The Netherlands Women drew first blood in the series opener, securing a convincing 58-run victory over Scotland at Titwood in Glasgow. Batting first after losing the toss, the Dutch set a formidable total of 270/4, built on the back of a classic century from Phebe Molkenboer (106) and a sharp 69 from skipper Babette de Leede. Scotland’s chase never quite got the required momentum despite a valiant 79 from opener Pippa Sproul. Silver Siegers led a disciplined Dutch bowling effort with figures of 3/42, ensuring the hosts were bowled out for 212 in the 49th over to take a 1-0 lead into the second game.
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:
Phebe Molkenboer
Phebe Molkenboer has kicked off the series with an absolute statement performance. In her single outing, she batted through 144 deliveries to score a stellar 106 at a strike rate of 73.61. Her ton was built on patience and placement, striking 9 boundaries without giving away her wicket. She currently leads the run-scoring charts with a clean average of 106.00.
Pippa Sproul
Pippa Sproul provided a solid anchor for Scotland in her lone appearance so far. She crafted a well-fought 79 off 102 balls, operating at a strike rate of 77.45 to keep the scoreboard moving. Her innings included 6 hits to the fence, registering the solitary half-century on the charts. With an average matching her top score of 79.00, she has given her side a reliable base at the top.
Silver Siegers
Silver Siegers has been the standout bowler of the series up to this point, topping the wicket-taking list for the Netherlands. Across her 10 overs, she picked up 3 wickets for 42 runs, maintaining a tight economy rate of 4.20. She strikes every 20 balls with an average of 14.00, consistently breaking through and holding control for her team.
Abtaha Maqsood
Abtaha Maqsood delivered a controlled display of spin bowling for Scotland, putting the breaks on the opposition’s scoring rate. She bowled her full quota of 10 overs, conceding just 35 runs to post the series’ most economical figures at 3.50 runs per over. While she managed a single breakthrough with best figures of 1/35, her discipline kept the Dutch batters honest throughout her spell.
Pitch:
The pitch at New Williamfield No1 Oval in Stirling generally offers an even contest between bat and ball. Early on, pacers can extract seam movement and carry assisted by the overhead conditions and lush Scottish outfield, while the pitch tends to settle into a reliable surface for stroke-play as the match progresses.
Weather:
Stirling brings wet conditions with light rain throughout the day turning into cloudy skies by night. The temperature will peak at 18°C before dropping to a low of 12°C, accompanied by light southeast winds at 5 mph and a high 75% chance of daytime precipitation.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Kathryn Bryce, Chloe Abel, Olivia Bell, Sarah Bryce, Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Babette de Leede, Caroline de Lange, Heather Siegers, Silver Siegers, Sterre Kalis
Match Details:
Date – August 30, 2026
Time – 3:30 PM IST
Venue – New Williamfield No1 Oval, Stirling
Broadcast – T.B.C.
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