Stelling, Ten Doeschate excel in Dutch win

BASSETERRE, St Kitts, Mar 23 (Reuters) Billy Stelling and Ryan ten Doeschate spurred the Netherlands to a landmark win over Scotland in their World Cup Group A match.

The Dutch won by eight wickets, their first victory over Scotland in the three one-day internationals the countries have contested and only their second win in 14 World Cup matches.

Scotland, who were put in to bat, were dismissed for 136 in 34.1 overs.

The Netherlands replied with 140 for two to win with 26.1 overs to spare.

Medium pacer Stelling claimed career best figures of three for 12 from eight overs, while Ten Doeschate scored an unbeaten 70.

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