Match 5 of the ICC CWC League 2, 2023-27 has Canada taking on Scotland. The match will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on 7th March at 11:30 AM IST.
CAN vs SCO (Canada vs Scotland), Match 5 - Match Information
Match: Canada vs Scotland, Match 5
Date: 7th March, 2024
Time: 11:30 AM IST
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
CAN vs SCO (Canada vs Scotland), Match 5 Preview
Canada have played 3 matches in the series and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot, while Scotland have played 2 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fourth on the points table.
ICC CWC League 2, 2023-27 Points Table
The points table of ICC CWC League 2, 2023-27. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | |||||
| NAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +1.400 |
| CAN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| NED | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| SCO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| UAE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| NEP | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -1.400 |
| Stage 2 | |||||
| CAN | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +0.512 |
| NAM | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | +0.259 |
| NED | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -0.158 |
| SCO | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | +0.889 |
| NEP | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | -0.118 |
| UAE | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -1.072 |
In their previous encounter in this series, Pargat Singh was the Man of the Match and Pargat Singh scored the highest fantasy points for Canada with 107 match fantasy points while George Munsey topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Scotland with 85 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Canada against United Arab Emirates, Canada beat United Arab Emirates by 8 runs (DLS method). The top fantasy player for Canada was Harsh Thaker who scored 160 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against United Arab Emirates, Scotland beat United Arab Emirates by 8 wickets. The top fantasy player for Scotland was Bradley Currie who scored 109 fantasy points.
CAN vs SCO, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 194 runs. The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions.
Weather Report for Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
The temperature will hover around 22°C with 48% humidity. Winds at a speed of 0.52 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
CAN vs SCO, Head-to-Head
In the 10 matches played between these 2 teams, Canada do not have a good record against Scotland. Based on our analysis and trends, we predict the trend to continue. The batters of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
CAN vs SCO Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pargat Singh | 5 | 187 | 46.8 | 0 | - | 6, 87, 6, 38, 50 | - |
| Srimantha Wijeyeratne | 5 | 185 | 37 | 0 | - | 19, 56, 59, 10, 41 | - |
| George Munsey | 5 | 163 | 32.6 | 0 | - | 37, 68, 9, 31, 18 | - |
- Pargat Singh
Pargat Singh can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 9 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches, Pargat Singh has scored 6, 87, 6, 38 and 50 runs averaging 46.8 per match.
- Srimantha Adrian Wijeyeratne
Srimantha Wijeyeratne is a wicket-keeper with an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 8 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 185 runs at an average of 37 per match.
- Henry George Munsey
George Munsey is a batter with an average of 63 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. George Munsey is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, he has scored 37, 68, 9, 31 and 18 runs averaging 32.6 per match.
CAN vs SCO Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleem Sana | 4 | 11 | - | 7 | 16.1 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 11 | 1, 4, 1, 1, 0 |
| Mark Watt | 3 | 37 | 18.5 | 2 | 76.5 | 0, 21, 0, 0, 16 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Scott Currie | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 20.8 | 0, 5, 0, 0, 1 | 2, 0, 1, 3, 0 |
- Kaleem Sana Rehman
Kaleem Sana is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 79 match fantasy points in the last 7 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. Kaleem Sana bowls left-arm medium-fast and in the last 4 matches, he has taken 7 wickets at an average of 16.1. This player has been successful against this team, taking 1 wicket in recent matches. Kaleem Sana has a good record at this venue as in the last 4 matches he played here, he has taken 5 wickets.
- Mark Robert James Watt
Mark Watt is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 36 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.1. Mark Watt bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recent 3 matches, he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 76.5. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 1 wicket in recent matches. Mark Watt has had a good time at this venue as in the last few matches he played here, he has taken 1, 0, 1, 1 and 0 wickets.
- Scott William Currie
Scott Currie is a bowler with an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 2 games, a fantasy rating of 7.5 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player bowls right-arm medium-fast and in the last few matches, Scott Currie has taken 2, 0, 1, 3 and 0 wickets at an average of 20.8. He has a good record against this opponent, taking 1 wicket in recent matches. This player has been successful at this venue as in the recent 3 matches Scott Currie played here, he has taken 3 wickets.
CAN vs SCO Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon McMullen | 4 | 198 | 49.5 | 1 | 67 | 39, 19, 106, 0, 34 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Michael Leask | 3 | 41 | 20.5 | 2 | 35 | 0, 40, 0, 1, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
| Saad Bin Zafar | 3 | 38 | 38 | 3 | 36 | 17, 0, 0, 0, 21 | 0, 1, 1, 1, 0 |
- Brandon McMullen
Brandon McMullen is an all-rounder with an average of 104 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last few matches, this player has scored 39, 19, 106, 0 and 34 runs at an average of 49.5 per match. Brandon McMullen is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket.
- Michael Alexander Leask
Michael Leask can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, Michael Leask has scored 0, 40, 0, 1 and 0 runs averaging 20.5 per match. He also bowls decently, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets at an average of 35 per match. This player has a good record at this venue as in the last 3 matches Michael Leask played here, he has taken 3 wickets.
- Saad Bin Zafar
Saad Bin Zafar is an all-rounder with an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the last 3 matches, this player has taken 0, 1, 1, 1 and 0 wickets at an average of 36. Saad Bin Zafar has a good record against this opponent, taking 1 wicket in recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue as in the last 3 matches this player played here, he has taken 3 wickets.
CAN vs SCO Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pargat Singh | 5 | 187 | 46.8 | 0 | - | 6, 87, 6, 38, 50 | - |
| Nicholas Kirton | 4 | 94 | 94 | 4 | 22.3 | 26, 0, 0, 68, 0 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 2 |
| Srimantha Wijeyeratne | 5 | 185 | 37 | 0 | - | 19, 56, 59, 10, 41 | - |
| George Munsey | 5 | 163 | 32.6 | 0 | - | 37, 68, 9, 31, 18 | - |
| Brandon McMullen | 4 | 198 | 49.5 | 1 | 67 | 39, 19, 106, 0, 34 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Chris Greaves | 3 | 22 | 22 | 3 | 23.7 | 0, 4, 0, 18, 0 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 1 |
The top point-getters for Canada are Pargat Singh with 107 match fantasy points, Nicholas Kirton with 82 match fantasy points and Srimantha Wijeyeratne with 76 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Scotland are George Munsey with 57 match fantasy points, Brandon McMullen with 54 match fantasy points and Chris Greaves with 51 match fantasy points.
CAN vs SCO Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon McMullen | 4 | 198 | 49.5 | 1 | 67 | 39, 19, 106, 0, 34 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Pargat Singh | 5 | 187 | 46.8 | 0 | - | 6, 87, 6, 38, 50 | - |
| Srimantha Wijeyeratne | 5 | 185 | 37 | 0 | - | 19, 56, 59, 10, 41 | - |
| Michael Leask | 3 | 41 | 20.5 | 2 | 35 | 0, 40, 0, 1, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
| Kaleem Sana | 4 | 11 | - | 7 | 16.1 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 11 | 1, 4, 1, 1, 0 |
- Brandon McMullen
Brandon McMullen can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Brandon McMullen has an average of 104 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last few matches, this player has scored 39, 19, 106, 0 and 34 runs at an average of 49.5 per match. Brandon McMullen can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket.
- Pargat Singh
Pargat Singh is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 9 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 5 matches, Pargat Singh has scored 187 runs at an average of 46.8 per match.
- Srimantha Adrian Wijeyeratne
Srimantha Wijeyeratne is a wicket-keeper with an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 8 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 185 runs averaging 37 per match.
- Michael Alexander Leask
Michael Leask is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Michael Leask has an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. He is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 41 runs averaging 20.5 per match. Michael Leask also bowls decently, bowling off-break and in recent matches, he has taken 2 wickets. He has a good record at this venue as in the recent few matches this player played here, he has taken 3 wickets.
- Kaleem Sana Rehman
Kaleem Sana can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Kaleem Sana has an average of 79 match fantasy points in the last 7 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. He bowls left-arm medium-fast and in the recently played few matches, this player has taken 1, 4, 1, 1 and 0 wickets at an average of 16.1. Kaleem Sana has been successful against this team, taking 1 wicket in recent matches. He has a good record at this venue as in the last 4 matches this player played here, he has taken 5 wickets.
CAN vs SCO Squad Information
Canada (CAN) Squad: Kaleem Sana, Saad Bin Zafar, Nikhil Dutta, Navneet Dhaliwal, Srimantha Wijeyeratne, Harsh Thaker, Dillon Heyliger, Nicholas Kirton, Ammar Khalid, Shahid Ahmadzai, Shreyas Movva, Pargat Singh, Aaron Johnson, Dilpreet Bajwa, Udhaya Bhagwan and Ishwarjot Sohi
Scotland (SCO) Squad: Richie Berrington, Ollie Hairs, Safyaan Sharif, Matthew Cross, Andrew Umeed, Michael Leask, Chris Sole, Mark Watt, George Munsey, Brad Wheal, Hamza Tahir, Chris Greaves, Scott Currie, Jack Jarvis, Charlie Tear, Bradley Currie and Brandon McMullen
CAN vs SCO Possible Playing XI
Canada (CAN) Possible Playing XI: Pargat Singh, Nicholas Kirton, Srimantha Wijeyeratne, Aaron Johnson, Shreyas Movva, Navneet Dhaliwal, Kaleem Sana, Harsh Thaker, Dillon Heyliger, Saad Bin Zafar and Ammar Khalid
Scotland (SCO) Possible Playing XI: George Munsey, Richie Berrington, Charlie Tear, Matthew Cross, Scott Currie, Bradley Currie, Mark Watt, Safyaan Sharif, Brandon McMullen, Chris Greaves and Michael Leask
CAN vs SCO Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Srimantha Wijeyeratne and Shreyas Movva
Batters: Brandon McMullen, Pargat Singh, George Munsey and Nicholas Kirton
All-Rounders: Michael Leask and Saad Bin Zafar
Bowlers: Kaleem Sana, Mark Watt and Udhaya Bhagwan
Captain: Kaleem Sana
Vice-Captain: Shreyas Movva
Photo credit: Alamy
