Dutch Eye Key League 2 Points on Road to 2027 World Cup
The Netherlands cricket team has announced a full-strength 15-member squad for their upcoming One Day International (ODI) series against United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Scotland as part of the ongoing ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 2023–27 cycle.
Currently sitting second on the League 2 table with 20 points, just behind the USA, the Dutch will look to solidify their position and move one step closer to securing a spot at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027, set to be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
Squad Led by Scott Edwards
Skipper Scott Edwards will lead an experienced and dynamic unit that includes notable names such as Bas de Leede, Paul van Meekeren, Max O’Dowd, and Roelof van der Merwe. The team also features promising talents like Shariz Ahmad, Michael Levitt, and Kyle Klein.
The team blends youth and experience, giving the Dutch a well-rounded squad capable of competing strongly against two tough opponents in a series that could shape the League 2 table significantly.
Netherlands Squad for May ODIs
- Scott Edwards (c)
- Shariz Ahmad
- Noah Croes
- Aryan Dutt
- Viv Kingma
- Fred Klaassen
- Kyle Klein
- Bas de Leede
- Michael Levitt
- Zach Lion-Cachet
- Paul van Meekeren
- Roelof van der Merwe
- Teja Nidamanuru
- Max O’Dowd
- Vikram Singh
Upcoming Fixtures – May 2025
- 4 May: Scotland vs UAE – VRA, Amstelveen
- 6 May: Netherlands vs UAE – VRA, Amstelveen
- 8 May: Scotland vs UAE – VRA, Amstelveen
- 10 May: Netherlands vs Scotland – VRA, Amstelveen
- 12 May: UAE vs Netherlands – Kampong, Utrecht
- 14 May: UAE vs Scotland – Kampong, Utrecht
- 16 May: Netherlands vs Scotland – Kampong, Utrecht
Path to the World Cup 2027
The League 2 structure allows the top four teams to qualify for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 Qualifier, where they will compete against six teams from the ODI rankings and the Qualifier Play-off. With such high stakes, each match in this series holds crucial value for the Dutch campaign.
In their last League 2 outing, the Netherlands played a tri-series against Namibia and Canada in Windhoek, securing two wins, with two other matches washed out due to rain.
Key Players to Watch
Bas de Leede has been a consistent performer with both bat and ball, while Paul van Meekeren brings a wealth of pace-bowling experience. Max O’Dowd and Roelof van der Merwe offer firepower at the top and control in the middle overs, respectively.
With home advantage and momentum on their side, the Netherlands will be confident heading into a vital stretch of fixtures that could shape their future in the 50-over format.
Category: Netherlands Cricket, ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2, ODI Cricket
Tags: Netherlands Cricket, Scott Edwards, Netherlands Squad 2025, League 2 Cricket, UAE Cricket, Scotland Cricket, ODI Series Netherlands, Paul van Meekeren, Bas de Leede, Max O’Dowd, ICC World Cup 2027
