, Kushal Bhurtel, Anil Sah, Dipendra Singh Airee and Aarif Sheikh to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, captain Rohit Paudel played well for Nepal an finished the innings with the top-score of 96 runs off 75 balls with the help of eight fours and three sixes.Earlier in the innings, Anil Sah scored 56 runs off 62 balls with the help of five boundaries, whereas wicket-keeper Aasif Sheikh chipped in with 52 runs off 53 balls with the help of seven fours and one six.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sompal Kami, Karan KC and Kushal Bhurtel to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Leg-spinner Kushal Bhurtel was the pick of the bowlers for Nepal and claimed 4 for 23 in six overs.Besides Bhurtel, Sompal Kami bowled well and finished with figures of 2 for 37 in 6.4 overs.

Nepal Predicted Playing XI:

Aasif Sheikh (wk), Kushal Bhurtel, Rohit Paudel (c), Aarif Sheikh, Anil Sah, Gulsan Jha, Dipendra Singh Airee, Sompal Kami, Sandeep Lamichhane, Karan KC, Lalit Rajbanshi

Scotland Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of openers Charlie Tear, Andrew Umeed, skipper Richie Berrington, Brandon McMullen, Michael Jones and wicket-keeper Michael Cross to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, Andrew Umeed was the standout performer with the bat for Scotland and finished the innings with unbeaten 98 runs off 79 balls with the help of thirteen fours and two sixes. He was well ed by Charlie Tear, who scored 43 not out off 70 balls with the help of three fours.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Brad Wheal, Christopher Sole, Mark Watt, Michael Leask, Brandon McMullen and Bradley Currie to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Bradley Currie was the pick of the bowlers for Scotland and claimed 4 for 32 in 10 overs. Besides Currie, Brandon McMullen bowled well for Scotland and claimed 3 for 20 in nine overs.

Scotland Predicted Playing XI:

Andrew Umeed, Charlie Tear, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (c), Michael Jones, Matthew Cross (wk), Michael Leask, Mark Watt, Christopher Sole, Brad Wheal, Bradley Currie

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared for the game will have something for the bowlers with the new-ball. The weather forecast for the game is going to be sunny intervals with gentle breeze.

NEP vs SCT Pitch Report

Prairie Sports Complex in Houston is going to host the 39th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27 played between Nepal and Scotland.

Toss: To Bowl

Prairie Sports Complex in Houston has been a great venue for batting second, with previous two matches won by chasing side.Both the captains will be keen to win the toss, and field first.