Scotland will be up against Namibia in the 18th match of the ICC CWC League 2, 2023-27, at the Forthill, Dundee, on July 26 at 03:30 PM IST.

SCO vs NAM (Scotland vs Namibia), Match 6 - Match Information

Match: Scotland vs Namibia, Match 6
Date: July 26, 2024
Time: 03:30 PM IST
Venue: Forthill, Dundee

SCO vs NAM (Scotland vs Namibia), Match 6 Preview

Scotland have played 6 matches in the tournament and are ranked third on the points table, while Namibia have played 7 matches and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot.

ICC CWC League 2, 2023-27 Points Table

The points table of ICC CWC League 2, 2023-27. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.

Team P W L Pts. NRR
Stage 1
NAM 1 1 0 2 +1.400
CAN 0 0 0 0 -
NED 0 0 0 0 -
SCO 0 0 0 0 -
UAE 0 0 0 0 -
NEP 1 0 1 0 -1.400
Stage 2
CAN 4 4 0 8 +0.498
NAM 7 4 3 8 +0.016
SCO 6 3 2 7 +1.188
NED 4 2 2 4 -0.158
OMN 4 1 2 3 -1.066
NEP 4 1 3 2 -0.118
UAE 3 0 3 0 -1.072

In their previous encounter in this series, Scotland beat Namibia by 47 runs (DLS method). Michael Leask scored the highest fantasy points for Scotland with 133 match fantasy points while Gerhard Erasmus topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Namibia with 157 match fantasy points.

In the last match played by Scotland against Oman, Scotland beat Oman by 8 wickets. The top fantasy player for Scotland was Charlie Cassell who scored 209 fantasy points.

In their last match in this tournament against Oman, Oman beat Namibia by 4 wickets. The top fantasy player for Namibia was Malan Kruger who scored 87 fantasy points.

SCO vs NAM, Forthill, Dundee, Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Forthill, Dundee, is balanced. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 3 matches is 178 runs. The team winning the toss should look to bowl first as the majority of the games played on this ground have been won by the chasing side.

Weather Report for Forthill, Dundee

The temperature will hover around 15°C with 72% humidity. Winds at a speed of 5.75 m/s are expected.

Pace or Spin?

The pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. 

SCO vs NAM, Head-to-Head

In the 7 matches played between these 2 teams, Namibia do not have a good record against Scotland. Based on our analysis and trends, we predict the trend to continue. Scotland's all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Namibia.

SCO vs NAM Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Brandon McMullen 3 107 53.5 2 33 0, 37, 37, 0, 33 1, 0, 0, 1, 0
George Munsey 5 255 51 0 - 23, 91, 36, 37, 68 -
Lohan Louwrens 5 69 13.8 0 - 0, 29, 36, 2, 2 -
  1. Brandon McMullen

    Brandon McMullen is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 100 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.8. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, Brandon McMullen has scored 37, 37 and 33 runs. He also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 33 per match. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 3 wickets in recent matches. 

  2. Henry George Munsey

    George Munsey is a batter with an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, George Munsey has scored 23, 91, 36, 37 and 68 runs.

  3. Lo-handre Louwrens

    Lohan Louwrens is a wicket-keeper with an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.7 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 69 runs.

SCO vs NAM Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Ruben Trumpelmann 3 59 29.5 1 74 23, 0, 0, 16, 20 0, 1, 0, 0, 0
Bernard Scholtz 3 8 4 7 14.1 0, 8, 0, 0, 0 3, 0, 1, 3, 0
Mark Watt 3 10 5 3 43.3 1, 0, 9, 0, 0 0, 2, 0, 0, 1
  1. Ruben Trumpelmann

    Ruben Trumpelmann is a bowler with an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Ruben Trumpelmann bowls left-arm fast and in the last 3 matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 74. This player has been successful against this team, taking 9 wickets in recent matches.

  2. Bernard Martinus Scholtz

    Bernard Scholtz is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Bernard Scholtz has an average of 79 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. He is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recent 3 matches, this player has taken 7 wickets at an average of 14.1. Bernard Scholtz has done well against this opposition, taking 4 wickets in recent matches. 

  3. Mark Robert James Watt

    Mark Watt is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Mark Watt has an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. He bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recently played 3 matches, this player has taken 3 wickets at an average of 43.3. Mark Watt has done well against this opposition, taking 9 wickets in recent matches.

SCO vs NAM Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Gerhard Erasmus 3 124 41.3 2 37.5 0, 63, 0, 36, 25 2, 0, 0, 0, 0
Michael Leask 3 8 4 4 16 6, 0, 2, 0, 0 0, 4, 0, 0, 0
Jack Jarvis 3 2 0.7 1 48 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 0, 1, 0, 0, 0
  1. Merwe Gerhard Erasmus

    Gerhard Erasmus is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 90 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.7. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, Gerhard Erasmus has scored 124 runs. He also bowls decently, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 37.5 per match. This player has been successful against this team, taking 2 wickets in recent matches. 

  2. Michael Alexander Leask

    Michael Leask is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. Michael Leask is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 8 runs. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 4 wickets at an average of 16 per match. 

  3. Jack Jarvis

    Jack Jarvis is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 6 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. This player is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, Jack Jarvis has taken 1 wicket at an average of 48. He has been successful against this team, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.

SCO vs NAM Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Gerhard Erasmus 3 124 41.3 2 37.5 0, 63, 0, 36, 25 2, 0, 0, 0, 0
Bernard Scholtz 3 8 4 7 14.1 0, 8, 0, 0, 0 3, 0, 1, 3, 0
Brandon McMullen 3 107 53.5 2 33 0, 37, 37, 0, 33 1, 0, 0, 1, 0
Michael van Lingen 5 142 28.4 0 - 60, 30, 0, 34, 18 -
George Munsey 5 255 51 0 - 23, 91, 36, 37, 68 -
Richie Berrington 5 137 68.5 0 - 24, 79, 30, 2, 2 -

The top point-getters for Scotland are Brandon McMullen with 92 match fantasy points, George Munsey with 31 match fantasy points and Richie Berrington with 30 match fantasy points.

The top point-getters for Namibia are Gerhard Erasmus with 157 match fantasy points, Bernard Scholtz with 126 match fantasy points and Michael van Lingen with 77 match fantasy points.

SCO vs NAM Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Brandon McMullen 3 107 53.5 2 33 0, 37, 37, 0, 33 1, 0, 0, 1, 0
Gerhard Erasmus 3 124 41.3 2 37.5 0, 63, 0, 36, 25 2, 0, 0, 0, 0
Ruben Trumpelmann 3 59 29.5 1 74 23, 0, 0, 16, 20 0, 1, 0, 0, 0
Bernard Scholtz 3 8 4 7 14.1 0, 8, 0, 0, 0 3, 0, 1, 3, 0
George Munsey 5 255 51 0 - 23, 91, 36, 37, 68 -
  1. Brandon McMullen

    Brandon McMullen is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 100 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.8. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, Brandon McMullen has scored 37, 37 and 33 runs. He also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 33 per match. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 3 wickets in recent matches. 

  2. Merwe Gerhard Erasmus

    Gerhard Erasmus is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 90 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.7. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, Gerhard Erasmus has scored 124 runs. He also bowls decently, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 37.5 per match. This player has been successful against this team, taking 2 wickets in recent matches. 

  3. Ruben Trumpelmann

    Ruben Trumpelmann is a bowler with an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.8 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Ruben Trumpelmann bowls left-arm fast and in the last 3 matches, he has taken 1 wicket at an average of 74. This player has been successful against this team, taking 9 wickets in recent matches.

  4. Bernard Martinus Scholtz

    Bernard Scholtz is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Bernard Scholtz has an average of 79 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. He is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the recent 3 matches, this player has taken 7 wickets at an average of 14.1. Bernard Scholtz has done well against this opposition, taking 4 wickets in recent matches. 

  5. Henry George Munsey

    George Munsey is a batter with an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, George Munsey has scored 23, 91, 36, 37 and 68 runs.

SCO vs NAM Squad Information

Scotland (SCO) Squad: Richie Berrington, Safyaan Sharif, Matthew Cross, Gavin Main, Michael Leask, Michael English, Mark Watt, George Munsey, Chris Greaves, Jasper Davidson, Jack Jarvis, Charlie Tear, Bradley Currie, Brandon McMullen and Charlie Cassell

Namibia (NAM) Squad: Jan Frylinck, JJ Smit, Gerhard Erasmus, Bernard Scholtz, Malan Kruger, JP Kotze, Zane Green, Lohan Louwrens, Michael van Lingen, Tangeni Lungamene, Ruben Trumpelmann, Ben Shikongo, Jan Balt, Dylan Leicher, Peter-Daniel Blignaut, Jack Brassell and Junior Kariata

SCO vs NAM Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keeper: Zane Green

Batters: Brandon McMullen and George Munsey

All-Rounders: Gerhard Erasmus, Michael Leask, Jack Jarvis and Jan Frylinck

Bowlers: Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, Tangeni Lungamene and Mark Watt

Captain: Ruben Trumpelmann

Vice-Captain: Jan Frylinck

Photo credit: Imago