2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier - Scotland vs Netherlands - Super Six Preview & Prediction
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THE FACTS
When is Scotland vs Netherlands taking place? Thursday, July 6th, 2023 – 08:00 (UK)
Where is Scotland vs Netherlands taking place? Scotland vs Netherlands will take place at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
What channel is Scotland vs Netherlands on? Sky Sports have the rights to show the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier so check their schedule here to see if they will be showing Scotland vs Netherlands
Where can I stream Scotland vs Netherlands? If televised on Sky Sports, Scotland vs Netherlands can be streamed live on Sky Go.
THE LOWDOWN
SCOTLAND
Scotland pulled off one of their biggest victories in many years last time out, overcoming host nation Zimbabwe, knocking them out of the running to reach the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup and putting qualification in their hands going into this final game. A win over Netherlands is all that is needed for the Scots to book at their place at the biggest stage in world cricket and it would be a remarkable achievement for the associate nation, the only one to qualify for this ten-team World Cup if they can make it. After accumulating a score of 234/8 from their 50 overs against Zimbabwe, the consensus was that it wouldn’t be enough to defend. But Scotland defied the odds with a superb bowling performance to ultimately dismiss the hosts for 203, winning by 31 runs to set this contest up nicely.
NETHERLANDS
Netherlands were more than likely watching Scotland’s game against Zimbabwe, thinking that their hopes of 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup qualification were going up in smoke. Those feelings of disappointment perhaps at the half-way stage, were replaced by joy and belief come the close as Scotland pull off victory, keeping Netherlands in with a chance of going to India. Now they must not only beat Scotland, but also do so by a big enough margin that sees them leapfrog their opponents in the Super Six table on net-run-rate. Of course, they won’t know exactly what is required from them until the interval when the picture will become clearer, regardless of whether they bat or bowl first.
THE PREDICTION
In what is a truly seismic encounter for both nations, it’s important to note that Netherlands must do more than just win, they must triumph by such a margin that they better Scotland’s net-run-rate. This may see them need to adjust the way they play and force them into riskier cricket to secure a sizeable enough win. However, it would be no surprise to see that play into Scotland’s hands, who can just focus on winning the game by any margin. The Scots have been ice cool across the Super Six stage and have peaked at just the right time. With all bases covered, back Scotland to complete the job and seal their spot at the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup as the only associate nation.
TIP: SCOTLAND TO WIN
