Scotland Women and Netherlands Women are set to lock horns in what promises to be a thrilling contest at the Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2025. Both teams have shown glimpses of their potential throughout the tournament, and this clash will be crucial in their bid to climb the points table. Scotland’s disciplined bowling attack will look to leverage home-ground conditions, while the Dutch side will depend on their aggressive batting lineup to set a challenging total.
Scotland’s strength lies in their balanced squad, blending experience with young talent. Key players like Kathryn Bryce and Sarah Bryce have carried the team’s batting efforts, while their bowling unit, led by Katherine Fraser, has kept the pressure on opposition batters.
On the other hand, the Netherlands Women have impressed with their fighting spirit and ability to adapt quickly within matches. Their diverse attack and depth in batting can test Scotland’s defense across all phases of the game. Scotland are unbeaten in the tournament so far whereas Netherlands stand at fourth position on the table with three victories to their name, making both teams into the top four positions until now.
Squads:
Scotland Women’s Cricket Team
Abbi Aitken-Drummond, Maryam Faisal, Megan McColl, Priyanaz Chatterji, Chloe Abel, Katherine Fraser, Kathryn Bryce, Ailsa Lister, Pippa Sproul, Sarah Bryce, Abtaha Maqsood, Hannah Rainey, Kirsty McColl, Nayma Sheikh, Rachel Slater
Netherlands Women’s Cricket Team
Babette de Leede, Caroline de Lange, Frédérique Overdijk, Hannah Landheer, Iris Zwilling, Isabel van der Woning, Lara Leemhuis, Merel Dekeling, Myrthe van den Raad, Phebe Molkenboer, Robine Rijke, Sanya Khurana, Silver Siegers, Sterre Kalis
Players to watch out:
Sarah Bryce
Sarah Bryce has played 66 WT20I matches, scoring 1440 runs in 65 innings at an excellent average of 29.38. She maintains an aggressive strike rate of 109.17, having registered four fifties with a high score of 67. Bryce has been in good touch for Scotland Women, scoring 85 runs in 4 innings at an average of 42.50. With a top score of 39 and a striking rate near 150, she has brought real intent to the top of the order. Her ability to score quickly without throwing away her wicket has set the tone for Scotland’s batting.
Chloe Abel
Chloe Abel has played 16 matches, taking 17 wickets in 15 innings at a strong average of 14.17 and an economy rate of 5.45. Her career best bowling figures are an outstanding 5/13, which includes one five-wicket haul. Chloe Abel has enjoyed a strong tournament with the ball for Scotland Women, picking up 7 wickets in 4 matches from 14 overs. Her best figures of 5 for 13 stand out as one of the standout bowling performances of the event. With an average of 10.42 and an economy of 5.21, she has been a genuine strike bowler for Scotland.
Babette de Leede
Babette de Leede has played 84 matches, scoring 1388 runs in 78 innings with the highest of 82*. Her batting average is 22.03, and she maintains a solid strike rate of 95.00, having registered seven fifties. Babette de Leede has provided valuable runs for Netherlands Women, making 69 in 5 innings at an average of 13.80. Her best of 39 shows her capability to play a substantial hand, even if she has lacked that one big finish so far. She remains an important link in the Dutch batting line‑up, often doing the hard work in the middle overs.
Caroline de Lange
Caroline de Lange has played 75 matches, taking a strong 71 wickets in 73 innings at an average of 17.87 and a tight economy rate of 5.00. Her best bowling figures are 4/6, and she has registered two four-wicket hauls. Caroline de Lange has been one of Netherlands Women’s chief wicket‑takers, claiming 8 wickets in 5 matches from 19 overs. With the best of 3 for 11, an average just over 11, and an economy below 4.8, she has combined control and threat superbly. Her spells through the middle overs have repeatedly stalled opposition progress.
Pitch:
Terdthai Cricket Ground offers a balanced pitch with early help for seamers and later assistance for spinners. The average first-innings T20 score is around 135-145, with chasing sides having a slight edge. Expect moderate bounce and a fair contest between bat and ball.
Weather:
Bangkok’s weather will be overcast with a high of 27°C and a low of 16°C. Winds will be moderate at around 15-25 km/h, and no rain is expected. It will feel cooler than usual due to a passing cold front.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Babette de Leede, Caroline de Lange, Frédérique Overdijk, Iris Zwilling, Robine Rijke, Sterre Kalis, Chloe Abel, Kathryn Bryce, Ailsa Lister, Sarah Bryce, Abtaha Maqsood
Match Details:
Date – November 28, 2025
Time – 12:00 PM IST
Venue – Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.
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