Canada and Scotland have a long-running cricket rivalry with plenty of memorable moments. While Scotland holds the edge in the all-time record books, Canada has shown its mettle in recent games. most notably their spirited performances in the latest League Two fixtures.
Despite Scotland’s overall dominance, Canada’s recent outings, including a remarkable 7-wicket collapse early on, followed by a strong chase by Scotland and a match abandoned due to pitch conditions, prove that in cricket, anything can happen on the field.
Curious how the stats stack up across formats? Below, you’ll find a full breakdown of their head-to-head in ODIs and T20s, complete with the most recent face-offs to give you the complete picture.
Overall Canada vs Scotland Head-to-Head Record
Canada and Scotland have played against each other in two formats: One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).
Here’s a quick look at their head-to-head record:
| Format | Matches | Canada Wins | Scotland Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODIs | 12 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| T20Is | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Overall | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
The head-to-head record shows that Scotland has been the stronger team overall. Scotland has won 10 out of 14 matches, while Canada has won 4 games.
Canada vs Scotland – Head to Head & Recent Highlights
Check out the recent match highlights of Canada vs Scotland matches.
August 31, 2025 – Maple Leaf North-West Ground, King City
- Scotland won by 7 wickets.
- Historic moment: For the first time in 148 years of international cricket, both openers were dismissed in the first two balls of the innings.
- Ali Nadeem was caught at slip off the first ball by Brad Currie, while Yuvraj Samra was run out at the non-striker’s end on the second.
- Canada 184 all out (48.1 overs) – Shreyas Movva fought with a gritty 60 runs, while Jaskaran Singh (32) and Saad Bin Zafar (29) offered some resistance.
- Scotland 187/3 (41.5 overs) – George Munsey struck an unbeaten 84 off 103 balls, and skipper Richie Berrington added 64, guiding the chase comfortably.
September 6, 2025 – Maple Leaf North-West Ground, King City
- The next scheduled ODI was abandoned without a ball bowled.
- Six pitch inspections were held before the match was called off due to a damp, soft patch on the surface.
- This marked the second Scotland match abandoned in King City during this leg of League Two (after their fixture vs Namibia on Aug 29).
Summary
Scotland have dominated the recent head-to-head, combining strong top-order batting with sharp new-ball bowling. Canada showed flashes of fight, especially through Shreyas Movva’s resilience, but early collapses have hurt them. With two matches in this leg abandoned due to pitch conditions, both teams will be eager for more consistent game time in future fixtures.
Memorable Matches between Canada and Scotland
Here are some of the most exciting matches between Canada and Scotland in ODIs and T20Is.
Memorable ODI Matches
1. Canada vs Scotland, Dubai, March 7, 2024
After winning the toss, Scotland chose to bat first but struggled to build momentum against a disciplined Canadian bowling attack. George Munsey gave the innings an early push with a fluent 36 off 47 balls, supported by Brandon McMullen’s aggressive 33 from just 29 balls. Harsh Thaker was the standout bowler for Canada, claiming 3 wickets for 41 runs in his 10 overs.
In reply, Canada faced early pressure, losing four wickets for just 34 runs within the first seven overs. But Harsh Thaker, promoted up the order, anchored the innings with a magnificent unbeaten 105 off 150 balls. Shreyas Movva chipped in with 20* to see Canada home in the 46th over, with 27 balls to spare.
Result: Canada won by 5 wickets.
2. Canada vs Scotland, Dubai, March 1, 2024
Scotland posted a competitive 215/8 in their 50 overs after being put into bat. George Munsey anchored the innings with a patient 68 off 101 balls, while Michael Leask added valuable middle-order runs with 40 from 44 deliveries. Despite some resistance, the Canadian bowlers kept things tight, with Nicholas Kirton (2/26) and Dilon Heyliger (2/49) picking up crucial wickets.
In reply, Canada made light work of the chase, cruising to 220/3 in just 40.3 overs. The star of the innings was Pargat Singh, who guided the chase with a composed unbeaten 87 off 99 balls. He was named Player of the Match as Canada secured a dominant 7-wicket win with 57 balls to spare.
Result: Canada won by 7 wickets.
3. Scotland vs Canada, Christchurch, January 23, 2014
After an early hiccup, Calum MacLeod produced a sensational knock of 175 from 141 balls, laced with 14 fours and 5 sixes, steering Scotland to a mammoth 341/9. He was well-supported by Matt Machan (68) and Freddie Coleman (40). Canada’s bowlers, despite a 5-wicket haul from Khurram Chohan (5/68), couldn’t contain the flow of runs.
In response, Canada folded for 171 in 39.2 overs. Wicketkeeper Hamza Tariq’s fighting 71 off 70 balls was the only resistance as the rest of the lineup crumbled. Scotland’s bowling was clinical, with Rob Taylor and Iain Wardlaw picking up two wickets apiece, while MacLeod also chipped in with a rare wicket to seal a thumping 170-run victory.
Result: Scotland won by 170 runs.
4. Canada vs Scotland, Benoni, April 8, 2009
In the 27th Match of Group A at the 2009 ICC World Cup Qualifiers in Benoni on April 8, Canada defeated Scotland convincingly by 148 runs. Batting first, Canada posted 252/7 in their 50 overs, with captain Ashish Bagai anchoring the innings with a crucial 87 off 122 balls.
Scotland’s chase never got going, collapsing for just 104 in 30.5 overs. Only Colin Smith showed resistance with 43, as Canada’s bowlers dominated. Umar Bhatti took 3 for 31, and both Osinde and Cheema claimed two wickets each. Ashish Bagai also made four dismissals behind the stumps, earning him the Player of the Match award for his all-round performance.
Result: Canada won by 148 runs.
Memorable T20I Matches
1. Scotland vs Canada, Edinburgh, July 16, 2015
This T20I match was played at the Golden Cricket Ground in Edinburgh during the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier. Scotland won the toss and decided to bowl first, putting immediate pressure on Canada’s batting lineup.. Canada managed to post 135/8 in their 20 overs, with Josh Davey being the pick of Scotland’s bowlers, taking 3 wickets for 36 runs.
Scotland’s chase was led by captain Kyle Coetzer, who played a brilliant unbeaten knock of 51 runs off 41 balls, including 5 fours and 2 sixes. He was well supported by Calum MacLeod (29 off 15 balls) and Matthew Cross (21 off 20 balls), who helped build a solid foundation for the chase.
Result: Scotland won by 8 wickets.
2. Canada vs Scotland, Dubai, March 23, 2012
Scotland won the toss and decided to bowl first, putting immediate pressure on Canada’s batting lineup. Ruvindu Gunasekera top-scored with 19 runs, while captain Rizwan Cheema contributed 14 runs before falling to Josh Davey. Canada managed to post 135/8 in their 20 overs, with Josh Davey being the pick of Scotland’s bowlers, taking 3 wickets for 36 runs.
Scotland’s chase was led by captain Kyle Coetzer, who played a brilliant unbeaten knock of 51 runs off 41 balls, including 5 fours and 2 sixes. He was well supported by Calum MacLeod (29 off 15 balls) and Matthew Cross (21 off 20 balls), who helped build a solid foundation for the chase.
Result: Scotland won by four wickets.
When Do Canada and Scotland Play Next?
No future matches have been announced yet by the cricket boards. But both teams often play in ICC tournaments and bilateral series.
Keep watching for future matches, as they are always exciting to watch.
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Conclusion: Scotland Holds the Edge In The Rivalry!
Scotland has clearly been the stronger side in this rivalry, winning 10 of the 14 head-to-head matches across formats, while Canada has managed 4 victories. In ODIs, Scotland leads 8–4, and in T20Is, they hold a clean 2–0 record.
That said, recent fixtures in 2025 have shown that Canada is no pushover. They were part of a historic match where both openers fell in the first two balls before recovering to post 184, and they also pushed Scotland into abandoned fixtures due to testing pitch conditions in King City. Performances from players like Shreyas Movva underline that Canada can compete when conditions go their way.
While Scotland remains the favorite in this rivalry, Canada’s progress suggests that future clashes will be far more competitive and definitely ones to watch.
FAQs
Canada and Scotland have played a total of 14 games across ODIs and T20Is.
Scotland has a better overall record, winning 10 out of 14 matches against Canada.
Scotland has a win percentage of 63.63% in ODIs against Canada.
Canada has yet to defeat Scotland in T20I cricket. Scotland has won both T20I matches.
ODIs have been more competitive, with Canada winning 4 out of 12 matches, while in T20Is, Scotland has won all matches.
