International cricket returns to Edinburgh on May 28, 2026, as Scotland hosts the Netherlands at The Grange Club to kick off the Women’s T20I Tri-Series, an action-packed tournament that also features Bangladesh. With the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England and Wales just around the corner, both squads will treat this opening fixture as a vital litmus test, making a clinical start absolutely non-negotiable.
The hosts, led by the tactical maturity of Kathryn Bryce, field a balanced lineup loaded with multi-dimensional all-rounders who understand how to exploit local conditions. Conversely, the Netherlands arrive with a reputation for playing a fearless, highly adaptable brand of cricket, possessing the explosive power and individual match-winners capable of turning any game on its head in a matter of overs.
The Dutch will hold a distinct psychological edge heading into this clash, having triumphed by 7 runs in a thrilling encounter during January’s World Cup Qualifiers. That game belonged completely to Sterre Kalis, who dismantled the Scottish attack with a masterclass 87 off 60 balls, while Caroline de Lange’s disciplined spin eventually choked out Scotland’s chase despite fighting knocks from the Bryce sisters.
To turn the tables on home soil, Scotland’s bowling unit must step up early; Rachel Slater, who took three wickets in that previous meeting, needs to find immediate shape with the new ball to disrupt Kalis and Heather Siegers in the powerplay. Ultimately, tomorrow’s opener will be won or lost in the first six overs, where the side that handles the early swing and tactical pressure better will secure the tournament’s first crucial points.
Squads:
Scotland Women’s Cricket Team
Kathryn Bryce (C), Chloe Abel, Olivia Bell, Sarah Bryce, Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Gabriella Fontenla, Katherine Fraser, Kirstie Gordon, Ailsa Lister, Maisie Maceira, Abtaha Maqsood, Megan McColl, Rachel Slater, Pippa Sproul
Netherlands Women’s Cricket Team
Babette de Leede (C), Caroline de Lange, Frédérique Overdijk, Hannah Landheer, Heather Siegers, Iris Zwilling, Isabel van der Woning, Lara Leemhuis, Myrthe van den Raad, Phebe Molkenboer, Robine Rijke, Rosalie Lawrence, Sanya Khurana, Silver Siegers, Sterre Kalis
Where to Watch: Scotland Women vs Netherlands Women – 1st T20I
Date – May 28, 2026
Time – 5:30 PM IST
Venue – Grange Cricket Club Ground, Raeburn Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details:
In the UK & Local Region: For viewers in the host country, Cricket Scotland typically provides a free live stream of international home matches played at The Grange Club through their official YouTube channel, alongside integrated live scorecards and match-center highlights on their main website
In Africa: Matches are slated to be covered via SuperSport (specifically across the SuperSport Cricket and DStv Stream platforms)
Fixtures:
Scotland Women
1st T20I – Scotland v Netherlands
2nd T20I – Scotland v Bangladesh
4th T20I – Scotland v Bangladesh
5th T20I – Scotland v Netherlands
Netherlands Women
1st T20I – Scotland v Netherlands
3rd T20I – Bangladesh v Netherlands
5th T20I – Scotland v Netherlands
6th T20I – Bangladesh v Netherlands
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