First T20I between SCO and NZ prediction for today: Tips for the Scotland vs. New Zealand match in fantasy cricket

In a brief three-match white-ball tour, New Zealand will face Scotland. Fantasy cricket predictions for the SCO vs NZ 1st T20I: The next of the three teams that New Zealand will play on their current European tour is Scotland. In two T20Is, Mitchell Santner will captain the Black Caps.

On Wednesday, July 27, New Zealand’s second match of their white-ball tour of Europe will be against Scotland in Edinburgh. After winning all six games, involving three ODIs or as many T20Is, New Zealand kept a clean sheet in Ireland. They will be looking to carry that momentum into their match against Scotland.

At the same location, the Kiwis play Scotland in three ODIs and two T20 Internationals. While Richie Berrington, Scotland’s most seasoned player, took over as captain since Kyle Coetzer resigned from the game, Mitchell Santner, the Black Caps’ all-rounder, will continue to lead the team in Kane Williamson’s absence.

In Ireland, New Zealand was well-positioned thanks to players like Finn Allen and Glenn Phillips in the middle order, the ascent of Michael Bracewell during his first international trip, and some impressive pace bowling from Lockie Ferguson. Martin Guptill will likely get some runs for the visitors, but the bowlers have done a great job of keeping the hitters’ noose tight.

My Dream11 lineup for the opening game between Scotland and New Zealand

Richie Berrington, Jimmy Neesham, George Munsey, Matt Cross, Finn Allen (vc), Lockie Ferguson, Safyaan Sharif, and Michael Bracewell are some of the other players (c)

Scotland’s probable starting lineup

Safyaan Sharif, Alasdair Evans, Hamza Tahir, Calum MacLeod, Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Michael Jones, Matthew Cross (w), and Richie Berrington