The Scotland Women’s T20I Tri-Series 2026 is moving at a rapid pace, and both visiting sides are desperate to bounce back after tough, definitive losses to the Scottish hosts. The Netherlands opened their campaign on a rough note, suffering a heavy nine-wicket defeat after managing only 141 in their designated overs. Meanwhile, Bangladesh also found themselves on the wrong side of a clinical performance by Scotland at the Grange Cricket Club, losing by eight wickets after their total of 133/5 was chased down with plenty of time to spare, leaving both teams hungry for their first win of the tournament.
Squads:
Bangladesh Women’s Cricket Team
Nigar Sultana Joty (C), Nahida Akter (VC), Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Fahima Khatun, Fariha Islam Trisna, Marufa Akter, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Sultana Khatun, Dilara Akter, Juairiya Ferdous, Taj Nehar
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
Players to watch out:
Nigar Sultana
Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana led from the front in her sole outing of the series so far, anchoring the innings with a vital, unbeaten 46 runs off 39 deliveries. Batting with great composure, she struck five boundaries and a lone six to post a strike rate of 117.94. While she didn’t get a chance to bowl, her steady presence at the crease proved to be the backbone of her team’s batting effort.
Robin Rijke
Representing the Netherlands, Robin Rijke made her presence felt in her first match of the tournament by matching the top score of the day for the visiting sides. She played a solid, sensible knock of 46 runs from 44 balls, pacing her innings beautifully with five boundaries. Finishing with a strike rate of 104.54 and an identical batting average of 46.00, she stood out as a key contributor for the Dutch batting lineup.
Ritu Moni
All-rounder Ritu Moni had a busy outing in her single appearance for Bangladesh this series, making contributions across both departments. Though she didn’t get a chance to show what she could do with the bat, she worked hard with the ball, delivering a full quota of 4 overs. She managed to break through and claim 1 wicket while conceding 34 runs, wrapping up her spell with an economy rate of 8.50 and a bowling strike rate of 24.00.
Frederique Overdijk
Frederique Overdijk put in an incredibly efficient shifting with the ball during her lone appearance for the Netherlands in the series opener. From the 2 overs she was handed, she proved quite tough to get away, conceding just 18 runs while maintaining a solid strike rate of 12.00. Her disciplined spell yielded 1 crucial wicket, finishing with a steady economy rate of 9.00 and the best bowling in innings (BBI) of 1/18.
Pitch:
The pitch at the Grange Cricket Club Ground at Raeburn Place is traditionally a favorable track for batting, displaying an average first-innings score of 166 in T20 Internationals. Because it offers a reliable, true bounce and is paired with a relatively quick outfield, batters can generally trust the surface and play their strokes freely.
Weather:
The weather will bring a high temperature of 17°C and a low of 13°C. The day-time condition is rain with a 65% chance of precipitation, which continues into the night as light rain with an identical 65% chance.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Babette de Leede, Caroline de Lange, Frédérique Overdijk, Heather Siegers, Robine Rijke, Sterre Kalis, Nigar Sultana Joty, Nahida Akter, Sharmin Akter Supta, Ritu Moni, Marufa Akter
Match Details:
Date – May 31, 2026
Time – 5:30 PM IST
Venue – Grange Cricket Club Ground, Raeburn Place, Edinburgh
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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