Scotland vs Canada Prediction: Who Will Win 85th ODI Match on 6th September 2025?

The much-awaited Scotland vs Canada prediction for the 85th ODI of ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 2025 is here, and fans can expect an intense battle at Maple Leaf North West Ground, Canada. Scotland currently top the table with consistent all-round performances, while Canada are struggling in the mid-table, looking to regain momentum. This encounter, scheduled for Saturday, 6th September 2025 at 2:30 PM, will be crucial for both teams’ journey toward World Cup qualification.

Canada recently suffered a 24-run defeat against Namibia, highlighting their fragile middle order despite a strong opening partnership from Ali Nadeem and Dilpreet Bajwa. Pargat Singh, with 660 runs, continues to be their batting mainstay, while Dillon Heyliger leads their bowling with 35 wickets. However, Canada’s inability to close out matches remains a concern.

On the other hand, Scotland are riding high after a comfortable 55-run victory over Namibia in a rain-shortened contest. George Munsey, with 1037 runs in League 2, has been in sublime touch, while Bradley Currie and Chris Greaves have been clinical with the ball. Scotland’s strength lies in their ability to adapt quickly, whether defending low totals or chasing under pressure.

Both teams met earlier in this tournament, where Scotland emerged victorious thanks to disciplined bowling and top-order dominance. Going by current form, Scotland enter as strong favorites, but Canada’s home advantage could make this fixture tighter than expected. For fantasy players and cricket fans, this match promises plenty of action from in-form batters and wicket-taking bowlers. In this detailed Scotland vs Canada ODI match preview, we cover squads, playing XIs, fantasy tips, pitch/weather reports, toss prediction, and match-winner analysis.

Match Details

Team Previews

Scotland Preview

Scotland sit at the top of the League 2 table with 13 wins in 20 matches. Their batting revolves around George Munsey, who has been unstoppable with over 1000 runs in this cycle. He recently smashed a quickfire 59 against Namibia to set up a comfortable win. Captain Richie Berrington provides stability in the middle order, while all-rounders like Michael Leask and Chris Greaves add balance.

Bowling has been another strong suit, with Bradley Currie leading the attack with 32 wickets. Safyaan Sharif and Josh Davey bring experience, while Greaves’ spin has troubled many opponents. Scotland’s ability to defend totals, as shown against Namibia, makes them a complete unit. Their recent form suggests they are clear favorites, and they will look to extend their lead at the top of the table.

Canada Preview

Canada, currently placed 5th, have had an inconsistent run with 9 wins and 12 losses. Their batting strength lies in Pargat Singh, who leads with 660 runs in this campaign, supported by skipper Navneet Dhaliwal. Openers Ali Nadeem and Dilpreet Bajwa showed promise against Namibia, but the middle order has failed to capitalize.

Their bowling is led by Dillon Heyliger, who has taken 35 wickets with crucial breakthroughs. Left-arm pacer Kaleem Sana and spinner Saad Bin Zafar will also play vital roles. However, their inability to close games, as shown in the Namibia loss, remains a major drawback. For Canada to upset Scotland, both batting and bowling units must fire in tandem.

Squads

Scotland Squad: Richie Berrington (c), Tom Bruce, Brad Currie, Matthew Cross, Josh Davey, Jasper Davidson, Chris Greaves, Jack Jarvis, Michael Leask, Finlay McCreath, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Safyaan Sharif, Charlie Tear, Mark Watt.

Canada Squad: Pargat Singh, Navneet Dhaliwal (c), Mansab Gill, Nicholas Kirton, Harsh Thaker, Anoop Ravi (wk), Saad Bin Zafar, Shivam Sharma, Dillon Heyliger, Parveen Kumar, Kaleem Sana, Yuvraj Samra, Shreyas Movva, Jatinderpal Matharu, Junaid Siddiqui, Jeremy Gordon, Rishiv Ragav Joshi, Ravinderpal Singh, Shahid Ahmadzai, Akhil Kumar, Ansh Patel, Aaron Johnson, Dilpreet Bajwa, Kanwarpal Tathgur, Ajayveer Hundal, Gurbaz Bajwa, Aaditya Varadarajan.

Probable Playing XI

Scotland XI: George Munsey, Matthew Cross (wk), Richie Berrington, Brandon McMullen, Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Tom Bruce, Mark Watt, Safyaan Sharif, Bradley Currie, Josh Davey.

Canada XI: Navneet Dhaliwal, Pargat Singh, Dilpreet Bajwa, Nicholas Kirton, Harsh Thaker, Saad Bin Zafar, Anoop Ravi (wk), Dillon Heyliger, Kaleem Sana, Jeremy Gordon, Junaid Siddiqui.

Fantasy Team XI

Fantasy Tips:

• Captain Picks: George Munsey, Pargat Singh
• Vice-Captain Picks: Bradley Currie, Richie Berrington
• Players to Avoid: Shemaine Campbelle (Canada – inconsistent runs), Finlay McCreath (Scotland – limited opportunities)

Favourite Team in Today’s Match

Scotland are the clear favorites in this contest due to their superior form, depth, and consistency. Their batting lineup, led by George Munsey and Richie Berrington, has consistently delivered, while their bowling attack has been one of the most effective in League 2. Players like Bradley Currie and Chris Greaves add variety to the attack, ensuring Scotland can perform in different conditions. Canada, though playing at home, lack stability in their middle order and heavily rely on a few individuals like Pargat Singh and Dillon Heyliger. If these players fail, the team struggles to compete against stronger sides. Given Scotland’s recent victory over Namibia and their position at the top of the points table, they are better equipped to handle pressure situations. Unless Canada can produce a collective performance, Scotland should dominate this encounter.

Pitch Report

The Maple Leaf North West Ground generally offers assistance to batters early on, but bowlers, especially spinners, get grip as the game progresses. Scores around 250 are competitive.

Weather Report

Clear skies with mild temperatures are expected in Toronto, ensuring full 50-over play without rain interruptions.

Broadcast Details

• Live Streaming: FanCode

Score Prediction

• If Scotland Bat First: 254+
• If Canada Bat First: 220+

Toss Prediction

Toss Winner: Canada (likely to bowl first)

Match Prediction

Winner: Scotland will win this match.

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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