Netherlands v Scotland

Utrecht, 16 May 2025
World Cricket League 2

Result	Scotland beat Netherlands by 145 runs
Toss	Netherlands
Latest update at	5:23 PM Local Time
Commentator	Ian Callender

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5:22 PM That was a very comprehensive win for Scotland who move up to third in the table. The better side from start to finish.

P van Meekeren c Munsey b Jarvis 4 (6 balls, 0x4, 0x6) SR: 66.67
Partnership of 13 in 14 balls
Netherlands 235-10 in 42.1 overs

42.1 Jarvis to van Meekeren, OUT - CAUGHT! Length ball is skied and Munsey takes routine catch at mid-on.

End of over 42 (9 runs) Netherlands 235-9
F Klaassen 11* (12 balls, 0x4, 1x6) P van Meekeren 4* (5 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 13 in 2.1 overs
McMullen 10-1-55-4 Jarvis 6-1-34-1
Netherlands need 146 runs to win in 8.0 overs.

41.6 McMullen to Klaassen, no run. Good yorker.
41.5 McMullen to Klaassen, SIX BOOM! Massive blow goes way over the fence at deep midwicket. Huge hit.
41.4 McMullen to van Meekeren, 1 run. To mid off.
41.3 McMullen to Klaassen, 1 run.
41.2 McMullen to Klaassen, no run.
41.1 McMullen to van Meekeren, 1 run.

End of over 41 (3 runs) Netherlands 226-9
F Klaassen 4* (8 balls, 0x4, 0x6) P van Meekeren 2* (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 4 in 1.1 overs
Jarvis 6-1-34-1 McMullen 9-1-46-4
Netherlands need 155 runs to win in 9.0 overs.

40.6 Jarvis to Klaassen, no run. Digs out a good yorker.
40.5 Jarvis to Klaassen, 2 runs. Worked off his hip and well run. Just home.
40.4 Jarvis to Klaassen, no run. Misses with a wild swing.
40.3 Jarvis to Klaassen, no run. Defended.
40.2 Jarvis to van Meekeren, 1 run. Worked to deep midwicket
40.1 Jarvis to van Meekeren, no run. Defended.

End of over 40 (6 runs) Netherlands 223-9
F Klaassen 2* (4 balls, 0x4, 0x6) P van Meekeren 1* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 1 in 0.1 overs
McMullen 9-1-46-4 Currie 8-0-49-3
Netherlands need 158 runs to win in 10.0 overs.

39.6 McMullen to van Meekeren, 1 run. To mid-on

K Klein c Watt b McMullen 20 (31 balls, 2x4, 0x6) SR: 64.52
Partnership of 6 in 7 balls
Netherlands 222-9 in 39.5 overs

39.5 McMullen to Klein, OUT - CAUGHT! Learnt his lesson. Stayed on the rope and well judges. Big hit out there.
39.4 McMullen to Klein, no run.
39.3 McMullen to Klein, FOUR Out to long on as he crept in five yards
39.2 McMullen to Klaassen, 1 run. To deep square
39.1 McMullen to Klaassen, no run. Defends

End of over 39 (3 runs) Netherlands 217-8
K Klein 16* (28 balls, 1x4, 0x6) F Klaassen 1* (2 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 1 in 0.2 overs
Currie 8-0-49-3 Watt 9-0-39-0
Netherlands need 164 runs to win in 11.0 overs.

38.6 Currie to Klaassen, 1 run. Flowing extra cover drive.
38.5 Currie to Klaassen, no run. How has that missed off stump?

R van der Merwe lbw b Currie 18 (18 balls, 2x4, 0x6) SR: 100.00
Partnership of 37 in 44 balls
Netherlands 216-8 in 38.4 overs

38.4 Currie to van der Merwe, OUT - LBW! Swings in and hit in front. Little doubt that would have hit leg.
38.3 Currie to van der Merwe, 2 runs. Steered very fine and back for two
38.2 Currie to van der Merwe, no run. And again
38.1 Currie to van der Merwe, no run. Hard to mid-off

End of over 38 (6 runs) Netherlands 214-7
K Klein 16* (28 balls, 1x4, 0x6) R van der Merwe 16* (14 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 35 in 6.4 overs
Watt 9-0-39-0 Currie 7-0-46-2
Netherlands need 167 runs to win in 12.0 overs.

37.6 Watt to Klein, no run. Defends
37.5 Watt to van der Merwe, 1 run.
37.4 Watt to van der Merwe, no run. Solid defence
37.3 Watt to van der Merwe, FOUR Nails the switch hit. Powerful blow.
37.2 Watt to Klein, 1 run. Slapped to long-on
37.1 Watt to Klein, no run. Taken on the pad

End of over 37 (7 runs) Netherlands 208-7
R van der Merwe 11* (11 balls, 1x4, 0x6) K Klein 15* (25 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 29 in 5.4 overs
Currie 7-0-46-2 Watt 8-0-33-0
Netherlands need 173 runs to win in 13.0 overs.

36.6 Currie to van der Merwe, FOUR Moves across and strong arm hoick to fine leg.
36.5 Currie to Klein, 1 run. Scrambled single
36.4 Currie to van der Merwe, 1 run. To deep square
36.3 Currie to van der Merwe, no run. Jagged back. Huge appeal for lbw. Not out. Height maybe?
36.2 Currie to van der Merwe, no run. To point
36.1 Currie to Klein, 1 run. Scooped to third man

End of over 36 (6 runs) Netherlands 201-7
R van der Merwe 6* (7 balls, 0x4, 0x6) K Klein 13* (23 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 22 in 4.4 overs
Watt 8-0-33-0 Sharif 7-1-36-1
Netherlands need 180 runs to win in 14.0 overs.

35.6 Watt to Klein, 1 run. Swept to deep square.
35.5 Watt to Klein, no run. Big appeal but too far down the pitch
35.4 Watt to Klein, no run.
35.3 Watt to Klein, no run.
35.2 Watt to Klein, FOUR Swept to deep square
35.1 Watt to van der Merwe, 1 run. To fine leg

End of over 35 (4 runs) Netherlands 195-7
K Klein 8* (18 balls, 0x4, 0x6) R van der Merwe 5* (6 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 16 in 3.4 overs
Sharif 7-1-36-1 McMullen 8-1-40-3
Netherlands need 186 runs to win in 15.0 overs.

34.6 Sharif to Klein, no run. Defended.
34.5 Sharif to van der Merwe, 1 run. Steered to third man.
34.4 Sharif to van der Merwe, 2 runs. Crashed to deep point. Well stopped.
34.3 Sharif to van der Merwe, no run. Kept low. Like a torpedo along the ground.
34.2 Sharif to Klein, 1 run. Skewed to long leg. Sohuld have been two
34.1 Sharif to Klein, no run. Straight through to the keeper.

End of over 34 (5 runs) Netherlands 191-7
R van der Merwe 2* (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6) K Klein 7* (15 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 12 in 2.4 overs
McMullen 8-1-40-3 Sharif 6-1-32-1
Netherlands need 190 runs to win in 16.0 overs.

33.6 McMullen to Klein, 1 run. Another attempted pull goes up and behind the keeper. Charmed life.
33.5 McMullen to van der Merwe, 1 run. Hit and run to mid-off
33.4 McMullen to Klein, 1 run. Past midwicket
33.3 McMullen to Klein, no run. To point
33.2 McMullen to Klein, 2 runs. Tucked to midwicket
33.1 McMullen to Klein, no run. Back to the bowler

4:41 PM Brandon McMullen has a chance of joining a pretty exclusive club if he gets another two wickets. Players who have 5 wickets and a century in an ODI - Viv Richards, Paul Collingwood and Bas De Leede.

4:40 PM Second drinks break and it's all now about the margin of defeat. Scots have been mightily impressive.

End of over 33 (5 runs) Netherlands 186-7
R van der Merwe 1* (2 balls, 0x4, 0x6) K Klein 3* (10 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 7 in 1.4 overs
Sharif 6-1-32-1 McMullen 7-1-35-3
Netherlands need 195 runs to win in 17.0 overs.

32.6 Sharif to van der Merwe, no run. Extra bounce beats attempted cut. Good ball.
32.5 Sharif to Klein, 1 leg bye. Off pad into leg side.
32.4 Sharif to Klein, 2 runs. Top edges a short ball over the keeper. Lucky. Could have went anywhere.
32.3 Sharif to Klein, no run. Driven to short cover.
32.2 Sharif to Klein, 2 leg byes. Appeal for lbw but clearly down leg.
32.1 Sharif to Klein, no run. Defends into off side.

End of over 32 (6 runs) Netherlands 181-7
R van der Merwe 1* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6) K Klein 1* (5 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 2 in 0.4 overs
McMullen 7-1-35-3 Sharif 5-1-30-1
Netherlands need 200 runs to win in 18.0 overs.

31.6 McMullen to Klein, 1 run. Steered down to third.
31.5 McMullen to Klein, no run. Almost gets through his defences
31.4 McMullen to Klein, no run. Defends
31.3 McMullen to van der Merwe, 1 run. Off the mark straight away.

4:33 PM Van Der Merwe strides to the middle. He was in a foul mood earlier. Will he take it out on the Scots?

B de Leede st Cross b McMullen 74 (67 balls, 9x4, 1x6) SR: 110.45
Partnership of 4 in 4 balls
Netherlands 179-7 in 31.2 overs

31.2 McMullen to de Leede, OUT - STUMPED! Dances down the track. Misses and Cross standing up makes no mistake.
31.1 McMullen to de Leede, FOUR Reverse scoop. Wonderful invention

4:31 PM McMullen returns.

End of over 31 (0 runs) Netherlands 175-6
K Klein 0* (2 balls, 0x4, 0x6) B de Leede 70* (65 balls, 8x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.2 overs
Sharif 5-1-30-1 Watt 7-0-27-0
Netherlands need 206 runs to win in 19.0 overs.

30.6 Sharif to Klein, no run. Forward defensive to end the over
30.5 Sharif to Klein, no run.

N Croes c Cross b Sharif 23 (34 balls, 2x4, 0x6) SR: 67.65
Partnership of 68 in 62 balls
Netherlands 175-6 in 30.4 overs

30.4 Sharif to Croes, OUT - CAUGHT! Goes for the pull but only gets an under edge to the keeper
30.3 Sharif to Croes, no run. Off the back foot into the covers
30.2 Sharif to Croes, no run. Nips back and awkwardly defends into the leg side
30.1 Sharif to Croes, no run. Goes back and defends

End of over 30 (7 runs) Netherlands 175-5
B de Leede 70* (65 balls, 8x4, 1x6) N Croes 23* (30 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 68 in 9.4 overs
Watt 8-0-38-0 Sharif 4-0-30-0
Netherlands need 206 runs to win in 20.0 overs.

29.6 Watt to Croes, 1 run. Pulled to the leg side
29.5 Watt to Croes, 2 runs. Swept again behind square
29.4 Watt to Croes, 2 runs. Driven through the covers
29.3 Watt to de Leede, 1 run. Turned to mid-wicket
29.2 Watt to de Leede, no run. Defends from the crease
29.1 Watt to Croes, 1 run. Sweep shot behind square

End of over 29 (11 runs) Netherlands 168-5
B de Leede 69* (63 balls, 8x4, 1x6) N Croes 17* (26 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 61 in 8.4 overs
Sharif 4-0-30-0 Watt 7-0-31-0
Netherlands need 213 runs to win in 21.0 overs.

28.6 Sharif to de Leede, no run. Another yorker, and he misses again
28.5 Sharif to de Leede, no run. Drives straight to cover
28.4 Sharif to de Leede, no run. Misses the wide yorker
28.3 Sharif to de Leede, SIX Lofted way over long-on, enormous!
28.2 Sharif to de Leede, FOUR Pulled powerfully through mid-wicket, no chance for fielder
28.1 Sharif to Croes, 1 run. Back of a length and nudged towards thirdman

End of over 28 (4 runs) Netherlands 157-5
B de Leede 59* (58 balls, 7x4, 0x6) N Croes 16* (25 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 50 in 7.4 overs
Watt 7-0-31-0 Jarvis 5-1-31-1
Netherlands need 224 runs to win in 22.0 overs.

27.6 Watt to Croes, 1 run.
27.5 Watt to Croes, no run. Forward and edged into the off side
27.4 Watt to Croes, 2 runs. Sweep shot to deep square
27.3 Watt to Croes, no run. Defends from the crease
27.2 Watt to Croes, no run. Misses with the reverse sweep, another arm ball
27.1 Watt to de Leede, 1 leg bye.

4:13 PM Just the one over by Leask

End of over 27 (5 runs) Netherlands 153-5
N Croes 13* (20 balls, 2x4, 0x6) B de Leede 59* (57 balls, 7x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 46 in 6.4 overs
Jarvis 5-1-31-1 Leask 1-0-7-0
Netherlands need 228 runs to win in 23.0 overs.

26.6 Jarvis to Croes, no run. Defends from the crease
26.5 Jarvis to Croes, no run. Drives back and good one-handed stop by bowler
26.4 Jarvis to Croes, FOUR Pulled away and flies to long leg
26.3 Jarvis to Croes, no run.
26.2 Jarvis to Croes, no run. Well forward and up to mid-off
26.1 Jarvis to de Leede, 1 run. Turned into the leg side

4:09 PM Leask replaced Watt that over

End of over 26 (7 runs) Netherlands 148-5
N Croes 9* (15 balls, 1x4, 0x6) B de Leede 58* (56 balls, 7x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 41 in 5.4 overs
Leask 1-0-7-0 Jarvis 4-1-26-1
Netherlands need 233 runs to win in 24.0 overs.

25.6 Leask to Croes, no run.
25.5 Leask to de Leede, 1 run.
25.4 Leask to de Leede, no run.
25.3 Watt to Croes, 1 run.
25.2 Watt to Croes, FOUR Another reverse sweep

End of over 25 (8 runs) Netherlands 141-5
N Croes 4* (12 balls, 0x4, 0x6) B de Leede 56* (53 balls, 7x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 34 in 4.4 overs
Jarvis 4-1-26-1 Watt 6-0-28-0
Netherlands need 240 runs to win in 25.0 overs.

24.6 Jarvis to Croes, no run. Beats the forward defensive
24.5 Jarvis to Croes, no run. Squared up and leading edge to cover
24.4 Jarvis to de Leede, 1 run. Nudged down to thirdman
24.3 Jarvis to de Leede, 2 runs. Pulled through mid-wicket
24.2 Jarvis to de Leede, FOUR Down the ground and lovely way to get to 50
24.1 Jarvis to Croes, 1 run. Forward and pushed just wide of mid-on

End of over 24 (11 runs) Netherlands 133-5
B de Leede 49* (50 balls, 6x4, 0x6) N Croes 3* (9 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 26 in 3.4 overs
Watt 6-0-28-0 Jarvis 3-1-18-1
Netherlands need 248 runs to win in 26.0 overs.

23.6 Watt to de Leede, no run. Down the pitch but only to the bowler
23.5 Watt to de Leede, no run. Taken on the pad but too high for a serious appeal
23.4 Watt to de Leede, 2 runs.
23.3 Watt to de Leede, FOUR And another reverse this time more square
23.2 Watt to de Leede, FOUR Superb reverse sweep to fine thirdman
23.1 Watt to Croes, 1 run. Turned through mid-wicket

End of over 23 (12 runs) Netherlands 122-5
B de Leede 39* (45 balls, 4x4, 0x6) N Croes 2* (8 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 15 in 2.4 overs
Jarvis 3-1-18-1 Watt 5-0-17-0
Netherlands need 259 runs to win in 27.0 overs.

22.6 Jarvis to de Leede, 2 runs. Hooked to mid-wicket and lands safely
22.5 Jarvis to Croes, 1 run. Dabbbed down to thirdman, no chance of second, although Croes was looking for it
22.4 Jarvis to de Leede, 1 run. Forward and up to mid-on
22.3 Jarvis to de Leede, FOUR Another short ball and pulled through mid-wicket
22.2 Jarvis to de Leede, FOURCarved away from shoulder height over backward point
22.1 Jarvis to de Leede, no run. Misses outside off

End of over 22 (3 runs) Netherlands 110-5
N Croes 1* (7 balls, 0x4, 0x6) B de Leede 28* (40 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 3 in 1.4 overs
Watt 5-0-17-0 Jarvis 2-1-6-1
Netherlands need 271 runs to win in 28.0 overs.

21.6 Watt to de Leede, 1 run. Eased into the covers
21.5 Watt to Croes, 1 run. Pushed into off side and take the quick single
21.4 Watt to Croes, no run. Pushes forward in defence
21.3 Watt to Croes, no run. Stays back and just gets bat on it
21.2 Watt to de Leede, 1 run. Cut away
21.1 Watt to de Leede, no run. Defends on the back foot

End of over 21 (0 runs) Netherlands 107-5
N Croes 0* (4 balls, 0x4, 0x6) B de Leede 26* (37 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.4 overs
Jarvis 2-1-6-1 Watt 4-0-14-0
Netherlands need 274 runs to win in 29.0 overs.

20.6 Jarvis to Croes, no run. Stretches for that and can only help it back to the bowler
20.5 Jarvis to Croes, no run. Misses with the off drive
20.4 Jarvis to Croes, no run. Beats him again outside off
20.3 Jarvis to Croes, no run. Beaten all ends up first up as he comes forward

S Edwards lbw b Jarvis 21 (30 balls, 2x4, 0x6) SR: 70.00
Partnership of 47 in 66 balls
Netherlands 107-5 in 20.2 overs

20.2 Jarvis to Edwards, OUT - LBW! Nipped back and trapped in front, big wicket
20.1 Jarvis to Edwards, no run. Misses with turn to leg and taken on the pad

End of over 20 (1 run) Netherlands 107-4
B de Leede 26* (37 balls, 2x4, 0x6) S Edwards 21* (28 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 47 in 10.4 overs
Watt 4-0-14-0 Jarvis 1-0-6-0
Netherlands need 274 runs to win in 30.0 overs.

19.6 Watt to de Leede, no run. Forward and back to the bowler
19.5 Watt to de Leede, no run. Forward defensive
19.4 Watt to de Leede, no run.
19.3 Watt to Edwards, 1 run. Good diving stop by Berrington but the single gives Edwards 2,000 ODI runs
19.2 Watt to Edwards, no run. Back to the bowler from the crease
19.1 Watt to Edwards, no run. Pushed back to the bowler

End of over 19 (6 runs) Netherlands 106-4
B de Leede 26* (34 balls, 2x4, 0x6) S Edwards 20* (25 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 46 in 9.4 overs
Jarvis 1-0-6-0 Watt 3-0-13-0
Netherlands need 275 runs to win in 31.0 overs.

18.6 Jarvis to Edwards, 1 run. Dabbed down to thirdman
18.5 Jarvis to Edwards, no run. Driven straight to mid-off
18.4 Jarvis to Edwards, 2 runs. Slapped behind point for a comfortable two
18.3 Jarvis to Edwards, no run. Forward and pushed back to the bowler
18.2 Jarvis to Edwards, no run. Drives to backward point
18.1 Jarvis to de Leede, 3 runs. Driven down the ground and great work by McCreath to cut off the boundary

End of over 18 (3 runs) Netherlands 100-4
S Edwards 17* (20 balls, 2x4, 0x6) B de Leede 23* (33 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 40 in 8.4 overs
Watt 3-0-13-0 Sharif 3-0-19-0
Netherlands need 281 runs to win in 32.0 overs.

17.6 Watt to de Leede, 1 run. Pulled off the back foot through mid-on to bring up the 100
17.5 Watt to de Leede, no run. Beaten outside off stump by the arm ball
17.4 Watt to de Leede, no run.
17.3 Watt to de Leede, no run. Reverse sweep to short thirdman
17.2 Watt to de Leede, 2 runs. Off the back foot through point
17.1 Watt to de Leede, no run. Defends into off side

3:30 PM Currently in the biggest partnership of the innings but four wickets down and this one will have to go very big if there is to be even the sniff of a record chase

End of over 17 (10 runs) Netherlands 97-4
S Edwards 17* (20 balls, 2x4, 0x6) B de Leede 20* (27 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 37 in 7.4 overs
Sharif 3-0-19-0 Watt 2-0-10-0
Netherlands need 284 runs to win in 33.0 overs.

16.6 Sharif to de Leede, 1 run. Short and pulled to long leg. And that is drinks
16.5 Sharif to de Leede, 2 runs. Forced off the back foot and good running for the second
16.4 Sharif to de Leede, FOUR Down the pitch and flicked to wide long-on, just one bounce
16.3 Sharif to de Leede, 2 runs. Hooked to long leg, slight fumble by the keeper but always two
16.2 Sharif to de Leede, no run. Nudged to backward point off the back foot
16.2 Sharif to de Leede, WIDE Down leg
16.1 Sharif to de Leede, no run.

End of over 16 (3 runs) Netherlands 87-4
S Edwards 17* (20 balls, 2x4, 0x6) B de Leede 11* (21 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 27 in 6.4 overs
Watt 2-0-10-0 Sharif 2-0-9-0
Netherlands need 294 runs to win in 34.0 overs.

15.6 Watt to Edwards, no run. Misses with the sweep shot this time
15.5 Watt to Edwards, no run. Beats him again, outside off
15.4 Watt to Edwards, no run. Misses out on the reverse sweep
15.3 Watt to de Leede, 1 run. Drives through extra cover
15.2 Watt to de Leede, no run. Beats the forward defensive
15.1 Watt to de Leede, 2 runs. Goes back and cuts behind square

End of over 15 (8 runs) Netherlands 84-4
S Edwards 17* (17 balls, 2x4, 0x6) B de Leede 8* (18 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 24 in 5.4 overs
Sharif 2-0-9-0 Watt 1-0-7-0
Netherlands need 297 runs to win in 35.0 overs.

14.6 Sharif to Edwards, no run. Fuller and defends to the bowler
14.5 Sharif to de Leede, 1 run. Dabbed down to backward point
14.4 Sharif to Edwards, 1 run. Cut away to backward point, just short of Leask
14.3 Sharif to Edwards, FOUR Driven down the ground, stylishly
14.2 Sharif to de Leede, 1 run. A slog pull over the bowler's head
14.1 Sharif to Edwards, 1 run. Another edge into the off side

End of over 14 (7 runs) Netherlands 76-4
B de Leede 6* (16 balls, 1x4, 0x6) S Edwards 11* (13 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 16 in 4.4 overs
Watt 1-0-7-0 Sharif 1-0-1-0
Netherlands need 305 runs to win in 36.0 overs.

13.6 Watt to de Leede, no run. Cut straight to backward point
13.5 Watt to de Leede, FOUR Cut away and misfield by McMullen gives up the boundary
13.4 Watt to Edwards, 1 run. Chopped down to deep backward point
13.3 Watt to de Leede, 1 run. Another reverse sweep and just gets bat on that
13.2 Watt to de Leede, no run. Top edge from the reverse sweep doesn't go far
13.1 Watt to Edwards, 1 run. Forward and down to long-on

End of over 13 (1 run) Netherlands 69-4
B de Leede 1* (12 balls, 0x4, 0x6) S Edwards 9* (11 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 9 in 3.4 overs
Sharif 1-0-1-0 McMullen 6-1-29-2
Netherlands need 312 runs to win in 37.0 overs.

12.6 Sharif to de Leede, no run. Slapped to mid-on, with no timing
12.5 Sharif to de Leede, no run. Beaten again as he hangs out his bat
12.4 Sharif to de Leede, no run. Flashes outside off and misses
12.3 Sharif to de Leede, no run. Turned to mid-wicket
12.2 Sharif to Edwards, 1 run. Quick single into the covers
12.1 Sharif to Edwards, no run. Drives to mid-off

End of over 12 (3 runs) Netherlands 68-4
B de Leede 1* (8 balls, 0x4, 0x6) S Edwards 8* (9 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 8 in 2.4 overs
McMullen 6-1-29-2 Currie 6-0-39-2
Netherlands need 313 runs to win in 38.0 overs.

11.6 McMullen to de Leede, no run. Uppishly to Watt at mid-off but never threatened to carry
11.5 McMullen to de Leede, no run. Driven back on the full to the bowler's right, but no real chance of holding on to that
11.4 McMullen to Edwards, 1 run. Forward and through point
11.3 McMullen to Edwards, no run. Defends to the bowler
11.2 McMullen to de Leede, 1 run. Drives to extra cover, good stop by McCreath saves three runs
11.1 McMullen to Edwards, 1 run. Whipped through mid-wicket but there is a boundary fielder

End of over 11 (5 runs) Netherlands 65-4
B de Leede 0* (5 balls, 0x4, 0x6) S Edwards 6* (6 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 5 in 1.4 overs
Currie 6-0-39-2 McMullen 5-1-26-2
Netherlands need 316 runs to win in 39.0 overs.

10.6 Currie to de Leede, no run. Forward and pushed straight to cover
10.5 Currie to Edwards, 1 run. Flicked down to long leg
10.4 Currie to Edwards, no run. Beats the outside edge
10.3 Currie to Edwards, no run. Just got an inside edge to avoid an lbw appeal
10.2 Currie to Edwards, FOUR Forward and drives through point
10.1 Currie to Edwards, no run. Dabbed to backward point

End of over 10 (0 runs) Netherlands 60-4
B de Leede 0* (4 balls, 0x4, 0x6) S Edwards 1* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.4 overs
McMullen 5-1-26-2 Currie 5-0-34-2
Netherlands need 321 runs to win in 40.0 overs.

9.6 McMullen to de Leede, no run. Left and that's a fine over, a wicket-maiden
9.5 McMullen to de Leede, no run. Plays forward and ball passes through to the keeper
9.4 McMullen to de Leede, no run. Beats the forward defensive
9.3 McMullen to de Leede, no run. Pulls his bat out of the way, extra bounce outside off

T Nidamanuru bowled McMullen 1 (6 balls, 0x4, 0x6) SR: 16.67
Partnership of 7 in 7 balls
Netherlands 60-4 in 9.2 overs

9.2 McMullen to Nidamanuru, OUT - BOWLED! Beaten on the back foot and that's number four for the Dutch
9.1 McMullen to Nidamanuru, no run. Defends awkwardly on the back foot

End of over 9 (7 runs) Netherlands 60-3
S Edwards 1* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6) T Nidamanuru 1* (4 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 7 in 0.5 overs
Currie 5-0-34-2 McMullen 4-0-26-1
Netherlands need 321 runs to win in 41.0 overs.

8.6 Currie to Nidamanuru, 1 run. Clipped through square leg
8.5 Currie to Nidamanuru, no run. Pushed back down the pitch
8.4 Currie to Nidamanuru, no run. Forward defensive into the off side
8.3 Currie to Nidamanuru, no run. Full ball driven back to the bowler
8.3 Currie to Nidamanuru, 5 WIDES. Slides down leg
8.2 Currie to Edwards, 1 run. Avoids the team-hat-trick with a flick to Berrington at mid-wicket

Z Lion-Cachet c Berrington b Currie 5 (10 balls, 0x4, 0x6) SR: 50.00
Partnership of 0 in 1 balls
Netherlands 53-3 in 8.1 overs

8.1 Currie to Lion-Cachet, OUT - CAUGHT! Chipped to mid-on and that's a comfortable catch as he moves to his left

End of over 8 (6 runs) Netherlands 53-2
Z Lion-Cachet 5* (9 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.0 overs
McMullen 4-0-26-1 Currie 4-0-27-1
Netherlands need 328 runs to win in 42.0 overs.

M Levitt c Jarvis b McMullen 32 (29 balls, 5x4, 0x6) SR: 110.34
Partnership of 26 in 23 balls
Netherlands 53-2 in 8.0 overs

7.6 McMullen to Levitt, OUT - CAUGHT! But that's the end of his innings, sliced away to deep point and good diving catch
7.5 McMullen to Levitt, no run. Now a solid forward defensive
7.4 McMullen to Levitt, FOUR Crashed through the covers, that's comfortably his best shot of the innings
7.3 McMullen to Levitt, no run. Squared up and can only hit back to the bowler
7.2 McMullen to Lion-Cachet, 1 run. Pushed into the covers for another single
7.1 McMullen to Levitt, 1 run. Forward and pushed up towards mid-on

End of over 7 (6 runs) Netherlands 47-1
Z Lion-Cachet 4* (8 balls, 0x4, 0x6) M Levitt 27* (24 balls, 4x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 20 in 2.5 overs
Currie 4-0-27-1 McMullen 3-0-20-0
Netherlands need 334 runs to win in 43.0 overs.

6.6 Currie to Lion-Cachet, no run. Drives straight to extra cover
6.5 Currie to Levitt, 1 run. Turned to mid-wicket
6.4 Currie to Levitt, FOUR Lofted over mid-on and goes all the way
6.3 Currie to Lion-Cachet, 1 run. Forward into the off side and intercepted by McCreath but fumbled and missed the chance of a run-out
6.2 Currie to Lion-Cachet, no run. Misses outside off as ball moves away
6.1 Currie to Lion-Cachet, no run. Forward and outside edge to backward point

End of over 6 (10 runs) Netherlands 41-1
M Levitt 22* (22 balls, 3x4, 0x6) Z Lion-Cachet 3* (4 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 14 in 1.5 overs
McMullen 3-0-20-0 Currie 3-0-21-1
Netherlands need 340 runs to win in 44.0 overs.

5.6 McMullen to Levitt, no run. Cut straight to backward point
5.5 McMullen to Levitt, no run. Solid forward defence
5.4 McMullen to Levitt, FOUR Yet another edge and this through vacant second slip to the boundary
5.3 McMullen to Levitt, FOUR Hoiked into the leg side and runs away to mid-wicket boundary
5.2 McMullen to Lion-Cachet, 1 run. Forward and inside edge to square leg
5.1 McMullen to Levitt, 1 run. Flicked into the leg side

End of over 5 (4 runs) Netherlands 31-1
Z Lion-Cachet 2* (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6) M Levitt 13* (17 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 4 in 0.5 overs
Currie 3-0-21-1 McMullen 2-0-10-0
Netherlands need 350 runs to win in 45.0 overs.

4.6 Currie to Levitt, 1 run. Dabbed into the off side from the crease
4.5 Currie to Lion-Cachet, 1 run. Dabbed down to short thirdman
4.4 Currie to Lion-Cachet, no run. Defends into the off side
4.3 Currie to Levitt, 1 run. Chases that and drives through the covers
4.2 Currie to Lion-Cachet, 1 run. Cut to backward point to get off the mark

M O'Dowd c Sharif b Currie 16 (10 balls, 3x4, 0x6) SR: 160.00
Partnership of 27 in 25 balls
Netherlands 27-1 in 4.1 overs

4.1 Currie to O'Dowd, OUT - CAUGHT! Tried to go over mid-off but fielder takes catch above his head

End of over 4 (8 runs) Netherlands 27-0
M Levitt 10* (14 balls, 1x4, 0x6) M O'Dowd 17* (11 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 27 in 4.0 overs
McMullen 2-0-71-0 Currie 2-0-17-0
Netherlands need 354 runs to win in 46.0 overs.

3.6 McMullen to O'Dowd, 3 runs. Turned through mid-wicket
3.5 McMullen to O'Dowd, no run.
3.4 McMullen to O'Dowd, 1 run. Gets off strike to mid-on
3.3 McMullen to O'Dowd, no run. Nudges to backward point
3.2 McMullen to Levitt, no run. Beats the defensive stroke again
3.1 McMullen to Levitt, FOUR Drives and not where he wanted it to go but through backward point

End of over 3 (12 runs) Netherlands 19-0
M O'Dowd 13* (7 balls, 3x4, 0x6) M Levitt 6* (12 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 19 in 3.0 overs
Currie 2-0-17-0 McMullen 1-0-2-0
Netherlands need 362 runs to win in 47.0 overs.

2.6 Currie to O'Dowd, no run. Forward defensive to the bowler
2.5 Currie to O'Dowd, no run. Forward and defends towards mid-on
2.4 Currie to O'Dowd, FOUR Another super ball from Currie and another inside edge, beats keeper standing up
2.3 Currie to O'Dowd, FOUR Outside leg and whipped to long leg
2.2 Currie to O'Dowd, no run. Defends back to the bowler
2.1 Currie to O'Dowd, FOUR Drives through the covers and goes all the way

2:24 PM Very nervous (and lucky) start for Levitt

End of over 2 (2 runs) Netherlands 7-0
M Levitt 6* (12 balls, 0x4, 0x6) M O'Dowd 1* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 7 in 2.0 overs
McMullen 1-0-2-0 Currie 1-0-5-0
Netherlands need 374 runs to win in 48.0 overs.

1.6 McMullen to Levitt, no run. Defends to the bowler
1.5 McMullen to Levitt, no run. Just short (or was it?) of Watt at mid-off
1.4 McMullen to Levitt, no run. Finally gets in behind one and defends to the bowler
1.3 McMullen to Levitt, 2 runs. Steps back and edges to fine thirdman
1.2 McMullen to Levitt, no run. And that beats the outside edge
1.1 McMullen to Levitt, no run. Left that but that was very close to the off stump

End of over 1 (5 runs) Netherlands 5-0
M O'Dowd 1* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6) M Levitt 4* (6 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 5 in 1.0 overs
Currie 1-0-5-0
Netherlands need 376 runs to win in 49.0 overs.

0.6 Currie to Levitt, 1 run. Forward and up to mid-on
0.5 Currie to Levitt, 2 runs. What a ball, nips back and just gets an inside edge
0.4 Currie to Levitt, no run. Defends from the crease into the leg side
0.3 Currie to O'Dowd, 1 run. Pushes out to backward point to also get off the mark
0.2 Currie to Levitt, 1 run. Inside edge behind square into the leg side
0.1 Currie to Levitt, no run. Dabs first ball into the off side

2:16 PM Ready to go again

1:49 PM Back in just under half and hour for Netherlands' reply

1:49 PM Klein and Klassen did very well, the latter unlucky not to pick up a wicket and Klein surprisingly bowled only nine overs.

1:48 PM And that is Scotland's highest ODI total, making them huge favourites to claim the win today. Centuries for McMullen and Berrington, after Munsey's stunning fast start and from then the Dutch bowlers didn't know what hit them.

End of over 50 (11 runs) Scotland 380-9
B Currie 0* (0 balls, 0x4, 0x6) J Jarvis 12* (7 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 11 in 1.0 overs
Klaassen 10-0-60-0 van Meekeren 10-0-89-3

49.6 Klaassen to Jarvis, 3 runs. Steps back and cuts through backward point to reach 380
49.5 Klaassen to Jarvis, no run. Misses the short bouncer
49.4 Klaassen to Jarvis, FOUR Pulled hard through the gap at wide long-on
49.3 Klaassen to Jarvis, 2 runs. DROPPED by O'Dowd running in at long-on
49.2 Klaassen to Jarvis, 2 runs.
49.1 Klaassen to Jarvis, no run.

End of over 49 (8 runs) Scotland 369-9
J Jarvis 1* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.0 overs
van Meekeren 10-0-89-3 Klein 9-1-60-3

S Sharif run out 5 (2 balls, 1x4, 0x6) SR: 250.00
Partnership of 5 in 2 balls
Scotland 369-9 in 49.0 overs

48.6 van Meekeren to Sharif, RUN OUT! with 1 run completed. Another run out off the last ball of the over, coming back for the second
48.5 van Meekeren to Sharif, FOUR Clipped very fine, nice shot

M Cross lbw b van Meekeren 41 (29 balls, 3x4, 0x6) SR: 141.38
Partnership of 2 in 2 balls
Scotland 364-8 in 48.4 overs

48.4 van Meekeren to Cross, OUT - LBW! And that'S another wicket for van Meekeren, justifying Edwards' decision
48.4 van Meekeren to Cross, WIDE Short and down leg
48.3 van Meekeren to Jarvis, 1 run. Steps back and dabbed down to thirdman

M Watt c Edwards b van Meekeren 0 (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6) SR: 0.00
Partnership of 1 in 2 balls
Scotland 362-7 in 48.2 overs

48.2 van Meekeren to Watt, OUT - CAUGHT! Looked to be a swing and a miss but he must have touched it through to the keeper

1:36 PM Bit of a surprise that Klaassen didn't get his last over!

48.1 van Meekeren to Cross, 1 run. Drives to mid-off.

End of over 48 (9 runs) Scotland 361-6
M Cross 40* (27 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.0 overs
Klein 9-1-60-3 van Meekeren 9-0-81-1

M Leask run out 1 (2 balls, 0x4, 0x6) SR: 50.00
Partnership of 7 in 4 balls
Scotland 361-6 in 48.0 overs

47.6 Klein to Cross, RUN OUT! with 1 run completed. Pulled to mid-wicket but confusion over the second and Leask is well short having been sent back
47.5 Klein to Leask, 1 run. Goes across to chase that one and pulled down to long-on
47.4 Klein to Leask, no run. Misses wide ball, very close to a wide
47.3 Klein to Cross, 3 runs. Short ball pulled to long leg, just stopped inside the boundary
47.3 Klein to Leask, 2 WIDES. Very wide and another fumble by Edwards

R Berrington c O'Dowd b Klein 105 (86 balls, 5x4, 5x6) SR: 122.09
Partnership of 55 in 41 balls
Scotland 354-5 in 47.2 overs

47.2 Klein to Berrington, OUT - CAUGHT! Ane he perishes next ball, pulled to long-on

1:29 PM Last ball they came back for a second

47.1 Klein to Berrington, 1 run. Drives down to long-off

End of over 47 (9 runs) Scotland 352-4
M Cross 36* (25 balls, 3x4, 0x6) R Berrington 103* (84 balls, 5x4, 5x6)
Partnership of 53 in 6.3 overs
van Meekeren 9-0-81-1 Klaassen 9-0-49-0

46.6 van Meekeren to Cross, no run. Attempts the reverse ramp but no contact - and no wide called!
46.5 van Meekeren to Berrington, 1 run. Extra bounce but he still connects with the pull through mid-wicket
46.4 van Meekeren to Cross, 1 run. Pulled behind square, again on the bounce to the fielder
46.3 van Meekeren to Cross, 2 runs. Drives down the ground and that's the highest total in WCL2 - with 21 balls to go.
46.2 van Meekeren to Cross, FOUR That's helped to fine leg for another boundary,the 44th of the day
46.1 van Meekeren to Berrington, 1 run. Pulled on the bounce to deep mid-wicket

End of over 46 (8 runs) Scotland 343-4
M Cross 29* (21 balls, 2x4, 0x6) R Berrington 101* (82 balls, 5x4, 5x6)
Partnership of 44 in 5.3 overs
Klaassen 9-0-49-0 van Meekeren 8-0-72-1

45.6 Klaassen to Berrington, 1 run. Pulled behind square with no great style
45.5 Klaassen to Berrington, no run. Misses with what looked like an attempted upper cup
45.4 Klaassen to Cross, 1 run. Another pull shot from way outside off
45.3 Klaassen to Cross, FOUR Cross keeps it going with a pull through mid-wicket
45.2 Klaassen to Berrington, 1 run. And he gets it, dabbed to short thirdman, his fourth ODI century from 80 balls with five fours and five sixes
45.1 Klaassen to Cross, 1 run. Pulls from outside off to wide long-on

End of over 45 (5 runs) Scotland 335-4
R Berrington 99* (79 balls, 5x4, 5x6) M Cross 23* (18 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 36 in 4.3 overs
van Meekeren 8-0-72-1 Klaassen 8-0-41-0

44.6 van Meekeren to Cross, 1 run. Swept fine to leg
44.5 van Meekeren to Cross, no run. Down the pitch but misses with the pull shot, van Meekeren ends up on the turf
44.4 van Meekeren to Berrington, 1 run. Hacked to deep square but it's only a single to take him to 99
44.3 van Meekeren to Cross, 1 run. More orthodox pull to long leg
44.2 van Meekeren to Berrington, 1 run. From head height he gets that down to long leg
44.1 van Meekeren to Cross, 1 run. Well forward and chops it through the covers

End of over 44 (5 runs) Scotland 330-4
R Berrington 97* (77 balls, 5x4, 5x6) M Cross 20* (14 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 31 in 3.3 overs
Klaassen 8-0-41-0 van der Merwe 9-0-73-1

43.6 Klaassen to Cross, 1 run. Down the pitch and slapped to long-on
43.5 Klaassen to Berrington, 1 run. Heaved to the mid-wicket boundary
43.4 Klaassen to Cross, 1 run. Connects this time, through square leg
43.3 Klaassen to Cross, no run. Misses with the sweep shot from way outside off
43.2 Klaassen to Berrington, 1 run. Lofted into the off side and it lands between two fielders
43.1 Klaassen to Cross, 1 run. Nudged into the off side as Klaassen returns. The Dutch's most economical bowler

End of over 43 (13 runs) Scotland 325-4
R Berrington 95* (75 balls, 5x4, 5x6) M Cross 17* (10 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 26 in 2.3 overs
van der Merwe 9-0-73-1 Klein 8-1-51-2

42.6 van der Merwe to Cross, 1 run. Forward and easily into the covers and he keeps the strike
42.5 van der Merwe to Cross, 2 runs. This time it's a Klein misfield in the covers and they do get the second
42.4 van der Merwe to Cross, 2 runs. Swept behind square and misfield by de Leede but they are content with two
42.3 van der Merwe to Cross, FOUR Goes inside out over extra cover and the runs keep coming for Scotland
42.2 van der Merwe to Cross, 2 runs. Flicked behind square again
42.1 van der Merwe to Cross, 2 runs. Down the pitch and flicked through mid-wicket

End of over 42 (11 runs) Scotland 312-4
R Berrington 95* (75 balls, 5x4, 5x6) M Cross 4* (4 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 13 in 1.3 overs
Klein 8-1-51-2 van der Merwe 8-0-60-1

41.6 Klein to Berrington, 2 runs. Powered down the ground and good stop by Klaassen saves the boundary
41.5 Klein to Cross, 1 run. Clipped to mid-wicket
41.4 Klein to Cross, 2 runs. Forward and through mid-on
41.3 Klein to Berrington, 1 bye. Misses the slow ball as does the keeper
41.2 Klein to Berrington, 2 runs. Cut hard to cover boundary and good running gets them back for two
41.1 Klein to Berrington, 2 runs. Pulled from outside off to mid-wicket boundary
41.1 Klein to Berrington, WIDE Huge wide outside off

End of over 41 (9 runs) Scotland 301-4
M Cross 1* (2 balls, 0x4, 0x6) R Berrington 89* (71 balls, 5x4, 5x6)
Partnership of 2 in 0.3 overs
van der Merwe 8-0-60-1 Klein 7-1-41-2

40.6 van der Merwe to Berrington, 1 run. Forward and drives into the covers
40.5 van der Merwe to Cross, 1 run. Drives down the ground to bring up the 300, with 55 balls remaining
40.4 van der Merwe to Cross, no run. Defends from the crease into the off side

F McCreath bowled van der Merwe 6 (10 balls, 1x4, 0x6) SR: 60.00
Partnership of 21 in 15 balls
Scotland 299-4 in 40.3 overs

40.3 van der Merwe to McCreath, OUT - BOWLED! Only gets a bottom edge from the reverse sweep and onto his stumps
40.2 van der Merwe to Berrington, 1 run.
40.1 van der Merwe to Berrington, SIX It's flicked to mid-wicket and he gets four overthrows

End of over 40 (12 runs) Scotland 292-3
F McCreath 6* (9 balls, 1x4, 0x6) R Berrington 81* (68 balls, 5x4, 5x6)
Partnership of 14 in 2.0 overs
Klein 7-1-41-2 de Leede 5-0-30-0

39.6 Klein to McCreath, no run. That beats the inside edge
39.5 Klein to Berrington, 1 run. Cuts through point
39.4 Klein to Berrington, SIX That's picked up and over the mid-wicket boundary
39.3 Klein to McCreath, 1 run. Forward and easily through mid-wicket
39.2 Klein to McCreath, no run. Forward and pushed into the covers
39.1 Klein to McCreath, FOUR Nice shot, on the walk through mid-on

12:52 PM This time it is Klein

End of over 39 (2 runs) Scotland 280-3
R Berrington 74* (66 balls, 5x4, 4x6) F McCreath 1* (5 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 2 in 1.0 overs
de Leede 5-0-30-0 van Meekeren 7-0-67-1

38.6 de Leede to McCreath, 1 run. Turned through mid-wicket to get off the mark but he keeps the strike and Berrington must watch again from the other end
38.5 de Leede to McCreath, no run. Drives straight back to the bowler
38.4 de Leede to McCreath, no run. Down the pitch but misses as the ball moves away
38.3 de Leede to McCreath, no run. Stays back and pushed into the covers
38.2 de Leede to McCreath, no run. Defends into the leg side
38.1 de Leede to Berrington, 1 run. Driven to extra cover

End of over 38 (24 runs) Scotland 278-3
R Berrington 73* (65 balls, 5x4, 4x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.0 overs
van Meekeren 7-0-67-1 de Leede 4-0-28-0

B McMullen c Klein b van Meekeren 101 (88 balls, 10x4, 4x6) SR: 114.77
Partnership of 131 in 113 balls
Scotland 278-3 in 38.0 overs

37.6 van Meekeren to McMullen, OUT - CAUGHT! Tame end to a 24-run over, a full ball squeezed straight to backward point to end a brilliant innings
37.5 van Meekeren to Berrington, 1 bye. Misses that one, but so does Edwards
37.5 van Meekeren to Berrington, WIDE Outside off
37.4 van Meekeren to Berrington, FOUR Another super shot, driven through extra cover along the ground

12:42 PM Long wait while we look for ball but will probably need replaced

37.3 van Meekeren to Berrington, SIX Three in a row, whipped off his legs over square leg boundary
37.2 van Meekeren to Berrington, SIX And that's another one. In the slot and this goes over wide long-on
37.1 van Meekeren to Berrington, SIX Welcomed with an incredible pull shot, way over square leg

12:39 PM Change of plan, it's actually van Meekeren who has the ball

12:38 PM Klein brought back early to try and break this partnership

End of over 37 (9 runs) Scotland 254-2
B McMullen 101* (87 balls, 10x4, 4x6) R Berrington 51* (60 balls, 4x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 107 in 17.5 overs
de Leede 4-0-28-0 Levitt 5-0-32-0

36.6 de Leede to Berrington, 1 leg bye. Down the pitch but off the pads into the leg side
36.5 de Leede to Berrington, no run. Forward and into the off side, bowler goes across to field
36.5 de Leede to Berrington, WIDE Down leg side
36.4 de Leede to Berrington, 4 byes.
36.3 de Leede to McMullen, 1 run. Along the ground to long-on
36.2 de Leede to Berrington, 1 run. Off the back foot to square leg
36.1 de Leede to McMullen, 1 run. Forward and along the ground to long-off to bring up a superb century, off 86 balls with 10 fours and four sixes

End of over 36 (11 runs) Scotland 245-2
R Berrington 50* (56 balls, 4x4, 1x6) B McMullen 99* (85 balls, 10x4, 4x6)
Partnership of 98 in 16.5 overs
Levitt 5-0-32-0 van der Merwe 7-0-51-0

35.6 Levitt to Berrington, 2 runs. Turned behind square to bring up the captain's 50 off 56 balls with four fours and a six
35.5 Levitt to Berrington, no run. Cut straight to backward point
35.4 Levitt to Berrington, SIX Pulled to wide mid-on and Nidamanuru gets his hands to hit but can't prevent the six
35.3 Levitt to Berrington, 2 runs. Cracking drive through extra cover and super diving stop on boundary by van der Merwe
35.2 Levitt to Berrington, no run. Leading edge into the off side
35.1 Levitt to McMullen, 1 run. Another misfield in the covers takes him to 99

End of over 35 (5 runs) Scotland 234-2
R Berrington 40* (51 balls, 4x4, 0x6) B McMullen 98* (84 balls, 10x4, 4x6)
Partnership of 87 in 15.5 overs
van der Merwe 7-0-51-0 Levitt 4-0-21-0

34.6 van der Merwe to McMullen, 1 run. Easily along the ground to long-off
34.5 van der Merwe to Berrington, 1 run. Off the back foot to the cover sweeper
34.4 van der Merwe to McMullen, 1 run. Drives through the covers
34.3 van der Merwe to Berrington, 1 run. Swept through square leg
34.2 van der Merwe to Berrington, no run. Forward to mid-off
34.1 van der Merwe to McMullen, 1 run. Forward and pushed down to long-on

End of over 34 (4 runs) Scotland 229-2
R Berrington 38* (48 balls, 4x4, 0x6) B McMullen 95* (81 balls, 10x4, 4x6)
Partnership of 82 in 14.5 overs
Levitt 4-0-21-0 van der Merwe 6-0-46-0

33.6 Levitt to Berrington, no run. That takes us to the second drinks break with Scotland looking forward to the last 16 overs, much more than their hosts!
33.5 Levitt to McMullen, 1 run. Forward and drives through point
33.4 Levitt to McMullen, no run. Forward defensive just on the bounce to the bowler
33.3 Levitt to McMullen, 2 runs. Good stop just inside the mid-wicket boundary
33.2 Levitt to McMullen, no run. Forward and pushed to point
33.1 Levitt to Berrington, 1 run. Drives through extra cover

End of over 33 (4 runs) Scotland 225-2
B McMullen 92* (77 balls, 10x4, 4x6) R Berrington 37* (46 balls, 4x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 78 in 13.5 overs
van der Merwe 6-0-46-0 Levitt 3-0-17-0

32.6 van der Merwe to Berrington, 1 run. Off the back foot through the covers
32.5 van der Merwe to McMullen, 1 run. Forward and through extra cover
32.4 van der Merwe to McMullen, no run. Forward and back to the bowler
32.3 van der Merwe to Berrington, 1 run. Flicked through mid-wicket
32.2 van der Merwe to McMullen, 1 run. Along the ground to long-off
32.1 van der Merwe to McMullen, no run. Drives to extra cover

End of over 32 (11 runs) Scotland 221-2
R Berrington 35* (44 balls, 4x4, 0x6) B McMullen 90* (73 balls, 10x4, 4x6)
Partnership of 74 in 12.5 overs
Levitt 3-0-17-0 van der Merwe 5-0-42-0

31.6 Levitt to Berrington, FOUR DROPPED. Whipped through mid-wicket and through the hands of Klein
31.5 Levitt to Berrington, no run. Misses outside off
31.4 Levitt to McMullen, 1 run. Easily down to long-off
31.3 Levitt to McMullen, 2 runs. Clipped away through mid-wicket
31.2 Levitt to McMullen, no run. Drives off the front foot to extra cover
31.1 Levitt to McMullen, FOUR On leg and fliced down to fine leg with ease

End of over 31 (7 runs) Scotland 210-2
R Berrington 31* (42 balls, 3x4, 0x6) B McMullen 83* (69 balls, 9x4, 4x6)
Partnership of 63 in 11.5 overs
van der Merwe 5-0-42-0 Levitt 2-0-6-0

30.6 van der Merwe to Berrington, no run. Chopped straight to backward point
30.5 van der Merwe to Berrington, no run. Misses with the sweep shot
30.4 van der Merwe to Berrington, no run. Drives straight to extra cover
30.3 van der Merwe to Berrington, 2 runs. Cut away through point and misfield by Nidamanuru gives up the second
30.2 van der Merwe to McMullen, 1 run. Drives along the ground to long-off
30.1 van der Merwe to McMullen, FOUR Super sweep shot welcomes back VdM, flies to the backward square boundary

12:10 PM Dare Scotland think of doubling their score from here?!

End of over 30 (2 runs) Scotland 203-2
R Berrington 29* (38 balls, 3x4, 0x6) B McMullen 78* (67 balls, 8x4, 4x6)
Partnership of 56 in 10.5 overs
Levitt 2-0-6-0 Lion-Cachet 2-0-29-0

29.6 Levitt to Berrington, no run. Defends down the pitch
29.5 Levitt to Berrington, no run. Beaten as he comes forward to drive
29.4 Levitt to McMullen, 1 run. Drives through the covers to the sweeper
29.3 Levitt to McMullen, no run. Pushed towards mid-off from the crease
29.2 Levitt to McMullen, no run. Goes back and pushed into the covers
29.1 Levitt to Berrington, 1 run. Easily through mid-wicket off the front foot

12:07 PM It's a change of ends for Levitt

End of over 29 (13 runs) Scotland 201-2
B McMullen 77* (64 balls, 8x4, 4x6) R Berrington 28* (35 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 54 in 9.5 overs
Lion-Cachet 2-0-29-0 de Leede 3-0-24-0

28.6 Lion-Cachet to McMullen, FOUR Another poor ball and pulled through square leg for yet another bounary off the hapless Lion-Cachet
28.5 Lion-Cachet to Berrington, 1 run.
28.4 Lion-Cachet to Berrington, 2 runs.
28.3 Lion-Cachet to Berrington, 2 runs. Pulled away and McMullen had to dive to complete the second. He probably didn't want it, fancied the strike!

Bas de Leede is hit for four by Richie Berrington (ICC tv)

28.2 Lion-Cachet to Berrington, no run. Round the wicket and turned to leg
28.1 Lion-Cachet to Berrington, FOUR No change from his first spell, that's too short and pulled through mid-wicket

12:03 PM Just one over for Levitt. Lion-Cachet returns

End of over 28 (9 runs) Scotland 188-2
B McMullen 73* (63 balls, 7x4, 4x6) R Berrington 19* (30 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 41 in 8.5 overs
de Leede 3-0-24-0 Levitt 1-0-4-0

27.6 de Leede to Berrington, 1 run. Forward and through mid-on
27.5 de Leede to Berrington, no run. Goes back and defends down the pitch
27.4 de Leede to Berrington, FOUR Forward and clipped through wide mid-on, between the two boundary fielders
27.3 de Leede to Berrington, no run. Good comeback by the bowler, beats the forward defensive
27.2 de Leede to Berrington, FOUR Lovely shot, driven through mid-on
27.1 de Leede to Berrington, no run. Full ball, dug out into the leg side

End of over 27 (4 runs) Scotland 179-2
B McMullen 73* (63 balls, 7x4, 4x6) R Berrington 10* (24 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 32 in 7.5 overs
Levitt 1-0-4-0 de Leede 2-0-15-0

26.6 Levitt to Berrington, 1 run. Flicked down to long-on
26.5 Levitt to Berrington, no run. Cut straight to backward point
26.4 Levitt to Berrington, 2 runs. Cut hard through backward point and half-stop by van der Merwe saves a coupl of runs
26.3 Levitt to Berrington, no run. Fuller and defended back to the bowler
26.2 Levitt to Berrington, no run. Big bounce outside off and taken above his head by Edwards
26.1 Levitt to McMullen, 1 run. Cuts wide ball through backward point

End of over 26 (3 runs) Scotland 175-2
R Berrington 7* (19 balls, 0x4, 0x6) B McMullen 72* (62 balls, 7x4, 4x6)
Partnership of 28 in 6.5 overs
de Leede 2-0-15-0 van Meekeren 6-0-44-0

25.6 de Leede to Berrington, no run. Drives again but cut off at short cover
25.5 de Leede to McMullen, 1 run. Forward and along the ground to the covers sweeper
25.4 de Leede to McMullen, no run. Defends and bowler fields
25.3 de Leede to McMullen, no run. Forward and drives to extra cover
25.2 de Leede to Berrington, 1 run. Forward, bat and pad close together and wide of mid-on
25.1 de Leede to McMullen, 1 run. Off the back foot and forced out to the cover sweeper

End of over 25 (8 runs) Scotland 172-2
R Berrington 6* (17 balls, 0x4, 0x6) B McMullen 70* (58 balls, 7x4, 4x6)
Partnership of 25 in 5.5 overs
van Meekeren 6-0-44-0 Klaassen 7-0-36-0

24.6 van Meekeren to McMullen, 1 run. Forward and drives through the covers
24.5 van Meekeren to McMullen, no run. Beaten as he chases a wide ball which moves away
24.4 van Meekeren to McMullen, FOUR Super shot and a welcome boundary as he pulls behind square
24.3 van Meekeren to Berrington, 1 run. Drives but only gets a thick edge to thirdman
24.2 van Meekeren to McMullen, 1 run. Flicked down to fine leg
24.1 van Meekeren to Berrington, 1 run. Stays back, and takes quick single into the covers

End of over 24 (2 runs) Scotland 164-2
B McMullen 64* (54 balls, 6x4, 4x6) R Berrington 4* (15 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 17 in 4.5 overs
Klaassen 7-0-36-0 van Meekeren 5-0-36-0

23.6 Klaassen to McMullen, no run. Misses outside off stump
23.5 Klaassen to McMullen, no run. Chopped to backward point
23.4 Klaassen to McMullen, 2 runs. Pulled away behind square
23.3 Klaassen to McMullen, no run. Defends from the crease
23.2 Klaassen to McMullen, no run.
23.1 Klaassen to McMullen, no run. Driven back onto the stumps but bowler just fais to get a touch

End of over 23 (2 runs) Scotland 162-2
R Berrington 4* (15 balls, 0x4, 0x6) B McMullen 62* (48 balls, 6x4, 4x6)
Partnership of 15 in 3.5 overs
van Meekeren 5-0-36-0 Klaassen 6-0-34-0

22.6 van Meekeren to Berrington, no run. Fuller and tucked into the leg side
22.5 van Meekeren to Berrington, no run. Pushed into the covers, back of a length
22.4 van Meekeren to Berrington, no run. Misses with the pull shot and that hits him on the helmet so we will have a concussion check
22.3 van Meekeren to Berrington, 2 runs. Flicked behind square down to long leg
22.2 van Meekeren to Berrington, no run. Defends on his toes from the crease
22.1 van Meekeren to Berrington, no run. Super delivery, beats the forward defensive

End of over 22 (7 runs) Scotland 160-2
B McMullen 62* (48 balls, 6x4, 4x6) R Berrington 2* (9 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 13 in 2.5 overs
Klaassen 6-0-34-0 van Meekeren 4-0-34-0

21.6 Klaassen to McMullen, no run. Stays back and defends towards mid-off
21.5 Klaassen to McMullen, no run. Slower ball and driven to mid-off
21.4 Klaassen to McMullen, no run. Misses with the pull shot and taken on the body
21.3 Klaassen to McMullen, SIX PPowered down the ground and sails over long-on
21.2 Klaassen to Berrington, 1 run. Pushed into the off side and good call and running by McMullen
21.1 Klaassen to Berrington, no run. Around the wicket and pushed into the covers

End of over 21 (6 runs) Scotland 153-2
B McMullen 56* (44 balls, 6x4, 3x6) R Berrington 1* (7 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 6 in 1.5 overs
van Meekeren 4-0-34-0 Klein 6-1-29-2

20.6 van Meekeren to Berrington, 1 run. Off the mark with a push behind point
20.5 van Meekeren to Berrington, no run. Shoulders arms
20.4 van Meekeren to McMullen, 3 runs. Flicked off the leading edge and just short of the diving Levitt at deep mid-wicket, goes past him
20.3 van Meekeren to McMullen, no run. Punched up to mid-off
20.2 van Meekeren to McMullen, no run. Defends from the crease
20.1 van Meekeren to McMullen, 2 runs. Flicked round the corner down to fine leg

11:31 AM Now can Klein get support from the other end? it is van Meekeren back

End of over 20 (0 runs) Scotland 147-2
R Berrington 0* (5 balls, 0x4, 0x6) B McMullen 51* (40 balls, 6x4, 3x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.5 overs
Klein 6-1-29-2 de Leede 1-0-12-0

19.6 Klein to Berrington, no run. Driven back to the bowler and after the carnage, that is a wicket-maiden
19.5 Klein to Berrington, no run. Defends from the crease into the off side
19.4 Klein to Berrington, no run. Pushed towards mid-off
19.3 Klein to Berrington, no run. Takes the outside edge to backward point
19.2 Klein to Berrington, no run. On target and defends on the front foot

G Munsey c Levitt b Klein 80 (56 balls, 12x4, 2x6) SR: 142.86
Partnership of 108 in 77 balls
Scotland 147-2 in 19.1 overs

19.1 Klein to Munsey, OUT - CAUGHT! And he strikes straight away, flicked through square leg but straight to the fielder

11:25 AM Calling back Klein to try and restore some order

End of over 19 (12 runs) Scotland 147-1
B McMullen 51* (40 balls, 6x4, 3x6) G Munsey 80* (55 balls, 12x4, 2x6)
Partnership of 108 in 12.4 overs
de Leede 1-0-12-0 van der Merwe 4-0-35-0

18.6 de Leede to Munsey, 1 run. Drives through extra cover
18.5 de Leede to Munsey, SIX Another one, whipped way over the fence at mid-wicket. This is a murder picture for the Dutch
18.4 de Leede to Munsey, no run. Tucked into the leg side
18.3 de Leede to Munsey, FOUR Super way to bring up the 100 partnership, driven along the ground through the covers. In just 12 overs!
18.2 de Leede to McMullen, 1 run. Drives to long-off
18.1 de Leede to McMullen, no run. Forward and pushed towards mid-off

11:21 AM Lion-Cachet taken out of the attack after just that one over

End of over 18 (11 runs) Scotland 135-1
G Munsey 69* (51 balls, 11x4, 1x6) B McMullen 50* (38 balls, 6x4, 3x6)
Partnership of 96 in 11.4 overs
van der Merwe 4-0-35-0 Lion-Cachet 1-0-16-0

17.6 van der Merwe to Munsey, no run. Again well forward and just nudged into the leg side
17.5 van der Merwe to Munsey, no run. Forward in defence into the leg side
17.4 van der Merwe to McMullen, 1 run. Forward and easily down to long-on to bring up his 50, off 38 balls with six fours and three sixes
17.3 van der Merwe to McMullen, SIX Forward and lofted over extra cover for another maximum
17.2 van der Merwe to McMullen, no run. Forward and up to extra cover
17.1 van der Merwe to McMullen, FOUR Slog sweep flies to the wide mid-on boundary

End of over 17 (16 runs) Scotland 124-1
G Munsey 69* (49 balls, 11x4, 1x6) B McMullen 39* (34 balls, 5x4, 2x6)
Partnership of 85 in 10.4 overs
Lion-Cachet 1-0-16-0 van der Merwe 3-0-24-0

16.6 Lion-Cachet to Munsey, 2 runs. Off the back point and another comfortable couple
16.5 Lion-Cachet to Munsey, FOUR Reverse sweep and helps himself to another boundary, through backward point
16.4 Lion-Cachet to Munsey, no run.
16.3 Lion-Cachet to Munsey, FOUR Anotyher easy ball to crash through the covers
16.2 Lion-Cachet to Munsey, 2 runs. Too short again and cut through point
16.1 Lion-Cachet to Munsey, FOUR Here we go again, driven through extra cover

11:11 AM What a mini session for Scotland. In total control and on course for well over 300

End of over 16 (13 runs) Scotland 108-1
B McMullen 39* (34 balls, 5x4, 2x6) G Munsey 53* (43 balls, 8x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 69 in 9.4 overs
van der Merwe 3-0-24-0 van Meekeren 3-0-28-0

15.6 van der Merwe to McMullen, FOUR Drives through mid-on. And that is drinks
15.5 van der Merwe to McMullen, no run.
15.4 van der Merwe to McMullen, no run.
15.3 van der Merwe to McMullen, FOUR Pulled through mid-wicket
15.2 van der Merwe to Munsey, 1 run. And there's the team 100 in just the 16th over, pushed through mid-on
15.1 van der Merwe to Munsey, FOUR Four more and driven down the ground to bring up yet another 50

End of over 15 (12 runs) Scotland 95-1
B McMullen 31* (30 balls, 3x4, 2x6) G Munsey 48* (41 balls, 7x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 56 in 8.4 overs
van Meekeren 3-0-28-0 van der Merwe 2-0-11-0

14.6 van Meekeren to McMullen, no run. Forward and pushed into the off side
14.5 van Meekeren to McMullen, SIX WHAT A SHOT. Driven over cover, off van Meekeren! Commentators say the shot of the series
14.4 van Meekeren to Munsey, 1 run. Pulled again, this time to the fielder at deep mid-wicket
14.3 van Meekeren to Munsey, no run. Totally mistimes the pull shot, trickles into the off side!
14.2 van Meekeren to McMullen, 1 run. Pushed into the covers
14.1 van Meekeren to McMullen, FOUR Super pull shot pulled behind square

End of over 14 (8 runs) Scotland 83-1
G Munsey 47* (39 balls, 7x4, 1x6) B McMullen 20* (26 balls, 2x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 44 in 7.4 overs
van der Merwe 2-0-11-0 van Meekeren 2-0-16-0

13.6 van der Merwe to McMullen, 1 run. Off the back foot into the covers
13.5 van der Merwe to McMullen, no run.
13.4 van der Merwe to McMullen, SIX Great shot down the ground
13.3 van der Merwe to Munsey, 1 run.
13.2 van der Merwe to Munsey, no run.
13.1 van der Merwe to Munsey, no run.

End of over 13 (3 runs) Scotland 75-1
B McMullen 13* (23 balls, 2x4, 0x6) G Munsey 46* (36 balls, 7x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 36 in 6.4 overs
van Meekeren 2-0-16-0 van der Merwe 1-0-3-0

12.6 van Meekeren to McMullen, no run. Forward defensive to the bowler
12.5 van Meekeren to Munsey, 1 run. Short and pulled through square leg
12.4 van Meekeren to McMullen, 1 run. Stays back and takes the outside edge towards thirdman
12.3 van Meekeren to McMullen, no run. Forward and drives to mid-off
12.2 van Meekeren to Munsey, 1 run. Punched through the covers
12.1 van Meekeren to Munsey, no run. Defends towards mid-off

End of over 12 (3 runs) Scotland 72-1
B McMullen 12* (20 balls, 2x4, 0x6) G Munsey 44* (33 balls, 7x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 33 in 5.4 overs
van der Merwe 1-0-3-0 van Meekeren 1-0-13-0

11.6 van der Merwe to Munsey, 1 run. Goes back and down to long-on by the left-hander
11.5 van der Merwe to McMullen, 1 run. Forward and down to long-on
11.4 van der Merwe to McMullen, no run. Drives back and bowler dives to his left to field
11.3 van der Merwe to Munsey, 1 run. Drives just to the left of the bowler
11.2 van der Merwe to Munsey, no run. Waits on that and defends into the covers
11.1 van der Merwe to Munsey, no run. Drives back to the bowler, fielded at second attempt

End of over 11 (13 runs) Scotland 69-1
B McMullen 11* (18 balls, 2x4, 0x6) G Munsey 42* (29 balls, 7x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 30 in 4.4 overs
van Meekeren 1-0-13-0 Klaassen 5-0-27-0

10.6 van Meekeren to McMullen, FOUR Super drive through extra cover, all along the ground
10.5 van Meekeren to McMullen, no run. Defends into the off side
10.4 van Meekeren to McMullen, 2 runs. Forward and forced through the covers
10.3 van Meekeren to McMullen, no run. Beaten as the ball leaves him
10.2 van Meekeren to Munsey, 1 run. Chopped down to thirdman
10.1 van Meekeren to Munsey, SIX Drives full ball straight back over his head for the first six of the day

10:48 AM Van Meekeren into the attack

End of over 10 (5 runs) Scotland 56-1
B McMullen 5* (14 balls, 1x4, 0x6) G Munsey 35* (27 balls, 7x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 17 in 3.4 overs
Klaassen 5-0-27-0 Klein 5-0-29-1

9.6 Klaassen to McMullen, no run. Forward and up to mid-off to end the powerplay at 56-1
9.5 Klaassen to McMullen, no run. Short but off the bottom of the bat from the pull shot and ends back with the bowler
9.4 Klaassen to McMullen, no run. Clipped to mid-on
9.3 Klaassen to Munsey, 1 run. Forward and pushed into the covers
9.2 Klaassen to Munsey, FOUR Brilliantly whipped off his legs to the long leg boundary
9.1 Klaassen to Munsey, no run. Defends from the crease into the off side

End of over 9 (6 runs) Scotland 51-1
B McMullen 5* (11 balls, 1x4, 0x6) G Munsey 30* (24 balls, 6x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 12 in 2.4 overs
Klein 5-0-29-1 Klaassen 4-0-22-0

8.6 Klein to McMullen, no run. Forward and straight to mid-wicket
8.5 Klein to McMullen, FOUR Pulled, didn't get all of it but finds a big enough gap square to reach the boundary
8.4 Klein to McMullen, no run. Inside edge into the leg side as he comes forward
8.3 Klein to McMullen, no run. Forward and pushed towards mid-off
8.2 Klein to McMullen, no run. Defends from the crease
8.2 Klein to McMullen, WIDE Outside off and going away further
8.1 Klein to McMullen, no run. Shoulders arms
8.1 Klein to McMullen, WIDE Down leg side

End of over 8 (6 runs) Scotland 45-1
G Munsey 30* (24 balls, 6x4, 0x6) B McMullen 1* (5 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 6 in 1.4 overs
Klaassen 4-0-22-0 Klein 4-0-23-1

7.6 Klaassen to Munsey, no run. More respectful defensive shot to a length ball
7.5 Klaassen to Munsey, FOUR Short ball and batter connects but not off the middle, goes very fine to the boundary
7.4 Klaassen to McMullen, 1 run. Stays back and eased through mid-wicket
7.3 Klaassen to Munsey, 1 run. Cuts hard through point, sweeper fields
7.2 Klaassen to Munsey, no run. Forward defensive to the bowler
7.1 Klaassen to Munsey, no run. Taken on pad heading down leg as he takes his bat out of the way

End of over 7 (1 run) Scotland 39-1
B McMullen 0* (4 balls, 0x4, 0x6) G Munsey 25* (19 balls, 5x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.4 overs
Klein 4-0-23-1 Klaassen 3-0-16-0

6.6 Klein to McMullen, no run. Shoulders arms
6.5 Klein to McMullen, no run. Forward but edged into the leg side
6.4 Klein to McMullen, no run. Leaves that one, wide of off
6.3 Klein to McMullen, no run. Goes for the pull and misses

C Tear c Klaassen b Klein 12 (19 balls, 2x4, 0x6) SR: 63.16
Partnership of 39 in 38 balls
Scotland 39-1 in 6.2 overs

6.2 Klein to Tear, OUT - CAUGHT! Mistimed drive into the covers and just carries, well held
6.1 Klein to Munsey, 1 run. Big swing and inside edge ends up at backward square

End of over 6 (9 runs) Scotland 38-0
C Tear 12* (18 balls, 2x4, 0x6) G Munsey 24* (18 balls, 5x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 38 in 6.0 overs
Klaassen 3-0-16-0 Klein 3-0-22-0

5.6 Klaassen to Tear, no run. Forward and into the covers
5.5 Klaassen to Munsey, 1 run. Just to the right of backward point, but good stop by van der Merwe
5.5 Klaassen to Munsey, WIDE Way down leg
5.4 Klaassen to Tear, 1 run. Again clipped off his legs but more square so comfortable single
5.3 Klaassen to Tear, no run. Stays back and clipped round the corner, fielder there
5.2 Klaassen to Tear, 2 runs. Misfield in the covers and gives up a double
5.1 Klaassen to Tear, FOUR Powered down the ground and another big shot

End of over 5 (8 runs) Scotland 29-0
G Munsey 23* (17 balls, 5x4, 0x6) C Tear 5* (13 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 29 in 5.0 overs
Klein 3-0-22-0 Klaassen 2-0-7-0

4.6 Klein to Munsey, no run. Taken on the pad but heading down leg from around the wicket
4.5 Klein to Munsey, FOUR Edged wide of the only slip and runs away to the boundary
4.4 Klein to Munsey, no run. Forward and defends down the pitch

10:22 AM A passer-by has actually thrown the ball into the water, in her attempt to throw it back over the fence. It has now been retrieved via a net but we will need a replacement ball

4.3 Klein to Munsey, FOUR Shorter and pulled through mid-wicket, one bounce and over the fence
4.2 Klein to Munsey, no run. Beaten again as he comes forward, tries to take his bat away but much too late
4.1 Klein to Munsey, no run. Beats the outside edge as he pushes forward

End of over 4 (1 run) Scotland 21-0
C Tear 5* (13 balls, 1x4, 0x6) G Munsey 15* (11 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 21 in 4.0 overs
Klaassen 2-0-7-0 Klein 2-0-14-0

3.6 Klaassen to Tear, no run. Drives into the packed cover area and half-stop enough to prevent any runs
3.5 Klaassen to Tear, no run. First play and miss to slower ball outside off
3.4 Klaassen to Tear, no run. Drives off the front foot straight to van Meekeren at mid-off
3.3 Klaassen to Tear, no run. Well forward but straight to short cover
3.2 Klaassen to Munsey, 1 run. Beats cover this time but the sweeper keeps it to a single
3.1 Klaassen to Munsey, no run. Forward and drives straight to cover

End of over 3 (4 runs) Scotland 20-0
C Tear 5* (9 balls, 1x4, 0x6) G Munsey 14* (9 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 20 in 3.0 overs
Klein 2-0-14-0 Klaassen 1-0-6-0

2.6 Klein to Tear, no run. Forward and drives straight to extra cover
2.5 Klein to Tear, no run. Forward and pushed towards mid-on
2.4 Klein to Tear, FOUR Flowing cover drive flies to the boundary, off the front foot
2.3 Klein to Tear, no run. Goes for the pull but only gets and inside edge into the body
2.2 Klein to Tear, no run. Pushed up towards mid-off from the crease
2.1 Klein to Tear, no run. Stays back and pushed towards point

End of over 2 (6 runs) Scotland 16-0
G Munsey 14* (9 balls, 3x4, 0x6) C Tear 1* (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 16 in 2.0 overs
Klaassen 1-0-6-0 Klein 1-0-10-0

1.6 Klaassen to Munsey, no run. Forward and pushed into the leg side
1.5 Klaassen to Munsey, FOUR Pulled powerfully through wide mid-on for his third boundary already
1.4 Klaassen to Munsey, no run. Cautiously forward and pushed into the off side
1.3 Klaassen to Tear, 1 run. Wide ball which he drives with not great timing, but easy single
1.2 Klaassen to Tear, no run. Forward defensive to length ball
1.2 Klaassen to Tear, WIDE Further outside leg so easy call for umpire Black
1.1 Klaassen to Tear, no run. Taken on pad outside leg stump

End of over 1 (10 runs) Scotland 10-0
G Munsey 10* (6 balls, 2x4, 0x6) C Tear 0* (0 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 10 in 1.0 overs
Klein 1-0-10-0

0.6 Klein to Munsey, no run. Forward in defence
0.5 Klein to Munsey, no run. Better length and forward defence back to the bowler
0.4 Klein to Munsey, 2 runs. Short and pulled more square this time, fielder on the boundary
0.3 Klein to Munsey, FOUR And another, this time whipped off his legs through mid-wicket
0.2 Klein to Munsey, FOUR Uppishly through extra cover but perfectly safe and goes all the way
0.1 Klein to Munsey, no run. Taken on the pad as he tries to flick to leg with the ball heading down leg

9:59 AM It will be Klein to open the bowling and George Munsey to face the first ball

9:58 AM Players now following the umpires onto the field

9:53 AM Both those games took place at today's venue so the teams are used to the surroundings and we are all set for another cracking game. We start in just seven minutes

9:52 AM Since that game, the Dutch have increased their lead at the top of the table with a five wickets win over UAE, although the Scots were even more convincing against the same opposition two days later, chasing down 162 in 24.2 overs for the loss of just one wicket.

9:51 AM The Dutch have won the toss and have elected to field first. Both teams have made one change from last Saturday's game between the teams with the home side bringing in Fred Klaassen for Arjan Dutt and the Scots replacing Jasper Davidson with Safyaan Sharif.

9:49 AM Good morning and welcome to CricketEurope's coverage of today's WCL2 game between Netherlands and Scotland in Utrecht.