Scotland Women and Netherlands Women meet in a high-stakes T20 contest at the back end of the tri-series, and the recent form suggests another tight game. Scotland has held the edge in this tournament, while the Netherlands will want a stronger response after losing the most recent meeting by a comfortable margin.
The Grange Cricket Club surface has generally been described as balanced but with slow-spin assistance, which can make stroke play slightly harder once the ball gets softer. Recent match information from the same venue also points to a pitch that rewards disciplined bowling and smart running between the wickets rather than just raw power.
For the weather, June in Edinburgh usually brings cool conditions with a fair chance of rain, and forecasts for the city around this period suggest temperatures in the mid-teens Celsius with patchy rain possible. That means seamers may get some early help, and weather interruptions cannot be ruled out completely.
For Scotland, this match was part of a strong tri-series campaign that helped them finish top of the table after winning three of four games. For the Netherlands, it was a chance to challenge a stronger side and build momentum ahead of bigger ICC events.
The rivalry has become more competitive than one-sided, but Scotland’s recent control in this series gives them confidence. Netherlands still have enough experience in the squad to push the game deep if their top order fires.
SCO W vs NED W Match Details
- Match: India vs New Zealand, Final Match
- Teams: IND vs NZ
- Date: 06 June 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM 1:30 PM GMT / 7:00 PM LOCAL
- Venue: Grange Cricket Club, Raeburn Place, Edinburgh
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Live Streaming Info
The tournament took place in England and Wales in June–July 2026, featuring a 10-team format with group stage matches leading into two semifinals and a final at Lord’s. 10 teams participated, with a group-stage format that culminated in two semifinals and a final.
- In India: watch it on Star Sports Network and stream on JioHotstar.
- In Pakistan: coverage is on PTV Sports and Geo Super, with streaming on Myco, Tamasha, ARY Zapp, and Tapmad.
- In the UK: use Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event, with streaming on Sky Sports and NOW.
- In the USA and Canada: the broadcaster is Willow TV, with streaming through Willow and Cricbuzz.
- In Australia: the live option is Prime Video.
- For Sri Lanka: Viewers can watch on The Papare 2, Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, and TV Supreme, with Dialog Play for streaming.
- For New Zealand: coverage is on Sky Sport channels with streaming on Sky Sport Now and Sky Go.
- In India: fans can tune into Star Sports Network and stream the matches on JioHotstar.
Pakistan: Viewers can watch on PTV Sports and Geo Super, with streaming available on Myco, Tamasha, ARY Zapp, and Tapmad.
In South Africa, the wider Sub-Saharan region, SuperSport Cricket holds the rights.
How to Watch the Match for Free:
The easiest free option for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is ICC.tv in countries covered under “Rest of the World,” which includes Qatar unless a local broadcaster is announced separately.
Tamasha App in Pakistan: live for free on TV via terrestrial, cable, and satellite—no subscription needed.
Live Streaming Info:
The warm-up Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be live on PTV Sports.
Live Score Info:
Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: All matches on ESPN and Cricbuzz have live scores.
Probable XIs
Scotland Women probable XI: Darcey Carter, Katherine Fraser, Kathryn Bryce, Sarah Bryce, Ailsa Lister, Megan McColl, Priyanaz Chatterji, Maisie Maceira, Abtaha Maqsood, Kirstie Gordon, Gabriella Fontenla
Netherlands Women probable XI: Heather Siegers, Phebe Molkenboer, Sterre Kalis, Babette de Leede, Robine Rijke, Sanya Khurana, Frederique Overdijk, Iris Zwilling, Caroline de Lange, Silver Siegers, Isabel van der Woning
Head To Head
The head-to-head record favors the Netherlands overall in this matchup, with 3 wins in 5 meetings, while Scotland have 2 wins. The last five meetings have been closely followed across the 2024–2026 span, with Netherlands leading the recent rivalry in aggregate, even though Scotland won the latest contest in this tri-series.
Recent five meetings:
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Netherlands Women won 3.
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Scotland Women won 2.
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No tied or abandoned result was highlighted in the available records.
Current Form
Scotland came into this fixture in excellent shape, having beaten the Netherlands by nine wickets earlier in the same series after restricting them to 141 and chasing it down with ease. They also finished the tri-series as table-toppers, which underlined their consistency and their ability to handle pressure in home conditions.
Netherlands, on the other hand, struggled for sustained momentum in the tri-series and were unable to convert starts into a winning total against Scotland in the most recent meeting. Their batting looked competitive in patches, but their overall bowling pressure was not enough to stop Scotland’s stronger middle-order and all-round depth.
Scotland Team View
Scotland’s biggest strength is their all-round balance. Kathryn Bryce and Sarah Bryce give the side stability, while Katherine Fraser has already shown she can change the game with both bat and ball. Kirstie Gordon’s left-arm spin is another major weapon, especially on a surface that can slow down and grip.
Their weakness is that they can still become over-reliant on a few senior names if the top order collapses early. That said, the recent tri-series form showed they are increasingly comfortable controlling games through partnerships and disciplined bowling.
Netherlands Team View
Netherlands have a useful blend of experience and youth, with Babette de Leede, Heather Siegers, Robine Rijke, and Phebe Molkenboer offering batting and all-round options. Their bowling group, including Caroline de Lange, Iris Zwilling, and Frederique Overdijk, gives them a respectable mix of pace and control.
Their challenge is consistency under pressure. When their batters fail to build long partnerships, the side can look vulnerable against quality spin and a well-organized chase plan. They will need a better powerplay and a sharper death-overs spell to stay competitive here.
On current form, Scotland Women start as slight favorites because of home conditions, stronger recent momentum, and more proven match-winners in the bowling and all-round departments. If the pitch stays on the slower side, Scotland’s spin options and batting depth should give them the edge again.
Scotland Women to win, but Netherlands can make it competitive if their top order bats through the first half of the innings