Synopsis
Scotland, Nepal, and the Netherlands are set to compete in a men's T20I tri-series from June 15-20 at the Clydesdale Cricket Club in Glasgow, as announced by Cricket Scotland. This series is crucial for Scotland's preparation for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qualifier.Key Takeaways
- Men's T20I tri-series featuring Scotland, Nepal, and Netherlands.
- Event scheduled from June 15-20 at Clydesdale Cricket Club in Glasgow.
- Important preparation for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qualifier.
- Six matches to determine the overall winner.
- Ticket sales to begin next month.
New Delhi, April 24 (NationPress) Scotland, Nepal, and the Netherlands are gearing up for a men’s T20I tri-series at the Clydesdale Cricket Club in Glasgow scheduled from June 15-20, as announced by Cricket Scotland on Thursday.
This six-match men’s T20I tri-series will follow the ICC CWCL2 fixtures, which include all three teams, occurring from June 2-12 at Forfarshire CC in Dundee. According to the itinerary, Scotland will kick off the tri-series against the Netherlands on June 15.
On June 16, the Netherlands will compete against Nepal, followed by Nepal's match with the home team Scotland on June 17. The teams will face off again on June 18 when the Netherlands and Nepal meet, and the Netherlands will take on Scotland on June 19. The series will culminate with Scotland and Nepal battling it out in the final match on June 20, with the team accumulating the highest points being declared the champion.
“Additional information regarding broadcast arrangements for the series will be provided later. Ticket sales will commence next month, with priority access dates to be announced,” stated Cricket Scotland.
This tri-series is crucial for Scotland as they prepare for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Qualifier, taking place in the Netherlands from July 5-11. Aside from Scotland and the Netherlands, teams from Guernsey, Jersey, and Italy will also participate, with the top two teams earning spots in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, set to be held in India and Sri Lanka.
From Europe, only England and Ireland have secured direct entry into this major event in the shortest format. Scotland previously competed in the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup, where they were placed in Group B alongside Australia, England, Namibia, and Oman. Meanwhile, the Netherlands and Nepal were in Group D with South Africa, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
