Scotland (SCO) will take on the Netherlands (NED) in the 4th match of the Scotland T20I Tri-Series 2025, set to be played at Titwood Stadium, Glasgow, on 18th June 2025. Both teams have shown fighting spirit in their previous games and will be looking to gain a crucial win as the series progresses.
Scotland, led by Matthew Cross, will aim to bounce back after a narrow defeat to Nepal. Their batting unit, despite promising starts, has lacked the finishing touch, which will be under scrutiny against a disciplined Dutch bowling side.
The Netherlands, captained by Scott Edwards, come into this fixture riding high after a thrilling super-over win over Nepal. The Dutch side has displayed impressive balance, both in the top order and with the ball, and will look to maintain their momentum.
Match Details: SCO vs NED, Scotland Tri-Series 2025
- Match: Scotland vs Netherlands – 4th Match
- Date & Time: 18th June 2025, 07:30 PM IST
- Venue: Titwood Cricket Ground, Glasgow, Scotland
- Live Streaming: FanCode
Pitch and Weather Report
Pitch Report: Titwood Cricket Ground
The ball comes onto the bat nicely, enabling stroke-making throughout the innings. Teams batting first have had a slight advantage, with an average first-innings score of 194, compared to 186 in the second innings. Recent ODIs at this venue have seen scores above 300, so expect a high-scoring T20.
- Avg 1st Innings Score: 194
- Avg 2nd Innings Score: 186
- Batting First Win %: 57%
- Batting Second Win %: 43%
Weather Report: Glasgow, Scotland
Bright and clear skies are forecasted for Wednesday evening, offering perfect playing conditions. Temperatures are expected to range between 16°C to 8°C, and no rainfall is predicted during match hours.
Head-to-Head Record: SCO vs NED
- Total Matches: 15
- Scotland Wins: 8
- Netherlands Wins: 7
- No Result/Tie: 0
This head-to-head record reflects a closely fought rivalry, with Scotland narrowly edging the Dutch side in historical T20 encounters.
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Probable Playing 11
Scotland (SCO) Playing 11
1. George Munsey, 2. Matthew Cross (c & wk), 3. Christopher McBride, 4. Michael Leask, 5. Liam Naylor, 6. Finlay McCreath, 7. Brandon McMullen, 8. Mark Watt, 9. Jasper Davidson, 10. Safyaan Sharif, 11. Jack Jarvis
Netherlands (NED) Playing 11
1. Scott Edwards (c & wk), 2. Teja Nidamanuru, 3. Noah Croes, 4. Zach Lion Cachet, 5. Michael Levitt, 6. Aryan Dutt, 7. Max O’Dowd, 8. Roelof van der Merwe, 9. Paul van Meekeren, 10. Saqib Zulfiqar, 11. Kyle Klein / Daniel Doram
Top Fantasy Picks – Dream11 & My11Circle
Top Picks – Scotland
- Michael Leask: He is still a vital middle-order batsman after scoring 334 runs in the previous ten games.
- Safyaan Sharif: A proven wicket-taker, having picked up 9 wickets in his last 4 T20Is at an economy of 7.84.
- Brandon McMullen: With bat and ball, this powerful all-rounder has the ability to change the course of games.
Top Picks – Netherlands
- Max O’Dowd: A consistent opener with 522 runs at an average of 30.7, including three half-centuries.
- Aryan Dutt: A dynamic spinner with 12 wickets in his last 7 matches, effective in middle overs.
- Scott Edwards: Dependable behind the wickets and a mainstay in the Dutch batting order.
Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction: SCO vs NED
- Wicketkeepers: 1. Matthew Cross, 2. Scott Edwards
- Batters: 1. George Munsey, 2. Max O’Dowd (VC), 3. Michael Levitt
- All-rounders: 1. Brandon McMullen (C), 2. Michael Leask
- Bowlers: 1. Mark Watt, 2. Roelof van der Merwe, 3. Paul van Meekeren, 4. Kyle Klein
My11Circle Fantasy Team Picks: SCO vs NED
- Captain Choices: 1. Brandon McMullen, 2. Safyaan Sharif
- Vice-Captain Options: 1. Max O’Dowd, 2. Aryan Dutt
Conclusion
The clash between Scotland and the Netherlands promises to be a thrilling encounter in the ongoing Scotland T20I Tri-Series 2025. With both sides eager to gain momentum and climb the points table, expect a highly competitive match. Fantasy players should bank on in-form all-rounders and top-order batters for maximum returns.
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