Michael Levitt scored 90 to help the Netherlands defeat Scotland.

In a high-scoring match in the T20I tri-series in Glasgow on Wednesday, the Netherlands defeated Scotland by 17 runs thanks to opener Michael Levitt's breezy 90. When the Netherlands was invited to bat, his 57-ball innings helped them reach 198 for 7. On the strength of Michael Leask's rapid 46 and Brandon McMullen's half-century, Scotland's reply was only 181 for 9.

Max O'Dowd and Teja Nidamanuru were removed from the Netherlands during the powerplay, but Levitt and Scott Edwards' 75-run third-wicket partnership off 45 balls helped the team reach a respectable score. Edwards added a 21-ball 31 to Levitt's performance, which included six fours and five sixes. Levitt had previously hit a century in T20I cricket.

The threatening stand was broken by fast bowler Charlie Cassell, who trapped Edwards leg before wicket in the thirteenth over. Fast bowler Jasper Davidson removed Levitt three overs late. To make sure the Netherlands had enough on the board, Ryan Klein and Roelof van der Merwe also made helpful lower-order contributions.

Cassell and Davidson each got four wickets for Scotland.

When opener Mark Watt was dismissed for a 9-ball 6 in the third over, Scotland faltered early in the chase. However, with their 50-run partnership for the third wicket, No. 3 McMullen and George Munsey momentarily brought Scotland back to life. The breakthrough was provided by offspinner Nidamanuru, who dismissed captain Richie Berrington in his subsequent over and ended Musney's stay in the ninth over. After a 51 off 27 balls, McMullen also collapsed, putting Scotland in danger.

Scotland continued to lose wickets at the other end, even though No. 6 Leask stood out with his 46 off 23, which included five sixes and one four. Scotland finished at 181 for 9 after losing the next four wickets for 30 runs from 151 for 5. Van der Merwe, a left-arm spinner for the Netherlands, stopped Scotland with two wickets in the 17th and 19th overs despite conceding 44 runs in his four overs. In addition to Aryan Dutt and Daniel Doram taking one wicket apiece, Nidamanuru ended with three for thirty from his four overs.

With four points from three games, the Netherlands now leads the points table after this victory. Scotland, who have two points from three games, will play Nepal on Thursday.