Netherlands vs Scotland, ICCCWCLT, Today Match Prediction
Netherlands vs Scotland, ICCCWCLT, Today Match Prediction
πππππ :βNetherlands vs Scotland
ππππ :May 16,Friday
ππππ : 14:30 PM (IST)
πππππ : Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht
ππππππππππ :Β ICC Cricket World Cup League Two, 2023-27
Netherlands aim for their 5th consecutive win
- The average 1st innings score at Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht is 174 runs.
- Teams batting 1st won 4 of the 5 matches played at Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht.
- Netherlands are 3-2 in the last 5 matches against Scotland.
NED vs SCT Match Prediction & Analysis
Netherlands square off against Scotland in match 67 of ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 on Friday, 15th May. The match is slated to be played at Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht and the scheduled start time is 2:30 PM IST.
Netherlands are coming on the back of a 5 wicket win against UAE where they chased down the highest ever score (204 runs) at Utrecht and this is also their fourth consecutive win this series. Scotland on the other hand are coming off a 8 wicket win over UAE, after losing two back to back matches against UAE and Netherlands.
Current Standings – Netherlands currently sits in 1st position on the league table with 26 points from 19 matches, boasting a record of 12 wins, 5 losses, and 2 no-results. Meanwhile, Scotland finds themselves at 4th position with 18 points from 15 matches, having secured only 8 victories, suffered 5 defeats and 2 no-results.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Netherlands Preview
The Netherlands are enjoying a dominant run, clinching their fourth consecutive victory on this CWC League 2 tour. They aim to finish strong with a 5-0 record and ascend to the top of the table. In their recent encounter against UAE, the Dutch bowlers delivered a commanding performance.
Electing to bowl first, the Netherlands restricted UAE to 203/9. Kyle Klein spearheaded the attack, bagging an impressive 4 wickets for 44 runs. Paul van Meekeren (1/47), Bas de Leede (1/16), and Zach-Lion Cachet (1/13) provided excellent support with economical spells.
Chasing the target, the opening pair of Michael Levitt (39 runs) and Max O’Dowd (52 runs) laid a solid foundation with a 77-run stand. Vikramjit Singh, in his second innings of the tour, contributed a quick 15 runs. However, it was Scott Edwards (42 runs off 42 balls) who once again provided the crucial impetus. Zach Lion-Cachet (17 not out) and Bas de Leede (19 not out) calmly guided the Netherlands to victory.
Scotland Preview
Scotland will be relieved by their performance in the last match, a significant improvement after two disappointing bowling displays where they conceded over 270 runs. The return of their experienced fast bowlers proved crucial in neutralizing UAE’s unpredictable batting lineup.
Bowling first, Scotland dismissed UAE for 161 runs in 47.5 overs. Brad Currie (3 wickets for 34 runs) and Brandon McMullen (3 wickets for 48 runs) were the standout bowlers. Jack Jarvis (1/27) and Mark Watt (1/24) bowled with excellent economy in the middle overs, building pressure after the new-ball bowlers had rattled the top order.
Scotland then chased down the target comfortably in 24.2 overs, thanks to a rapid half-century from George Munsey (56 runs off 45 balls) and a solid 50 runs off 51 balls from Brandon McMullen. Richie Berrington provided the finishing touches with a brisk 35 runs off 28 balls. With this victory, Scotland concluded their series against UAE with a 2-1 win.
Weather Conditions
The weather at Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht on Friday, 15th May is expected to be around 4Β°C with clear skies and the wind blowing at 5 km/hr and a humidity of 98%.
NED vs SCT Pitch Report
The pitch at Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht, generally favours the bowlers and tends to be a low-scoring venue. The average first innings score here is 176 runs, the presence of live grass on the surface offers swing, while the wicket also provides pace and bounce. A score of 230-250 will be above par at this venue making it difficult for the side batting second.
Toss: To Bowl
Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd in Utrecht has hosted five ODI matches to date. Interestingly, the chasing team has won four of these encounters, while the team batting first secured victory in the remaining match. We predict the team that wins the toss will opt to bowl first.
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