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Scotland vs Afghanistan Predictions - Ibrahim Zadran is set to smash the Scotland attack

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Last updated: 30 May 2024
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Simon Lewis 30 May 2024
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  • Scotland vs Afghanistan tips for Friday’s T20 Cricket World Cup warmup match (04:30 PM SAST)
  • Ibrahim Zadran hit three sixes in his match-winning 72* off 51 balls against Ireland.
  • Can Scotland beat Afghanistan for the first time in a T20 match in their World Cup warmup?
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Ibrahim Zadran
Ibrahim Zadran hits over the top against Sri Lanka. (credit: Ishara S. Kodikara / Getty Images)

Scotland vs Afghanistan Predictions


Afghanistan’s batters and bowlers are in good form and should win this warmup match with ease. Afghanistan have a 100% win record against Scotland and their batters and bowlers are all far too powerful for Scotland.

  • Afghanistan’s Ibrahim Zadran has scored 72*, 65, 56, 36, 101* & 26 in his last 9 innings.
  • Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz has scored 70, 121, 51, 23 & 39 in his last 8 innings.
  • Scotland’s George Munsey has scored 75, 26, 21 & 72 in his last 5 innings.
  • Scotland’s Richie Berrington has scored 60, 54, 30 & 39 in his last 9 innings.

Head-to-Head


The two teams have met seven times since 2010, with Afghanistan winning all seven matches.

Scotland Form


Scotland ran Ireland close in their final match of the Netherlands Tri-Nations T20I Series in May, only to lose by five wickets with three balls in hand.

Scotland struggled against the Irish attack, reaching just 157/8 off their 20 overs. Matthew Cross (35) and Michael Leask (34) were the only batters to score above 23.

Ireland got off to a flying start, but superb bowling from Chris Sole (3/28, econ 7.00) got Scotland back into the match, only for Ireland to get the winning runs with three balls to spare.

Scotland Team News


Scotland’s batters have been making runs, but they need to perform with greater consistency to support their bowlers.

Afghanistan Form


Afghanistan’s last T20I was their three-match series against Ireland which they won 2-1 in March. 

They clinched the series with a 10-run win in the third T20I, with Afghanistan scoring a competitive 155/7 off their 20 overs. Ibrahim Zadran top-scored with 72* off 51 balls.

Ireland were rolled out for 98 off 17.2 overs thanks to a terrific bowling display from Naveen-ul-Haq (3/10, econ 4.28) and Azmatullah Omarzai (4/9, econ 2.25).

Afghanistan Team News


Afghanistan are in good form and are unlikely to make any changes to their team.

Verdict

I am backing Afghanistan to win. I am also backing Ibrahim Zadran to top score for Afghanistan. 

George Munsey is a good bet to top score for Scotland.

Odds will be updated once released.
      
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