Scotland vs United Arab Emirates Prediction: UAE are on the verge of elimination from the tournament.

Sri Lanka and Oman are going head to head against each other at Bulawayo Athletic Club, Matabeleland, Zimbabwe on 23rd June. UAE are on the verge of elimination from the tournament. Who will win this game?

Scotland

Scotland achieved a remarkable victory on the last ball against Ireland in their opening match, securing two crucial points. With three available spots for the quarterfinals, a win in this game will almost guarantee their progress to the next stage.

Opening batsman Christopher McBride showcased his skills with a determined half-century despite losing wickets at regular intervals from the other end. Scotland will expect improved performances with the bat from Matthew Cross, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, and Richie Berrington. The team will rely on all-rounder Michael Leask, who played brilliant innings of 91 runs off just 61 deliveries, to deliver another stellar performance.

Leask's crucial partnership of 82 runs with Mark Watt for the 8th wicket played a vital role in securing the thrilling last-ball victory. In terms of bowling, Brandon McMullen was impressed with his maiden international five-wicket haul and has shown good form.

He will seek support from Chris Sole and Safyaan Sharif at the other end. Mark Watt and Chris Greaves provide specialist spin options for the team, with assistance from all-rounders Leask and McBride.

Scotland Predicted Lineup

Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka (wk), Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha.

United Arab Emirates

The UAE team will be highly disappointed with their performance in this tournament, especially after their strong showing in the Qualifier Playoffs to secure their place. They have suffered significant defeats in both matches played so far, resulting in a negative impact on their net run rate (NRR). Currently, the UAE team seems to be on the verge of elimination.

Muhammad Waseem and Vriitya Aravind bring valuable experience to the batting lineup, and the team will rely on them to deliver substantial innings in this match. Although Aravind scored 49 runs in the previous outing, it wasn't sufficient to guide his team to a winning total.

Rameez Shahzad and Asif Khan have shown promise by getting good starts, but they have struggled to convert them into substantial innings. The team possesses quality all-rounders such as Rohan Mustafa, Basil Hameed, Ali Naseer, and Aayan Khan, and they will be expected to contribute with both bat and ball.

Mustafa has been the standout bowler for the UAE with three wickets in two matches, but overall, the bowling performance has been a major disappointment. Junaid Siddiqui has shown promise with the new ball, and it is anticipated that he will play a more significant role in the upcoming games.

Karthik Meiyappan and Zahoor Khan, who are considered among the UAE's top bowlers, have yet to take a wicket in the tournament.

United Arab Emirates Predicted Lineup

Aqib Ilyas, Jatinder Singh, Kashyap Prajapati, Zeeshan Maqsood (c), Naseem Khushi (wk), Shoaib Khan, Ayaan Khan, Mohammad Nadeem, Bilal Khan, Fayyaz Butt, Jay Odedra.

Expert betting tips

The pitch at the Athletic Club in Bulawayo presents a challenge for batsmen, requiring them to acclimate before playing aggressive shots. A target of approximately 270 runs is considered average on this pitch. While the seamers may experience some initial movement, the surface is expected to stabilize and become more batsman-friendly as the match unfolds. As the game progresses, the spinners are likely to come into play. The weather forecast indicates clear skies and pleasant temperatures throughout the match. UAE has not had the tournament that they would have hoped for and we expect Scotland to win this tie.