Two-time ICC T20 World Cup champions West Indies will feature in the group stage in a quest to qualify for the Super 12 stage. West Indies will open their T20 World Cup campaign against Scotland in the third match of the tournament as both teams are placed in Group B.
West Indies and Scotland will square off against each other at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart on October 17, here is the stat-based match prediction from the Group B clash.
1. Toss Prediction
West Indies is expected to win the toss considering their upper hand over Scotland in term of experience in the pivotal tournament.
2. Win Possibility
West Indies are playing with enough firepower in their arsenal to dominate any side with the bat as their batters like Nicholas Pooran, Brandon King and Rovman Powell are expected to lead their side. On the other hand, Scottish bowlers can create a difference in the game against the Caribbean side, however, Windies are expected to claim the victory at the end of the game.
3. Team of the Day
West Indies (7) are placed higher than Scotland (15) in the ICC T20 Team rankings and expected to live on the expectations of the fans.
4. Powerplay score and Average Score
182 is the average first innings score at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart while the predicted powerplay score is expected to be between 45-45.
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