Scotland will lock horns against Netherlands in Match 10 of the ICC T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier. With a head-to-head record of Scotland 5 and Netherlands 3, the match promises to be a nail-biting contest.
Squads:
Netherlands: Heather Siegers ( c ), Isabel van der Woning, Robine Rijke, Eva Lynch, Iris Zwilling, Sterre Kalis, Babette de Leede, Caroline de Lange, Myrthe van den Raad, Hannah Landheer, Phebe Molkenboer, Merel Dekeling, Carlijn van Koolwijk, Mikkie Zwilling
Scotland: Chloe Abel, Abbi Aitken-Drummond, Olivia Bell, Sarah Bryce, Kathryn Bryce ( c ), Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Maryam Faisal, Lorna Jack, Ailsa Lister, Abtaha Maqsood, Megan McColl, Hannah Rainey, Niamh Robertson-Jack, Nayma Sheikh, Ellen Watson
Players to watch out:
Kathryn Bryce
Captain Kathryn Bryce has been leading the team by example. She was exceptional in the game against France, scoring 51 runs off 33 falls with 9 fours in her innings. She also took 3 wickets for 8 runs at an economy of 2.8. She has been brilliant and the team will be counting on her to win against the Netherlands.
Hannah Rainey:
26 year old Hannah Rainey has been bowling impressive spells during the tournament. She took 2 wickets for 22 runs at an economy of 5.50 against the Netherlands and 2 wickets for 13 runs at an economy of 3.25 against Italy. She is a talented bowler and teams will have to watch out for her.
Sterre Kallis:
Netherlands batter Sterre Kallis is a great striker of the ball. In 30 matches she has scored 973 runs with a high score of 126 and an average of 37.42. She has been in great touch during the tournament scoring 68 runs in the previous game against Scotland and 28 not out in the game against Italy. Scotland bowlers will have to try their best to take her wicket as early as possible.
Caroline de Lange:
Caroline de Lange is a bowler who can turn matches around with her impressive spells. She took 3 wickets for 18 runs in the game against Scotland and 2 wickets for 10 runs in the game against Italy. She plays a pivotal role in her team and will be a player to watch out for in the match.
Pitch
The pitch at the Desert Springs Ground is overall balanced and is best suited for pacers
Weather
Overcast conditions can be expected with the temperature being around 23 degree celsius
Fantasy playing XI
Sarah Bryce, Babette de Leede, Sterre Kallis, Phebe Molkenboer, Kathryn Bryce, Iris Zwilling, Eva Lynch, Abtaha Maqsood, Hannah Rainey, Caroline de Lange, Robine Rijke
Match details:
Date – 11th September, 2023
Time – 7:00 PM, IST
Venue – Desert Springs Ground, Almeria
Broadcast – The game will be live streamed on the FanCode App and Website
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