SCO vs CAN Fantasy Prediction, 127th ODI: Scotland vs Canada Fantasy Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Dundee

These two already met in this Dundee tri-series just days ago, and Scotland won a close one, defending 281 as Canada fell nine runs short. Canada have since been beaten heavily by UAE, and arrive having lost four of their last five. For the SCO vs CAN Fantasy Team, Scotland’s recent form and home advantage make them an important side to consider. Richard Berrington captains a Scotland side playing at home and in decent touch, while Saad Bin Zafar leads a Canada team badly needing a result in the race for 2027 World Cup qualification.

SCO vs CAN Match Details

Match: Scotland vs Canada, 127th ODI, Men’s CWC League 2 2023-27
Date: Thursday, 13 August 2026
Time: 11:00 AM Local Time (3:30 PM IST)
Venue: Forthill Park Cricket Ground, Dundee

Recent Form

Scotland have won three of their last five, including both their games in this tri-series. They beat Canada by 9 runs, posting 281/7 and holding on as Canada were bowled out for 272, then chased down 231 against UAE with a ball to spare. Canada have had a rough run, losing four of their last five. Their most recent outing was a heavy defeat to UAE, bowled out for 185 in 33.4 overs chasing 282. Their only recent win came against the Netherlands.

Series Context

Both sides are in the middle of a tri-series at Dundee alongside UAE, with every match carrying weight in the push toward 2027 World Cup qualification. This is the second meeting between Scotland and Canada in this series, with Scotland having won the first.

SCO vs CAN Head to Head Record

Scotland lead the head to head 7-3 over the last 10 meetings, including that recent 9 run win in this same tri-series. Canada’s wins in that stretch came in the 8th and 11th ODIs of this CWC League 2 cycle, both chases they completed comfortably. Scotland have generally had the better of this fixture, especially at home.

SCO vs CAN Squads

Scotland: Richard Berrington captains the side, with Matthew Cross keeping wicket. George Munsey and Brandon McMullen give the batting real depth, and the bowling has good variety with Mark Watt’s left arm spin alongside seamers Safyaan Sharif, Chris Sole and Bradley Wheal. Squad: Richard Berrington (c), Matthew Cross (wk), Charlie Tear (wk), George Munsey, Michael Leask, Brandon McMullen, Andrew Umeed, Scott Currie, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Safyaan Sharif, Chris Sole, Hamza Tahir, Bradley Wheal, Bradley Currie, Michael Jones, Christopher McBride, Jasper Davidson, Charlie Cassell, Josh Davey.

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 14 matches, with the team batting first winning 57 percent of the time. The average first innings score is 246, so this is a venue where a good total is usually worth defending. It’s also produced some huge scores, including a 374 total by the Netherlands against Scotland, so batters who get in can cash in heavily.

Weather Report

Thursday in Dundee should stay mild, with a high near 77°F (25°C) and only around a 25 percent chance of rain. Conditions look manageable for a full 50 over match.

SCO vs CAN Fantasy Team Key Players Recent Form

Scotland (SCO)

Finlay McCreath: ( 28 Runs, 112 Runs, 4 Runs, )
Matthew Cross: ( 66 Runs, 23 Runs, )
Michael Jones: ( 44 Runs, 36 Runs, )
Richie Berrington: ( 39 Runs, 29 Runs, 0 Runs, )
Brandon McMullen: ( 3 Wickets, 17 Runs & 3 Wickets, 32 Runs, )
Jack Jarvis: ( 2 Wickets, 1 Wicket, )
Mark Watt: 66 Runs,

Canada (CAN)

Zahid Shirzad: ( 54 Runs & 2 Wickets, 3 Wickets, 2 Wickets, )
Yuvaraj Sharma: ( 78 Runs, 52 Runs, )
Harsh Thaker: ( 23 Runs, 47 Runs & 1 Wicket, )
Saad Bin Zafar: ( 20 Runs, 40 Runs & 1 Wicket, )
Kaleem Sana: ( 3 Wickets, 2 Wickets, 2 Wickets, )
Aaron Johnson: 70 Runs,

Note: Player recent form is based on their latest appearances before the SCO vs CAN match and may be updated after the toss if required.

Probable Playing XIs

Scotland (Probable): George Munsey, Michael Jones, Finlay McCreath, Brandon McMullen, Richard Berrington (c), Matthew Cross (wk), Andrew Umeed, Mark Watt, Safyaan Sharif, Ollie Jones, Jack Jarvis.

Canada (Probable): Aaron Johnson, Yuvraj Sharma, Nicholas Kirton, Harsh Thaker, Saad Bin Zafar (c), Shreyas Mova (wk), Ansh Patel, Matthew Spoors, Zahid Shirzad, Ali Khan, Kaleem Sana.

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

Key Player Battles

Brandon McMullen vs Kaleem Sana: McMullen has been Scotland’s most reliable all round contributor, and Sana’s new ball pace is Canada’s best route to an early breakthrough.

Nicholas Kirton vs Mark Watt: Kirton is Canada’s most consistent batter, and Watt’s left arm spin and control through the middle overs is the kind of challenge that can slow a chase right down.

Richard Berrington vs Saad Bin Zafar: Two captains going head to head, both needing to lead from the front in a game their sides can’t afford to lose.

SCO vs CAN Fantasy Team

Wicketkeepers: Matthew Cross,

Batters: Richard Berrington, Nicholas Kirton, Finlay McCreath,

All-rounders: Brandon McMullen (C), Harsh Thaker, Saad Bin Zafar,

Bowlers: Zahid Shirzad (Vc), Mark Watt, Safyaan Sharif, Kaleem Sana,

McMullen gets the captaincy as Scotland’s most complete all rounder, scoring points with bat and ball across 50 overs. Kirton is vice captain as Canada’s most consistent run scorer. The rest of the team balances both top orders with the bowlers most likely to send down their full quota, since a 50 over game rewards steady performers who stay involved throughout.

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Match Prediction

Scotland go in as clear favourites. They’ve won both their games in this tri-series, they beat this exact opponent just days ago, they’re at home, and Canada arrive on the back of four defeats in five. Canada showed real fight in that first meeting, taking Scotland to the final over before falling nine short, so they’re capable of making it close again. But on current form and home conditions, Scotland are the pick.

SCO vs CAN Fantasy Team FAQs

Q. Who will win the SCO vs CAN 127th ODI today?
A. Scotland are favoured. They beat Canada by 9 runs in this same tri-series days ago, they’re at home, and Canada have lost four of their last five matches.

Q. What is the SCO vs CAN Fantasy prediction for the 127th ODI?
A. Brandon McMullen and Nicholas Kirton are the top picks, with Richard Berrington and Mark Watt also strong options.

Q. What is the pitch report for Forthill Park, Dundee?
A. The side batting first has won 57 percent of matches here, with an average first innings score of 246. It’s a ground where big totals are possible and usually worth defending.

Q. Have Scotland and Canada already played in this series?
A. Yes. Scotland won the earlier meeting in this Dundee tri-series by 9 runs, posting 281/7 before bowling Canada out for 272 with four balls remaining.

Q. What is the probable Playing XI for SCO vs CAN?
A. Scotland should be led by Richard Berrington with Matthew Cross keeping wicket. 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 SCO vs CAN match?
A. Not much of one. The forecast for Dundee on 13 August shows only around a 25 percent chance of rain, so a full match looks likely.