SCO vs. UAE June 23, 2023 ICC World Cup Qualifiers Match 12, Group B Best Prediction
With the Scotland vs UAE match happening at Bulawayo Athletic Club, UAE was elected to field first. Cricket fans brimming with lots of energy cheered on the two teams. The game starts at 12:30 PM IST.
With Scotland currently, at the 3rd place in group B, they will walk into this game after beating IRE by just one run. SCO’s first innings totaled 286/8. On the other hand, UAE is at the bottom of the group with two losses. They’ll need to work out their next two games in order to keep the chances of entering the qualifiers’ next scheduled matches.
Here is a head-to-head report on the two teams who have competed against each other 12 times in ODIs:
| Matches Played | SCO won | UAE won | Tie | No result |
| 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Pitch Report
It is anticipated that the pitch at Bulawayo Athletic Club would provide a bowling-friendly surface for the game. The seamers will have some swing available early on, while the spinners will be crucial in the second innings. Before attempting the shots, the batters will need to adapt to the situation.
Both sides will experience cloudy weather on Friday, although it is quite improbable that it will rain.
Probable Best Performances
At the moment, batters getting attention are both from SCO namely RD Berrington and TSS Mackintosh. On the other hand, current bowlers to watch out for are Ali Naseer and Junaid Siddique both coming from team UAE.
The players for this match will probably be the ones listed below:
Probable Scotland Playing Squad:
Richie Berrington (c), Alasdair Evans, Matthew Cross, Chris Greaves, Jack Jarvis, Tom Mackintosh, Brandon McMullen, Safyaan Sharif, Michael Leask, Adrian Neill, Hamza Tahir, Chris McBride, George Munsey, Mark Watt, Chris Sole.
Probable UAE Playing Squad:
Mohammad Waseem (c), Ethan D’Souza, Jawadullah, Asif Khan, Vriitya Aravind, Aayan Khan, Rohan Mustafa, Junaid Siddique, Rameez Shahzad, Ali Naseer, Zahoor Khan, Karthik Meiyappan, Sanchit Sharma, Aryansh Sharma, Basil Hameed.
Scotland vs UAE Match Predictions
In their first match, Scotland defeated Ireland by a single wicket, while UAE has so far lost both of its games inexplicably. Scotland will therefore enter the contest as the clear favorite to hand UAE its third straight defeat in the competition.
Probable Playing XI
Scotland
United Arab Emirates
Fantasy Team
Conclusion
With the game still ongoing and Scotland currently, in the lead, UAE will need to score 262 runs in 45.3 overs to win the game. This is 20% for UAE. But who knows?
In this thrilling encounter, Scotland and UAE will battle for a spot in the main ICC World Cup Qualifier 2023. With exceptional performances from both teams, the match will showcase their talent and determination. Rooting Scotland fanslook forward to this team’s victory to secure a spot in the upcoming World Cup. This game will be a a testament to the competitive spirit and cricketing prowess of both nations.
As the tables can still turn, we’ll need to watch out for the game to come full circle. Staying up-to-date through reputable cricket sportsbooks will give cricket bettors information on the current odds, especially when betting live on the Scotland vs UAE match.
