First T20I preview: Scotland vs New Zealand
New Zealand continue their extended European tour with their stop in Scotland for a short T20I series.
The Black Caps have already been in England and Ireland and will soon be off to the Netherlands and then on to the West Indies in a crazy schedule.
Scotland vs New Zealand | First T20I | Wednesday 27 July 2022 | The Grange, Edinburgh |
Scotland – First T20I
Scotland have had a sparse season so far and will welcome big time opposition as they gear up for a T20 World Cup campaign.
The recent retirement of Kyle Coetzer means that the face of the game in Scotland is changing.
Richie Berrington takes over the captaincy and a raft of talented batters will battle for a place in the top order.
Safyaan Sharif is bowler who could do som damage for Scotland with the new ball.
New Zealand – First T20I
New Zealand have done little but travel and play cricket on this extended spell away from home.
They will need to guard against complacency but are playing like a well-oiled machine.
Mitchell Santner continues to lead the team in the shortest format with oft-deputy Tom Latham not picked for the T20s.
Fast bowler Ben Sears might get his chance to shine as the tour’s attrition takes hold.
Verdict: New Zealand: First T20I
New Zealand should have the beating of the Scots.
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