Netherlands vs Scotland Prediction: This is the eighth game of the super six stages of the tournament.

The Netherlands and Scotland are going head to head against each other at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe on 6th July. This game is a big one with both teams having a high chance of qualifying for the World Cup in India. This is the eighth game of the super six stages of the tournament. Who will win this game?

Netherlands

The Netherlands finds themselves in a crucial position, needing a victory, but it won't be an easy task against a determined Scotland team vying for advancement as well. After a challenging loss to Sri Lanka, the Netherlands responded with a convincing win against Oman.

Despite performing well thus far in the Super Six stage, the Netherlands faces a challenging path to advancement with only four points. Nevertheless, the team remains determined, knowing that the opportunity to qualify for the World Cup is within reach. Throughout the tournament, the team has witnessed balanced contributions from their batsmen, relying on a variety of players.

While Edwards (288) and Singh (273) have earned much praise for their performances, notable contributions have also come from O'Dowd (246) and Barresi (212). It was surprising to see Edwards score only four runs against Oman, especially considering his consistently high scores prior to that match. Nonetheless, the Netherlands discovered some unexpected batting performances, with Barresi contributing 97 runs and Singh shining with 110 runs.

In terms of bowling, De Leede (10/280) and van Beek (9/273) have shouldered much of the workload. However, the team has seen other players stepping up, which is crucial. For instance, Dutt delivered an impressive performance of 3/31 against Oman, and Klein claimed 2/34. It is particularly noteworthy considering that De Leede and van Beek failed to take any wickets in that match.

Netherlands Predicted Lineup

Vikramjit Singh, Max O'Dowd, Wesley Barresi, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Scott Edwards (c & wk), Saqib Zulfiqar, Logan van Beek, Ryan Klein, Aryan Dutt, Clayton Floyd

Scotland

Scotland continues to display an impressive winning streak, currently standing at 3-1 in the Super Six round. Their performance has exceeded everyone's expectations, particularly with their notable victories over Zimbabwe and the West Indies. A win against the Netherlands would secure them 2 points and likely secure their spot in the World Cup.

Leading the charge for Scotland are the two influential batsmen, McMullen (258 runs) and Berrington (227 runs), who have played a vital role in guiding the team to victories. They have been key contributors to Scotland's success in this round. Additionally, Leask has provided valuable support, notably scoring 48 runs against Zimbabwe, making him the top scorer and bringing his total to 196 runs.

When it comes to bowling, Greaves (13/207) and McMullen (12/161) have emerged as the most reliable bowlers for Scotland. McMullen's exceptional figures of 3/32 were instrumental in their triumph over the West Indies. Chris Sole has also shown signs of improvement, delivering a useful performance of 3/33 against Zimbabwe, bringing his total to 11/236. Having a dependable trio of bowlers, along with the solid contributions from Watt, provides Scotland with a strong bowling lineup that has the potential for significant impact in matches.

Scotland Predicted Lineup

Christopher McBride, Matthew Cross (wk), Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Richie Berrington (c), Tomas Mackintosh, Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Safyaan Sharif, Chris Sole

Expert betting tips

Batsmen particularly favour this pitch due to its consistently low bounce and restricted movement, although skilled spinners have also witnessed significant turns in previous matches. Given the history of this stadium, where scores exceeding 400 have been achieved, it is anticipated that this game will witness a high-scoring contest. Scotland has done relatively well in recent games against the Dutch and we expect them to continue the momentum given the brand of cricket they are playing.