Hosts Netherlands will go up against Scotland in the 3rd One-Day International (ODI) of the ongoing tri-nation series featuring the two teams and Papua New Guinea. The game is scheduled for 2:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) on the 8th of August 2024, at the VRA Cricket Ground, Amstelveen.
Squads:
Netherlands – Babette de Leede (C, WK), Annemijn van Beuge, Annemijn Thomson, Carlijn van Koolwijk, Caroline de Lange, Eva Lynch, Frédérique Overdijk, Hannah Landheer, Iris Zwilling, Merel Dekeling, Myrthe van den Raad, Phebe Molkenboer, Robin Schmidt, Robine Rijke, Silver Siegers
Scotland – Chloe Abel, Abbi Aitken-Drummond, Olivia Bell, Darcey Carter, Priyanaz Chatterji, Maryam Faisal, Gabriella Fontenla, Katherine Fraser, Saskia Horley, Lorna Jack, Abtaha Maqsood, Megan McColl, Niamh Muir, Nayma Sheikh, Ellen Watson
Players to watch out:
Babette de Leede
The 24-year-old keeper-batter has accumulated 249 runs from 10 ODIs, at an average of 24.90, with the highest score of 76. While Babette has played only a few ODIs, she has accumulated 900 runs from 56 Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). She had a successful previous campaign, and though she departed for a duck in this series opener, she’ll be backed to find her way among the runs.
Caroline de Lange
The 26-year-old leg-spinner has picked up 8 wickets from 9 ODIs, maintaining an economy rate of 4.35, with the best figures of 2/30. Caroline has been consistent with the ball lately, picking up 9 wickets from 8 T20Is. Continuing this momentum, she returned figures of 2/34 while also remaining unbeaten on 9* in this series opener. She can be counted on for breakthroughs and cameos.
Lorna Jack
The 31-year-old batter has scored 56 runs from 6 ODIs, with a highest score of 35*. From 42 T20I outings, she has scored 504 runs, including a highest score of 57*. Lorna managed starts of 24, 20, and 12 in her most recent T20I campaign, while in her previous ODIs, she registered scores of 1, 35*, and 1. In this series opener, she was run out for 1, and it is hoped she steps up with a good knock.
Abtaha Maqsood
The 25-year-old leg-spinner has bagged 13 wickets from 5 ODIs, at an average of 13.07 and an economy rate of 4.35, with a best of 4/30. Abtaha, in her previous ODI outings, including this series opener, has produced figures of 4/30 and 4/37. She has been in outstanding form lately, bagging 9 wickets from 6 T20I outings, and given the start to this series, she can be relied upon for the goods.
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Pitch:
The center wicket at VRA Cricket Ground is known to favor bowlers, with the average score at the venue in the 190s. However, the wicket is relatively balanced, being conducive to batting as well, as reflected in the average score.
Weather:
It’ll be a bright sunny day in Amstelveen, with the temperature expected to hover in the early 20s (°C), moderate winds, and humidity of 63%. With a clear forecast, we are in for a complete game of cricket.
Fantasy playing XI:
Babette de Leede, Lorna Jack, Robine Rijke, Saskia Horley, Iris Zwilling, Frédérique Overdijk, Eva Lynch, Abtaha Maqsood, Katherine Fraser, Hannah Landheer, Caroline de Lange
Match details:
Date – August 8, 2024
Time – 2:30 PM IST
Venue – VRA Cricket Ground, Amstelveen
Broadcast – Access live scores on the FanCode app and website.