Scott Edwards

Scott Edwards
Nationality: Netherlands
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Date of Birth: 1996-08-23 Age: 28
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Scott Andrew Edwards, born in Tonga and raised in Australia, is a prominent cricket player representing the Netherlands.
Despite his humble beginnings, Edwards has worked hard to establish himself as a key player in the Dutch cricket team.

Edwards' cricketing journey began when he made his international debut for the Netherlands in 2017.
At that time, he had to make a difficult decision to abandon his electrical apprenticeship and fully commit to Dutch cricket.
This leap of faith paid off, as he quickly became known for his innovative batting skills and ability to keep wickets effectively.
His determination and dedication led him to succeed and eventually take over the captaincy from Pieter Seelaar after his retirement.

One of the unique aspects of Edwards' career is his dual citizenship.
His grandmother's Dutch roots grant him the privilege of holding a Dutch passport alongside his Australian one.
And it was during his time as an 18-year-old when he played a season of club cricket for Excelsior in Rotterdam that he first caught the attention of the Netherlands cricket authorities.
Although Edwards eventually returned to Australia, the Dutch national team remained on his radar.

In a stroke of fate, Edwards was called up to face Namibia in the Intercontinental Cup and the World Cricket League when Tobias Visee suffered an injury.
Recognizing the opportunity to represent the Netherlands, Edwards decided to fully commit to the team by relocating to the country and even getting a Dutch lion tattooed on his ankle.
However, during the Australian summers, he continues to play grade cricket for Richmond.

Edwards' talent and commitment to Dutch cricket have not gone unnoticed.
He captained the Netherlands in both the 2022 T20 World Cup and the 2023 ODI World Cup, where his team achieved remarkable victories over South Africa in both tournaments.
These achievements solidify Edwards' status as a successful leader and player.

Despite receiving limited technical coaching in his early years, Edwards has managed to become a self-made cricketer.
He possesses exceptional skills in sweeping, reverse-sweeping, and scooping, which make him a formidable opponent against spin bowlers.
His record against spin is particularly impressive.

Scott Andrew Edwards' story is one of determination and resilience.
From leaving his apprenticeship to fully embracing his dual citizenship, he has proven his unwavering commitment to Dutch cricket.
As a talented middle-order batter, wicketkeeper, and captain, Edwards has surely left an indelible mark on Dutch cricket, with many expecting him to achieve even greater heights in the future.

Batting Stats

Format Mat Inns NO Runs HS Ave BF SR 100s 50s 6s 4s
ODI 67 63 9 2098 86 33.30 2381 88.11 0 21 18 160
T20I 63 62 13 982 99 15.84 820 119.76 0 2 26 76
T10 4 4 0 53 26 13.25 39 135.90 0 0 2 5
T20 6 6 2 94 31 15.67 69 136.23 0 0 1 13

Bowling Stats

Format Mat Inns Wkts Runs Overs Ave Econ Wide NoBall 4w 5w 10w
ODI 0 0 0 0 0 - - 0 0 0 0 0
T20I 0 0 0 0 0 - - 0 0 0 0 0
T10 0 0 0 0 0 - - 0 0 0 0 0
T20 0 0 0 0 0 - - 0 0 0 0 0

Last updated: 2025-06-19
Triangular Series (Scotland), 5th Match, Tri-Series - June 19, 2025
Nepal
180/4 (19.4)
Netherlands
174/7 (20)
Nepal won by 6 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)
Player of the Match
Michael Levitt
Triangular Series (Scotland), 4th Match, Tri-Series - June 18, 2025
Scotland
181/9 (20)
Netherlands
198/7 (20)
Netherlands won by 17 runs
Player of the Match
Michael Levitt
Triangular Series (Scotland), 2nd Match, Tri-Series - June 16, 2025
Netherlands
152/7 (20) & 19/0 (1) & 17/1 (1) & 6/0 (0.1)
Nepal
152/8 (20) & 19/1 (1) & 17/0 (1) & 0/2 (0.4)
Netherlands won the 3rd Super Over
Player of the Match
Zach Lion-Cachet
Triangular Series (Scotland), 1st Match, Tri-Series - June 15, 2025
Scotland
160/8 (20)
Netherlands
121/10 (18.1)
Scotland won by 39 runs
Player of the Match
Finlay McCreath
Netherlands tour of Oman, 3rd T20I, Twenty20 International - November 16, 2024
Oman
118/9 (20)
Netherlands
147/9 (20)
Netherlands won by 29 runs
Player of the Match
Kyle Klein
Netherlands tour of Oman, 2nd T20I, Twenty20 International - November 14, 2024
Oman
135/7 (20)
Netherlands
185/6 (20)
Netherlands won by 50 runs
Player of the Match
Scott Edwards
Netherlands tour of Oman, 1st T20I, Twenty20 International - November 13, 2024
Oman
139/7 (19.1)
Netherlands
138/7 (20)
Oman won by 3 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)
Player of the Match
Hammad Mirza
Triangular Serie (Netherlands), 6th Match, Tri-Series - August 28, 2024
Netherlands
132/8 (20)
United States of America
128/10 (19.1)
Netherlands won by 4 runs
Triangular Serie (Netherlands), 4th Match, Tri-Series - August 26, 2024
Netherlands
124/8 (20)
Canada
132/9 (20)
Canada won by 8 runs
Triangular Serie (Netherlands), 3rd Match, Tri-Series - August 25, 2024
Netherlands
217/5 (20)
United States of America
115/10 (15.4)
Netherlands won by 102 runs

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