In the forthcoming sixth match of the Super Sixes round in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023, Zimbabwe, the hosting team, is scheduled to battle against Scotland at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo.
Standing at six points presently, Zimbabwe is just on the precipice of securing a place in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Despite their impressive overall performance in the tournament, they fell short in their last game against Sri Lanka.
Batting first, Zimbabwe was dismissed for 165, with Sean Williams registering the highest score of 56. The bowlers, however, could only claim a solitary wicket as Sri Lanka accomplished the target in just 33.1 overs. Regardless, Zimbabwe is still determined to triumph over Scotland and thereby confirm their participation in World Cup 2023.
Scotland, holding four points, will have to emerge victorious against Zimbabwe to remain in contention for the World Cup. Their recent win against the West Indies boosts their morale and they are ready to recreate that success against Zimbabwe this Tuesday.
In their last game, Scottish bowlers did an exceptional job by restricting West Indies to 181, with Brandon McMullen securing three wickets. Matthew Cross (74*) and McMullen (69) made significant contributions to chase the total, losing just seven wickets.
Here are the details for the Zimbabwe vs Scotland match:
The Queens Sports Club pitch favors both the bowlers and batsmen. Bowlers can utilize the extra movement off the deck, while batters need to show patience to score runs.
As for the weather, Bulawayo is expected to have perfect cricketing conditions this Tuesday, with the temperature varying between eight and 23 degrees Celsius.
Probable XIs for both teams are as follows:
Zimbabwe – The team is likely to persist with the same XI that faced Sri Lanka.
Probable XI: 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 – There are no expected changes in their winning line-up.
Probable XI: Matthew Cross (wk), Christopher McBride, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Richie Berrington (c), Tomas Mackintosh, Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Safyaan Sharif, Chris Sole
Match Prediction: A victorious outcome for Zimbabwe would secure their spot in the World Cup 2023. They are keen on delivering a top performance on Tuesday against Scotland, who are equally buoyed up after their win over the West Indies.
Yet, considering Zimbabwe’s balance and experience, they are tipped to prevail in this contest.
Prediction: Zimbabwe to clinch the win.
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