Scott Edwards
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Scott Edwards

Scott Edwards is a 29-year-old Dutch-Australian cricketer who serves as the captain for the Netherlands national team. A right-handed wicket-keeper batsman, he was born in Tonga and grew up in Australia but qualifies to play for the Netherlands through his Dutch grandmother. He is known for his quick scoring ability, innovative shots, and leadership, notably captaining the Netherlands to famous wins over South Africa in both the 2022 T20 and 2023 ODI World Cups. 

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Scott Edwards

Scott Edwards Overview

Scott Edwards' International Debuts

  • T20I: June 12, 2018, against Ireland, in Rotterdam.
  • ODI: August 1, 2018, against Nepal, in Amstelveen.
  • First-Class: November 29, 2017, against Namibia, in what is now his only First-Class match. 

Major Teams Represented

  • Current: Netherlands (International), V.O.C. Rotterdam (Dutch Club), Victoria (Australia)
  • Past: Melbourne Renegades (Big Bash League), Rotterdam Rhinos (Euro T20 Slam - cancelled)

Career Statistics (as Of Feb 2026)

  • ODI: 69 matches, 2,108 runs, Average 38.32, Highest Score: 86
  • T20I: 86 matches, 1,316 runs, Average 23.09, Highest Score: 99*
  • Fielding (ODI): 67 catches, 12 stumpings
  • Fielding (T20I): 69 catches, 11 stumpings 

Key Records And Awards

  • Captaincy: Led the Netherlands to notable victories against South Africa in the 2022 T20 World Cup and 2023 ODI World Cup.
  • T10 Record: Achieved the (at the time) fastest T10 century and highest individual T10 score (137 not out off 39 balls) in the 2019 European Cricket League.
  • Milestone: First player to be dismissed for 99 in T20 Internationals.
  • ODI Record: Highest runs in a series by a wicketkeeper (637).
  • Recognition: Named to the ICC Men's Cricket Committee representing Associate Members in October 2024.
  • Consecutive Matches: 9th for most consecutive matches as captain in T20Is. 

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