World Cup Qualifiers, ZIM vs SCO | Preview, Pitch Report, Probable XIs, Fantasy Tip & Prediction

Zimbabwe are one win away from CWC 2023 qualification [Source: AP Photo]

Hosts Zimbabwe will go up against Scotland in Match 6 of the Super Sixes stage of the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023, which will be held at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. With only one-qualification spot up for grabs, a win for Zimbabwe could very well book them a ticket to India, while Scotland with a win could still be in the hunt for second place.

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Zimbabwe

In what will be the final game for Zimbabwe, they will look to overcome their loss against Sri Lanka and give themselves the best chance of qualifying for the CWC 2023 main draw.

The Craig Ervine-led side have been phenomenal in the tournament, with all their experienced players striking form. Tournament's leading run-scorer Sean Williams (588) and Sikandar Raza have been the driving force behind Zimbabwe's success thus far and will hope to make merry one last time.

Scotland

SCO will play a virtual knockout vs ZIM [AP Photo]

On the other hand, Scotland have been the dark horse this tournament and have beaten stronger sides like Ireland, United Arab Emirates, and West Indies. The Richie Berrington-captained XI, have displayed brilliant cricket under pressure, and could possibly stake a claim at the second qualification spot.

They still have one extra game remaining under their belt, if they are able to beat Zimbabwe. All-rounders like Brandon McMullen, Mark Watt, Michael Leask, and leg-spinner Chris Greaves have been the star performers for the Scottish side. 

Match Details

Date & Time: July 4, 12.30 PM IST
Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
Live Broadcasting & Streaming: Star Sports Network & Disney+HotStar

Pitch Report

The track at Queens Sports Club has produced both high-and-low scorers. With initial support on offer for bowlers, the conditions ease out for batters to showcase strokeplay as the game progresses.

Probable Playing XIs

Zimbabwe: Joylord Gumbie (wk), Craig Ervine (c), Sean Williams, Wessly Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Wellington Masakadza, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani

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

Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips

Wicket-Keeper: Matthew Cross, Joylord Gumbie

Batters: Craig Ervine, Richie Berrington, Sean Williams

All-Rounders: Sikandar Raza, Brandon McMullen, Craig Ervine, Michael Leask

Bowlers: Richard Ngarava, Chris Greaves

Captain: Sikandar Raza

Vice-Captain: Sean Williams

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Prediction

While both teams have been in-form, and have punched above their weight, Zimbabwe given the home support have a slight edge over the opponent.