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World Cup Qualifiers, SCO vs NED | Preview, Pitch Report, Probable XIs, Fantasy Tips & Prediction

image-ljpmbhhvScotland recently defeated West Indies [Source: AP]

With one spot in contention for the main event in India, match 8 of the Super Sixes stage in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023 between Netherlands and Scotland is a semi-final clash. The crucial tie will be held at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo, which has been an exciting venue.


Team Preview

Scotland

Scotland beat hot-favourites Zimbabwe, knocking out the hosts from the competition, and find themselves on the brink of qualification. The Richie Berrington-led side has had players stand up in crucial moments and perform their best, that, too, on demand.  

Despite a batting failure, Chris Sole and others ensured that Scotland lived another day, notching up a 31-run win over the hosts. The likes of Brandon McMullen, Michael Leask, and Berrington would want to finish the tournament on a high.


Netherlands

image-ljp6ohqbNetherlands beat Oman to stay in contention [Source: Twitter]

Despite winning two matches, the Netherlands have given themselves a shot at ICC CWC 2023 qualification. If the Scott Edwards-captained XI beats Scotland by a healthy margin, they could topple their Scottish opponents, who are ahead on both points and net run rate. 

For the Netherlands, it has batters who have held the fort for the side, with Vikramjit Singh, Edwards, Max O'Dowd, and Wesley Barresi doing all the heavy lifting, with substantial conditions coming in from Bas de Leede and Logan van Beek.


Match Details

Date & Time: July 6, 12.30 PM IST
Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Live Broadcast & Streaming: Star Sports Network & Disney+HotStar


Pitch Report

​The track has been a good cricketing wicket, with some assistance for the bowlers early on. With grass cover at one end, the batters will find stroke-making easy, while wear and tear on the other end will make it tricky. ​


Probable Playing XIs

Netherlands: Vikramjit Singh, Max O'Dowd, Wesley Barresi, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Scott Edwards (C/WK), Saqib Zulfiqar, Logan van Beek, Ryan Klein, Aryan Dutt, Clayton Floyd​

Scotland: Christopher McBride, Matthew Cross (wk), Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Richie Berrington (C), Tomas Mackintosh, Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Safyaan Sharif, Chris Sole


Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

Wicket-keepers: Scott Edwards, Matthew Cross
Batters: Vikramjit Singh, Max ODowd,  Wesley Barresi
All-Rounders:  Brandon McMullen, Chris Greaves, Bas de Leede, Logan van Beek
Bowlers: Chris Sole, Mark Watt

Captain: Scott Edwards/Bas de Leede
Vice Captain: Brandon McMullen


Prediction

Given Scotland's overall form and playing style, they have a slight edge over the spirited Netherlands side.