Who Will Win Today’s Scotland vs United Arab Emirates 63rd ODI 2025 Prediction?

Scotland vs United Arab Emirates prediction for the 63rd ODI in the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023–27 is a highly anticipated encounter, set to be played on Thursday, 8th May 2025, at the VRA Cricket Ground, Amstelveen. Scotland come into this game as clear favorites, riding on consistent performances from both their batting and bowling units. UAE, despite flashes of individual brilliance, have struggled to maintain consistency. With Scotland unbeaten at this venue and UAE faltering in their previous outing against the Netherlands, momentum favors the Scottish side. Cricketwebs provides 100% match prediction tips, fantasy suggestions, and detailed match insights for all major matches, including this SCO vs UAE 63rd ODI 2025 face-off.

Match Details

Team Previews

Scotland Preview (ODI)

Scotland continue to grow as a formidable force in associate cricket. Their recent performances at Amstelveen have shown their maturity and tactical strength. Brandon McMullen has emerged as an MVP, both with bat and ball — 348 runs and 13 wickets in this cycle speak volumes about his impact. George Munsey’s top-order aggression and Richie Berrington’s experience add stability to the batting lineup. Their bowling unit, featuring Brad Currie and Mark Watt, has been efficient, disciplined, and relentless, often choking the opposition for runs in the middle overs.

The balance in the Scottish side, especially the presence of multi-dimensional players like Leask and McMullen, gives them an edge. Their ability to defend totals and chase modest targets under pressure showcases their growing confidence at this level. With a strong head-to-head advantage over UAE, Scotland enters this match with a clear upper hand.

United Arab Emirates Preview (ODI)

The UAE have struggled to maintain consistency in League Two. Their previous match against the Netherlands exposed both their fragile batting lineup and lack of depth in death bowling. While Aryansh Sharma and Alishan Sharafu have shown promise, the middle order often collapses under scoreboard pressure.

The UAE’s bowling unit does show glimpses of brilliance — Aayan Afzal Khan has been effective with both the new ball and in the middle overs. However, gaps in their fielding and inability to build partnerships with the bat have cost them dearly. Captain Rahul Chopra will need to instill greater composure in crunch moments.

To beat a team like Scotland, UAE will have to deliver a near-flawless performance. That includes top-order contributions, improved middle-over bowling, and tighter fielding — areas they’ve often underperformed in.

Team Squads

Scotland Squad:
Matthew Cross (wk), Richie Berrington (c), George Munsey, Brandon McMullen, Finlay McCreath, Christopher McBride, Michael Leask, Mark Watt, Jack Jarvis, Jasper Davidson, Charlie Cassell, Charlie Tear, Safyaan Sharif, Chris Greaves, Brad Currie

UAE Squad:
Aryansh Sharma (wk), Rahul Chopra (c), Sagar Kalyan, Vriitya Aravind, Alishan Sharafu, Muhammad Waseem, Dhruv Parashar, Aayan Afzal Khan, Simranjeet Kang, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah, Sanchit Sharma, Tanish Suri, Omid Rahman, Rahul Bhatia, Vishnu Sukumaran

Probable Playing XI

Scotland XI:
Matthew Cross (wk), George Munsey, Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (c), Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Safyaan Sharif, Brad Currie, Finlay McCreath, Charlie Cassell

UAE XI:
Aryansh Sharma (wk), Alishan Sharafu, Muhammad Waseem, Rahul Chopra (c), Vriitya Aravind, Dhruv Parashar, Aayan Afzal Khan, Junaid Siddique, Simranjeet Kang, Muhammad Jawadullah, Sanchit Sharma

Scotland vs United Arab Emirates Today’s Dream11/Fantasy Prediction

Captain Choice: Brandon McMullen
Vice-Captain Choice: Aayan Afzal Khan

Players to Avoid:

• Vishnu Sukumaran: Low batting returns and unlikely to feature in playing XI.
• Tanish Suri: Rarely bowls or bats significantly, less fantasy potential.

Also Check: Get The Best Dream11 Prediction From Cricket Experts

Favourite Team Today:

Scotland — They are more consistent, boast a deeper squad with all-round capabilities, and have a dominant H2H record.

Scotland ODI History:

165 matches played – 75 wins, 80 losses, 9 no results, 1 tie.

UAE ODI History:

121 matches played – 39 wins, 81 losses, 0 no result, 1 tie.

Head-to-Head Stats

At VRA Ground, Amstelveen:

• Matches: 1
• Scotland Wins: 1
• UAE Wins: 0

Pitch Report: VRA Cricket Ground, Amstelveen

The pitch is balanced with some assistance for seamers early on. Batsmen will need to spend time before playing aggressive strokes. Expect a first innings average around 240.

Weather Report:

• Temperature: 19°C
• Humidity: 65%
• Chance of Rain: Low
• Conditions: Clear to partly cloudy

Broadcast Details

• Streaming Platform: FanCode (India)
• No TV Broadcast

Toss Prediction:

UAE may win the toss and opt to bowl first considering their bowling strength and the pitch’s early seam movement.

Also, once the toss takes place, we might modify the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.

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