UAE vs CAN Match Prediction: 126th Match – ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27
By seoe2admin / August 10, 2026
The UAE vs CAN 126th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27 will be played on August 11, 2026, at Forthill, Dundee. Canada will look to bounce back after a narrow 9-run defeat to Scotland, while the UAE will aim to recover from their 1-wicket loss to Scotland.
Canada have the advantage of recent match activity and a 2-1 lead in completed head-to-head meetings, while the UAE have dangerous players capable of changing the game. The conditions at Forthill could also favor Canada’s seam attack early in the innings.
Table of Contents
Match Overview – UAE vs CAN
Team Form – UAE vs CAN
Canada Recent Form
UAE Recent Form
Head-to-Head Record – UAE vs CAN
Last 4 Meetings
Venue & Pitch Report – Forthill, Dundee
Pitch Behavior
Weather Report
Full Squad – UAE vs CAN
United Arab Emirates Squad
Canada Squad
Recent Match Performance – UAE vs CAN
UAE vs CAN Match Tips (Clear & Practical)
Final Prediction – UAE vs CAN
Prediction: Canada to Win
Winning Probability
Match Overview – UAE vs CAN
DetailInformationSeriesICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27MatchUAE vs Canada – 126th MatchVenueForthill, DundeeDate11 August 2026Time11:00 AM Local / 10:00 AM GMT / 3:30 PM ISTMatch FormatODITeamsUnited Arab Emirates vs Canada
Team Form – UAE vs CAN
Canada Recent Form
MatchOpponentDateResultDetails123rd MatchScotland07 Aug 2026LostLost by 9 runs122nd MatchUAE05 Aug 2026AbandonedNo ball bowled114th MatchNetherlands16 Jun 2026No ResultNo result112th MatchUSA12 Jun 2026LostLost by 5 wickets111th MatchNetherlands10 Jun 2026WonWon by 2 wickets
UAE Recent Form
MatchOpponentDateResultDetails124th MatchScotland09 Aug 2026LostLost by 1 wicket122nd MatchCanada05 Aug 2026AbandonedNo ball bowled121st MatchScotland03 Aug 2026AbandonedNo ball bowled101st MatchOman03 May 2026WonWon by 54 runs100th MatchNepal01 May 2026LostLost by 6 runs (DLS)
Head-to-Head Record – UAE vs CAN
DateWinnerResult / Status05 Aug 2026NoneMatch abandoned without a ball bowled05 Mar 2024CanadaCanada won by 8 runs (DLS method)28 Feb 2024CanadaCanada won by 3 wickets01 Apr 2023UAEUAE won by 6 wickets
Last 4 Meetings
TeamWinsCanada2UAE1No Result1
Canada have a slight advantage in the recent head-to-head record, winning the two most recent completed matches against the UAE.
Venue & Pitch Report – Forthill, Dundee
The Forthill, Dundee surface is expected to provide relatively balanced conditions. Morning cloud cover and humidity could help fast bowlers generate swing and seam movement during the early overs.
As the pitch settles, batting should become more comfortable, allowing stroke-makers to score more freely in the middle overs.
The team winning the toss may prefer to bowl first and exploit the fresh conditions before the pitch becomes easier for batting.
Pitch Behavior
Early Overs (1–10)
Fast bowlers could get noticeable swing and seam movement. Openers will need to be patient and avoid taking unnecessary risks against the new ball.
Middle Overs (11–40)
The surface should settle down, making stroke play easier. Spinners could become important for controlling the scoring rate and creating pressure.
Death Overs (41–50)
Cutters, slower balls, cross-seam deliveries, and yorkers could be effective. Batters will look to accelerate, while bowlers will need accurate variations.FactorDetailsAverage First Innings Score240–255Competitive Total265+Expected First Innings Score245–260
Weather Report
FactorExpected ConditionTemperatureCool conditionsHumidityHighCloud CoverMostly cloudyWindModerateRainPossible interruptionsOverallFavorable for early seam movement
The cool and humid Scottish conditions could give fast bowlers assistance with the new ball. Any significant cloud cover would further increase the importance of the opening bowling spell.
Full Squad – UAE vs CAN
United Arab Emirates Squad
Muhammad Waseem, Aryansh Sharma, Ajay Kumar, Akshdeep Nath, Muhammad Shahdad, Nilansh Keswani, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Muhammad Jawadullah, Adeeb Usmani, Junaid Siddique, Jash Giyanani, Muhammad Zuhaib, Sohaib Khan, Haider Ali, Khuzaima Tanveer.
Canada Squad
Aaron Johnson, Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton, Pargat Singh, Dilon Heyliger, Dilpreet Bajwa, Harsh Thaker, Saad Bin Zafar (c), Shreyas Movva, Kaleem Sana, Jeremy Gordon, Junaid Siddiqui, Kanwarpal Tathgur, Ravinderpal Singh, Rishiv Ragav Joshi, Aaditya Varadarajan, Akhil Kumar, Parveen Kumar, Gurbaz Bajwa, Yuvraj Samra, Shahid Ahmadzai, Jatinderpal Matharu, Shivam Sharma, Mansab Gill, Ali Nadeem, Jaskaran Singh, Matthew Spoors, Sukhjinder Singh, Zahid Shirzad, Ansh Patel, Anoop Ravi, Ajayveer Hundal.
Recent Match Performance – UAE vs CAN
StatisticDetailsTotal Matches4Canada Wins2UAE Wins1Draws / No Result1Highest Score255/4 – UAELowest Score194/10 – UAE
Canada hold a slight advantage in the recent completed ODI meetings, winning two of the three matches that produced a result.
UAE vs CAN Match Tips (Clear & Practical)
CategoryPredictionToss AdvantageTeam bowling firstMatch WinnerCanadaFirst Innings Score245–260Competitive Total265+Total Match Wickets14+Player of the Match CandidateHarsh Thaker / Nicholas KirtonMost Wickets CandidateKaleem Sana / Junaid Siddiqui
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Final Prediction – UAE vs CAN
The UAE vs CAN match should be a closely contested encounter, but Canada have a slightly stronger overall case. Their recent head-to-head advantage, greater match activity, and ability to compete in Scottish conditions give them an edge.
The UAE have dangerous match-winners, particularly Muhammad Waseem, and their narrow defeat against Scotland shows that they can push opponents all the way. However, Canada’s bowling attack could benefit significantly from the early movement at Forthill.
Canada’s top order will still need to be careful during the opening overs. If they survive the initial swing and seam, the pitch should become easier for batting as the innings progresses.
Prediction: Canada to Win
Likely Margin: 3 wickets or 15+ runs
Winning Probability
TeamChanceCanada58%UAE42%
Canada are favorites, but the relatively close probability reflects the UAE’s strong individual players and the unpredictable nature of ODI cricket in Scottish conditions.
FAQ
1.Who will win UAE vs CAN 126th Match 2026?
Canada are the favorites because of their recent head-to-head advantage, stronger match activity, and suitability to the expected conditions at Forthill.
2.Is Forthill good for batting or bowling?
Forthill is expected to offer early assistance to fast bowlers, particularly with cloud and humidity. Batting should become easier after the opening phase.
3.What is the expected first innings score?
The expected first-innings score is around 245–260, while 265+ should give the batting team a competitive total.
4.Who are the key players in UAE vs CAN?
For Canada, Harsh Thaker, Nicholas Kirton, Aaron Johnson, and Kaleem Sana could be important. For the UAE, Muhammad Waseem, Aryansh Sharma, Junaid Siddique, and Nilansh Keswani are players to watch.
