Mon Nov 04 10:05:14 UTC 2024: ## Nepal Takes on Scotland in ICC Cricket World Cup League 2: Dream11 Team Predictions

**Houston, USA:** The 44th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 2023-27 will see Nepal face off against Scotland at the Prairie View Cricket Complex in Houston on October 31st. This match promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams looking to secure crucial points in their respective quests for qualification.

Nepal, currently 8th on the points table with 5 points, has struggled in the tournament, winning only 2 out of their 11 matches. Scotland, on the other hand, sits in 3rd place with 13 points, having won 6 out of their 10 matches.

Their past encounters have always been close, with Nepal winning 4 out of 7 matches against Scotland. Recent form favors Nepal, who defeated Scotland by 5 wickets in their last encounter on October 29th.

The Prairie View Cricket Complex is expected to provide a balanced pitch, offering initial assistance to fast bowlers and becoming easier for batting as the match progresses. Spinners are likely to be effective in the middle overs.

**Dream11 Team Predictions:**

**Wicketkeeper:** Mathew Cross (Scotland), Asif Sheikh (Nepal)

**Batsmen:** Kushal Bhurtel, Rohit Kumar Paudel (Nepal), Richie Berrington (Scotland), (Charlie Tear, H.G. Munsey, Asif Sheikh – Optional)

**All-rounders:** Karan KC, Kushal Malla (Nepal), Brandon McMullen, Michael Leask (Scotland)

**Bowlers:** Sandeep Lamichhane, S.M. Sharif, Lalit Rajbanshi (Nepal)

**Captain:** Brandon McMullen (Scotland)

**Vice-Captain:** Kushal Bhurtel (Nepal)

**Potential Playing XIs:**

**Nepal:** Asif Sheikh (wk), Kushal Bhurtel, Rohit Paudel (c), Arif Sheikh, Anil Sah, Gulshan Jha, Dipendra Singh Airee, Sompal Kami, Sandeep Lamichhane, Karan KC, Lalit Rajbanshi

**Scotland:** Charlie Tear, Michael Jones, H.G. Munsey, R.D. Berrington (c), Brandon McMullen, Mathew Cross (wk), Michael Leask, C.N. Greaves, M.R.J. Watt, S.M. Sharif, Hamza Tahir.

This match promises to be a closely contested affair. With the pitch favoring a balanced approach and both teams boasting strong all-rounders, the outcome hangs in the balance.

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