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Scotland v Netherlands

Forthill, Dundee, 6 June 2025
World Cricket League 2

Result	Scotland beat Netherlands by 44 runs
Toss	Netherlands
Latest update at	6:37 PM Local Time
Commentator	Ian Callender

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6:28 PM That's the end of our coverage. Thanks for joining us. Goodnight

6:28 PM The best Dutch batter could make only 35 and they stay in second place in the table behind USA.

6:27 PM Not Scotland's best performances with so many dropped catches and misfields but the bowlers did enough. Victory by 44 runs in the end and a vital two points in the WCL2 table.

End of over 45 (14 runs) Netherlands 218-10
R van der Merwe 30* (36 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.0 overs
Davidson 9-0-63-2 Leask 3-0-11-1
Netherlands need 45 runs to win in 5.0 overs.

P van Meekeren bowled Davidson 19 (23 balls, 1x4, 1x6) SR: 82.61
Partnership of 32 in 33 balls
Netherlands 218-10 in 45.0 overs

44.6 Davidson to van Meekeren, OUT - BOWLED! No they're not. He mises the full ball on off stump and Scotland win
44.5 Davidson to van Meekeren, SIX Huge hit, clears the boundary at mid-wicket and the Dutch are still in this
44.4 Davidson to van der Merwe, 1 run. Full ball dug out to point
44.3 Davidson to van Meekeren, 1 run. Lofted to long-on and just short of the fielder
44.2 Davidson to van der Merwe, 3 runs. Another three, this time with the help of two overthrows after the throw hits the stumps
44.1 Davidson to van Meekeren, 3 runs. Cracked over extra cover and super stop by Sharif

End of over 44 (6 runs) Netherlands 204-9
R van der Merwe 26* (34 balls, 2x4, 0x6) P van Meekeren 9* (19 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 18 in 4.3 overs
Leask 3-0-11-1 Davidson 8-0-49-1
Netherlands need 59 runs to win in 6.0 overs.

43.6 Leask to van der Merwe, no run. Lunges forward in defence
43.5 Leask to van Meekeren, 1 run. Drives to long on, just short of the fielder
43.4 Leask to van Meekeren, no run. Misses with the reverse sweep now and definitely a stumping opportunity - another chance goes abegging
43.3 Leask to van Meekeren, no run. Misses with the pull shot but pitched outside leg
43.2 Leask to van Meekeren, FOUR Goes for the ramp shot, doesn't get a great deal of contact but enough
43.1 Leask to van der Merwe, 1 run. Takes the single to short cover

End of over 43 (5 runs) Netherlands 198-9
P van Meekeren 4* (15 balls, 0x4, 0x6) R van der Merwe 25* (32 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 12 in 3.3 overs
Davidson 8-0-49-1 Leask 2-0-5-1
Netherlands need 65 runs to win in 7.0 overs.

42.6 Davidson to van der Merwe, 1 run. Pushed away through backward point
42.5 Davidson to van der Merwe, no run. Forward defensive back to the bowler
42.4 Davidson to van der Merwe, 2 runs. Easily back for the second with the fumble on the cover boundary
42.3 Davidson to van Meekeren, 1 run. Chopped down to thirdman
42.2 Davidson to van Meekeren, no run. Misses with a big heave to the leg side
42.1 Davidson to van der Merwe, 1 run. Only a half stop gives up the single

End of over 42 (3 runs) Netherlands 193-9
P van Meekeren 3* (12 balls, 0x4, 0x6) R van der Merwe 21* (28 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 7 in 2.3 overs
Leask 1.5-0-5-1 Watt 10-0-37-2
Netherlands need 70 runs to win in 8.0 overs.

41.6 Leask to van Meekeren, no run.
41.5 Leask to van Meekeren, no run.
41.4 Leask to van der Merwe, 1 run.
41.3 Leask to van Meekeren, 1 run. Cut through point
41.2 Leask to van der Merwe, 1 run. Cuts hard into the covers, but good stop by Jarvis

End of over 41 (3 runs) Netherlands 190-9
P van Meekeren 2* (8 balls, 0x4, 0x6) R van der Merwe 19* (27 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 4 in 1.3 overs
Watt 10-0-38-2 Leask 0.5-0-1-1
Netherlands need 73 runs to win in 9.0 overs.

40.6 Watt to van Meekeren, no run. Defends into the covers to end a fine 10-over spell
40.5 Watt to van Meekeren, no run. Pushed to mid-wicket
40.4 Watt to van Meekeren, no run. Forward to backward point
40.3 Watt to van der Merwe, 1 run.
40.2 Watt to van Meekeren, 1 run.
40.1 Watt to van der Merwe, 1 run. Into the off side, happy to take the single

End of over 40 (2 runs) Netherlands 187-9
P van Meekeren 0* (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6) R van der Merwe 18* (25 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 1 in 0.3 overs
Leask 0.5-0-1-1 Watt 9-0-35-2
Netherlands need 76 runs to win in 10.0 overs.

39.6 Leask to van Meekeren, no run. Defends from the crease
39.5 Leask to van Meekeren, no run. Nudged behind point
39.4 Leask to van Meekeren, no run. Back on target and defended
39.4 Leask to van Meekeren, WIDE Almost a bouncer outside leg!

A Dutt c Watt b Leask 5 (15 balls, 0x4, 0x6) SR: 33.33
Partnership of 10 in 21 balls
Netherlands 186-9 in 39.3 overs

39.3 Leask to Dutt, OUT - CAUGHT! Outside edge flies in the air to backward point and Leask - where has he been> - strikes with his second ball
39.2 Leask to Dutt, no run. Defends from the crease

6:02 PM Run rate up to 7, and here's Michael Leask into the attack

39.1 McMullen to van der Merwe, 1 run. Can only pick up another single, into the off side

End of over 39 (2 runs) Netherlands 185-8
A Dutt 5* (13 balls, 0x4, 0x6) R van der Merwe 17* (24 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 9 in 3.0 overs
Watt 9-0-35-2 McMullen 10-1-39-3
Netherlands need 78 runs to win in 11.0 overs.

38.6 Watt to Dutt, no run. Pushed back and just short of the diving Watt
38.5 Watt to Dutt, no run. Extra bounce and pushed into the off side
38.4 Watt to Dutt, no run. Defends into the leg side
38.3 Watt to Dutt, no run. Forward defensive
38.2 Watt to van der Merwe, 1 run. Easily into the leg side for another single
38.1 Watt to Dutt, 1 run. Flicked through mid-wicket

End of over 38 (3 runs) Netherlands 183-8
R van der Merwe 16* (23 balls, 2x4, 0x6) A Dutt 4* (8 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 7 in 2.0 overs
McMullen 10-1-39-3 Watt 8-0-33-2
Netherlands need 80 runs to win in 12.0 overs.

37.6 McMullen to Dutt, 1 run. Off the back foot and beats short cover
37.5 McMullen to van der Merwe, 1 run. Turned into the leg side
37.4 McMullen to Dutt, 1 run. Punched down to long-on
37.3 McMullen to Dutt, no run. Defends down the pitch
37.2 McMullen to Dutt, no run. Defends from the crease
37.1 McMullen to Dutt, no run.

End of over 37 (4 runs) Netherlands 180-8
R van der Merwe 15* (22 balls, 2x4, 0x6) A Dutt 2* (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 4 in 1.0 overs
Watt 8-0-33-2 McMullen 9-1-36-3
Netherlands need 83 runs to win in 13.0 overs.

36.6 Watt to van der Merwe, no run. Off the back foot into the covers
36.5 Watt to Dutt, 1 run. Forward and along the ground to long-off
36.4 Watt to van der Merwe, 1 run. Well forward again and into the leg side
36.3 Watt to Dutt, 1 run. Dragged down and through the covers
36.2 Watt to Dutt, no run. Pushes full toss to extra cover
36.1 Watt to van der Merwe, 1 run. Stretches forward and takes the edge into the leg side

End of over 36 (2 runs) Netherlands 176-8
R van der Merwe 13* (19 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.0 overs
McMullen 9-1-36-3 Davidson 7-0-44-1
Netherlands need 87 runs to win in 14.0 overs.

K Klein lbw b McMullen 24 (21 balls, 4x4, 0x6) SR: 114.29
Partnership of 32 in 35 balls
Netherlands 176-8 in 36.0 overs

35.6 McMullen to Klein, OUT - LBW! That's a big breakthourh, nip back to hit the pads
35.5 McMullen to Klein, no run. Inside edge to backward square, good diving stop
35.4 McMullen to Klein, no run. Stays back and pushed towards extra cover
35.3 McMullen to Klein, no run. Forward and up to mid-on
35.2 McMullen to van der Merwe, 1 run.
35.1 McMullen to Klein, 1 run.

End of over 35 (1 run) Netherlands 174-7
R van der Merwe 12* (18 balls, 2x4, 0x6) K Klein 23* (16 balls, 4x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 30 in 4.5 overs
Davidson 7-0-44-1 McMullen 8-1-34-2
Netherlands need 89 runs to win in 15.0 overs.

34.6 Davidson to van der Merwe, no run. Full again and driven again to Watt at mid-off
34.5 Davidson to van der Merwe, no run. Full toss hit straight to mid-off
34.4 Davidson to van der Merwe, no run. Hit high on the pads as he attempts to pull
34.3 Davidson to van der Merwe, no run. Full again and pushed back down the pitch
34.2 Davidson to van der Merwe, no run. Full ball, well kept out on the walk
34.1 Davidson to Klein, 1 run. Clipped up to mid-on

End of over 34 (10 runs) Netherlands 173-7
R van der Merwe 12* (13 balls, 2x4, 0x6) K Klein 22* (15 balls, 4x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 29 in 3.5 overs
McMullen 8-1-34-2 Davidson 6-0-43-1
Netherlands need 90 runs to win in 16.0 overs.

33.6 McMullen to van der Merwe, no run. Lbw appeal turned down, too much bounce probably
33.5 McMullen to Klein, 1 run. Pushed through the covers
33.4 McMullen to Klein, FOUR And another, through backward point, goes all the way
33.3 McMullen to van der Merwe, 1 run. Off the back foot through the covers
33.2 McMullen to van der Merwe, FOUR Slashed away through backward point and Davidson's dive cannot stop it
33.1 McMullen to van der Merwe, no run. Forward and outside edge into the off side

End of over 33 (4 runs) Netherlands 163-7
K Klein 17* (13 balls, 3x4, 0x6) R van der Merwe 7* (9 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 19 in 2.5 overs
Davidson 6-0-43-1 Jarvis 7-0-46-0
Netherlands need 100 runs to win in 17.0 overs.

32.6 Davidson to Klein, no run. Forward and pushed to mid-off
32.5 Davidson to van der Merwe, 1 run. Pulled to deep mid-wicket
32.4 Davidson to Klein, 1 run. DROPPED. Yet another, this time Watt over his head at mid-off
32.3 Davidson to van der Merwe, 1 run. Thick outside edge down to thirdman
32.2 Davidson to van der Merwe, no run. Defends from the crease
32.1 Davidson to Klein, 1 run. Drives through the covers

5:31 PM Scotland looking good for the win, if they get their best bowlers back! Three wickets needed.

End of over 32 (5 runs) Netherlands 159-7
R van der Merwe 5* (6 balls, 1x4, 0x6) K Klein 15* (10 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 15 in 1.5 overs
Jarvis 7-0-46-0 Davidson 5-0-39-1
Netherlands need 104 runs to win in 18.0 overs.

31.6 Jarvis to van der Merwe, no run. Defends on his toes back down the pitch and that will be the final drinks break
31.5 Jarvis to van der Merwe, no run. Nips back and again takes the glove
31.4 Jarvis to van der Merwe, FOUR Drives full ball down the ground, all along the ground
31.3 Jarvis to van der Merwe, no run. Forward towards mid-on
31.2 Jarvis to Klein, 1 run. Turned round the corner
31.1 Jarvis to Klein, no run. Full and drives back to the bowler

End of over 31 (10 runs) Netherlands 154-7
R van der Merwe 1* (2 balls, 0x4, 0x6) K Klein 14* (8 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 10 in 0.5 overs
Davidson 5-0-39-1 Jarvis 6-0-41-0
Netherlands need 109 runs to win in 19.0 overs.

30.6 Davidson to van der Merwe, no run.
30.5 Davidson to Klein, 1 run. Whipped behind square
30.4 Davidson to Klein, FOUR Top edge flies to thirdman and Klein is going after every ball
30.3 Davidson to Klein, FOUR Forward and drives through mid-on
30.2 Davidson to van der Merwe, 1 run. Nips back and takes him on the flove into the leg side

T Nidamanuru c Munsey b Davidson 17 (20 balls, 2x4, 0x6) SR: 85.00
Partnership of 11 in 9 balls
Netherlands 144-7 in 30.1 overs

30.1 Davidson to Nidamanuru, OUT - CAUGHT! Full toss first ball and it's Nidamanuru's last, clothed straight to deep mid-wicket

End of over 30 (9 runs) Netherlands 144-6
K Klein 5* (5 balls, 1x4, 0x6) T Nidamanuru 17* (19 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 11 in 1.2 overs
Jarvis 6-0-41-0 Watt 7-0-29-2
Netherlands need 119 runs to win in 20.0 overs.

29.6 Jarvis to Klein, no run. Misses with the pull shot, hit on the arm
29.5 Jarvis to Klein, no run. Cut again but straight to the fielder this time
29.4 Jarvis to Klein, FOUR Short and wide and that's easily through backward point
29.3 Jarvis to Klein, no run. Forward and up to mid-off
29.2 Jarvis to Nidamanuru, 1 run. Cut away through backward point
29.1 Jarvis to Nidamanuru, FOUR Too short and pulled through square leg

End of over 29 (8 runs) Netherlands 135-6
K Klein 1* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6) T Nidamanuru 12* (17 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 2 in 0.2 overs
Watt 7-0-29-2 Jarvis 5-0-32-0
Netherlands need 128 runs to win in 21.0 overs.

28.6 Watt to Nidamanuru, 1 run.
28.5 Watt to Klein, 1 run. Forward an off mark straight away

N Croes c Cross b Watt 26 (24 balls, 4x4, 0x6) SR: 108.33
Partnership of 36 in 39 balls
Netherlands 133-6 in 28.4 overs

28.4 Watt to Croes, OUT - CAUGHT! This time the sweep goes into the keeper's gloves, deserved second wicket for Watt
28.3 Watt to Croes, no run. Cut to point
28.2 Watt to Croes, FOUR Edged between the keeper and slip and runs away
28.1 Watt to Croes, 2 runs. Swept to fine leg and good running gets them back for second

End of over 28 (5 runs) Netherlands 127-5
T Nidamanuru 11* (16 balls, 1x4, 0x6) N Croes 20* (20 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 30 in 5.5 overs
Jarvis 5-0-32-0 Watt 6-0-21-1
Netherlands need 136 runs to win in 22.0 overs.

27.6 Jarvis to Croes, 1 run. Cut away to deep backward point
27.5 Jarvis to Croes, no run. Full toss but hit straight to mid-on
27.4 Jarvis to Croes, FOUR Pulled off his hips and misfield on the boundary by Munsey gives up the four
27.3 Jarvis to Croes, no run. Misses with the cut shot
27.2 Jarvis to Croes, no run. Pushed into the off side as he comes forward
27.1 Jarvis to Croes, no run. Well forward in defence

End of over 27 (2 runs) Netherlands 122-5
T Nidamanuru 11* (16 balls, 1x4, 0x6) N Croes 15* (14 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 25 in 4.5 overs
Watt 6-0-21-1 McMullen 7-1-24-2
Netherlands need 141 runs to win in 23.0 overs.

26.6 Watt to Croes, 1 run. Gets out of the over with a single to long-off
26.5 Watt to Croes, no run. Appeal for lbw this time but again umpire says no, looked to be heading down leg
26.4 Watt to Croes, no run. Defends
26.3 Watt to Croes, no run. Looked like bottom edge but no reaction from umpire to a big appeal by Watt and Cross
26.2 Watt to Croes, no run. Defends from the crease
26.1 Watt to Nidamanuru, 1 run. Forward and through mid-off

End of over 26 (10 runs) Netherlands 120-5
N Croes 14* (9 balls, 2x4, 0x6) T Nidamanuru 10* (15 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 23 in 3.5 overs
McMullen 7-1-24-2 Watt 5-0-19-1
Netherlands need 143 runs to win in 24.0 overs.

25.6 McMullen to Croes, no run. Forward defensive down the pitch
25.5 McMullen to Croes, FOUR Pulled through square leg
25.4 McMullen to Nidamanuru, 1 run. Forward and pushed behind point
25.3 McMullen to Nidamanuru, FOUR Nice shot, lofted over mid-off
25.2 McMullen to Nidamanuru, no run. Forward in defence and into the leg side
25.1 McMullen to Croes, 1 run. Extra bounce takes the outside edge to thirdman

5:00 PM McMullen is back

End of over 25 (6 runs) Netherlands 110-5
T Nidamanuru 5* (12 balls, 0x4, 0x6) N Croes 9* (6 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 13 in 2.5 overs
Watt 5-0-19-1 Sharif 6-0-18-2
Netherlands need 153 runs to win in 25.0 overs.

24.6 Watt to Nidamanuru, no run. And again into the covers in defence
24.5 Watt to Nidamanuru, no run. Pushed into the covers
24.4 Watt to Croes, 1 run. Pushes forward and nudged into the leg side
24.3 Watt to Croes, FOUR Excellent sweep shot beats the diving fielder at deep backward square
24.2 Watt to Nidamanuru, 1 run. Leading edge into the covers
24.1 Watt to Nidamanuru, no run. Forward and up towards mid-off

End of over 24 (3 runs) Netherlands 104-5
N Croes 4* (4 balls, 0x4, 0x6) T Nidamanuru 4* (8 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 7 in 1.5 overs
Sharif 6-0-18-2 Watt 4-0-13-1
Netherlands need 159 runs to win in 26.0 overs.

23.6 Sharif to Nidamanuru, 1 run. Flicked through square leg and good fielding keeps it to a single
23.5 Sharif to Nidamanuru, no run. Drives into the covers and good stop by McMullen
23.4 Sharif to Nidamanuru, no run. Off the back foot into the covers
23.3 Sharif to Croes, 1 run. Chopped down to thirdman
23.2 Sharif to Croes, no run. Full ball on leg pushed up towards mid-on
23.1 Sharif to Nidamanuru, 1 run. Inside edge to square leg

4:53 PM At the same stage, Scotland were 97 for six

End of over 23 (4 runs) Netherlands 101-5
N Croes 3* (2 balls, 0x4, 0x6) T Nidamanuru 2* (4 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 4 in 0.5 overs
Watt 4-0-13-1 Sharif 5-0-15-2
Netherlands need 162 runs to win in 27.0 overs.

22.6 Watt to Nidamanuru, 1 run. Cut through point
22.5 Watt to Nidamanuru, no run. Defends into the off side from the crease
22.4 Watt to Nidamanuru, no run. DROPPED. Think that's another chance to the keeper off the outside edge
22.3 Watt to Croes, 1 run. Turned to mid-wicket, quick single
22.2 Watt to Croes, 2 runs.

W Barresi lbw b Watt 13 (31 balls, 1x4, 0x6) SR: 41.94
Partnership of 2 in 6 balls
Netherlands 97-5 in 22.1 overs

22.1 Watt to Barresi, OUT - LBW! That looked plum, missed the sweep shot and that's half of the Dutch wickets taken

End of over 22 (2 runs) Netherlands 97-4
T Nidamanuru 1* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6) W Barresi 13* (30 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 2 in 0.5 overs
Sharif 5-0-15-2 Watt 3-0-9-0
Netherlands need 166 runs to win in 28.0 overs.

21.6 Sharif to Barresi, 1 run. Drives off the back foot through the covers
21.5 Sharif to Barresi, no run. Full again and driven straight to mid-on
21.4 Sharif to Barresi, no run. Forward and pushed into the leg side
21.3 Sharif to Barresi, no run. Forward and up to mid-off
21.2 Sharif to Nidamanuru, 1 run. Flicks full ball behind square

M Levitt bowled Sharif 35 (52 balls, 2x4, 1x6) SR: 67.31
Partnership of 17 in 32 balls
Netherlands 95-4 in 21.1 overs

21.1 Sharif to Levitt, OUT - BOWLED! Takes the inside edge onto the stumps

End of over 21 (5 runs) Netherlands 95-3
W Barresi 12* (26 balls, 1x4, 0x6) M Levitt 35* (51 balls, 2x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 17 in 5.1 overs
Watt 3-0-9-0 Sharif 4-0-13-1
Netherlands need 168 runs to win in 29.0 overs.

20.6 Watt to Barresi, no run. Forward defensive
20.5 Watt to Levitt, 1 run. Goes back and pushed through extra cover
20.4 Watt to Barresi, 1 run. Down the pitch and eased through square leg
20.3 Watt to Barresi, no run. Leading edge into the off side
20.2 Watt to Levitt, 3 runs. Sweeps behind square and super diving stop by Sharif
20.1 Watt to Levitt, no run. Off the pad and pops up towards the slips

End of over 20 (6 runs) Netherlands 90-3
W Barresi 11* (23 balls, 1x4, 0x6) M Levitt 31* (48 balls, 2x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 12 in 4.1 overs
Sharif 4-0-13-1 Watt 2-0-4-0
Netherlands need 173 runs to win in 30.0 overs.

19.6 Sharif to Barresi, FOUR Drives through the covers and McCreath did everything but stop the boundary, great effort
19.5 Sharif to Barresi, no run. Plays a dead bat to a yorker
19.4 Sharif to Barresi, 2 runs. Shorter and pulled through mid-wicket
19.3 Sharif to Barresi, no run. Flowing drive but no great timing, straight to extra cover
19.2 Sharif to Barresi, no run. Forward defensive from the crease
19.1 Sharif to Barresi, no run. Comes off the body on the full back to the bowler

End of over 19 (1 run) Netherlands 84-3
M Levitt 31* (48 balls, 2x4, 1x6) W Barresi 5* (17 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 6 in 3.1 overs
Watt 2-0-4-0 Sharif 3-0-7-1
Netherlands need 179 runs to win in 31.0 overs.

18.6 Watt to Levitt, no run. Appeal for lbw turned down
18.5 Watt to Barresi, 1 run.
18.4 Watt to Barresi, no run.
18.3 Watt to Barresi, no run.
18.2 Watt to Barresi, no run.
18.1 Watt to Barresi, no run. Forward defensive

End of over 18 (1 run) Netherlands 83-3
M Levitt 31* (47 balls, 2x4, 1x6) W Barresi 4* (12 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 5 in 2.1 overs
Sharif 3-0-7-1 Watt 1-0-3-0
Netherlands need 180 runs to win in 32.0 overs.

17.6 Sharif to Barresi, 1 run. Inside edge to fine leg
17.5 Sharif to Barresi, no run. Again hit, on the thigh, as the ball nips back. Again no foot movement and he is now flat on his back
17.4 Sharif to Barresi, no run. Misses that outside off with no movement at all from the batter

4:30 PM Looks like the edge has hit Baressi in the most painful place.

17.3 Sharif to Barresi, no run. Defends from the crease, via the outside edge
17.2 Sharif to Barresi, no run. Pushed off the back foot
17.1 Sharif to Barresi, no run. Flicked into the leg side

End of over 17 (3 runs) Netherlands 82-3
M Levitt 31* (47 balls, 2x4, 1x6) W Barresi 3* (6 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 4 in 1.1 overs
Watt 1-0-3-0 Sharif 2-0-6-1
Netherlands need 181 runs to win in 33.0 overs.

16.6 Watt to Barresi, 1 run. And again through mid-wicket
16.5 Watt to Levitt, 1 run. Turned through mid-wicket
16.4 Watt to Barresi, 1 run. Turned through square leg
16.3 Watt to Barresi, no run. Defends back to the bowler
16.2 Watt to Barresi, no run. Off the back foot to point
16.1 Watt to Barresi, no run. Chopped to backward point

End of over 16 (3 runs) Netherlands 79-3
M Levitt 30* (46 balls, 2x4, 1x6) W Barresi 1* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 1 in 0.1 overs
Sharif 2-0-6-1 Jarvis 4-0-27-0
Netherlands need 184 runs to win in 34.0 overs.

15.6 Sharif to Barresi, 1 run. Guided through backward point

4:20 PM That is also the first drinks break and the scores almost identical at the same stage, just one run and one wicket the difference. So the game is up for grabs although Scotland with their superior bowling attack look like favourites

Z Lion-Cachet c Cross b Sharif 13 (22 balls, 2x4, 0x6) SR: 59.09
Partnership of 35 in 50 balls
Netherlands 78-3 in 15.5 overs

15.5 Sharif to Lion-Cachet, OUT - CAUGHT! Swinging delivery and gets the edge from the big drive and through to the keeper
15.4 Sharif to Lion-Cachet, no run. Hit on pad outside leg
15.3 Sharif to Levitt, 1 run. Forward and pushed into the off side
15.2 Sharif to Levitt, no run. Pushed up to mid-on
15.1 Sharif to Lion-Cachet, 1 run. Steered to point

End of over 15 (9 runs) Netherlands 76-2
M Levitt 29* (44 balls, 2x4, 1x6) Z Lion-Cachet 12* (19 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 33 in 7.3 overs
Jarvis 4-0-27-0 Sharif 1-0-3-0
Netherlands need 187 runs to win in 35.0 overs.

14.6 Jarvis to Levitt, FOUR Super off drive, back past the bowler
14.5 Jarvis to Levitt, no run. Forward into the covers
14.4 Jarvis to Levitt, FOUR Pulled behind square
14.3 Jarvis to Levitt, no run. Pushed into the covers
14.2 Jarvis to Lion-Cachet, 1 run. Outside edge to point
14.1 Jarvis to Lion-Cachet, no run. Misses outside off

End of over 14 (3 runs) Netherlands 67-2
M Levitt 21* (40 balls, 0x4, 1x6) Z Lion-Cachet 11* (17 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 24 in 6.3 overs
Sharif 1-0-3-0 Jarvis 3-0-18-0
Netherlands need 196 runs to win in 36.0 overs.

13.6 Sharif to Lion-Cachet, 1 run. Drives through the covers
13.5 Sharif to Lion-Cachet, no run. Turned to mid-wicket
13.4 Sharif to Levitt, 1 run. Dabbed down behind square
13.3 Sharif to Lion-Cachet, 1 run. Forward and through point
13.2 Sharif to Lion-Cachet, no run. Flicks the pad going down leg
13.1 Sharif to Lion-Cachet, no run. Forward and straight to cover

End of over 13 (9 runs) Netherlands 64-2
M Levitt 20* (39 balls, 0x4, 1x6) Z Lion-Cachet 9* (12 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 21 in 5.3 overs
Jarvis 3-0-18-0 McMullen 6-1-14-2
Netherlands need 199 runs to win in 37.0 overs.

12.6 Jarvis to Levitt, no run. Forward and pushed back on the leg side
12.5 Jarvis to Levitt, 2 runs. Shorter and pulled through mid-wicket, good stop on the boundary by McCreath
12.4 Jarvis to Levitt, no run. Beats the forward defensive
12.3 Jarvis to Levitt, no run. Forward defensive
12.2 Jarvis to Levitt, SIX And the free hit is powered over extra cover
12.2 Jarvis to Levitt, NO BALL Pulled straight to mid-wicket and that's another 'chance' gone
12.1 Jarvis to Levitt, no run. Defends from the crease

End of over 12 (3 runs) Netherlands 55-2
Z Lion-Cachet 9* (12 balls, 2x4, 0x6) M Levitt 12* (32 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 12 in 4.3 overs
McMullen 6-1-14-2 Jarvis 2-0-9-0
Netherlands need 208 runs to win in 38.0 overs.

11.6 McMullen to Levitt, 1 run. Flicked down to fine leg
11.5 McMullen to Levitt, no run. Mistimed to mid-on
11.4 McMullen to Levitt, no run. Defends as he comes forward
11.3 McMullen to Lion-Cachet, 1 run. Forward and through backward point
11.2 McMullen to Lion-Cachet, no run. Stays back and outside edge into the off side
11.1 McMullen to Levitt, 1 run. Forward and eased through the covers

3:59 PM McMullen's impressive opening spell to continue

End of over 11 (4 runs) Netherlands 52-2
Z Lion-Cachet 8* (10 balls, 2x4, 0x6) M Levitt 10* (28 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 9 in 3.3 overs
Jarvis 2-0-9-0 McMullen 5-1-11-2
Netherlands need 211 runs to win in 39.0 overs.

10.6 Jarvis to Lion-Cachet, FOUR Just leans into that and drives along the ground through mid-on
10.5 Jarvis to Lion-Cachet, no run.
10.4 Jarvis to Lion-Cachet, no run. Defends and ball is kicked away from his stumps so umpires rule a dead ball
10.3 Jarvis to Lion-Cachet, no run. Defends from the crease
10.2 Jarvis to Lion-Cachet, no run. Misses turn to leg and ball flies off the pads into the off side
10.1 Jarvis to Lion-Cachet, no run. Taken on the pad but heading down leg

End of over 10 (0 runs) Netherlands 48-2
M Levitt 10* (28 balls, 0x4, 0x6) Z Lion-Cachet 4* (4 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 5 in 2.3 overs
McMullen 5-1-11-2 Jarvis 1-0-5-0
Netherlands need 215 runs to win in 40.0 overs.

9.6 McMullen to Levitt, no run. Into line and defends to the bowler who gets a maiden
9.5 McMullen to Levitt, no run. Misses on the back foot, well taken by Cross, extra bounce there
9.4 McMullen to Levitt, no run. Solid forward defensive
9.3 McMullen to Levitt, no run. Mistimed drive to mid-on
9.2 McMullen to Levitt, no run. Stays back and into the covers
9.1 McMullen to Levitt, no run. Forward and pushed into the off side

End of over 9 (5 runs) Netherlands 48-2
Z Lion-Cachet 4* (4 balls, 1x4, 0x6) M Levitt 10* (22 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 5 in 1.3 overs
Jarvis 1-0-5-0 McMullen 4-0-11-2
Netherlands need 215 runs to win in 41.0 overs.

8.6 Jarvis to Lion-Cachet, FOUR Pulled to wide long-on
8.5 Jarvis to Levitt, 1 run.
8.4 Jarvis to Levitt, no run. Turned to mid-wicket
8.3 Jarvis to Levitt, no run. Forward and up to mid-off
8.2 Jarvis to Levitt, no run. Defends on the back foot
8.1 Jarvis to Levitt, no run. Stays back and pushed to point

End of over 8 (4 runs) Netherlands 43-2
Z Lion-Cachet 0* (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6) M Levitt 9* (17 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.3 overs
McMullen 4-0-11-2 Davidson 4-0-29-0
Netherlands need 220 runs to win in 42.0 overs.

7.6 McMullen to Lion-Cachet, no run. DROPPED. Chance number three, edged to the keeper standing up this time and he spills difficult chance
7.5 McMullen to Lion-Cachet, no run. Forward again and edged into the off side
7.4 McMullen to Lion-Cachet, no run. Forward defensive to good length ball

3:44 PM Lion-Cachet up to Edwards position at No 4

V Singh c McCreath b McMullen 7 (14 balls, 1x4, 0x6) SR: 50.00
Partnership of 14 in 22 balls
Netherlands 43-2 in 7.3 overs

7.3 McMullen to Singh, OUT - CAUGHT! But no contol of that, just turned straight to square leg
7.2 McMullen to Singh, FOUR Forward and lovely cover drive
7.1 McMullen to Singh, no run. Forward and up to mid-off

End of over 7 (4 runs) Netherlands 39-1
M Levitt 9* (17 balls, 0x4, 0x6) V Singh 3* (11 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 10 in 3.1 overs
Davidson 4-0-29-0 McMullen 3-0-7-1
Netherlands need 224 runs to win in 43.0 overs.

6.6 Davidson to Singh, 1 run. Connects with this pull shot to deep backward square
6.5 Davidson to Singh, no run. DROPPED. Another one, driven straight back to the bowler and can't hold on follow-through
6.4 Davidson to Singh, 2 runs. Forward and drives through mid-off, Berrington chases
6.3 Davidson to Singh, no run. Forward and stroked straight to mid-off
6.2 Davidson to Singh, no run. Again tries to pull a fullish ball but misses this time
6.1 Davidson to Levitt, 1 run. Pulls full ball to deep square and McCreath does well on the boundary

End of over 6 (5 runs) Netherlands 35-1
V Singh 0* (6 balls, 0x4, 0x6) M Levitt 8* (16 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 6 in 2.1 overs
McMullen 3-0-7-1 Davidson 3-0-25-0
Netherlands need 228 runs to win in 44.0 overs.

5.6 McMullen to Singh, no run. Solid forward defensive, to the bowler
5.5 McMullen to Levitt, 3 runs. Forward and flicked through mid-wicket
5.4 McMullen to Levitt, no run. Shoulders arms
5.3 McMullen to Levitt, no run. DROPPED. Edged to Munsey at second slip and and in and out, nearly went into the hands of first slip
5.2 McMullen to Levitt, 2 byes. Beats everything
5.1 McMullen to Levitt, no run. Forward and pushed into the covers

End of over 5 (1 run) Netherlands 30-1
V Singh 0* (5 balls, 0x4, 0x6) M Levitt 5* (11 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 1 in 1.1 overs
Davidson 3-0-25-0 McMullen 2-0-4-1
Netherlands need 233 runs to win in 45.0 overs.

4.6 Davidson to Singh, no run. Defends from the crease
4.5 Davidson to Singh, no run. Forward and up to mid-on
4.4 Davidson to Singh, no run. Stays back and defends into the off side
4.3 Davidson to Singh, no run. Beats the outside edge as he takes his bat away
4.2 Davidson to Levitt, 1 run. Pulled to deep backward square
4.1 Davidson to Levitt, no run. Stays back and dabbed to backward point

End of over 4 (3 runs) Netherlands 29-1
V Singh 0* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6) M Levitt 4* (9 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.1 overs
McMullen 2-0-4-1 Davidson 2-0-24-0
Netherlands need 234 runs to win in 46.0 overs.

3.6 McMullen to Singh, no run. Forward defensive to complete a second tidy (wicket-taking) over

M O'Dowd c & b McMullen 23 (14 balls, 2x4, 2x6) SR: 164.29
Partnership of 29 in 23 balls
Netherlands 29-1 in 3.5 overs

3.5 McMullen to O'Dowd, OUT - CAUGHT! Pushes forward and chipped straight back
3.4 McMullen to Levitt, 1 run. Sliced past backward point
3.3 McMullen to O'Dowd, 1 run. Goes back and dabbed through backward point
3.2 McMullen to O'Dowd, no run. Beaten outside off
3.1 McMullen to Levitt, 1 run. Outside edge through point

End of over 3 (21 runs) Netherlands 26-0
M O'Dowd 22* (11 balls, 2x4, 2x6) M Levitt 2* (7 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 26 in 3.0 overs
Davidson 2-0-24-0 McMullen 1-0-1-0
Netherlands need 237 runs to win in 47.0 overs.

2.6 Davidson to O'Dowd, no run. Good finish to the over, gets away with just the 21
2.5 Davidson to O'Dowd, no run. Drives straight to cover
2.4 Davidson to O'Dowd, FOUR Too full this time and that's a lovely cover drive
2.3 Davidson to O'Dowd, SIX Short again and pulled over the long-on boundary
2.3 Davidson to O'Dowd, WIDE Down leg side
2.2 Davidson to O'Dowd, FOUR On like and flicked down to long leg

3:20 PM Ball has come back!

2.1 Davidson to O'Dowd, SIX Super pull shot, all timing, flies out of the ground at deep square

End of over 2 (1 run) Netherlands 5-0
M Levitt 2* (7 balls, 0x4, 0x6) M O'Dowd 2* (5 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 5 in 2.0 overs
McMullen 1-0-1-0 Davidson 1-0-3-0
Netherlands need 258 runs to win in 48.0 overs.

1.6 McMullen to Levitt, no run. Probably didn't play at that outside off
1.5 McMullen to Levitt, no run. Steered to backward point from the crease
1.4 McMullen to Levitt, no run. Beats the forward defensive
1.3 McMullen to Levitt, no run. Shoulders arms
1.2 McMullen to O'Dowd, 1 run. Forward and guided through point
1.1 McMullen to O'Dowd, no run. Forward and up to mid-on

End of over 1 (4 runs) Netherlands 4-0
M Levitt 2* (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6) M O'Dowd 1* (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 4 in 1.0 overs
Davidson 1-0-3-0
Netherlands need 259 runs to win in 49.0 overs.

0.6 Davidson to O'Dowd, 1 run. Flicked off his legs towards square
0.5 Davidson to O'Dowd, no run. Misses with the pull shot
0.4 Davidson to Levitt, 1 run. Forward and steered down to thirdman
0.3 Davidson to Levitt, no run. Forward defensive down the pitch, Davidson falls on his follow through
0.2 Davidson to O'Dowd, 1 leg bye.
0.1 Davidson to Levitt, 1 run. Turned off his hips down to long leg

3:10 PM Players back in the middle for the chase

2:44 PM The Dutch paying the penalty for going in with just four specialist bowlers - their sixth went for 64 although in the end it was Klein who was the most expensive his first seven going for 36 and the last three for 45. We start again in 25 minutes

2:42 PM The definitive innings of two halves. Netherlands dominated the first half taking six for 97 and then a superb recovery from Scotland to finish on 262 for nine. Led by Finlay McCreath and boosted by Mark Watt in a seventh wicket stand of 91 and Safyaan Sharif with 36 off 18 in a ninth wicket stand of 55.

End of over 50 (4 runs) Scotland 262-9
J Davidson 2* (2 balls, 0x4, 0x6) S Sharif 36* (18 balls, 2x4, 3x6)
Partnership of 2 in 0.2 overs
van der Merwe 10-0-37-2 Klein 10-0-81-3

49.6 van der Merwe to Davidson, no run. Misses with the reverse sweep and only four runs off the last over
49.5 van der Merwe to Davidson, 2 runs. Cut away through point and good stop on the boundary by Singh

F McCreath bowled van der Merwe 81 (106 balls, 7x4, 1x6) SR: 76.42
Partnership of 55 in 29 balls
Scotland 260-9 in 49.4 overs

49.4 van der Merwe to McCreath, OUT - BOWLED! Down the pitch and misses and van der Merwe strikes
49.3 van der Merwe to Sharif, 1 run. Pulled down to long-on
49.2 van der Merwe to Sharif, no run. Drives back and the bowler fields again
49.1 van der Merwe to McCreath, 1 bye. Misses with the switch hit

2:35 PM And they have spin for the last over

End of over 49 (24 runs) Scotland 258-8
S Sharif 35* (16 balls, 2x4, 3x6) F McCreath 81* (104 balls, 7x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 53 in 4.1 overs
Klein 10-0-81-3 van Meekeren 10-1-53-1

48.6 Klein to Sharif, FOUR Goes across his stumps and ball follows him, pulled through square leg. Briings up 50 partnership and 24 off the over
48.5 Klein to Sharif, 2 runs. Fuller and along the ground to long-on

2:33 PM Another replacement ball needed

48.4 Klein to Sharif, SIX Same again and Sharif is loving this. 250 up
48.3 Klein to Sharif, SIX And another six, down the ground
48.3 Klein to Sharif, WIDE Outside off
48.2 Klein to Sharif, FOUR Drives over cover, super shot
48.1 Klein to McCreath, 1 run. Slashed away through the off side

End of over 48 (12 runs) Scotland 234-8
S Sharif 13* (11 balls, 0x4, 1x6) F McCreath 80* (103 balls, 7x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 29 in 3.1 overs
van Meekeren 10-1-53-1 Klein 9-0-57-3

47.6 van Meekeren to McCreath, 1 run. Forward and drives through point
47.5 van Meekeren to Sharif, 1 run. Push and run into the covers
47.5 van Meekeren to Sharif, WIDE Too short
47.4 van Meekeren to Sharif, 2 runs. Flicked off his hips to long leg
47.3 van Meekeren to McCreath, 1 run. Pulls through mid-wicket, fielder on the boundary
47.2 van Meekeren to McCreath, 2 runs. Goes back and drives through the covers
47.1 van Meekeren to McCreath, FOUR Late cut to the thirdman boundary

End of over 47 (13 runs) Scotland 222-8
S Sharif 10* (9 balls, 0x4, 1x6) F McCreath 72* (99 balls, 6x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 17 in 2.1 overs
Klein 9-0-57-3 van Meekeren 9-1-41-1

46.6 Klein to Sharif, SIX That's in the slot and pulled over wide long-on
46.5 Klein to McCreath, 1 run. DROPPED on the cover boundary, by Levitt at the third attempt!
46.4 Klein to McCreath, no run. Nearly as wide as the last one but batter went across and missed it
46.4 Klein to McCreath, WIDE Outside off
46.3 Klein to McCreath, FOUR Superb slog sweep from way outside off, to the square leg boundary
46.2 Klein to Sharif, 1 run. Drives to the cover sweeper
46.1 Klein to Sharif, no run. Pushes forward to mid-off

End of over 46 (3 runs) Scotland 209-8
F McCreath 67* (96 balls, 5x4, 1x6) S Sharif 3* (6 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 4 in 1.1 overs
van Meekeren 9-1-41-1 Klein 8-0-44-3

45.6 van Meekeren to Sharif, 1 run. Outside edge into the covers
45.5 van Meekeren to Sharif, no run. On target and extra bounce defends down the pitch
45.4 van Meekeren to Sharif, no run. Again can't beat the mid-wicket fielder
45.3 van Meekeren to Sharif, no run. Full ball flicked to mid-wicket
45.2 van Meekeren to McCreath, 1 run. Good stop by Levitt at backward square keeps them to a single
45.1 van Meekeren to Sharif, 1 run. Pushed through point

End of over 45 (8 runs) Scotland 206-8
F McCreath 66* (95 balls, 5x4, 1x6) S Sharif 1* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 1 in 0.1 overs
Klein 8-0-44-3 Lion-Cachet 5-0-30-1

44.6 Klein to Sharif, 1 run. Squared up and outside edge along the ground to fine thirdman

J Jarvis c Nidamanuru b Klein 2 (8 balls, 0x4, 0x6) SR: 25.00
Partnership of 17 in 19 balls
Scotland 205-8 in 44.5 overs

44.5 Klein to Jarvis, OUT - CAUGHT! Lofted to the point boundary and straight to the fielder
44.4 Klein to McCreath, 1 run. Forward and down to long-on
44.3 Klein to Jarvis, 1 run. Inside edge through mid-wicket gets McCreath back on strike
44.2 Klein to McCreath, 1 run. In the air but short of O'Dowd this time
44.1 Klein to McCreath, FOUR Drives through extra cover and O'Dowd can't get enough on it to stop the boundary

End of over 44 (1 run) Scotland 198-7
J Jarvis 1* (6 balls, 0x4, 0x6) F McCreath 60* (92 balls, 4x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 10 in 2.2 overs
Lion-Cachet 5-0-30-1 van der Merwe 9-0-34-1

43.6 Lion-Cachet to Jarvis, no run. Can only help it back to the bowler and Lion-Cachet escapes with five dot balls from what is likely to be his final over
43.5 Lion-Cachet to Jarvis, no run. Beats the off drive
43.4 Lion-Cachet to Jarvis, no run. Back to the bowler
43.3 Lion-Cachet to Jarvis, no run. Defends into the off side
43.2 Lion-Cachet to Jarvis, no run. Forward and outside edge into the off side
43.1 Lion-Cachet to McCreath, 1 run. Forward and leading edge out to the cover sweeper

End of over 43 (7 runs) Scotland 197-7
J Jarvis 1* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6) F McCreath 59* (91 balls, 4x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 9 in 1.2 overs
van der Merwe 9-0-34-1 Lion-Cachet 4-0-29-1

42.6 van der Merwe to McCreath, 1 run. Goes back and pushed into the covers
42.5 van der Merwe to McCreath, no run. Misses with the sweep shot but outside the line
42.4 van der Merwe to McCreath, 2 runs. Drives along the ground through extra cover
42.3 van der Merwe to McCreath, no run.
42.2 van der Merwe to McCreath, FOUR Good shot, inside out over extra cover
42.1 van der Merwe to McCreath, no run. Another sensational stop by van der Merwe, full stretch to his left this time

End of over 42 (8 runs) Scotland 190-7
J Jarvis 1* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6) F McCreath 52* (85 balls, 3x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 2 in 0.2 overs
Lion-Cachet 4-0-29-1 van der Merwe 8-0-27-1

41.6 Lion-Cachet to McCreath, 1 run. Cut away to the cover sweeper
41.5 Lion-Cachet to Jarvis, 1 run. Forward and down to long-on

M Watt lbw b Lion-Cachet 60 (72 balls, 5x4, 2x6) SR: 83.33
Partnership of 91 in 112 balls
Scotland 188-7 in 41.4 overs

41.4 Lion-Cachet to Watt, OUT - LBW! Watt misses as he goes for the slow sweep again and that is given
41.3 Lion-Cachet to Watt, FOUR Pulled to wide long-on
41.2 Lion-Cachet to Watt, 2 runs. Dragged down and cut away to deep backward point
41.1 Lion-Cachet to Watt, no run. Drives back to the bowler

End of over 41 (9 runs) Scotland 182-6
F McCreath 51* (84 balls, 3x4, 1x6) M Watt 54* (68 balls, 4x4, 2x6)
Partnership of 85 in 18.0 overs
van der Merwe 8-0-27-1 Lion-Cachet 3-0-21-0

40.6 van der Merwe to McCreath, no run. Forward and outside edge towards mid-on, chased and fielded by the bowler
40.5 van der Merwe to Watt, 1 run. Flicked down to long-on
40.4 van der Merwe to Watt, no run. Pushed back to the bowler
40.3 van der Merwe to McCreath, 1 run. Cut away to the cover sweeper
40.2 van der Merwe to McCreath, SIX Super sweep shot over mid-wicket and that is back to back 50s for McCreath
40.1 van der Merwe to Watt, 1 run. Forward and down to long-on

End of over 40 (7 runs) Scotland 173-6
F McCreath 44* (81 balls, 3x4, 0x6) M Watt 52* (65 balls, 4x4, 2x6)
Partnership of 76 in 17.0 overs
Lion-Cachet 3-0-21-0 van Meekeren 8-1-38-1

39.6 Lion-Cachet to McCreath, no run. Mistimed to mid-wicket
39.5 Lion-Cachet to McCreath, no run. Down the pitch but only back to the bowler
39.4 Lion-Cachet to Watt, 1 run. Drives through the covers
39.3 Lion-Cachet to Watt, no run. Forward and back to the bowler
39.2 Lion-Cachet to Watt, SIX Swept over the square leg boundary and that brings up his 50 from 63 balls with four fours and two sixes
39.1 Lion-Cachet to Watt, no run. Diving stop by the bowler to his left

End of over 39 (7 runs) Scotland 166-6
F McCreath 44* (79 balls, 3x4, 0x6) M Watt 45* (61 balls, 4x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 69 in 16.0 overs
van Meekeren 8-1-38-1 Dutt 10-1-26-2

38.6 van Meekeren to Watt, 1 run. Pulled to deep square
38.5 van Meekeren to McCreath, 1 run. Just take the single to long leg despite the misfield
38.4 van Meekeren to McCreath, no run. Good bouncer and he misses with the pull shot
38.3 van Meekeren to Watt, 1 run. Flicked down to long leg and Watt goes past McCreath
38.2 van Meekeren to Watt, no run. Defends on the back foot into the leg side
38.1 van Meekeren to Watt, FOUR Short and pulled through mid-wicket

End of over 38 (3 runs) Scotland 159-6
F McCreath 43* (77 balls, 3x4, 0x6) M Watt 39* (57 balls, 3x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 62 in 15.0 overs
Dutt 10-1-26-2 van Meekeren 7-1-31-1

37.6 Dutt to Watt, 1 run. Turned through mid-wicket to complete Dutt's fine economical spell
37.5 Dutt to Watt, no run. Cut to backward point from the crease
37.4 Dutt to Watt, no run.
37.3 Dutt to Watt, no run. Pushed into the covers
37.2 Dutt to McCreath, 1 run. Flicked through square leg
37.1 Dutt to Watt, 1 run. Another inside edge to mid-on

End of over 37 (7 runs) Scotland 156-6
F McCreath 42* (76 balls, 3x4, 0x6) M Watt 37* (52 balls, 3x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 59 in 14.0 overs
van Meekeren 7-1-31-1 Dutt 9-1-23-2

36.6 van Meekeren to Watt, 1 run. Flicked through square leg
36.5 van Meekeren to Watt, 2 runs. Another misfield by the captain and they get back for the second again
36.4 van Meekeren to Watt, 2 runs. Goes back and flicked through mid-wicket and fumble lets them back for the second
36.3 van Meekeren to McCreath, 1 run. Short ball and mistimed pull to long leg
36.2 van Meekeren to Watt, 1 run. Pulled to the deep square boundary
36.1 van Meekeren to Watt, no run. Full ball driven back to the bowler

End of over 36 (1 run) Scotland 149-6
F McCreath 41* (75 balls, 3x4, 0x6) M Watt 31* (47 balls, 3x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 52 in 13.0 overs
Dutt 9-1-23-2 van der Merwe 7-0-18-1

35.6 Dutt to Watt, 1 run. Turned through square leg
35.5 Dutt to Watt, no run. Stays back and defends
35.4 Dutt to Watt, no run. Cut away straight to backward point
35.3 Dutt to Watt, no run.
35.2 Dutt to Watt, no run. Defends from the crease
35.1 Dutt to Watt, no run. Flicked round the corner

1:32 PM Partnership now twice as long as any of the first six

End of over 35 (1 run) Scotland 148-6
F McCreath 41* (75 balls, 3x4, 0x6) M Watt 30* (41 balls, 3x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 51 in 12.0 overs
van der Merwe 7-0-18-1 Dutt 8-1-22-2

34.6 van der Merwe to McCreath, no run. Well forward in defence
34.5 van der Merwe to Watt, 1 run. Flicked up towards mid-on
34.4 van der Merwe to Watt, no run. Forward defensive into the leg side
34.3 van der Merwe to Watt, no run. And another back to the bowler
34.2 van der Merwe to Watt, no run. Forward defensive
34.1 van der Merwe to Watt, no run. Tossed up and super stop by the bowler

End of over 34 (3 runs) Scotland 147-6
F McCreath 41* (74 balls, 3x4, 0x6) M Watt 29* (36 balls, 3x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 50 in 11.0 overs
Dutt 8-1-22-2 van der Merwe 6-0-17-1

33.6 Dutt to McCreath, no run. Inside edge into the leg side as he beats the batter again. Good over
33.5 Dutt to McCreath, no run. Big appeal for lbw but looked to be outside the line
33.4 Dutt to McCreath, no run. Defends down the pitch
33.3 Dutt to McCreath, 2 runs. Drives through the covers to bring up the 50 partnership
33.2 Dutt to McCreath, no run. Beats the forward defensive outside off
33.1 Dutt to Watt, 1 run. Drives through extra cover

1:23 PM At one stage it looked as if Scotland might not even reach this stage but Watt has impressed at No 8 and dominating this seventh wicket stand, he has scored 28 of the 47 runs. The Dutch fifth bowler has been found wanting. Levitt and Lion Cachet's seven overs have gone for 48 and the only two not to take a wicket

End of over 33 (2 runs) Scotland 144-6
F McCreath 39* (69 balls, 3x4, 0x6) M Watt 28* (35 balls, 3x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 47 in 10.0 overs
van der Merwe 6-0-17-1 Levitt 5-0-34-0

32.6 van der Merwe to McCreath, no run. Fielded at full stretch by the bowler and that is the second drinks break
32.5 van der Merwe to Watt, 1 run. Forward and pushed to long-on
32.4 van der Merwe to Watt, no run.
32.3 van der Merwe to Watt, no run. Goes back and defends into the leg side
32.2 van der Merwe to Watt, no run. Pushed back to the bowler
32.1 van der Merwe to McCreath, 1 run. Push and walk to long-off

End of over 32 (3 runs) Scotland 142-6
M Watt 27* (31 balls, 3x4, 1x6) F McCreath 38* (67 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 45 in 9.0 overs
Levitt 5-0-34-0 van der Merwe 5-0-15-1

31.6 Levitt to Watt, no run. Full toss hit straight to mid-off
31.5 Levitt to McCreath, 1 run. Drives to mid-on, fumbled by the skipper
31.4 Levitt to McCreath, no run. Pushed back to the bowler
31.3 Levitt to McCreath, no run. Defends from the crease
31.2 Levitt to Watt, 1 run. Turned down to fine leg
31.1 Levitt to McCreath, 1 run. Off the back foot through point

End of over 31 (3 runs) Scotland 139-6
M Watt 26* (29 balls, 3x4, 1x6) F McCreath 36* (63 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 42 in 8.0 overs
van der Merwe 5-0-15-1 Levitt 4-0-31-0

30.6 van der Merwe to Watt, 2 runs. Outside edge to thirdman, good chase
30.5 van der Merwe to McCreath, 1 run. Off the back foot to the cover sweeper
30.4 van der Merwe to McCreath, no run. Misses with the cut shot
30.3 van der Merwe to McCreath, no run. Forward and turned to mid-wicket
30.2 van der Merwe to McCreath, no run. Forward and out towards extra cover
30.1 van der Merwe to McCreath, no run. Floated up and pushed back to the bowler

End of over 30 (8 runs) Scotland 136-6
M Watt 24* (28 balls, 3x4, 1x6) F McCreath 35* (58 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 39 in 7.0 overs
Levitt 4-0-31-0 Lion-Cachet 2-0-14-0

29.6 Levitt to Watt, FOUR Another super cover drive, speeds to the boundary
29.5 Levitt to Watt, no run. Off the back foot into the leg side
29.4 Levitt to Watt, FOUR Beats the cover fielder and goes all the way
29.3 Levitt to Watt, no run.
29.2 Levitt to Watt, no run. Drives to mid-off
29.1 Levitt to Watt, no run. Full toss straight to cover

1:08 PM And this is now Scotland's longest partnership of the innings. The first to actually survive six overs!

End of over 29 (10 runs) Scotland 128-6
F McCreath 35* (58 balls, 3x4, 0x6) M Watt 16* (22 balls, 1x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 31 in 6.0 overs
Lion-Cachet 2-0-14-0 Klein 7-0-36-2

28.6 Lion-Cachet to McCreath, no run. Left outside off
28.5 Lion-Cachet to McCreath, no run. Pushed back to the bowler off the front foot
28.4 Lion-Cachet to McCreath, FOUR Dragged down and swept to fine leg boundary
28.3 Lion-Cachet to Watt, 1 run. Drives along the ground to long-off
28.2 Lion-Cachet to McCreath, 1 run. Stays back and flicked through square leg
28.1 Lion-Cachet to McCreath, FOUR Reverse sweep through backward point, goes all the way

End of over 28 (6 runs) Scotland 118-6
M Watt 15* (21 balls, 1x4, 1x6) F McCreath 26* (53 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 21 in 5.0 overs
Klein 7-0-36-2 Lion-Cachet 1-0-4-0

27.6 Klein to Watt, no run. Solid forward defensive
27.5 Klein to Watt, no run. Forward and into the covers
27.4 Klein to Watt, no run. Drives straight to mid-off

1:03 PM Still looking for the ball that went the other side of the fence

27.3 Klein to Watt, SIX But he gets hold of that one, too short and pulled to the short boundary at square leg
27.2 Klein to Watt, no run. Off the back foot into the off side
27.1 Klein to Watt, no run. Misses with the pull shot, beaten by extra bounce

End of over 27 (4 runs) Scotland 112-6
F McCreath 26* (53 balls, 1x4, 0x6) M Watt 9* (15 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 15 in 4.0 overs
Lion-Cachet 1-0-4-0 Klein 6-0-30-2

26.6 Lion-Cachet to Watt, 1 run. Drives along the ground through extra cover
26.5 Lion-Cachet to Watt, no run. Hurried into defence with quicker ball, dug out
26.4 Lion-Cachet to Watt, no run. Forward and up to mid-on
26.3 Lion-Cachet to McCreath, 1 run. Forward and half-stop by the bowler but they take an easy single
26.2 Lion-Cachet to Watt, 1 run. Along the ground to long-on
26.1 Lion-Cachet to Watt, no run. Flicked up to mid-on
26.1 Lion-Cachet to Watt, WIDE

End of over 26 (8 runs) Scotland 108-6
F McCreath 25* (52 balls, 1x4, 0x6) M Watt 7* (10 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 11 in 3.0 overs
Klein 6-0-30-2 van der Merwe 4-0-12-1

25.6 Klein to Watt, 1 run. Turned through mid-wicket
25.6 Klein to Watt, WIDE Down leg side
25.5 Klein to Watt, no run. Defends towards mid-on
25.4 Klein to Watt, FOUR Finally a boundary, driven through the covers as we play on, because there are blue skies still around
25.3 Klein to McCreath, 1 run. Turned to mid-wicket as the rain comes on
25.2 Klein to Watt, 1 run. Flicked through mid-wicket
25.1 Klein to Watt, no run. Forward and up to mid-off

12:51 PM The Dutch going for the jugular. Here comes Klein back into the attack

End of over 25 (2 runs) Scotland 100-6
F McCreath 24* (51 balls, 1x4, 0x6) M Watt 1* (5 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 3 in 2.0 overs
van der Merwe 4-0-12-1 Dutt 7-1-19-2

24.6 van der Merwe to Watt, 1 run. Off the mark with a flick into the leg side and the 100 comes up
24.5 van der Merwe to Watt, no run. Another forward defensive
24.4 van der Merwe to Watt, no run. Defends from the crease down the pitch
24.3 van der Merwe to Watt, no run. Forward and into the covers
24.2 van der Merwe to Watt, no run. Pushed back to the bowler on the bounce
24.1 van der Merwe to McCreath, 1 run. Tossed up and down to long-on

End of over 24 (1 run) Scotland 98-6
M Watt 0* (0 balls, 0x4, 0x6) F McCreath 23* (50 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 1 in 1.0 overs
Dutt 7-1-19-2 van der Merwe 3-0-10-1

23.6 Dutt to McCreath, 1 run. Forward to wide mid-on
23.5 Dutt to McCreath, no run. Defends from the crease and again finds the edge
23.4 Dutt to McCreath, no run. Forward and turned to leg
23.3 Dutt to McCreath, no run. Outside edge to short thirdman
23.2 Dutt to McCreath, no run. Taken on the pad, heading down leg
23.1 Dutt to McCreath, no run. Forward defensive down the pitch

End of over 23 (3 runs) Scotland 97-6
F McCreath 22* (44 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.0 overs
van der Merwe 3-0-10-1 Dutt 6-1-18-2

M Leask c Lion-Cachet b van der Merwe 4 (10 balls, 0x4, 0x6) SR: 40.00
Partnership of 9 in 19 balls
Scotland 97-6 in 23.0 overs

22.6 van der Merwe to Leask, OUT - CAUGHT! And another wicket. Drives to cover and and taken to his left, super catch
22.5 van der Merwe to Leask, no run. Bottom edge trickles into the off side
22.4 van der Merwe to McCreath, 1 run. Cut away to the cover sweeper
22.3 van der Merwe to Leask, 1 run. Drives along the ground to long-off
22.2 van der Merwe to McCreath, 1 run. Flicked round the corner from the crease
22.1 van der Merwe to McCreath, no run. Pushed into the covers

End of over 22 (3 runs) Scotland 94-5
M Leask 3* (7 balls, 0x4, 0x6) F McCreath 20* (41 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 6 in 2.1 overs
Dutt 6-1-18-2 van der Merwe 2-0-7-0

21.6 Dutt to Leask, no run. Flicks the body heading down leg
21.5 Dutt to Leask, no run. Stays back and straight to backward point
21.4 Dutt to Leask, 2 runs. Sliced away to thirdman
21.3 Dutt to Leask, no run. Forward defensive back to the bowler
21.2 Dutt to McCreath, 1 run. Forward and down to long-on
21.1 Dutt to McCreath, no run. Flicked into the leg side

End of over 21 (3 runs) Scotland 91-5
M Leask 1* (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6) F McCreath 19* (39 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 3 in 1.1 overs
van der Merwe 2-0-7-0 Dutt 5-1-15-2

20.6 van der Merwe to McCreath, 1 run. To the left of cover
20.5 van der Merwe to McCreath, no run. Defends into the covers
20.4 van der Merwe to Leask, 1 run. Cuts to the cover sweeper
20.3 van der Merwe to Leask, no run. Forward and pushed into covers
20.2 van der Merwe to McCreath, 1 run. Cut through point
20.1 van der Merwe to McCreath, no run. Well forward and pushed into the covers

End of over 20 (0 runs) Scotland 88-5
M Leask 0* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6) F McCreath 17* (35 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.1 overs
Dutt 5-1-15-2 van der Merwe 1-0-4-0

19.6 Dutt to Leask, no run. Turned with the turn into the leg side

M Cross bowled Dutt 8 (17 balls, 1x4, 0x6) SR: 47.06
Partnership of 16 in 35 balls
Scotland 88-5 in 19.5 overs

19.5 Dutt to Cross, OUT - BOWLED! Huge wicket, inside edge onto the stumps
19.4 Dutt to Cross, no run. Goes back and pulled straight to short fine leg
19.3 Dutt to Cross, no run. Well forward in defence
19.2 Dutt to Cross, no run. Goes back and up to mid-on
19.1 Dutt to Cross, no run. Extra bounce and left by Cross

End of over 19 (4 runs) Scotland 88-4
F McCreath 17* (35 balls, 1x4, 0x6) M Cross 8* (12 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 16 in 5.0 overs
van der Merwe 1-0-4-0 Dutt 4-0-15-1

18.6 van der Merwe to McCreath, no run.
18.5 van der Merwe to McCreath, 2 runs. Foward and down to long-off and they get back for the second
18.4 van der Merwe to McCreath, no run. Misses with the cut shot
18.3 van der Merwe to Cross, 1 run. Through the covers
18.2 van der Merwe to Cross, no run. Forward and straight to backward point
18.1 van der Merwe to McCreath, 1 run. Flicked behind square

12:26 PM Van der Merwe into the attack

End of over 18 (4 runs) Scotland 84-4
M Cross 7* (10 balls, 1x4, 0x6) F McCreath 14* (31 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 12 in 4.0 overs
Dutt 4-0-15-1 van Meekeren 6-1-24-1

17.6 Dutt to Cross, no run. Pushed to backward point
17.5 Dutt to McCreath, 3 runs. Slashed down to thirdman and Barresi does well to stop the boundary
17.4 Dutt to McCreath, no run. Down the pitch but only gets the outside edge to backward point
17.3 Dutt to McCreath, no run. Forward and flicked to mid-on, diving stop
17.2 Dutt to McCreath, no run. Defends from the crease
17.1 Dutt to Cross, 1 run. Forward and easily through mid-wicket

End of over 17 (0 runs) Scotland 80-4
F McCreath 11* (27 balls, 1x4, 0x6) M Cross 6* (8 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 8 in 3.0 overs
van Meekeren 6-1-24-1 Dutt 3-0-11-1

16.6 van Meekeren to McCreath, no run. Forward and straight to mid-off, so the first maiden over
16.5 van Meekeren to McCreath, no run. Too full to pull and he mistimes into the leg side
16.4 van Meekeren to McCreath, no run. Again straight to mid-on, front foot
16.3 van Meekeren to McCreath, no run. Forward and straight to mid-on
16.2 van Meekeren to McCreath, no run. Leaves that outside off
16.1 van Meekeren to McCreath, no run. Forward and pushed towards extra cover

End of over 16 (3 runs) Scotland 80-4
M Cross 6* (8 balls, 1x4, 0x6) F McCreath 11* (21 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 8 in 2.0 overs
Dutt 3-0-11-1 van Meekeren 5-0-24-1

15.6 Dutt to Cross, no run. Forward defensive down the pitch
15.5 Dutt to Cross, 2 runs. Dropped. Chance to slip (Singh) and he can't hold on
15.4 Dutt to Cross, no run. Stays back and flicked back to the bowler
15.3 Dutt to McCreath, 1 run. Goes back and pushed into the covers
15.2 Dutt to McCreath, no run. Forward and pushed into the leg side
15.1 Dutt to McCreath, no run. Beaten outside off

12:11 PM No doubt about who is on top after that mini-session. Although Scotland are going at five runs an over, they have lost four big wickets and it will need the middle-lower order to get them to a competitive total

End of over 15 (5 runs) Scotland 77-4
M Cross 4* (5 balls, 1x4, 0x6) F McCreath 10* (18 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 5 in 1.0 overs
van Meekeren 5-0-24-1 Dutt 2-0-8-1

14.6 van Meekeren to Cross, no run. Lovely ball beats the forward push. And that is drinks
14.5 van Meekeren to Cross, no run. Shoulders arms
14.4 van Meekeren to Cross, no run. Defends from the crease
14.3 van Meekeren to Cross, FOUR Superb timing through the covers, barely any foot movement
14.2 van Meekeren to Cross, no run. Forward and pushed into the covers
14.1 van Meekeren to McCreath, 1 run. Turned down to fine leg as van Meekeren returns to pile on the pressure on Scotland

End of over 14 (2 runs) Scotland 72-4
F McCreath 9* (17 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.0 overs
Dutt 2-0-8-1 Levitt 3-0-23-0

R Berrington c Nidamanuru b Dutt 15 (15 balls, 0x4, 1x6) SR: 100.00
Partnership of 29 in 29 balls
Scotland 72-4 in 14.0 overs

13.6 Dutt to Berrington, OUT - CAUGHT! Slog sweep straight to deep backward square
13.5 Dutt to Berrington, no run. Beaten again outside off, for ball that goes straight on
13.4 Dutt to McCreath, 1 run. Turned with the spin round the corner
13.3 Dutt to McCreath, no run. Forward and pushed to mid-on
13.2 Dutt to McCreath, no run. Beats the forward defensive
13.1 Dutt to Berrington, 1 run. Turned into the leg side and good running gets the quick single

End of over 13 (9 runs) Scotland 70-3
F McCreath 8* (14 balls, 1x4, 0x6) R Berrington 14* (12 balls, 0x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 27 in 3.5 overs
Levitt 3-0-23-0 Dutt 1-0-6-0

12.6 Levitt to Berrington, 1 run. Cut away down to thirdamn
12.5 Levitt to Berrington, SIX Short and pulled way over the short mid-wicket boundary
12.4 Levitt to Berrington, no run. Off the back foot but straight to backward point
12.3 Levitt to McCreath, 1 run. Forward and drives through backward point
12.2 Levitt to McCreath, no run. Stays back and defends to mid-off
12.1 Levitt to Berrington, 1 run. Drives in the air through the covers

End of over 12 (6 runs) Scotland 61-3
F McCreath 7* (12 balls, 1x4, 0x6) R Berrington 6* (8 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 18 in 2.5 overs
Dutt 1-0-6-0 Levitt 2-0-14-0

11.6 Dutt to McCreath, no run. Turned into the leg side but this time straight to the fielder
11.5 Dutt to Berrington, 1 run. And again turned to mid-wicket
11.4 Dutt to McCreath, 1 run. Again flicked away off his legs, behind square
11.3 Dutt to Berrington, 3 runs. Forward and flicked down to fine leg for an easy three, the first of the day
11.2 Dutt to Berrington, no run. Stays back and turned to backward square
11.1 Dutt to McCreath, 1 run. First spin of the day, turned to long-on

End of over 11 (7 runs) Scotland 55-3
R Berrington 2* (5 balls, 0x4, 0x6) F McCreath 5* (9 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 12 in 1.5 overs
Levitt 2-0-14-0 Klein 5-0-22-2

10.6 Levitt to Berrington, no run. Forward and pushed towards mid-on
10.5 Levitt to McCreath, 1 run. Forward and dabbed down to fine thirdman
10.4 Levitt to McCreath, no run. Forward defensive
10.4 Levitt to McCreath, 5 WIDES. Way down leg
10.3 Levitt to McCreath, no run. Forward and straight to mid-on
10.2 Levitt to McCreath, no run. Pushed into the off side and turns down the chance of a single
10.1 Levitt to Berrington, 1 run. Off the back foot to the cover sweeper

End of over 10 (5 runs) Scotland 48-3
F McCreath 4* (5 balls, 1x4, 0x6) R Berrington 1* (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 5 in 0.5 overs
Klein 5-0-22-2 Levitt 1-0-7-0

9.6 Klein to McCreath, no run. Leaves ball outside off to end the powerplay
9.5 Klein to McCreath, no run. Forward and defends into the off side
9.5 Klein to McCreath, WIDE First extra, down leg side
9.4 Klein to McCreath, no run. Forward and defends into the covers
9.3 Klein to McCreath, no run. Forward defensive down the pitch
9.2 Klein to McCreath, FOUR Clips full ball off the stumps to long leg

G Munsey c Croes b Klein 26 (29 balls, 5x4, 0x6) SR: 89.66
Partnership of 7 in 8 balls
Scotland 43-3 in 9.1 overs

9.1 Klein to Munsey, OUT - CAUGHT! Brilliant ball finds the outside edge of the defensive shot and through to the keeper

End of over 9 (7 runs) Scotland 43-2
R Berrington 1* (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6) G Munsey 26* (28 balls, 5x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 7 in 1.1 overs
Levitt 1-0-7-0 Klein 4-0-17-1

8.6 Levitt to Berrington, no run. Off the back foot into the off side
8.5 Levitt to Munsey, 1 run. Pushed into the off side
8.4 Levitt to Berrington, 1 run. Flicked off his legs to ball that came into him
8.3 Levitt to Munsey, 1 run. There's the second, but this straight to the fielder on the boundary
8.2 Levitt to Munsey, FOUR First pull shot of the day powered through mid-wicket
8.1 Levitt to Munsey, no run. Defends Levitt's first ball watchfully from the crease

End of over 8 (5 runs) Scotland 36-2
R Berrington 0* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6) G Munsey 20* (24 balls, 4x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.1 overs
Klein 4-0-17-1 van Meekeren 4-0-19-1

7.6 Klein to Berrington, no run. Forward defensive towards mid-off

B McMullen c Klein b Klein 9 (13 balls, 2x4, 0x6) SR: 69.23
Partnership of 19 in 21 balls
Scotland 36-2 in 7.5 overs

7.5 Klein to McMullen, OUT - CAUGHT! Drives back and this time Klein gets both hands to it and holds on at the second attempt
7.4 Klein to McMullen, no run. Shoulders arms to ball outside off and going wider
7.3 Klein to Munsey, 1 run. Drives into the space this time so gets a single
7.2 Klein to Munsey, no run. Off the back foot, to point
7.1 Klein to Munsey, FOUR Drives in the air through the covers

End of over 7 (4 runs) Scotland 31-1
B McMullen 9* (11 balls, 2x4, 0x6) G Munsey 15* (21 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 14 in 2.4 overs
van Meekeren 4-0-19-1 Klein 3-0-12-0

6.6 van Meekeren to McMullen, no run. Thick inside edge into the leg side
6.5 van Meekeren to McMullen, FOUR Super drive through mid-off, just reaches the boundary
6.4 van Meekeren to McMullen, no run. Drives into the covers, half-stop enough to prevent the single
6.3 van Meekeren to McMullen, no run. Pushes tentatively and is disgusted by the shot which he, luckily, misses outside off
6.2 van Meekeren to McMullen, no run. Defends from the crease
6.1 van Meekeren to McMullen, no run. Misses the cut shot, extra bounce

End of over 6 (6 runs) Scotland 27-1
G Munsey 15* (21 balls, 3x4, 0x6) B McMullen 5* (5 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 10 in 1.4 overs
Klein 3-0-12-0 van Meekeren 3-0-15-1

5.6 Klein to Munsey, no run. Forward defensive into the off side
5.5 Klein to McMullen, 1 run. Dabbed down to thirdman
5.4 Klein to Munsey, 1 run. Punched back in the air and the bowler just gets his fingers on it but not enough for a chance
5.3 Klein to Munsey, no run. Taken on the pad outside leg
5.2 Klein to Munsey, FOUR Drives in the air but wide of mid-on and goes all the way to the boundary
5.1 Klein to Munsey, no run. Drives back and a diving stop by the bowler to his right

End of over 5 (8 runs) Scotland 21-1
B McMullen 4* (4 balls, 1x4, 0x6) G Munsey 10* (16 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 4 in 0.4 overs
van Meekeren 3-0-15-1 Klein 2-0-6-0

4.6 van Meekeren to McMullen, FOUR Drives through backward point and terrible fielding on the boundary by Dutt gives up the four
4.5 van Meekeren to McMullen, no run. Shoulders arms to back of a length ball outside off
4.4 van Meekeren to McMullen, no run. Defends from the crease into the leg side as he comes forward
4.3 van Meekeren to McMullen, no run. Flicks the body as it heads down leg

C Tear bowled van Meekeren 7 (10 balls, 1x4, 0x6) SR: 70.00
Partnership of 17 in 26 balls
Scotland 17-1 in 4.2 overs

4.2 van Meekeren to Tear, OUT - BOWLED! Nips back and beats the batter
4.1 van Meekeren to Tear, FOUR Stylishly punched through the covers, speeds to the boundary

End of over 4 (2 runs) Scotland 13-0
G Munsey 10* (16 balls, 2x4, 0x6) C Tear 3* (8 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 13 in 4.0 overs
Klein 2-0-6-0 van Meekeren 2-0-7-0

3.6 Klein to Munsey, no run. Defends from the crease down the pitch
3.5 Klein to Munsey, no run. Again hit on the pad but heading down leg, from around the wicket
3.4 Klein to Munsey, no run. Taken high on the pad as he misses the flick down leg
3.3 Klein to Munsey, no run. Forward and drives straight to extra cover
3.2 Klein to Tear, 1 run. Forward and pushed into a space in the covers
3.1 Klein to Munsey, 1 run. Clipped down to fine leg and despite fumble by Barresi it's only a single

End of over 3 (2 runs) Scotland 11-0
C Tear 2* (7 balls, 0x4, 0x6) G Munsey 9* (11 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 11 in 3.0 overs
van Meekeren 2-0-7-0 Klein 1-0-4-0

2.6 van Meekeren to Tear, no run. Defends good length into the off side
2.5 van Meekeren to Tear, no run. Off the back foot into the covers
2.4 van Meekeren to Tear, 2 runs. Extra bounce but on leg and worked down to long leg
2.3 van Meekeren to Tear, no run. Turned easily to square leg
2.2 van Meekeren to Tear, no run. On target this time and defends from the crease into the off side
2.1 van Meekeren to Tear, no run. Swing and a miss outside off

End of over 2 (4 runs) Scotland 9-0
G Munsey 9* (11 balls, 2x4, 0x6) C Tear 0* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 9 in 2.0 overs
Klein 1-0-4-0 van Meekeren 1-0-5-0

1.6 Klein to Munsey, no run. Full and dug out up to mid-on
1.5 Klein to Munsey, no run. Defends back to the bowler from the crease
1.4 Klein to Munsey, no run. Beats the defensive stroke
1.3 Klein to Munsey, no run. Forward and drives into the covers
1.2 Klein to Munsey, no run. Fuller and he loses his shape and gets bottom edge into the leg side
1.1 Klein to Munsey, FOUR Drives straight past the bowler, in the slot first up from Klein

End of over 1 (5 runs) Scotland 5-0
C Tear 0* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6) G Munsey 5* (5 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 5 in 1.0 overs
van Meekeren 1-0-5-0

0.6 van Meekeren to Tear, no run. Forward defensive into the off side
0.5 van Meekeren to Munsey, 1 run. Pushed down to thirdman
0.4 van Meekeren to Munsey, no run. Beats the outside edge, Munsey posthumously takes the bat away
0.3 van Meekeren to Munsey, no run. Leaves that one too wide off off
0.2 van Meekeren to Munsey, FOUR Short, wide and cut through the covers
0.1 van Meekeren to Munsey, no run. Drives to mid-off, diving stop by the new captain

11:00 AM Everyone ready for the start

10:57 AM Confirmed that Scott Edwards is ruled out with a hamstring injury

10:48 AM Saurav Banarjee, co-owner of ETPL added, who announced it was all systems go two months ago for this year, added: "Our focus has been clear from the start: build it right, with the right people. The surge of interest we are now seeing from investors to broadcasters to franchises confirms we are on the right path"

10:45 AM Now where have we heard that before?

10:45 AM Warren Deutrom, CEO of Cricket Ireland, says "We're building for the long term. With the right partners, capital and support across the board 2026 gives us the ideal runway to launch a league that is professional, competitive and built to last. With the backing for Rules Sport Tech and the national boards of Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands, the ETPL is shaping up to be a powerful new force in global cricket"

10:42 AM Meanwhile, it has just, finally, been confirmed that the European T20 League has been put back for yet another year. A Media Release from Cricket Ireland has said it will "officially launch in 2026"

10:35 AM The full line-ups are in the scorecard

10:34 AM The Scots are unchanged from that match but the Dutch have made two changes with Wesley Barresi and Arjan Dutt coming in for Scott Edwards and Vivian Kingma. Max O'Dowd takes over as captain with Noah Croes taking the gloves

10:31 AM We have moved to Dundee for the latest round of matches and the teams come into this match on the back of defeats by Nepal, Scotland in that sensational last ball conclusion when the last ball run out had been preceded by a wide which was the winning run.

10:29 AM The toss has already taken place ahead of the 11.00 start and the Dutch have won it and have elected to field first.

10:28 AM Good morning and welcome to our coverage of the latest WCL2 Match between Scotland and Netherlands.