South Africa decides to bat first in scorching Dubai temperatures; squads remain unchanged

South Africa opted to bat first against Scotland in the scorching afternoon heat of Dubai, in an effort to protect their bowlers from the grueling conditions of over 30 degrees Celsius. Additionally, teams chasing have historically found more success on the challenging tracks in the UAE.

Both teams are coming off losses - South Africa having been defeated by England on Monday, and Scotland having been trounced by West Indies on Sunday. Nevertheless both teams are unchanged.

Where South Africa have two points on the board, having beaten West Indies in the tournament opener, Scotland are still looking for their first win.

Scotland: 1 Saskia Horley, 2 Sarah Bryce (wk), 3 Kathryn Bryce (capt), 4 Alisa Lister, 5 Priyanaz Chatterji, 6 Lorna Jack-Brown, 7 Darcey Carter, 8 Katherine Fraser, 9 Rachel Slater, 10 Abtaha Maqsood, 11 Olivia Bell

South Africa: 1 Laura Wolvaardt (capt), 2 Tazmin Brits, 3 Marizanne Kapp, 4 Anneke Bosch, 5 Sune Luus, 6 Chloe Tryon, 7 Nadine de Klerk, 8 Annerie Dercksen, 9 Sinolo Jafta (wk), 10 Nonkululeko Mlaba, 11 Ayabonga Khaka