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)
Major Trophies & Champions
- 2023 ODI World Cup Heroics: Led the Dutch team to historic upset victories over Test-playing nations, most notably a 38-run win over South Africa.
- 2025 Dutch Topklasse: Won the domestic championship with Kampong Cricket Club.
- ICC Qualifiers: Guided the Netherlands to top-eight finishes and direct qualifications across ICC Men's T20 World Cups
Key Records And Awards
- Captaincy Milestone: Second most half-centuries as an associate captain in ODIs.
- Jack Ryder Medal: Won the prestigious medal in 2021 (best player in Victorian Premier Cricket).
- 2023 ODI World Cup: Top-scored with an unbeaten 78 (from 69 balls) against South Africa in Dharamsala, securing Netherlands' first triumph over a Test nation in 5 World Cup appearances.
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Royal Dutch Cricket Association
The official and authoritative portal of Dutch cricket, dedicated to showcasing the international dynamics of the Dutch national team, the domestic league system and the unique development process of cricket in this European football country to the world. .
Dutch Cricketers Association
A professional institution focused on cultivating elite talents, it is committed to providing the next generation of professional players to the Dutch and European cricket circles through high-level coaching guidance and overseas training camps.
Voorburg Cricket Club
The official portal of VCC, one of the Netherlands' top cricket clubs, showcasing the club's rich history, modern training facilities and leading position as a cradle of talent for the Dutch national team.
Kampong Cricket
The cricket branch of SV Kampong, the Netherlands' largest all-round sports club, showcases its strong cricket tradition, multi-purpose training ground and vibrant community sports culture in the Utrecht area.
Max O'Dowd
Max O'Dowd is a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler for the Netherlands national cricket team, born in Auckland, New Zealand on March 4, 1994.
Netherlands
The Netherlands national cricket team, known as the Flying Dutchmen, is a team that represents the Netherlands in men’s international cricket and is administered by the Royal Dutch Cricket Association.
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