Match Ended
1st T20I, Sportpark Westvliet, The Hague
, Aug 04, 2022
% Chance to Win
NED
NZ
Inn Break
NZ 148/7
Top Batsmen
Top Bowlers
NED 132/10
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Right then. That's it from the coverage of this game. The Kiwis have taken a 1-0 lead in this two-match T20I series. These two sides will cross swords again in the final game of the series on 5th August, 2022. The action is set to begin at 8.30 pm IST (3.00 pm GMT). But as you all know you can join us early for the build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye.
Mitchell Santner the skipper of New Zealand says that it was a challenge, probably a slow wicket but they did well to get to close to 150 and he says they bowled well up top. Adds that the quick-fire cameo from James Neesham was good. He helped them get close to 150 which was enough in the end. Mentions that wickets in the Powerplay slowed the batters down a bit.
Scott Edwards the captain of Netherlands says that the bowlers did pretty well and restricting them to 148 was pretty good. He says that they didn't get a good start and Kiwis bowled well upfront. He praises the spinners for their effort. He ends by saying that there were a few positives to take from this game and they will look to execute their plans better in the next game.
Stay tuned for a few interviews...
Earlier, Netherlands bowlers bowled with great discipline to restrict New Zealand to a low total. If it was not for a 20-run penultimate over, they would have been chasing much less. Most New Zealand batters got starts but didn’t go on to make it big with Martin Guptill the top-scorer with his 45. The stage looked set for an upset but the New Zealand pacers returned to the field with intent. In the end, the result was as we expected and once again the minnow has fallen just short of the finish line.
New Zealand began their defense in absolutely stunning fashion with Blair Tickner taking three wickets in his first two overs. After that, it was pretty much cruise control mode and the bowlers went through the motions. They never looked challenged and the only player to put some resistance was Bas de Leede. However, there was very little he could do all alone. The pace bowlers were outstanding for New Zealand with Tickner taking four as he added the wicket of Bas de Leede towards the end. Ben Sears also contributed with three wickets and the two spinners got one each.
Netherlands started the chase tentatively and never seemed to get a move on. They were scoring at under six runs per over right from the start up till the later stages of their innings. They lost three wickets really early after which they were always chasing the game. Bas de Leede was the only player to apply himself and show any sort of intent. He played almost the whole innings with very little support from the other end. He scored 66 runs off just 53 deliveries and gave a slight ray of hope to his side.
Despite having to chase a moderate total, Netherlands have fallen short of the total. New Zealand bowlers have done well to seal this win after their batters put on a disappointing show earlier. In the end, it is a comfortable 16-run win and New Zealand have taken an unassailable 1-0 lead in this two-match series.
19.3
W
Blair Tickner To Bas de Leede OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Blair Tickner grabs his fourth wicket and wraps the game up! An excellent effort from Bas de Leede! He was the lone warrior in this chase. Blair Tickner pitches this one up, around middle and off. Bas de Leede lifts this one high towards long on. But the ball goes off the toe end and flies high towards the fielder there. Daryl Mitchell settles under it and takes a good catch. New Zealand win by 16 runs!
19.2
2
Blair Tickner To Bas de Leede
Good running! A fuller ball, around middle and off. Bas de Leede lifts it over the bowler's head and towards long off. Two taken! 17 needed off 4 balls!
19.1
4
Blair Tickner To Bas de Leede
FOUR! A perfect start to the over for Netherlands! A fuller ball, outside off. Bas de Leede makes room and drives it powerfully through cover for a boundary! 19 needed off 5 balls!
Over 19 : 126/9
7 Runs
- W 18.1
- 018.2
- 418.3
- 118.4
- 118.5
- 118.6
de Leede
60 (50)
C. Floyd
1 (1)
L. Ferguson
4-0-23-0
18.6
1
Lockie Ferguson To Bas de Leede
Full again and outside off, Bas de Leede drills it to deep point for another single. 23 runs needed in the last over.
18.5
1
Lockie Ferguson To Clayton Floyd
Goes full and around off, Clayton Floyd tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.
18.4
1
Lockie Ferguson To Bas de Leede
A full toss and on off, Bas de Leede digs this towards backward point for a run.
18.3
4
Lockie Ferguson To Bas de Leede
FOUR! It is too little too late now. This is banged short on middle and off, Bas de Leede looks to pull it but gets beaten by the pace. The ball deflects of his gloves and goes past the keeper towards the third man fence for a boundary.
18.2
0
Lockie Ferguson To Bas de Leede
Full and on middle and off, Bas de Leede looks to heave it over mid-wicket but gets an inside edge to the leg side.
Clayton Floyd is the last batter for Netherlands.
18.1
W
Lockie Ferguson To Shariz Ahmad OUT!
OUT! RUN OUT! Martin Guptill with a quick pick up and throw and gets his man. This is on a length and on off, Shariz Ahmad pushes it to the off side and sets off for the single. Martin Guptill at short cover runs to the ball picks it up and hits bullseye at the bowler's end. Shariz Ahmad is well short of his crease and has to continue running towards the hut. New Zealand one wicket away from victory. 30 needed off 11 now!
Over 18 : 119/8
9 Runs
- 117.1
- 1 WD 17.2
- 117.2
- W 17.3
- 117.4
- 417.5
- 117.6
S. Ahmad
5 (2)
de Leede
54 (46)
B. Sears
4-0-22-3
17.6
1
Ben Sears To Shariz Ahmad
A length ball, around middle. Shariz Ahmad looks to flick this one but the ball goes off the leading edge and away from the fielder at mid off. A quick single taken! 30 needed off 12 balls!
17.5
4
Ben Sears To Shariz Ahmad
FOUR! A loud cheer in the crowd! A shorter ball, around middle. Shariz Ahmad goes towards the off side, and pulls it gently towards fine leg for a boundary.
17.4
1
Ben Sears To Bas de Leede
Good-length delivery, outside off. Bas de Leede dabs it towards point for a single.
Shariz Ahmad is the new batter out in the middle.
17.3
W
Ben Sears To Ryan Klein OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Two wickets in two overs for Ben Sears! Netherlands' hopes are hanging by a thread now! A fuller one, outside off. Ryan Klein tries to go over mid off, but he fails to put any power on that. He gets more elevation than distance. Mitchell Santner at mid off, runs across a bit and takes a good catch. 36 needed off 15 balls!
17.2
1
Ben Sears To Bas de Leede
Shorter ball, around middle and leg. Bas de Leede backs away and pushes it towards cover for a single.
17.2
wd
Ben Sears To Bas de Leede
Wide! Fuller one, wide of off. Bas de Leede leaves it alone. Wide called!
17.1
1
Ben Sears To Ryan Klein
On a length, around off. Ryan Klein drags it with the inner half of his bat towards mid-wicket for a single.
Over 17 : 110/7
17 Runs
- 416.1
- 116.2
- 116.3
- 416.4
- 116.5
- 616.6
de Leede
52 (44)
R. Klein
10 (4)
B. Tickner
3-0-21-3
16.6
6
Blair Tickner To Bas de Leede
SIX! Just what Netherlands needed. He gets to his fifty in style as well. This is full and on middle, Bas de Leede moves across and smokes it over the deep square leg fence for a biggie. This has been a brilliant knock under pressure. Now can he take the Netherlands to a famous win?
16.5
1
Blair Tickner To Ryan Klein
Short again and on middle, Ryan Klein pulls it hard towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
16.4
4
Blair Tickner To Ryan Klein
FOUR! SLAPPED! This is short and around off, Ryan Klein stays back and slaps it over the mid off fielder for another boundary. They need a lot more of those.
16.3
1
Blair Tickner To Bas de Leede
This is full and on off, Bas de Leede shuffles across and sweeps it towards backward square leg for a run.
19 OV
7 Runs
L. Ferguson
to
S. Ahmad
de Leede
C. Floyd
- W 18.1
- 018.2
- 418.3
- 118.4
- 118.5
- 118.6
18 OV
9 Runs
B. Sears
to
R. Klein
de Leede
S. Ahmad
- 117.1
- 1 WD 17.2
- 117.2
- W 17.3
- 117.4
- 417.5
- 117.6
17 OV
17 Runs
B. Tickner
to
R. Klein
de Leede
- 416.1
- 116.2
- 116.3
- 416.4
- 116.5
- 616.6
16 OV
7 Runs
B. Sears
to
de Leede
T. Pringle
- 115.1
- 415.2
- 015.3
- 115.4
- 115.5
- W 15.6
15 OV
9 Runs
L. Ferguson
to
de Leede
T. Pringle
- 014.1
- 214.2
- 014.3
- 614.4
- 114.5
- 014.6
14 OV
4 Runs
I. Sodhi
to
van Beek
T. Pringle
de Leede
- 013.1
- W 13.2
- 113.3
- 113.4
- 213.5
- 013.6
13 OV
6 Runs
M. Santner
to
de Leede
van Beek
- 112.1
- 212.2
- 112.3
- 012.4
- 112.5
- 112.6
12 OV
1 Runs
B. Sears
to
de Leede
T. Nidamanuru
van Beek
- 111.1
- 011.2
- W 11.3
- 011.4
- 011.5
- 011.6
11 OV
4 Runs
M. Santner
to
S. Edwards
de Leede
T. Nidamanuru
- 110.1
- 110.2
- W 10.3
- 1 WD 10.4
- 110.4
- 010.5
- 010.6
10 OV
10 Runs
I. Sodhi
to
S. Edwards
de Leede
- 19.1
- 09.2
- 1 WD 9.3
- 29.3
- 49.4
- 19.5
- 1 LB 9.6
9 OV
11 Runs
M. Santner
to
de Leede
S. Edwards
- 18.1
- 18.2
- 08.3
- 18.4
- 68.5
- 1 WD 8.6
- 18.6
8 OV
7 Runs
I. Sodhi
to
de Leede
S. Edwards
- 07.1
- 17.2
- 1 LB 7.3
- 27.4
- 27.5
- 17.6
7 OV
4 Runs
M. Santner
to
S. Edwards
de Leede
- 1 LB 6.1
- 16.2
- 16.3
- 06.4
- 16.5
- 06.6
6 OV
14 Runs
J. Neesham
to
de Leede
S. Edwards
- 45.1
- 05.2
- 15.3
- 45.4
- 45.5
- 15.6
5 OV
1 Runs
L. Ferguson
to
de Leede
S. Edwards
- 04.1
- 04.2
- 04.3
- 14.4
- 04.5
- 04.6
4 OV
2 Runs
B. Tickner
to
M. O'Dowd
T. Cooper
- W 3.1
- 03.2
- 03.3
- 23.4
- 03.5
- W 3.6
3 OV
5 Runs
B. Sears
to
M. O'Dowd
de Leede
- 02.1
- 02.2
- 12.3
- 02.4
- 02.5
- 42.6
2 OV
2 Runs
B. Tickner
to
S. Myburgh
de Leede
M. O'Dowd
- W 1.1
- 01.2
- 11.3
- 01.4
- 11.5
- 01.6
1 OV
6 Runs
L. Ferguson
to
S. Myburgh
M. O'Dowd
- 00.1
- 00.2
- 40.3
- 1 WD 0.4
- 00.4
- 10.5
- 00.6
Match Info
- Venue Sportpark Westvliet, The Hague
- Weather Clear
- Toss New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat
- Result New Zealand beat Netherlands by 16 runs
- Umpire Nitin Bathi (NED), Rizwan Akram (NED) and No TV Umpire
- Referee Wayne Noon (ENG)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: New Zealand 148/7 in 20.0 overs
- New Zealand 100/5 in 15.6 overs
- New Zealand 51/2 in 8.5 overs
- Mandatory Power Play (1-6): New Zeaaland 33/2
- Netherlands 50/3 in 8.5 overs
- Mandatory Power Play (1-6): Netherlands 30/3
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