Afghanistan vs Scotland, T20 World Cup – Cricket Match Prediction, Fantasy XI Tips & Probable XI

In the 17th match of the T20 World Cup, Scotland will take on Afghanistan on Monday. Afghanistan has never lost a T20I game against Scotland so far. 

AFG v SCO: Match Details

• Date – Monday, October 25, 2021
• Time – 7:30 PM IST
• Venue – Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

AFG v SCO Match Preview:

Afghanistan batters smashed the West Indian bowlers in the warmup match. Mohammad Shehzad and Hazratullah Zazai are the two brute forces at the top that can set up the match for the team. Najibullah Zadran will be crucial in the middle overs. 

Mohammad Nabi is a handy batter as well as a bowler, who chips in whenever the team requires. Spinners will come into play at Sharjah, where the pitch is expected to be slow. 

Scotland have played brilliantly in the tournament so far. Richie Berrington is a key player for them, who contributes with both bat as well as the ball. Expect George Munsey to give a top start along with Kyle Coetzer. 

Chris Greaves has done well and could be the game-changer. Mark Watt will be the player to watch out for. 

AFG v SCO Cricket Match Prediction:

Scotland has done terrifically well in the three matches they have played and will prove to be a tough competitor for Afghanistan. It will be a close game with Afghanistan slight favorites. 

AFG v SC0 Head-to-Head:

• Total – 6
• Afghanistan – 6
• Scotland – 0

AFG v SCO Team News: 

There are no injury concerns in either of the teams as of now. 

AFG v SCO Probable Playing XI:

• Afghanistan - Mohammad Shahzad (wk), Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Karim Janat, Asghar Afghan, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi (c), Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq 
• Scotland - George Munsey, Kyle Coetzer (c), Matthew Cross (wk), Richie Berrington, Calum MacLeod, Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Josh Davey, Safyaan Sharif, Bradley Wheal

AFG v SCO Fantasy XI:

• Wicket-keeper - Mohammad Shahzad
• Batters - Calum MacLeod, George Munsey, Hazratullah Zazai, Najibullah-Zadran
• All-rounders - Richie Berrington, Chris Greaves, Mohammad Nabi
• Bowlers - Mark Watt, Josh Davey, Rashid-Khan