UAE vs CAN Fantasy Prediction, 126th ODI: United Arab Emirates vs Canada Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, CWC League 2

Both sides are scrapping for points in the race to qualify for the 2027 ODI World Cup, and this is their second meeting in less than a week. For the UAE vs CAN Fantasy Team, these closely matched sides offer several important fantasy picks to consider. UAE go into it without their long time captain Muhammad Waseem, who has been rested for this tour, with Harpreet Singh Bhatia leading the side instead. Saad Bin Zafar captains a Canada side that sits above UAE in the table and will be looking to complete the double over their rivals.

UAE vs CAN Match Details

Match: United Arab Emirates vs Canada, 126th ODI, Men’s CWC League 2 2023-27
Date: Tuesday, 11 August 2026
Time: 11:00 AM Local Time (3:30 PM IST)
Venue: Forthill Park Cricket Ground, Dundee

Recent Form

UAE have had a mixed run, winning two of their last three completed matches, including a strong chase against Jersey where they posted 316. But they lost their most recent game to Scotland, falling short by 4 runs in a game that went the distance. Canada have struggled more, losing four of their last five, most recently going down to Scotland despite posting 272. Their only win in that stretch came against the Netherlands.

Series Context

Both teams sit in the bottom half of the CWC League 2 standings, and every match carries real weight in the push toward the 2027 World Cup. UAE and Canada already met once this week, on August 5, as part of the same Dundee tri-series that also involves Scotland.

UAE vs CAN Head to Head Record

Canada have the edge in recent history, winning three of the last four meetings between these sides, including two matches decided by the DLS method or fine margins. UAE’s win in that stretch came at the 2023 World Cup Qualifier Play-off. Both sides know these are close contests more often than not.

UAE vs CAN Squads

United Arab Emirates: Harpreet Singh Bhatia captains the side for this tour, stepping in for regular captain Muhammad Waseem, who has been rested. Bhatia, recently granted UAE citizenship, has been in good form with the bat. Junaid Siddique leads the bowling attack, with 38 wickets in this competition, and Muhammad Jawadullah adds pace and swing with the new ball. Squad: Harpreet Singh Bhatia (c), Aayan Afzal Khan, Adeeb Usmani (wk), Akshdeep Nath, Aryansh Sharma (wk), Dhruv Parashar, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Arfan, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Shahdad, Muhammad Mohsin, Rahul Chopra, Simranjeet Singh, Sohaib Khan, Tanish Suri (wk).

Canada: Saad Bin Zafar captains the side, with Nicholas Kirton and Harsh Thaker giving the batting real depth. Kirton has been among the most consistent run scorers in this competition, and the bowling attack has enough variety to trouble most sides in the League. Squad: Saad Bin Zafar (c), Aaron Johnson, Anoop Chima, Ali Khan, Ansh Patel, Harsh Thaker, Mathew Spoors, Meet Patel, Pargat Singh, Kaleem Sana, Shreyas Movva, Shivam Sharma, Yuvraj Samra, Zahid Ullah Shirzad, Nicholas Kirton.

Pitch Report

Forthill Park has hosted 13 matches, with the team batting first winning 54 percent of the time. The average first innings score is 243, so this is a venue where a good total is usually worth defending. It’s also produced some huge scores, including a 374 total, so batters who get in can cash in.

Weather Report

Tuesday in Dundee should stay mild, with a high near 68°F (20°C) and only around a 20 percent chance of rain. Conditions look manageable for a full 50 over match on both sides.

Probable Playing XIs

United Arab Emirates (Probable): Aayan Afzal Khan, Muhammad Shahdad, Harpreet Singh Bhatia (c), Akshdeep Nath, Sohaib Khan, Tanish Suri (wk), Dhruv Parashar, Simranjeet Singh, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Arfan.

Canada (Probable): Aaron Johnson, Pargat Singh, Nicholas Kirton, Harsh Thaker, Saad Bin Zafar (c), Meet Patel, Ansh Patel, Shivam Sharma, Anoop Chima, Ali Khan, Kaleem Sana.

These are the likely lineups. Both are confirmed at the toss.

Key Player Battles

Harpreet Singh Bhatia vs Nicholas Kirton: Two batters carrying a lot of weight for their sides right now. Whoever contributes more in this match gives their team a real edge in a low scoring race for points.

Junaid Siddique vs Harsh Thaker: Siddique’s experience and control against one of the most consistent run scorers in the competition is the kind of contest that can shape the whole game.

Muhammad Jawadullah vs Saad Bin Zafar: Jawadullah’s left arm pace and swing against Canada’s captain, who will want to lead by example with the bat.

UAE vs CAN Fantasy Team

Wicketkeepers: Tanish Suri,

Batters: Harpreet Singh Bhatia (C), Nicholas Kirton (VC), Harsh Thaker, Muhammad Shahdad,

All-rounders: Saad Bin Zafar, Aayan Afzal Khan,

Bowlers: Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah, Kaleem Sana, Ansh Patel,

Bhatia gets the captaincy as UAE’s new leader and a batter in good touch. Kirton takes the vice captaincy as one of the most consistent performers on either side. The rest of the team balances both top orders with the bowlers who bring the most control in this format, since a 50 over match rewards steady performers across the whole innings.

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Match Prediction

Canada have the recent head to head edge and a slightly better position in the table, but UAE have shown they can post big totals when their top order fires, as they did against Jersey. With UAE playing without their long time captain and Canada having won the two teams’ most recent meetings, Canada edge it as the slight favourites, though a tight, low margin finish looks likely given how these two sides have matched up lately.

UAE vs CAN Fantasy Team FAQs

Q. Who will win the UAE vs CAN 126th ODI today?
A. Canada have a slight edge, with the better recent head to head record and a higher position in the table, though UAE have shown they can post big totals when their top order clicks.

Q. What is the UAE vs CAN Fantasy prediction for the 126th ODI?
A. Harpreet Singh Bhatia and Nicholas Kirton are the top picks, with Junaid Siddique and Harsh Thaker also strong options.

Q. Why is Muhammad Waseem not playing for UAE?
A. He has been rested for this tour of Jersey and Scotland. Harpreet Singh Bhatia, recently granted UAE citizenship, has been named captain in his place for this series.

Q. What is the pitch report for Forthill Park, Dundee?
A. The side batting first has won 54 percent of matches here, with an average first innings score of 243. It’s a ground where big totals are possible and usually worth defending.

Q. What is the probable Playing XI for UAE vs CAN?
A. UAE should be led by Harpreet Singh Bhatia with Muhammad Shahdad and Tanish Suri in the top order. Canada will build around captain Saad Bin Zafar, Nicholas Kirton and Harsh Thaker. Final XIs are confirmed at the toss.

Q. Is there a rain threat for the UAE vs CAN match?
A. Not much of one. The forecast for Dundee on 11 August shows only around a 20 percent chance of rain, so a full match looks likely.