๐๐๐๐๐ :ย โโโโScotland vs Netherlandsโ
๐๐๐๐ : June 12,Thursdayโ
๐๐๐๐ : 15:30 PM ISTโโโโโ
๐๐๐๐๐ :โ Forthill, Dundee
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ : ICC Cricket World Cup League Two, 2023-27
Scotland aiming to top the points table in the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27
- Scotlandโs George Munsey is the second leading run-scorer of the tournament with 703 runs at an average of 50.
- Kyle Klein has 35 wickets in 17 games for the Netherlands.
- Scotland has three wins in the last five ODIs against the Netherlands.
Scotland vs Netherlands
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
SCT vs NED Match Prediction & Analysis
It is the final game of the triangular series between Scotland, Nepal, and the Netherlands. Scotland will host The Netherlands at Forthill, Dundee, on 12th June from 3:30 pm onwards. Scotland has two wins in the three games, while the Netherlands are yet to open their winning account in the series.
Scotland played their last game against Nepal at the same venue. Batting first, they scored 323 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. Skipper Richie Berrington scored a century (102) while Michael Leask missed it by just four runs. Scotlandโs Safyaan Sharif gave just four runs and claimed two wickets in the final over to help his team win the game by just two runs. This was Scotlandโs back-to-back win in the series.
The Netherlands suffered yet another defeat at the hands of Nepal in their last game. Bowling first, the Netherlands side restricted Nepal to 236 for the loss of 9 wickets. Paul van Meekeren picked up 4 wickets for 58. The Dutch batting lineup collapsed to lose the game by 16 runs. Wesley Barresi scored 36 runs at the top. This was the Netherlands’ third consecutive defeat of the tournament.
Both teams have already played a game in this tournament on June 6th. Finlay McCreath and Mark Wattโs half-centuries guided Scotland to a respectable total of 262 in the first innings. Kyle Klein took three wickets for the Netherlands. Brandon McMullen picked up three wickets in return to restrict the Dutch side to 218 runs and hence win the game by 44 runs.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Scotland Preview
After losing the first game by a wicket, the hosts found their winning path in the next two games. George Munsey will open the innings with Charlie Tear. Munsey is the tournamentโs second leading run-scorer with 703 runs at an average above 50. On the other hand, Tear has two half-centuries in the last three games. Brandon McMullen will come in at number three. McMullen has 614 runs in this series with two centuries and half-centuries each.
Skipper Ritchie Berrington will come in the middle with Finlay McCreath, Matthew Cross, and Michael Leask. Berrington has 608 runs in 17 innings of the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27 at an average of 50.66. McCreath is coming into this game after scoring back-to-back half-centuries (55 & 81). Leask is playing the perfect all-rounder at number seven. He has 239 runs with the bat at a strike rate of 106 and 13 wickets with the ball at an economy of 4.59.
McMullen will lead the bowling unit with Safyaan Sharif, Jasper Davidson, and Jack Jarvis. McMullen is their leading wicket-taker with 29 wickets at an economy rate below 5. He will be the bowler to watch out for. Safyaan Sharif defended 6 runs while claiming two wickets to guide Scotland to a 2-run victory over Nepal. Left arm pacer Mark Watt will also be parth of the playing eleven. He has 18 wickets so far in 17 innings.
Netherlands Preview
Michael Levitt will open the innings with Max ODowd. Levitt has scored 399 runs in 196 innings at an average of 24.66. ODowd is the Netherlands’ leading run-scorer with 699 runs at an average of 40. This includes 5 half-centuries. He will be the batter to watch out for. Wesley Barresi will come in at number three. He was the highest run-scorer (36) in the last game for the Netherlands.
Skipper Scott Edwards will come in the middle with Zach Lion Cachet and Teja Nidamanuru. Edwards has 605 runs in 19 innings at an average of 35.58 with five half-centuries. Cachet has 197 runs with the bat and has picked up 8 wickets with the ball so far. Nidamanuru is going through a poor form with the bat and has 177 runs in the last 9 innings. Vikramjit Singh should be picked over him if the Netherlands is looking to strengthen the middle order. Singh has 398 runs at an average of 30. Bass de Leede missed the last game. He has an average of 45, the highest among the batters.
Kyle Klein will lead the bowling attack with Paul van Meekeren, Roelof van der Merwe, and Fred Klaassen. Klein has 35 wickets in 16 innings at an average of 15.81. He is their leading wicket-taker and the bowler to watch out for. Meekeren has 34 wickets in 14 innings at an average of 18. He picked up four wickets in the last game. van der Merwe has the lowest economy among the bowlers (3.83) while picking up 19 wickets. Aryan Dutt is back in the squad. Dutt has 30 wickets in 16 games.
Weather Conditions
The weather at Dundee is expected to be sunny on match day, with temperatures ranging between 11 and 16 degrees Celsius. Winds will blow from the southeast at 10-26 km/h. It is a bowling-friendly pitch. It is a paradise for both batters and bowlers as it offers balance in all innings. The wind will help the pacers swing the ball.
SCT vs NED Pitch Report
The game will be played at Forthill, Dundee, on 12th June from 3:30 pm onwards. The stadium has a capacity of 6500 spectators and regularly hosts Vitality Blast games. It has hosted 7 ODIs and 10 T20Is so far.
Toss: To Bat
In 11 ODI games hosted here, results have favored the teams chasing the target on 5 occasions. But the last three games have been successfully defended by the team batting first. The average first innings score is 218. The team winning the toss should bat first.
