Afghanistan would be arriving in Scotland to play two -match one day series. It will be a battle royal between both the teams as they are evenly matched but since Scotland is the host, it might have a slight advantage over the tourists. Opener Mohammad Shahzad is a tough cookie and can provide solid start to the team. Afghan team is bound to encounter swinging conditions; therefore they would have to play well to beat the opponents. Mohammad Nabi would be playing a crucial role in steering the batting if there is a wobble in the top order.
Captain Stanikzai will be the calming influence as he can hold the anchor at one end to enhance the scoring rate of the innings. As far as the bowling department is concerned Dawlat Zadran would play a pivotal role to take the early wickets of the Scottish Batsmen. It is bound to create flutter among the oppoenents. Dawlat bowls fast with the knack of taking wickets. In recent years, the Afghan squad has raised its levels on a continuous basis.
Host will be raring to go after the South Asian nations as the series promises to be a cliff hanger. Ian Ward law can be an important cog in the wheel because he can bowl genuinely fast deliveries however he should be focusing on bowling a particular line and length to the batsmen. It will not only eliminate the flow of runs but also help in taking crucial wickets.
Freddie Colman is a right handed batsman of the Scottish cricket team who often plies his trade in the English county cricket league. Since his debut, the batsman has captivated the imagination of the spectators with his stupendous innings. Preston Luke Mommsen would be the captain of the Scotland team. He is pretty useful cricketer because of the ability to notch up scores quickly and responsibly.