Match Preview of third T20I between Scotland and UAE
The upcoming match between UAE and Scotland on 14 March 2024 is set to be an exciting clash between two competitive cricketing nations. Both teams will be looking to showcase their skills and come out victorious in this encounter.
In the previous match, Scotland defended 121 runs against UAE as the latter could only score 111 runs for 9 wickets. The star for Scotland was 21-years-old Jack Jarvis who picked three crucial wickets.
Pitch Report of Dubai International Cricket stadium
The match is scheduled to take place at a Dubai International Cricket stadium, so the pitch conditions may vary as it has been quite unpredictable in past years.
However, considering typical conditions in such venues, the pitch is expected to be conducive to batting early on, with some assistance for the spinners as the match progresses. The team winning the toss may opt to bat first and put up a challenging total on the board.
Head-to-Head Stats of United Arab Emirates and Scotland
In terms of head-to-head stats, UAE and Scotland have faced each other in limited-overs cricket on several occasions. While UAE has shown improvement in recent years, Scotland has historically had the upper hand in their encounters. However, T20 matches can be unpredictable, and UAE will be eager to put up a strong fight against Scotland.
Prediction of UAE vs Scotland Third T20I
Based on recent form and overall team strength, Scotland is likely to have the edge in this match against UAE. With experienced players and a good track record in T20 cricket, Scotland is expected to emerge as the victors in this contest. However, UAE should not be underestimated, and they have the potential to spring a surprise if they perform well on the day.
Playing 11 for UAE vs Scotland
Scotland (Playing XI): George Munsey, Ollie Hairs, Brandon McMullen, Charlie Tear, Matthew Cross(w/c), Jack Jarvis, Michael Leask, James Dickinson, Gavin Main, Bradley Currie, Hamza Tahir
United Arab Emirates (Playing XI): Muhammad Waseem(c), Tanish Suri(w), Alishan Sharafu, Aryan Lakra, Rahul Chopra, Basil Hameed, Aayan Afzal Khan, Zuhaib Zubair, Junaid Siddique, Hazrat Luqman, Akif Raja
