United States of America vs Scotland, ICCCWCLT, Today Match Prediction 25 October 2024

USA vs SCT Match Prediction & Analysis

ICC Cricket World Cup League is one of the competition between associate nations where every team play 12 matches in league stage. Every win is goldust in this format as these teams play for a place in Cricket World Cup 2027. Scotland has played 3 Cricket world cups so far but they are get their maiden victory so far and will be eager to qualify and get their first win in 2027 CWC. USA has never qualified for 50-over WC but were impressive in their maiden T20 WC appearance. Both teams will look to finish their campaign with a win and will look for crucial points from every match they play. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

United States of America Preview

USA team is on a roll winning their last 4 matches on a trot comfortably against UAE & Namibia. Their opener Smit Patel has been in good form and Aaron Jones is expected to partner him in the top in the absence of Andries Gous. Their middle order trio of Monank Patel, Saitejja Mukkamala and Milind Kumar have made been their prolific run scorers for their team. 

Their pacers Van Schlayk, Jasdeep Singh and Juanoy Drysdale will be their first choice players in their playing XI. Spin department will be manned by Harmeet Singh, Noshtosh Kenjige and Milind Kumar I  this series. 

Key players: Monank Patel, Milind Kumar, Schlayk

United States of America Predicted Playing XI:

Smit Patel, Aaron Jones, Monank Patel, Saitejja Mukkamala, Milind Kumar, Van Schlayk, Jasdeep Singh, Juanoy Drysdale, Harmeet Singh, Noshtosh Kenjige, Shayan Jahangir

Scotland Preview

Scotland come off after hat-trick of wins against Namibia and Oman but was played a couple of months back. George Munsey will team up with newbie Michael English as openers with the later making a century on his debut last game. They have a very experienced middle order with the likes of Brenden McMullen, Richie Berrington, Michael Leask and Mathew Cross in their playing XI. 

They have a good mix of experience and youth in their pace department with the likes of Brad Wheal, Brendan McMullen, Charlie Cassell, Scott Curie, Shafyaan Sharif and Gavin Main in their squad. Mark Watt will be their main spinner alongside Chris Greaves and Hamza Tahir in their squad. 

Key players: Brendan McMullen, Mark Watt, Ritchie Berrington

Scotland Predicted Playing XI:

George Munsey, Michael English, Brenden McMullen, Richie Berrington, Michael Leask, Mathew Cross, Mark Watt, Chris Greaves, Charlie Cassell, Brad Wheal, Scott Curie

Weather Conditions

We expect bright and sunny weather as per the weather forecasters.

USA vs SCT Pitch Report

Houston will be slightly slow track with some assistance for the bowlers. We expect a good balance between the bat and ball in this match and the average scores to be in the range of 260-280 runs. 

Toss: To Bowl

We expect both skippers to bowl first on this pitch as the pitch is relatively new and will be get better as the play progresses.