Scotland level one-day cricket series against the Netherlands in Stirling

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Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Scotland level one-day cricket series against the Netherlands in Stirling
Summary

Scotland secured a nine-wicket victory against the Netherlands in a rain-affected second one-day international at Stirling on August 31, 2026. After the match was delayed from its original Sunday schedule, the hosts successfully chased a target of 130 in 16.2 overs. Sarah Bryce led the Scottish chase with an unbeaten 70, while Darcy Carter contributed 33 not out. The Netherlands, batting first, were restricted to 129-9 as Abtaha Maqsood and Carter claimed two wickets apiece early in the innings. Babette de Leede top-scored for the Dutch with 58 runs before being run out. The victory levels the three-match series at 1-1 following the Netherlands' win in Glasgow earlier in the week. The teams are scheduled to meet again on September 1 at the same venue to determine the series winner.

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  • Scotland completed a nine-wicket victory to level the series at 1-1.
  • Sarah Bryce scored an unbeaten 70 as Scotland reached 130-1 in 16.2 overs.
  • Abtaha Maqsood and Darcy Carter took two wickets each to limit the Netherlands to 129-9.
  • Babette de Leede scored 58 runs for the Netherlands in the rain-affected match.
  • The deciding match of the series takes place on September 1 in Stirling.
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  • 6:35 PMYahoo SportsScotland beat Dutch by nine wickets to level series
  • 6:24 PMBBC SportScotland beat Dutch by nine wickets to level series
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Scotland level their one-day international series with the Netherlands at 1-1 after a thumping nine-wicket victory in a rain-affected match in Stirling.

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Scotland level their one-day international series with the Netherlands at 1-1 after a thumping nine-wicket victory in a rain-affected match in Stirling.

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