Under the shadow of an impending T20 World Cup, the Dutch international season begins tomorrow at Voorburg when European rivals Ireland and Scotland arrive to play a six-match T20I trilateral series before the three teams cross the Atlantic. Cricket fans worldwide are called to book T20 World Cup 2024 Tickets from our online platform eticketing.co. Cricket fans can book England vs Scotland Tickets on our website at exclusively discounted prices.

In addition to acting as a prelude to the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup in the USA and the West Indies in 2024, the series may also work as a de facto qualifier for the 2026 competition, depending on how this year’s World Cup plays out. It so happens that the three teams, together with Zimbabwe and Namibia, are engaged in a race on the rankings table to earn direct qualifying spots for the T20 WC in Sri Lanka and India.

In that race, every game played in Voorburg might be crucial. The series will be more than simply a warm-up for the competitors because of the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the number of qualifying spots available at the upcoming European regional qualifier. You may also like: Official playing Kit for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Squads

The matchups of Scotland and Ireland

The animosity between Scotland and Ireland in cricket is well-established and carries over into their matches at the T20 World Cup. Due to their shared national sporting heritage, both sides have taken their competitive nature to the cricket pitch. Due to their prior success in international cricket, Ireland has always held the upper hand in head-to-head matches. Nonetheless, Scotland has been putting up focused performances to close the deficit.

Ireland and Scotland have won significant T20 World Cup matches, including the 2016 and 2021 qualifiers. Showcasing their determination and fervour to establish their supremacy.

Netherlands

Since competing in the T20 World Cup for the first time, the Netherlands cricket squad has advanced significantly. In the 2009 ICC T20 World Cup, they made a big impression on the world cricket scene when they defeated England in the opening encounter.

Renowned for their energetic matches, the Netherlands have participated in World Cups every year and have a history of surprising more seasoned cricketing teams. They are known as a strong opponent in the game’s shorter formats because of their success in the sport. It is characterized by a combination of naturalized players and elite talent.

Ireland

Ireland has made significant progress and accomplished a lot throughout its T20 World Cup journey. When they defeated Bangladesh in the 2009 ICC T20 World Cup. They made a breakthrough and showed their ability on a global scale. Known for their resilience and ability to outplay their opponents. Ireland is well-known for its 50-over victories over England in the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup and Pakistan in the 2007 ICC Cricket World Cup.

Their achievements have translated to the T20 format, where they have persisted in taking on elite teams and gaining acknowledgement and respect in the world of cricket.

Scotland

Scotland’s entry in the T20 World Cup is evidence of their growing proficiency and ability in international cricket. Since their debut in the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup, Scotland has advanced and gained invaluable experience from every competition. The Scottish side, well-known for their tough and focused play, has won several significant matches.

Most notably a victory over Bangladesh in the 2021 ICC T20 World Cup, which was their first-ever Super 12 stage entry. This significant event illustrated Scotland’s development and aspirations as they proceeded to advance in the world of international cricket.

The trilateral T20 series

The last time the three played in a trilateral T20 series that had the potential to become a regular part of the European summer after the 2010s was nearly five years ago. With Richie Berrington taking over the Scottish armband from Kyle Coetzer and Scott Edwards taking over the Dutch captaincy from Pieter Seelaar. All three teams are now led by new men.

Paul Stirling is leading Ireland into the series for the second time as captain. While Gary Wilson was leading the team when the three teams last met in Dublin in 2019. In that match, Ireland emerged victorious, and in the 2018 tri-series between the three. Scotland finished first. The Dutch, on the other hand, have probably enjoyed the greatest success in white-ball cricket recently.

They were the only associate team to qualify for the most recent 50-over World Cup and managed to earn direct qualifying for the upcoming World Cup by placing in the top eight of the 2022 edition. However, the hosts will be without a few key players for this series. Fred Klaassen and Bas de Leede are also expected to be out for at least some of the series. While Roelof van der Merwe and Colin Ackermann will stay with respective counties as they will for the World Cup itself.

Absence of Josh Little

Due to IPL commitments, Ireland will be without left-arm quickly Josh Little, and Graham Hume had to withdraw late due to visa issues. Jack Jarvis and Brandon McMullen. They are believed to be recovering from minor injuries, are being rested by Scotland in the interim. If not, all three will be ready for their last practice before the World Cup, where important ranking points will be at stake. But when they rekindle a long and illustrious rivalry, they won’t need any more inspiration.

The series was originally slated to take place at VRA’s ground in the Amsterdamse Bos. But due to worries about how VRA’s drainage was handling an exceptionally rainy spring. It was moved to Voorburg CC’s Wesvliet ground near the Hague. Though the number of runs at the stadium has fluctuated a lot. Voorburg’s hybrid wickets are said to have fared well in the weather.

The most recent club T20 contest at the ground saw nearly 400 runs scored, but judging by the recent Pro-Series matches. The bowlers have a lot to gain from it. According to the current prognosis, we should be lucky to have a small respite from the constant rain for the series. With good weather anticipated for the first part of it at the very least. But with the rain predicted to resume by mid-week. Things appear to be getting a little shaky in the back end.

Scotland T20 World Cup

Richie Berrington (c), Brad Currie, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Gavin Main, Matthew Cross (wk), Jasper Davidson. Oli Hairs, Michael Leask, Safyaan Sharif, Chris Sole, Charlie Tear (wk), George Munsey, Brad Wheal

Netherlands T20 World Cup

 Scott Edwards (c), Daniel Doram, Bas de Leede*, Aryan Dutt, Vivian Kingma, Michael Levitt, Paul van Meekeren. Logan van Beek, Teja Nidamanuru, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Max O’Dowd, Tim Pringle, Vikramjit Singh, Wesley Barresi, Fred Klaassen*

Ireland T20 World Cup

Paul Stirling (c), Andrew Balbirnie, Curtis Campher, Ross Adair, Craig Young Mark Adair, Fionn Hand. George Dockrell, Gareth Delany, Ben White, Neil Rock, Barry McCarthy, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker(wk).

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