The SCO vs UAE 125th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27 will be played on August 9, 2026, at Forthill, Dundee. Scotland will look to continue their winning momentum after beating Canada by 9 runs, while the UAE will aim to return to action after two consecutive abandoned matches.
Scotland have the advantage of home conditions, stronger recent head-to-head results, and better match practice, making them the favorites.
Table of Contents
Match Overview – SCO vs UAE
Team Form – SCO vs UAE
Scotland Recent Form
UAE Recent Form
Head-to-Head Record – SCO vs UAE
Venue & Pitch Report – Forthill, Dundee
Pitch Behavior
Weather Report
Full Squad – SCO vs UAE
Recent Match Performance – SCO vs UAE
SCO vs UAE Match Tips (Clear & Practical)
Final Prediction – SCO vs UAE
Prediction: Scotland to Win
Winning Probability
FAQ
2.Is Forthill good for batting or bowling?
3.What is the expected first innings score?
4.Who are the key players in SCO vs UAE?
Match Overview – SCO vs UAE
Detail Information
Series ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27
Match Scotland vs United Arab Emirates – 125th Match
Venue Forthill, Dundee
Date 9 August 2026
Time 1:00 AM Local / 12:00 AM GMT / 5:30 AM IST
Match Format ODI
Teams Scotland vs UAE
Team Form – SCO vs UAE
Scotland Recent Form
Match Opponent Date Result Details
123rd Match Canada 07 Aug 2026 Won Won by 9 runs
121st Match UAE 03 Aug 2026 Abandoned No ball bowled
107th Match USA 20 May 2026 Lost Lost by 6 wickets
106th Match Nepal 18 May 2026 Lost Lost by 6 wickets
104th Match USA 14 May 2026 Won Won by 2 runs (DLS)
Scotland won their latest match against Canada by 9 runs and have won two of their last three completed games. Their home advantage should also help them handle the conditions at Forthill.
UAE Recent Form
Match Opponent Date Result Details
122nd Match Canada 05 Aug 2026 Abandoned No ball bowled
121st Match Scotland 03 Aug 2026 Abandoned No ball bowled
101st Match Oman 03 May 2026 Won Won by 54 runs
100th Match Nepal 01 May 2026 Lost Lost by 6 runs (DLS)
98th Match Oman 27 Apr 2026 Won Won by 25 runs
The UAE have won two of their last three completed matches but have not played since their match against Oman in May. The lack of recent match practice could be a disadvantage against Scotland.
Head-to-Head Record – SCO vs UAE
Date Winner Result / Status
03 Aug 2026 None Match abandoned
14 May 2025 Scotland Won by 8 wickets
08 May 2025 UAE Won by 97 runs
04 May 2025 Scotland Won by 3 wickets
03 Mar 2024 Scotland Won by 8 wickets
Last 5 Meetings
Team Wins
Scotland 3
UAE 1
No Result 1
Scotland have won three of the last five meetings, while the UAE have one victory and one abandoned match.
Venue & Pitch Report – Forthill, Dundee
SCO vs UAE
The Forthill surface should offer balanced conditions, with early moisture and cloud cover potentially helping fast bowlers. Batting should become easier once the ball gets older.
The team winning the toss may prefer to bowl first and take advantage of the early movement.
Pitch Behavior
Early Overs (1–10)
Fast bowlers could get swing and seam movement, making the opening overs challenging for batters.
Middle Overs (11–40)
The pitch should settle and become better for stroke play. Spinners could be useful for controlling the scoring rate.
Death Overs (41–50)
Slower balls, cutters, and yorkers could become important as bowlers look to restrict late scoring.
Factor Details
Average First Innings Score 240–255
Competitive Total 265+
Expected First Innings Score 245–260
Weather Report
Factor Condition
Temperature 15°C–18°C
Humidity 75%–85%
Wind 12–15 km/h
Rain 10% chance
Overall Mostly cloudy
Cool and humid conditions could provide early assistance to seam bowlers, while the low rain chance is positive for a full match.
Full Squad – SCO vs UAE
Scotland Squad UAE Squad
Richie Berrington (c), Andrew Umeed, George Munsey, Brandon McMullen, Chris Greaves, Michael Leask, Charlie Tear, Matthew Cross, Brad Wheal, Brad Currie, Christopher Sole, Hamza Tahir, Mark Watt, Safyaan Sharif, Scott Currie, Gavin Main, Charlie Cassell, Michael English, Jack Jarvis, Jasper Davidson, Michael Jones, Christopher McBride, Oliver Davidson, Mackenzie Jones, Liam Naylor, Tom Bruce, Josh Davey, Finlay McCreath, Ollie Jones, Owen Gould Muhammad Waseem, Khuzaima Tanveer, Ajay Kumar, Akshdeep Nath, Aryansh Sharma, Junaid Siddique, Nilansh Keswani, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Zuhaib, Adeeb Usmani, Muhammad Shahdad, Haider Ali, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Sohaib Khan, Jash Giyanani
Recent Match Performance – SCO vs UAE
Statistic Details
Total Matches 18
Scotland Wins 12
UAE Wins 5
Draws / No Result 1
Highest Score 327/5 – Scotland
Lowest Score 62/10 – UAE
Scotland have won 12 of 18 meetings, giving them a clear historical advantage over the UAE.
SCO vs UAE Match Tips (Clear & Practical)
Category Prediction
Toss Advantage Team bowling first
Match Winner Scotland
First Innings Score 240–255
Competitive Total 265+
Total Match Wickets 13+
Player of the Match Candidate George Munsey / Brandon McMullen
Most Wickets Candidate Mark Watt / Junaid Siddique
Final Prediction – SCO vs UAE
The SCO vs UAE match is expected to be competitive, but Scotland have the stronger overall case. Their recent victory over Canada, home advantage, and superior head-to-head record give them an important edge.
The UAE have dangerous players such as Muhammad Waseem and Junaid Siddique, but their lack of recent match practice could hurt them. Scotland’s combination of pace, spin, and experienced batters makes them better suited to the conditions.
Prediction: Scotland to Win
Likely Margin: 4 wickets or 25+ runs
Winning Probability
Team Chance
Scotland 65%
UAE 35%
FAQ
1.Who will win SCO vs UAE 125th Match 2026?
Scotland are the favorites because of their home advantage, stronger head-to-head record, and recent victory over Canada.
2.Is Forthill good for batting or bowling?
Forthill is expected to offer a balanced surface, with early assistance for fast bowlers before becoming better for batting.
3.What is the expected first innings score?
The expected first-innings score is 245–260, while 265+ should be a competitive total.
4.Who are the key players in SCO vs UAE?
George Munsey, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington, and Mark Watt are key players for Scotland. For the UAE, Muhammad Waseem, Aryansh Sharma, Junaid Siddique, and Nilansh Keswani could be important.
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