Scotland’s women cricketers will go into the T20 World Cup in England with a spring in their step after securing the Heriot-Watt University sponsored tri-series with a rain affected 24 run victory over the Netherlands.
The Scots begin their campaign against Ireland at Old Trafford on Saturday week and have used the Edinburgh tournament to not only build momentum but give valuable experience to some up and coming players.
Scotland, who had won two of their opening three fixtures in the series, were put into bat by the Dutch after wet conditions saw the game reduced to 12 overs-a-side.
The Scots posted an imposing 124-3 from their 12 overs – Kathryn Bryce striking a sublime 33-ball 63, supported by Katherine Fraser (29) and Sarah Bryce (23 not out).
In response, the Netherlands flew out of the traps, and when the rain threatened to play spoiler again, forcing the teams from the field after six overs, they were 59-2 – three runs ahead of the DLS par.
But the break in play was short lived, with the Netherlands set a revised target of 105 in 10 overs – and when Babette de Leede (15) and Sterre Kalis (28) fell in quick succession, to Chloe Abel and Priyanaz Chatterji, Scotland were back in control.
The Dutch ultimately fell well short, finishing on 80-6.
Scotland take on Bangladesh in the 4th game of the Women’s T20 Tri-Series being held at the Grange, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Pic shows: Scotland captain, Kathryn Bryce, congratulates her sister, Sarah, for her 4 runs. Credit: Ian Jacobs 
Scotland take on Bangladesh in the 4th game of the Women’s T20 Tri-Series being held at the Grange, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Pic shows: Scotland all-rounder, Priyanaz Chatterji, bowls Credit: Ian Jacobs 
Scotland take on Bangladesh in the 4th game of the Women’s T20 Tri-Series being held at the Grange, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Pic shows: Scotland captain, Kathryn Bryce, bowls, Credit: Ian Jacobs 
Scotland take on Bangladesh in the 4th game of the Women’s T20 Tri-Series being held at the Grange, Pic shows ; Scotland wicket keeper, Sarah Bryce, gathers the ball. Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Credit: Ian Jacobs 
A reception to celebrate the Scotland women’s team reaching the T20 World Cup held at the Hoxton Hotel, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Pic shows l to r: Sisters, Kathryn and Sarah Bryce with their caps Credit: Ian Jacobs 
Scotland take on the Netherlands in the penultimate game of the Women’s T20 Tri-Series being held at the Grange. Pic shows: Scotland wicket keeper, Sarah Bryce, congratulates all rounder, Priyanaz Chatterji, on her wicket. Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Credit: Ian Jacobs 
Scotland take on the Netherlands in the penultimate game of the Women’s T20 Tri-Series being held at the Grange, Pic shows: Tournament Winners, Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Credit: Ian Jacobs 
Scotland take on the Netherlands in the penultimate game of the Women’s T20 Tri-Series being held at the Grange, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Pic shows: 4 runs for Scotland wicket keeper, Sarah Bryce. Credit: Ian Jacobs 
Scotland take on the Netherlands in the first game of the Women’s T20 Tri-Series being held at the Grange, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Pic shows: Scotland captain, Kathryn Bryce, flips the coin while Dutch skipper, Babette de Leede, and tournament referee, Phil Thomson, look on. Credit: Ian Jacobs 
as Scotland take on the Netherlands in the first game of the Women’s T20 Tri-Series being held at the Grange, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Pic shows: Scotland captain, Kathryn Bryce, bowls. Credit: Ian Jacobs 
Scotland take on the Netherlands in the penultimate game of the Women’s T20 Tri-Series being held at the Grange, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Pic shows: Scotland captain, Kathryn Bryce, reaches 50 runs, Credit: Ian Jacobs
Credit: Ian Jacobs
Credit: Ian Jacobs
Credit: Ian Jacobs
Credit: Ian Jacobs
Credit: Ian Jacobs
Credit: Ian Jacobs
