🏏 Netherlands Tri-Nation Series Underway

The 2025 Netherlands Tri-Nation Series is officially underway, bringing together the Netherlands, Scotland, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for a competitive set of One Day Internationals (ODIs) as part of the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2.

The series runs from May 4 to May 16, 2025, with matches hosted across several Dutch venues. This tournament plays a vital role in the qualification pathway for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027, offering Associate nations an important platform to earn ranking points and experience.

📍 Tournament Overview

Teams: Netherlands 🇳🇱, Scotland 🏴, UAE 🇦🇪
Format: Round-robin (each team plays the others twice)
Venues: Amstelveen, Rotterdam, and Voorburg
Purpose: Part of the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 qualification structure

The top teams in League 2 will advance to the World Cup Global Qualifiers, moving one step closer to securing a place at the 2027 World Cup.

🔥 Key Fixtures & Results So Far

May 4: Netherlands vs UAE – Netherlands won by 6 wickets
May 5: Scotland vs UAE – Match postponed due to rain, rescheduled
Upcoming: Netherlands vs Scotland and remaining reverse fixtures

Weather has already caused one delay, with the Scotland vs UAE match rescheduled due to a storm. Still, all teams remain focused on their objectives.

🌟 Players to Watch

Netherlands:

Scott Edwards (Captain, wicketkeeper-batter)
Max O’Dowd – Top-order anchor
Logan van Beek – Experienced pacer

Scotland:

Richie Berrington (Captain)
George Munsey – Explosive left-handed opener
Mark Watt – Clever left-arm spinner

UAE:

Muhammad Waseem – Dynamic opening batsman
Vriitya Aravind – Consistent performer behind the stumps
Zahoor Khan – Death-overs specialist

🧠 Why This Series Matters

Critical ranking points at stake for World Cup qualification
Opportunity to showcase Associate cricket on a global platform
A chance for domestic fans in the Netherlands to engage with international cricket
Young talents from all three nations get match exposure and selection visibility

📺 How to Watch

Streaming: ICC.tv (free in select regions)
Live scores: ICC app, ESPNcricinfo, and national board websites
Social Media: Highlights and updates via @KNCBcricket, @CricketScotland, and @EmiratesCricket

The Netherlands Tri-Nation Series is a prime example of how global cricket is expanding beyond its traditional powerhouses, with highly competitive games and emerging stars taking center stage.