The Netherlands beat Scotland by 58 runs in the opening match of their three-game women’s ODI series, taking an early lead. Phebe Molkenboer’s first ODI century set up a demanding total, while Scotland’s inexperienced side could not sustain their chase despite a strong innings from Pippa Sproul.

The Netherlands made 270-4 after Scotland chose to bowl, with Molkenboer scoring 106 and Babette de Leede adding 69. Scotland, missing several established players and giving debuts to Charlotte Nevard and Rebecca McCrossan, were dismissed for 212 in 48.5 overs; Sproul made 79 and Caroline de Lange’s first-ball wicket proved decisive. The series was arranged quickly to help the Netherlands restore their ODI ranking and avoid a major funding reduction next year.