UAE Faces Scotland in Crucial ICC CWC League 2 Match
Match Overview
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to compete against Scotland in the 66th match of the ICC CWC League 2. This encounter will take place at Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd in Utrecht on May 14, starting at 02:30 PM IST.
UAE's Current Form
The UAE team enters this match struggling with inconsistent performances. They have managed only one win in their last five tournament matches, placing them 7th on the ICC CWC League 2 leaderboard with a mere 6 points from 15 games.
Scotland's Position
In contrast, Scotland is faring significantly better, currently holding the 5th position with 16 points from 14 matches. Although their recent form has dipped, they remain a formidable opponent, especially against the UAE, and will aim to enhance their points tally.
Pitch Analysis
The pitch at Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd is known for providing a balanced contest between batters and bowlers. This year, the average first innings score has been around 171, indicating that batting may prove challenging. Bowlers, particularly those who bowl off-breaks, are expected to find assistance from the surface.
Head-to-Head Record
| UAE vs SCO Head-to-Head | |
| Matches Played | 16 |
| Won by UAE | 5 |
| Won by Scotland | 11 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
Probable Lineups
UAE: Aryansh Sharma (wk), Sagar Kalyan, Rahul Chopra (c), Alishan Sharafu, Waseem Muhammad, Dhruv Parashar, Aayan Afzal Khan, Junaid Siddique, Simranjeet Singh Kang, Muhammad Jawadullah, Asif Khan.
Scotland: George Munsey, Charlie Tear, Richie Berrington (c), Matthew Cross (wk), Michael Leask, Brandon McMullen, Mark Watt, Jack Jarvis, Jasper Davidson, James Currie, Finlay McCreath.
Key Players to Watch
Top Wicketkeeper
- Aryansh Sharma | UAE: With 222 runs in 10 matches, Aryansh has shown impressive form, including a notable 56-run innings against Scotland previously.
Top Batters
- Rahul Chopra | UAE: Rahul has been a standout performer, accumulating 402 runs in 15 matches, including a century against Scotland in their last encounter.
- George Munsey | SCO: Munsey has excelled this season, scoring 529 runs in 9 matches, and will aim to maintain his momentum.
Top All-Rounders
- Afzal Khan | UAE: While his batting has been underwhelming, Afzal has taken 10 wickets in 11 matches and will look to contribute more runs.
- Brendon McMullen | SCO: McMullen has been vital for Scotland, scoring 430 runs and taking 15 wickets in 12 matches, making him a key player for fantasy teams.
Top Bowlers
- Junaid Siddique | UAE: The experienced pacer has claimed 16 wickets in 15 matches and is known for his ability to take crucial wickets.
- Bradley Currie | SCO: Currie has been outstanding, taking 20 wickets in just 10 matches, including four in his last outing against the Netherlands.