Fraser and Carter flatten chase
Katherine Fraser’s crisp 56 off 41 balls set the tone for a chase that never drifted, as Scotland Women romped home by 9 wickets with 31 balls remaining. After Netherlands posted 141/8, Scotland’s openers came out swinging and kept the asking rate under control from the start. Darcey Carter’s 56 off 37 provided the early punch, and the pair’s century stand effectively ended the contest long before the finish line.
Powerplay blow decides it
The match was decided in the first six overs of Scotland’s reply. They surged to 65/0 in the powerplay at 10.5 an over, turning a manageable target into a chase that required little risk later. With boundaries flowing and singles rotated, Netherlands couldn’t build dot-ball pressure, and the required rate slid rapidly. Even after the first wicket fell in the middle overs, Scotland’s scoring rate stayed high enough that the final five overs were never needed.
Fraser, Carter headline win
Fraser combined her 56 with a tight 1 for 19 to shape the game in both disciplines and earn MVP honours. Carter’s 151 strike-rate innings ensured the chase was front-loaded, while Gordon’s three wickets prevented Netherlands from pushing beyond the mid-140s. Those contributions, plus Scotland’s clean powerplay execution with bat and ball, made the margin feel inevitable.
Gordon squeezes Netherlands middle
Netherlands’ innings had started brightly at 55/2 in the powerplay, but Scotland’s control through the middle overs kept the total in check. Kirstie Gordon’s 3 for 27 was central to that squeeze, breaking rhythm and forcing safer options. Robine Rijke’s 46 off 44 anchored a 53-run stand with Player 55360 to steady things, yet Scotland’s bowlers limited the acceleration, leaving Netherlands with only 24 runs in the last five overs.
NLNetherlands W
169/5
HKHong Kong W
86/8
NLNetherlands W
115/4
HKHong Kong W
114/7
NLNetherlands W
108/5
HKHong Kong W
106/5
NLNetherlands W
170/3
HKHong Kong W
86/9
NLNetherlands W
73/2
ITItaly W
72/8
NLNetherlands W
178/4
ITItaly W
84/9
NLNetherlands W
116/6
IRIreland W
119/4
NLNetherlands W
82/10
IRIreland W
148/6
NLNetherlands W
92/9
IRIreland W
96/0
IRIreland W
101/2
NLNetherlands W
119/3