Scotland vs Papua New Guinea match prediction 19 Oct 2021

SCO vs PNG Match 5 Predictions & Betting Tips

Scotland’s sprint to the Super 12s stage continues with a group B fixture against Papua New Guinea in match number 5 at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground Oman Cricket (Ministry Turf 1) on Monday, the 19th of October. Both teams had drastically contrasting performances in the tournament opener, pretty much ensuring the clash between them is going to be just one-way traffic. Here, I have collated the three best ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 betting tips for you from the SCO vs PNG match prediction.

Just one day into the tournament, and what a story the spectacle has produced. Underdogs Scotland, fighting for their right to be recognized in the global stage after horrible showings in past World Cups, rise up to the occasion to snatch away a breathtaking win from world-beaters Bangladesh. The same Bangladesh that defeated Australia and New Zealand in five match series this year and is ranked sixth in the world. As far as Papua New Guinea is concerned, the fact that they have made it this far is a miracle in itself. The most closely knit group of cricketers the world has seen, emerging from a small village in a tiny part of PNG and thrashing teams left, right and center in their journey to this mega event. The pandemic has blunted a lot of their efforts over the years as was evident in the first fixture, but it could not harm their spirit one bit as their fight upwards continues. A battle of two rich stories with unbelievable potential, here are my three best betting tips from the SCO vs PNG match prediction.

SCO vs PNG Team Bets:

With the clash of two teams that believe in hard-hitting, the team bets were always going to be a part of this match prediction. The fact that one side clearly overpowers the other simply adds to your choices and hence, after going through all available options, I have picked the two perfect tips for you from the SCO vs PNG head to head encounter.

Scotland to hit more sixes

Scotland are simply much better stacked with power-packed players to clear the boundary. In 9 international T20s this year, they have struck an impressive 47 sixes, averaging more than five big hits per game. Additionally, their bowlers have done very well to restrict the opposition, conceding only 40 maximums in the same period. Only twice has Scotland been outhit by the opponent throughout 2021. In the first game of the World Cup as well, they managed to hit two more sixes against the mighty Bangladesh. Papua New Guinea, meanwhile, have only played 5 T20s in the last two years, managing a paltry 16 sixes at an average of 3.2 per game. Ther bowlers have seen the ball sail past the ropes 22 times during the same, failing to restrict the opposition even once below their own six count. Against Oman in the first game, Papua New Guinea managed to clear the fence four times only to then be smashed five times themselves in return. Thus, there is little doubt Scotland will hit more sixes than Papua New Guinea. To take up this SCO vs PNG team bet, head to Dafabet and take up their fantastic odds of 1.54.

Total sixes in the match to be under 9.5

In the five international T20s Papua New Guinea have played in 2021, only two matches have seen a six count of 10. On average, the number of sixes in these matches has been 7.6, way below the required threshold. The fact that PNG themselves average only 3.2 hits a game means the opponents have to be incredibly explosive to register a high six count. In this instance, however, Scotland averages only 5.2 maximums a game through 9 T20s in 2021. The combined number thus comes to a little over 8 sixes a game, comfortably short of the target. In these nine games, only four times has the count breached the mark, remaining low the majority of the times. Considering the two teams’ incredible batting collapses in the first game and the brilliant bowling display by Scotland versus Bangladesh, it seems inevitable that the total sixes in the match will be under 9.5. To bet on this SCO vs PNG team bet tip, log on to Dafabet considering they have offered highly lucrative odds of 1.89.

SCO vs PNG Player Bet:

With one of the best players in the T20 business in action, who hardly gets recognition owing to the small country he belongs to, it would be foolish to not choose him for a player bet tip for you from the SCO vs PNG head to head encounter.

Charles Amini to score over 14.5

An elegant batsman, wonderful bowler, and gun fielder, Charles Amini is the best representation of PNG’s brand of cricket; but here I’ll just be focusing on the first aspect. In 26 T20Is, the all-rounder has racked up 456 runs at a fantastic average of 26.82. He has been in great touch off late, tallying 97 runs in five international T20s in the last 10 days. On four of these occasions, he has crossed the required threshold. In fact, across the 10 international games he has played since the start of September, Amini has 181 runs in his kitty at an average of 18.1, way above the mark for the bet. The 29-year-old has played three full T20Is this year, registering scores of 17, 25 and 37. The first knock came against Scotland themselves less than two weeks ago, where he looked in decent knick. However, it was the 37 against Oman in the World Cup opener that was his best performance, striking four fours and a maximum in a brilliant innings. An unfortunate run out spelled an immature end to his stay at the crease, but anyone who witnessed the knock would be rushing to bet on Charles Amini scoring over 14.5 runs. To take on this SCO vs PNG player bet tip, head to Dafabet and accept their typically fantastic odds of 1.87.