ICC CWC League 2: USA vs Scotland 104th ODI Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between USA vs SCO ODI match?

The USA will look to get seven in a row in the tournament when they take on Scotland in the 104th match of the ICC CWC League 2 on Thursday, May 14th. The match is scheduled to be played at the Tribhuvan University Ground in Kirtipur, Nepal. While the USA aims to retain their top spot in the points table, Scotland will look to displace USA and move to the top of the table. 

USA

The USA extended their winning streak to six matches after defeating the UAE by 4 wickets. They are currently sitting at the top of the ICC CWC League 2 points table with 36 points from their 24 games. While batting first against the UAE, they posted a mammoth total of 292 for 3 in their 50 overs, thanks to the brilliant centuries from Saiteja Mukkamalla (137*) and Milind Kumar (123*).  In reply, the UAE were bowled out for just 49 runs. Rushil Ugarkar grabbed five wickets for just 22 runs. 

Scotland

Scotland, meanwhile, is coming into this match after defeating Nepal by 2 runs via the DLS method. While batting first, Scotland managed to score 243 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their full overs, thanks to the 75-run knock from George Munsey. With the continuous rain interruption, the match was reduced to just 39 overs, and the revised target for Nepal was 221 runs. In reply, Nepal could only manage to score 218 for 7 in their 39 overs. Scotland are sitting just below their opponents with the same number of points. 

USA vs SCO 104th ODI Match Details

USA vs SCO Pitch Report

The surface at Tribhuvan University Ground offers a balanced contest between batting and bowling. During the early stages of the gameplay, pacers are likely to get good assistance, but as the game progresses, spinners will get their turn and will come in handy. It will be a good opportunity for the batters to score runs, but they will have to spend time. The average first innings total in 2026 was just 230 at this venue, but it is likely to go above this score in this match. 

USA vs SCO Weather Report

The weather in Nepal is expected to remain partly cloudy during the match, with 45% rain predicted. The temperature is expected to be around 28° C with 61% humidity. There are no thunderstorms predicted as such for this game. 

USA vs SCO Head-to-Head Records

USA vs SCO ODI Probable XI

• USA: Smit Patel (wk), Andries Gous, Monank Patel (c), Shayan Jahangir, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Milind Kumar, Shubham Ranjane, Harmeet Singh, Jasdeep Singh, Nosthush Kenjige/Rushil Ugarkar, Saurabh Netravalkar.

• Scotland: Richie Berrington (c), Chris Greaves, George Munsey, Brandon McMullen, Finlay McCreath, Matthew Henry Cross (wk), Michael Leask, Jack Jarvis, Mark Watt, Oliver Davidson, Brad Curie

Players To Watch Out For In the USA vs SCO ODI Match

• Milind Kumar | USA: Milind Kumar has been playing a crucial role as an all-rounder for his team. Scoring runs as a middle-order batter and taking wickets with the ball has become his regular job. He has added 1016 runs in 21 innings at a phenomenal batting average of 67.73, including three back-to-back half-centuries and one big century in his last four matches, and has also taken 28 wickets. He will be coming into this match after taking one wicket and scoring an unbeaten 123 runs in the last match against the UAE. He is a player to watch out for in this match.

• Nosthush Kenjige | USA: Nosthush Kenjige has been exceptional with the ball this tournament. He has played 21 innings and has taken 31 wickets so far, including one five-wicket haul that came against Oman in the 54th match. He has been very economical at 4.21. 

• George Munsey | SCO: The 33-year-old batter has been in terrific form lately, having a phenomenal strike rate and average in the tournament. He has scored 1124 runs in just 20 innings with 8 half-centuries and two centuries. He is someone who can play a good knock with his bat once he settles at the crease. He has an average of 59.16 in the tournament and will be coming into this match after smashing 75 runs in the last match against Nepal. He is one such player to watch out for in this match.

• Mark Watt | SCO: The 29-year-old left-hand all-rounder is one of the best all-rounders from this team. He has featured in 18 innings in the ICC CWC League 2 and has scored 262 runs with the bat and taken 27 wickets as well in 24 innings. He is one such player to watch out for in this match.

USA vs SCO ODI Toss Prediction

Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue

• In the last four ODI matches played at this venue, the teams that won the toss have opted to bat first on all four occasions. 

Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch

• The team batting first at this venue has won 19 out of the total 41 matches played here, while the teams batting second have won 22. This makes it clear that the team winning the toss should opt to bowl first and try to restrict the other team to below par.

USA vs SCO ODI Today's Match Scenario

Scenario 1

• Toss Winner: SCO (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 35-42
• USA Total: 250-260
• Match Winner: Scotland

Scenario 2

• Toss Winner: USA (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 40-50
• SCO Total: 260-270
• Match Winner: USA

Who will win today's USA vs SCO ODI match?

Scotland is slightly ahead in their head-to-head clash against the USA team in ODIs; they will start this game as favourites to win. Moreover, they defeated the USA four times in the recent five clashes, which will already give them a psychological edge for this match. They have a solid form on their back and will be performing well against the top side. We are backing Scotland to win this game.