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Scotland bounced back from their surprise defeat by Nepal on Monday with a convincing 44-run win over the Netherlands in Dundee.<\/b><\/p>\n
Having been asked to bat first, Scotland slumped to 97-6 but were indebted to the efforts of number five batter Finlay McCreath, who made 81 off 106 deliveries.<\/p>\n
McCreath put on 91 for the seventh wicket with Mark Watt, who chipped in with 60 from 72 balls.<\/p>\n
Some lusty late-order hitting from Safyaan Sharif (36*) helped the hosts reach 262-9 from their 50 overs, a total the Netherlands were unable to chase down.<\/p>\n
Two wickets with the new ball for Brandon McMullen began the second innings in fine fashion for Scotland and the Netherlands continued to lose wickets at regular intervals.<\/p>\n
Sharif, Watt and Jasper Davidson all finished with two scalps as the Netherlands were bowled out for 218 in 45 overs.<\/p>\n
“We didn’t get off to the start we wanted, but the composure young Finlay McCreath showed today was great to see,” Scotland captain Richie Berrington said. <\/p>\n
“It’s not how we want our batting innings to unfold, but the pleasing thing is a few different people stood up.<\/p>\n
“It’s great that we have options to go to with the ball at different stages.”<\/p>\n
Scotland – who have 10 wins from 18 CWCL2 matches – next face Nepal on Sunday before taking on the Netherlands again on 12 June.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n