The upcoming Match 5 of the Scotland Tri-Nation Women’s T20I Series sees a high-stakes clash tomorrow as the undefeated hosts take on a resilient Dutch side. Scotland Women are currently sitting pretty at the top of the standings with a flawless record, having secured 4 points from their 2 matches. They boast a massive net run rate of 2.265 after registering back-to-back victories. On the flip side, Netherlands Women find themselves in second place with 2 points, holding a mixed bag of one win and one loss from their 2 games, alongside a net run rate of -0.980.
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
Players to watch out:
Katherine Fraser
Representing Scotland Women, Katherine Fraser has displayed fine form in her two appearances during the tournament. She has been dismissed only once across her two innings, aggregating 84 runs with an impressive highest score of 56 not out. Operating at a healthy average of 84.00, she has faced 71 deliveries to maintain a solid strike rate of 118.30. Her ability to rotate the strike and find boundaries is evident from the 13 fours she has accumulated, anchoring the Scottish batting lineup effectively.
Heather Siegers
Heather Siegers has emerged as a crucial all-rounder in her two matches, contributing significantly with both bat and ball. She has smashed 84 runs across two innings at a blistering strike rate of 142.37, featuring a top score of 52 and a total of 14 boundaries. On the bowling front, she has also captured 3 wickets in 6.5 overs. While her economy rate stands at 9.07 after giving up 62 runs, her best bowling figures of 3/39 prove she has a knack for providing critical breakthroughs when her team needs them most.
Kirstie Gordon
Kirstie Gordon has been a standout performer for the Scotland Women’s bowling attack, leading the wickets column in the tournament. Across her two match appearances, she has delivered a full quota of 8 overs, which equates to 48 balls, without conceding a single maiden. Her spell has been incredibly rewarding, picking up 4 wickets while giving away just 48 runs. This gives her an Exceptional economy rate of 6.00 and an average of 12.00, highlighted by an impactful best bowling performance of 3/27.
Silver Siegers
Silver Siegers has provided reliable control and depth to the Dutch bowling unit over her two outings. She has mirrored a full workload by bowling 8 complete overs, delivering 48 balls in total without a maiden. She has been quite tough to score against, conceding only 49 runs to lock in a tidy economy rate of 6.12. With 2 wickets to her name at an average of 24.50, her campaign is anchored by a solid best bowling spell of 2/24.
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:
Cool and overcast with rain most of the day. Expect a high of 17°C (63°F) dipping to a chilly 11°C (52°F), with persistent gusty winds around 22 mph (35 km/h) that will make the ball dance in the air for anyone bowling into the breeze.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Babette de Leede, Caroline de Lange, Heather Siegers, Robine Rijke, Silver Siegers, Sterre Kalis, Kathryn Bryce, Sarah Bryce, Katherine Fraser, Kirstie Gordon, Abtaha Maqsood
Match Details:
Date – June 03, 2026
Time – 5:30 PM IST
Venue – Grange Cricket Club Ground, Raeburn Place, Edinburgh
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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