CLOSE OF PLAY
It was one way traffic today as the Netherlands dominated all departments and won the game with 24.1 overs to spare. Ryan ten Doeschate was the most severe on the hapless Scotland bowlers as he dispatched them to all parts of the ground. The Dutch now leave with a victory under their belt. The Scottish bowlers were hammered for 24 boundaries in all chasing a small target of 137 runs. Bas Zuiderent also contributed with a useful 43 not out. Billy Stelling was named Man of the Match.
HIGHLIGHT
Doeschate and Zuiderent notch up their 100 run parnership.
FOUR
23.5 : M.HAQ to R.T'ESCHATE, Doeschate has lofted it over Mid-on. The ball races to the boundary. The Umpire signals four runs.
FOUR
23.4 : M.HAQ to R.T'ESCHATE, Driven through the leg side by Doeschate. The ball races to the boundary. Four runs has been signalled by The Umpire.
FOUR
23.3 : M.HAQ to R.T'ESCHATE, Driven through the leg side by Doeschate. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by The Umpire.
FOUR
22.5 : D.BROWN to R.T'ESCHATE, It's a clean strike over mid wicket by Doeschate. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by The Umpire.
FOUR
22.4 : D.BROWN to R.T'ESCHATE, Doeschate has slammed it through point. The ball has crossed the ropes. The Umpire signals four runs.
HIGHLIGHT
Doeschate comletes his 4th ODI fifty.
FOUR
22.3 : D.BROWN to R.T'ESCHATE, Played through mid-wicket by Doeschate. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by The Umpire.
FOUR
22 : M.HAQ to B.ZUIDERENT , Driven through the leg side by Zuiderent. The ball races to the boundary. Four runs has been signalled by The Umpire.
FOUR
19.3 : M.HAQ to R.T'ESCHATE, Doeschate has slammed it through point. The ball races to the boundary. The Umpire signals a boundary.
FOUR
17.2 : M.HAQ to B.ZUIDERENT , Zuiderent drives through the covers. The ball has crossed the ropes. The Umpire signals four runs.
CHANGE OF BOWLER
Majid Haq has been introduced into the attack.
FOUR
17 : D.BROWN to R.T'ESCHATE, Edged by the batsman. The fielding side appeal but the umpire turns it down.
CHANGE OF BOWLER
Dougie Brown has been introduced into the attack.
SIX
15.4 : G.ROGERS to R.T'ESCHATE, Ryan ten Doeschate dances down the track and lofts Rogers straight over his head for a huge six.
FOUR
15.3 : G.ROGERS to R.T'ESCHATE, Ryan ten Doeschate guides it to third man. The ball has crossed the ropes. The Umpire signals four runs.
FOUR
14.5 : C.WRIGHT to R.T'ESCHATE, Doeschate has edged the ball. The ball races to the boundary. The Umpire signals four runs.
GENERAL
They players have come out after the lunch break and play has resumed.
FOUR
13.1 : G.ROGERS to R.T'ESCHATE, Edged by Doeschate. The ball has crossed the ropes. Four runs has been signalled by Umpire Hill.
LUNCH
Netherlands have come out firing on all cylinders by scoring 61 runs off 12 overs with the loss of two wickets and are cruising on their way to victory. Scotland will have to come out with something special to stop this onslaught.
CHANGE OF BOWLER
Glenn Rogers comes into the attack.
FOUR
9.4 : J.BLAIN to R.T'ESCHATE, Ryan ten Doeschate whips that one behind square for a well timed boundary.
FOUR
8.2 : C.WRIGHT to B.ZUIDERENT , Cracking cut over point by Zuiderent for four runs. The umpire signals a boundary.
CHANGE OF BOWLER
Craig Wright comes into the attack.
FOUR
7.1 : J.BLAIN to R.T'ESCHATE, Delicate glance by Ryan ten Doeschate through the fine leg region. The ball has crossed the ropes for four.
FOUR
6.3 : P.HOFFMANN to R.T'ESCHATE, Ryan ten Doeschate has slammed it through point. The ball races to the boundary for four runs.
NEXT BATSMAN IN
Ryan ten Doeschate is the new man in.
WICKET
5.4 : J.BLAIN to E.S'ZYNSKI, OUT - Szwarczynski miscues that hook shot high up in the air to be pouched by the wicket keeper.
FOUR
5.1 : J.BLAIN to B.ZUIDERENT , Zuiderent flicks it away over square leg for another four. Netherlands are firing on all cylinders.
FOUR
5 : P.HOFFMANN to E.S'ZYNSKI, Szwarczynski drives through mid on this time for consecutive fours.
FOUR
4.5 : P.HOFFMANN to E.S'ZYNSKI , Beautiful drive through covers by Szwarczynski all the way for four.
FOUR
3.3 : J.BLAIN to E.S'ZYNSKI, Zuiderent has slammed it through point. The ball races to the boundary. Umpire Hill signals four runs.
NEXT BATSMAN IN
Eric Szwarczynski comes in at the fall of the first wicket.
WICKET
3.1 : J.BLAIN to D.REEKERS , OUT - Reekers looked to go over the top but only managed to give an easy catch to the mid off fielder who did not make any mistake.
FOUR
2.3 : P.HOFFMANN to D.REEKERS , Reekers plays one straight back down the ground for a classic boundary.
FOUR
1.3 : J.BLAIN to B.ZUIDERENT , Zuiderent repeats the feat but off the ground this time and picks up back to back boundaries.
FOUR
1.2 : J.BLAIN to B.ZUIDERENT , What a shot! Zuiderent hits it up and over point for a boundary.
GENERAL
John Blain to share the new ball with Hoffman.
FOUR
0.5 : P.HOFFMANN to D.REEKERS , Reekers plays the pull-shot. The ball races to the boundary. The Umpire signals a boundary.
GENERAL
Paul Hoffmann takes the new ball for Scotland.
GENERAL
Bas Zuiderent and Darron Reekers have come out to open the innings for Netherlands.