Cricket Match Prediction | Scotland T20I Tri-Series 2025 | Nepal vs Netherlands | Match – 05 | June 19 – Nepal Eye Redemption Against Netherlands in Crucial 5th T20I

NEP vs NED Match Analysis

Nepal will play the Netherlands in the fifth game of the Scotland T20I Tri-Series 2025 in Titwood, Glasgow, on June 19 at 8:00 PM BST.

Currently at the bottom of the table, Nepal will aim to carry forward the momentum from their recent win over Scotland. NEP’s batting has looked shaky in these conditions, and they’ll need to step up and stick to their plans.

Meanwhile, the Netherlands, fresh off a win against the same opponent, will be targeting a top finish in the standings. The Dutch side has been impressive, winning both their matches so far, and their strong batting performances have fueled their confidence.

While the NED is are favorite, Nepal is unlikely to back down, setting the stage for a compelling clash.

NEP vs NED Team Preview & Squads

Nepal

Nepal heads into this clash with renewed confidence after edging out Scotland by 2 wickets in their previous game. Despite a shaky performance from the top and middle order, a resilient effort from the lower middle order and tail helped them recover and secure the win. Having narrowly lost to the Netherlands in a Super Over earlier in the series, skipper Rohit Paudel will be eager to lead his side to a statement victory this time.

Kushal Bhurtel needs to provide a solid start alongside Lokesh Bam, especially against the Netherlands’ potent pace attack. The middle order must step up after their recent failure, with Anil Sah, Rohit Paudel, and Dipendra Singh Airee expected to build key partnerships. In the lower middle order, Basir Ahamad and Kiran Thagunna will need to contribute crucial runs.

With the ball, Karan KC and Dipendra Singh Airee have been consistent performers and will be tasked with striking early. Sandeep Lamichhane remains Nepal’s main weapon, and he’ll aim to control the middle overs along with Lalit Rajbanshi. Supporting roles from Kushal Bhurtel and Kiran Thagunna will also be important to contain the Dutch batting lineup.

Nepal Squads

Nepal Squads

Kushal Bhurtel, Kiran Thagunna, Rijan Dhakal, Aarif Sheikh, Anil Sah, Rohit Paudel, Lalit Rajbanshi, Aasif Sheikh, Nandan Yadav, Dipendra Singh Airee, Rupesh Singh, Lokesh Bam, Sandeep Lamichhane, Bhim Sharki, Karan KC, Basir Ahamad

Netherlands

The Netherlands have had an impressive run in the tournament so far. Scott Edwards’ side currently tops the points table after a 17-run win over Scotland in their last outing. Having already beaten Nepal earlier in the series, they’ll draw confidence from that result and aim to close out the tournament on a high. Edwards will be counting on a strong all-around performance from his team.

Michael Levitt has been in fine form and will aim to give the team a solid start alongside Max O’Dowd. The middle order looks dependable, with Teja Nidamanuru, Noah Croes, and Edwards himself expected to anchor key partnerships. In the lower middle order, Vikramjit Singh, Ryan Klein, and Aryan Dutt will look to accelerate and add vital runs.

With the ball, the team will bank on early breakthroughs from Michael Levitt and Vivian Kingma to put Nepal under pressure. Veteran Roelof van der Merwe will play a key role in the middle overs alongside Aryan Dutt, while Daniel Doram and Teja Nidamanuru provide valuable depth to the bowling unit.

Netherlands Squads

Netherlands Squads

Vikramjit Singh, Zach Lion Cachet, Roelof van der Merwe, Paul van Meekeren, Noah Croes, Teja Nidamanuru, Michael Levitt, Vivian Kingma, Aryan Dutt, Max O’Dowd, Kyle Klein, Saqib Zulfiqar, Daniel Doram, Scott Edwards          

Nepal vs Netherlands outfield report 

Titwood, Glasgow

The venue’s last game ended in a high-scoring contest. The surface was excellent for batting in the early innings, but slowed down a bit in the last few overs. To take advantage of it, the team that wins the toss would like to bat first.

Over Glasgow, the sky should be clear.

In both games, batsmen have readily scored runs on the flat surface. The ball comes to the bat nicely, giving bowlers little room for error. The team batting first should aim to achieve 200 runs, as the average first innings score is 162.

Nepal vs Netherlands Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In their last five matches, NEP won 1 and NED won 3.

Nepal vs Netherlands Prediction

Cricket analysts predict that the Netherlands has a 55% chance of winning.