Scotland has an upper-hand over United Arab Emirates in this match
Preview
UAE vs SCO will clash on each other in the 1st T20I of the Scotland tour of United Arab Emirates 2024, set to unfold at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This encounter marks the beginning of a thrilling 3-match T20I series between the two sides. In their previous T20I meeting, Scotland secured a commanding victory over United Arab Emirates, winning by a margin of 90 runs, setting the stage for a highly anticipated match.
United Arab Emirates enters this fixture on the back of a closely contested series against Afghanistan. In their last encounter, Afghanistan clinched victory by 4 wickets. Despite posting a competitive total of 126 runs, United Arab Emirates was unable to contain Afghanistan’s chase, with the opposition reaching the target with 9 balls to spare. Muhammad Waseem and Ali Naseer played crucial roles with the bat, while Junaid Siddique contributed with the ball, but their efforts fell short of securing victory.
On the other hand, Scotland arrives with confidence following a stellar performance against Ireland in the T20 World Cup Qualifiers. In a high-scoring encounter, Scotland emerged victorious by 8 runs. They posted an impressive total of 213 runs, with Brandon McMullen and Richie Berrington leading the charge with the bat. Bradley Currie starred with the ball, claiming 5 wickets to derail Ireland’s chase, while Ireland managed to score only 205 runs in response.
Match Information
United Arab Emirates vs Scotland, 1st T20I
Scotland tour of United Arab Emirates, 11 Mar 2024, Mon, 9:30 PM IST ,Dubai
Probable PlayingXI
United Arab Emirates
Waseem Muhammad(C), Muhammad Jawad Ullah, Aryan Lakra, Basil Hameed, A Naseer, Aayan Khan, V Aravind, Tanish Suri, Raja Akifullah Khan, Junaid Siddique, Zahoor Khan
Bench: Rahul Chopra, Muhammad Zuhaib, Mayank Chowdary, Khalid Shah, Sagar Kalyan, Samal Udawaththa, Dhruv Parashar, Ayman Ahamed, Nilansh Keswani, Omid Rahman, RN Bhatia, A Valthapa, A Sharafu, Asif Khan, Hazrat Luqman, CP Rizwan, Sanchit Sharma
Scotland
HG Munsey, OJ Hairs, B McMullen, RD Berrington(C), MA Leask, CN Greaves, MH Cross, MRJ Watt, GT Main, SM Sharif
Bench: Tomas Mackintosh, CB Sole, Jack Jarvis, Hamza Tahir, A Neill, Charlie Tear, J Dickinson
Injury News
Will be added if there is any update.
Weather Report: Overcast
Win Prediction: Scotland
Pitch Condition: Batting
Avg 1st Inning Score: 164
Pitch Report
Captains: 9
George Munsey SCO | bat
George Munsey is a formidable force at the top of the order, accumulating 1676 runs in T20I matches. His aggressive batting style and ability to provide quick starts make him a key player for Scotland’s batting lineup.
Junaid Siddique UAE | bowl
Junaid Siddique brings his experience and expertise as a right-arm fast bowler, having claimed an impressive tally of 58 wickets in T20I matches. His ability to strike early and contain the opposition’s batting lineup will be vital for United Arab Emirates.
Michael Leask SCO | ALL
Michael Leask offers valuable contributions with both bat and ball, having scored 578 runs and claimed 37 wickets in T20I matches. As an all-rounder, his presence adds depth to Scotland’s lineup and provides balance to the team.
Aayan Khan UAE | ALL
Aayan Khan showcases versatility as an all-rounder, contributing with both bat and ball. With 140 runs and 19 wickets in T20I matches, Khan’s dual role will be pivotal in shaping the team’s performance.
Waseem Muhammad UAE | bat
Muhammad Waseem has been a consistent performer in T20I matches, amassing a total of 1633 runs as a top-order batter. His ability to provide stability and build innings will be crucial for United Arab Emirates.
Bradley Currie SCO |
Bradley Currie adds firepower to Scotland’s bowling attack as a left-arm fast bowler, having scalped 12 wickets in T20I matches. His ability to generate pace and extract movement from the pitch makes him a potent threat against the opposition batters.
Avoid Player Message: 6.5
Raja Akifullah Khan: UAE | BOWL
Oliver Hairs: SCO | BAT
DISCLAIMER
This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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