Zimbabwe U19 vs Scotland U19 Dream11 Prediction Today – Match 2 ICC U19 World Cup 2026

The ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026 continues with Match 2, where Zimbabwe U19 will take on Scotland U19 in a crucial group-stage clash. Zimbabwe are playing at home, so they will be confident of using local conditions to their advantage. Scotland U19, on the other hand, will be looking to start the tournament with smart cricket and disciplined bowling.

For Dream11 fantasy users, this match is extremely important because associate teams + balanced conditions usually produce maximum fantasy points for all-rounders and wicket-taking bowlers.

Zimbabwe U19 vs Scotland U19 Match Details

Match	Zimbabwe U19 vs Scotland U19
Tournament	ICC Men’s U19 World Cup 2026
Match No	2
Date	15 January 2026
Day	Thursday
Venue	Takashinga Sports Club, Harare
Format	ODI (50 Overs)
Match Start Time	9:30 AM Local

Pitch Report – Takashinga Sports Club, Harare

The surface at Takashinga Sports Club, Harare generally offers a competitive balance. In U19 ODIs, this kind of pitch rewards:

• Batters who play patiently
• Bowlers who stick to line & length
• Spinners who control the middle overs

Pitch Behaviour (Expected)

• New ball may offer movement early
• Middle overs are ideal for spinners
• A first innings score of 220–250 can be competitive
• Chasing can be tricky if the pitch slows down later

✅ Dream11 Tip: Pick more bowlers + all-rounders, because wickets come regularly on such surfaces.

Weather Report

The weather is expected to remain good for cricket, and a full 50-over match is likely.

✅ Zimbabwe U19 vs Scotland U19 Probable Playing XI

✅ Note: Final Playing XI will be confirmed after toss, but these are updated squads and best probable combinations.

Zimbabwe U19 Squad (Updated)

• Nathaniel Hlabangana
• Kian Blignaut
• Takudzwa Makoni
• Dhruv Patel
• Benny Zuze
• Brandon Ndiweni (WK)
• Kupakwashe Muradzi (WK)
• Brendon Senzere
• Leeroy Chiwaula
• Michael Blignaut
• Shelton Mazvitorera
• Panashe Mazai
• Simbarashe Mudzengerere
• Tatenda Chimugoro
• Webster Madhidhi

✅ Probable Zimbabwe U19 Playing XI

• Nathaniel Hlabangana
• Kian Blignaut
• Takudzwa Makoni
• Dhruv Patel
• Benny Zuze
• Brandon Ndiweni (WK)
• Brendon Senzere
• Leeroy Chiwaula
• Panashe Mazai
• Tatenda Chimugoro
• Webster Madhidhi

🏴 Scotland U19 Squad (Updated)

• George Cutler
• Olly Pillinger
• Rory Grant
• Shreyas Tekale
• Finlay Jones
• Manu Saraswat
• Ollie Jones
• Ram Sharma
• Finlay Carter (WK)
• Theo Robinson (WK)
• Thomas Knight (WK)
• Ethan Ramsay
• Jake Woodhouse
• Max Chaplin
• Shlok Thaker

✅ Probable Scotland U19 Playing XI

• George Cutler
• Olly Pillinger
• Rory Grant
• Shreyas Tekale
• Finlay Jones
• Finlay Carter (WK)
• Manu Saraswat
• Ollie Jones
• Ethan Ramsay
• Jake Woodhouse
• Max Chaplin

Zimbabwe U19 vs Scotland U19 Dream11 Fantasy Tips

This match is expected to be competitive, so fantasy users should prefer players who can contribute in multiple ways.

✅ Best Fantasy Strategy

• Pick top-order batters from both teams
• Choose at least 3 all-rounders (U19 matches mein maximum points yahi dete hain)
• Add bowlers who can take wickets in middle overs
• Keep 1–2 differential picks for Grand League

🔥 Top Dream11 Picks (Match 2)

✅ Best Batters

• Nathaniel Hlabangana (ZIM U19)
• Kian Blignaut (ZIM U19)
• George Cutler (SCO U19)
• Rory Grant (SCO U19)
• Shreyas Tekale (SCO U19)

✅ Best All-Rounders

• Dhruv Patel (ZIM U19)
• Benny Zuze (ZIM U19)
• Finlay Jones (SCO U19)
• Manu Saraswat (SCO U19)
• Ram Sharma (SCO U19)

✅ Best Bowlers

• Panashe Mazai (ZIM U19)
• Tatenda Chimugoro (ZIM U19)
• Webster Madhidhi (ZIM U19)
• Ethan Ramsay (SCO U19)
• Jake Woodhouse (SCO U19)

🏆 Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

✅ Best Captain Picks (Safe)

• Dhruv Patel
• Finlay Jones
• Benny Zuze

✅ Best Vice-Captain Picks

• Nathaniel Hlabangana
• Manu Saraswat
• Shreyas Tekale

✅ ODI format me captain all-rounder rakhoge toh points aur stable rahenge.

Zimbabwe U19 vs Scotland U19 Dream11 Team Prediction

🟢 Small League Dream11 Team (Safe Team)

WK: Brandon Ndiweni
BAT: Nathaniel Hlabangana, Kian Blignaut, George Cutler, Rory Grant
AR: Dhruv Patel (C), Benny Zuze (VC), Finlay Jones
BOWL: Panashe Mazai, Ethan Ramsay, Jake Woodhouse

✅ Safe balance: 6 Zimbabwe + 5 Scotland

🟠 Grand League Dream11 Team (Risky Team)

WK: Finlay Carter
BAT: George Cutler, Shreyas Tekale, Takudzwa Makoni
AR: Manu Saraswat (C), Finlay Jones (VC), Dhruv Patel, Ram Sharma
BOWL: Webster Madhidhi, Tatenda Chimugoro, Max Chaplin

✅ GL trick: Scotland all-rounders as C/VC = differential points

Zimbabwe U19 vs Scotland U19 Match Prediction

Zimbabwe U19 will have the advantage of home conditions, while Scotland U19 will rely on their all-rounders and bowling discipline to control the match.

✅ Prediction: Zimbabwe U19 slight favourites
✅ Best fantasy approach: All-rounders + wicket-taking bowlers