Scotland Tri-Series 2025/26

The Scotland Tri-Series operates as a recurring fixture within the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 structure, serving as a critical step in the qualification pathway for the 2027 Cricket World Cup. Organized by Cricket Scotland under the authority of the International Cricket Council, the event sits at the apex of international cricket for Associate members, excluding Full Members. Unlike regional tournaments such as the European Cricket Championship, this series features a global scope, bringing together teams from Asia and Africa alongside European associates.

The competition follows a round-robin format where participating sides contest One Day International matches, often complemented by a concurrent Twenty20 International series. The standings determine progression to the World Cup Qualifier for the top four teams, while those finishing lower face relegation to League 3. Scotland currently hosts the 2025 edition, which includes Nepal and the Netherlands among its competitors. The host nation holds a strong record in these events, having won the 2019, 2022, 2024, and 2025 series.

Recent matches have produced notable individual performances, including George Munsey’s score of 191 runs during the 2025 ODI leg. The intensity of the competition is evident in close finishes, such as a June 2025 T20I encounter between the Netherlands and Nepal that required three Super Overs to reach a conclusion. While the format remains consistent across editions, the specific participants vary, with previous iterations involving nations like Oman and Papua New Guinea. The primary objective for all teams remains securing advancement through League 2 points accumulation.

Key features:

• Organizer: Cricket Scotland / ICC
• Level: Associate Member Tier 1
• Format: Round-robin ODI and T20I
• Stakes: World Cup Qualifier placement