Scotland fights back and wins final ODI
Published at 12 August, 2024The Dutch women lost the last ODI from Scotland. In Amstelveen it became 187-153.
With that, the Scots have almost certainly made the Global Qualifier in 2025.
Already in the second over Carlijn van Koolwijk caused a breakthrough by running out Aitken with a direct hit. However, Saakia Horley and Darcey Carter (cb for 12) kept the runrate at five per over in this phase.
That changed when the spinners came into play, but still Australian-born Horley and Abel seemed to be building a significant partnership. However, Caroline de Lange got Horley LBW for 43. When Silver Siegers bowled Abel with a beauty, the Dutch were on top (73/4/21.3). Lorna Jack (23) also became a victim of the strongly bowling Siegers (107/5).
Chatterji (33) and Fraser added 51 runs for the sixth wicket. Hannah Landheer saw her outstanding performance as an outfielder crowned by the potentially crucial catch of Katherine Fraser (39) (178/7).
For the second time in a week, the Netherlands kept Scotland under 200: 187 all out. Annemijn van Beuge took 3-29, while Eva Lynch and Silver Siegers took two wickets each. Caroline de Lange was economical with 1-25.
Netherlands innings
In the answer from the Netherlands, there were several promising partnerships (Annemijn van Beuge a solid 30), but they were smothered in the bud. At 65/5, Scotland was in the driver's seat.
Frédérique Overdijk (a well-made 34, well caught at backward point) and Caroline de Lange (a career-best 33) fought to 137/7 in the blistering heat (partnership 46), but the Dutch tail broke on the Scottish attack: 153 all out.
Scorecard
https://matchcentre.kncb.nl/match/134453-7034515/scorecard?period=2689838&video
