Cricket Prediction | Netherlands vs Scotland | 1st T20I | May 18 – Let’s see who will win the first match of the Tri-Series.

NED vs SCO Match Analysis

As they play Scotland in the opening match of the tri-series, the Netherlands will aim to get off to a quick start. We anticipate a close game as both clubs want to start the series positively. The tri-series victory in Nepal that the Netherlands recently achieved will instill confidence in the team. Scotland hopes to continue their recent success, having had a strong run.

The Netherlands has the benefit of home advantage and a strong track record at this location. Their players are aware of the circumstances and will try to take advantage of them. Scotland has an advantage because of their potent batting order. Given how evenly matched the two sides are, we anticipate a close game.

NED vs SCO Team Preview & Squads

Netherlands

The recent competition in Nepal was won by Scott Edwards’ team. The team has come a long way in the past 12 months, winning against formidable opponents and punching above their weight. Edwards wants to get off to a strong start in this series as they prepare for the next World Cup. 

The team is anticipating a strong start from Max O’Dowd and Michael Levitt because of their recent success. They anticipate middle-order hitters Scott Edwards, Sybrand Engelbrecht, and Vikramjit Singh to score runs. This batting lineup is excellent because of the firepower provided by Teja Nidamanuru, Logan van Beek, and Bas de Leede. 

The team anticipates that Vivian Kingma and Fred Klaassen will take early wickets in this match to put pressure on the Scottish team. Along with Aryan Dutt and Bas de Leede, Logan van Beek bolsters the bowling assault and will aim to perform well in the middle overs. Sybrand Engelbrecht and Michael Levitt give this attack more nuance.

Netherlands Squads

Netherlands

Scott Edwards (c & wk), Aryan Dutt, Vivian Kingma, Fred Klaassen, Michael Levitt, Teja Nidamanuru, Vikramjit Singh, Max O’Dowd, Logan van Beek, Bas de Leede, and Sybrand Engelbrecht.

Scotland

In this format, Richie Berrington’s team is doing well. They will want to maintain their momentum after defeating the United Arab Emirates in their most recent three-match series. But, they face a formidable opponent in this match, and Berrington anticipates a powerful performance from his team against the home team.

George Munsey and Brandon McMullen must get off to a strong start for the squad in this contest because the Dutch have a potent bowling attack. Michael Leask, Matthew Cross, and Richie Berrington round out the middle order with experience and a willingness to form alliances. Chris Greaves and Jack Jarvis will try to propel the team to a large total by adding fast runs in the bottom middle order. 

The goal of this match will be for Jack Jarvis and Bradley Currie to take early wickets and put pressure on the hosts. Their main bowlers, Safyaan Sharif, and Mark Watt, are expected to perform well in the middle overs for the team. When facing the Netherlands batters, Michael Leask and Chris Greaves will have to perform well in their supporting roles.

Scotland Squads

Scotland

Richie Berrington (c), Matthew Cross (wk), Bradley Currie, Gavin Main, George Munsey, Brandon McMullen, Mark Watt, Safyaan Sharif, Jack Jarvis, Michael Leask, and Chris Greaves.

NED vs SCO outfield report

VRA Cricket Ground, Amstelveen

The team chasing the score is at a disadvantage in this location. When the spinners come into play in the second inning, the pitch becomes a little slower. On this surface, the team winning the toss would be certain to bat first without a second thought.

Amstelveen’s weather forecast calls for a cloudy sky, which would make things challenging for the batters. The surface has been a little slower in recent games, so batsmen need to be cautious. To win this one, the team batting first would need to score about 160 runs.

NED vs SCO Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

The Netherlands has won two of the last five meetings between these two teams, while Scotland has won three.

Netherlands vs Scotland Prediction

Winning the toss

• Netherlands

Player of the Match

• Netherlands – Michael Levitt

Most runs

• Netherlands – Michael Levitt
• Scotland – George Munsey

Most wickets

• Netherlands – Fred Klaassen
• Scotland – Bradley Currie

Most sixes

• Netherlands – Michael Levitt
• Scotland – George Munsey

Team Scores Batting First

• Netherlands – 160+
• Scotland – 150+

According to cricket analysts, the Netherlands has a 61.2% chance of winning.

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