Scotland Opts to Field in Third ODI Against Canada

On Sunday 31 August 2025, Canada and Scotland meet in the third match of the Men’s One Day International Series. This thrilling clash of titans will happen on the Maple Leaf North-West Ground in King City. The match is set to begin at 15:30 local time, with both teams eager to secure a win in this competitive series.

Scotland won the toss and put the United States into bat. Led by captain and dart-throwing slinger Jake Dabrieo, this tactical maneuver is designed to limit Canada’s offensive firepower. The Scots, captained by Richie Berrington, will be looking to make the most of their early break. They say they’re going to put maximum pressure on the Canadian players. In the other dugout, Nicholas Kirton’s Canadians are focused on the task at hand, looking to put their talents on display on home turf.

Rohan Shah will be the match umpire for this match. He will be ably assisted by Shaun Haig, Graham McCrea and Harry Grewal as match officials. Their seasoned eye will be important in keeping things even and making sure everything goes according to plan.

Canada, on the other hand, boasts a deep roster loaded with experienced veterans and fresh faces on the rise. The team for the expedition includes Ali Nadeem Abbasi, Yuvraj Samra, Pargat Singh and Nicholas Kirton. Joining are Shreyas Movva, Dilpreet Singh Bajwa, Jaskarandeep Singh Buttar, Saad Bin Zafar, Kaleem Sana, Shahid Ahmadzai, and Akhil Kumar. Shreyas Movva, as the team’s wicketkeeper, serves as a crucial intermediary between his bowlers and fielders.

Scotland has some names in their ranks, with great talent from stalwarts like Richie Berrington, Tom Bruce and George Munsey. Other mainstays have been Brandon McMullen, Finlay McCreath, Charlie Tear, Michael Leask, Josh Davey, Mark Watt, Brad Currie and Safyaan Sharif. Charlie Tear will wicket-keep for Scotland, likely adding an interesting facet to their batting and fielding plans with his talents.

The game takes place at picturesque Maple Leaf North-West Ground. Both teams will be looking to prove their talent and heart. Scotland had won the toss and elected to field. Fans and analysts alike will be interested to see how these two prospects match up and how the game plays out.