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Match 10, Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
, Feb 10, 2026
159/3
(18.0/20)
156/8
(20.0/20)
Netherlands beat Namibia by 7 wickets
% Chance to Win
NED
NAM
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Done with this game - That's all from here, with the Netherlands securing their first points of the campaign while Namibia begin their journey with a defeat. The action now moves to Group D, where New Zealand take on the UAE at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai. That game will get underway shortly, so you can switch tabs and join us for all the coverage. Cheers!
The victorious skipper of Netherlands - Scott Edwards notes that it was a pretty good day for them. The conditions favoured them and credited his bowlers for restricting Namibia to a below-par score. Mentions that it was nice to have spinners who can bowl to the left-handed batters. On Bas de Leede, Scott replies that he was sensational for the team. He came into the attack and did an excellent job, and was impressive with the bat too. Regarding their plan for the chase, Scott Edwards shares that they give their openers the freedom to express themselves, and he feels the Powerplay was decent. Further states that they back their batters to go hard and stay ahead of the game. Mentions that their next game against the USA is a massive one, and he hopes to win the match.
The captain of Namibia - Gerhard Erasmus says that they did reasonably well with the bat, but should have got more runs in the Powerplay. Adds that the wicket was a bit tacky, but overall, it was a good effort from them. Mentions that failing to build partnerships in the middle cost them, and reckons that if they had got to 160-170, they could have been in the game. Erasmus further says that when you are shy of runs, you try to buy wickets, which they could not. Tells that the next game will be under lights, so they will have to get used to the conditions. Admits that not having to travel and playing in the same venue is a good thing for them. Ends by saying that it will be a big crowd for that game against India, but they will prepare well for it.
Let's see what the captains have to say...
Tough outing for Namibia - There is not much to talk about in Namibia's bowling effort, largely because they did not have enough runs on the board. Bernard Scholtz struck early, with Ruben Trumpelmann and Loftie-Eaton also picking up wickets, but the breakthroughs came too few and too far apart as the damage had already been done. A couple of missed chances only made things harder, and Namibia will need to tighten up quickly ahead of their next game.
Bowlers set it up for the Dutch - Earlier in the game, Namibia posted a fighting total, thanks largely to Jan Frylinck and Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, who added 50 together, along with late cameos from Gerhard Erasmus and JJ Smit, which pushed them past 150 without a final flourish. Netherlands responded with a disciplined bowling effort, led by Logan van Beek's two wickets after his setback against Pakistan, while Bas de Leede also took two and Aryan Dutt and Fred Klaassen chipped in as well, backed up by sharp fielding and a couple of run-outs.
A chase wrapped up with class - Despite losing Max O'Dowd early, Netherlands never looked in trouble in the chase. Michael Levitt provided a brisk start, but it was the 70-run stand between Bas de Leede and Colin Ackermann that truly put the game beyond Namibia. De Leede led from the front, carrying the confidence from his bowling into his batting, and finished unbeaten on 72 off 48 balls, fittingly striking the winning runs with a couple of overs to spare
PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Bas de Leede wins the award for his 2/20 (3) with the ball and 72* off 48 with the bat. He notes that bowling first provided a strategic advantage by allowing the team to assess the conditions early on. Observing that the wicket was particularly sticky, he deliberately adjusted his length to bowl shorter than usual to exploit the surface. Further expresses that the pitch conditions favored batters who aimed to hit down the ground. Reflecting on his own performance, Bas de Leede attributes his success to the significant time he invested in strength training prior to the start of the tournament.
Netherlands cruise to a statement win - A clinical chase from the Dutch gets them up and running in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Netherlands outplayed Namibia in every facet of the game, making it a tough start for the African nation, who will have plenty to reflect on as they look ahead to the challenges to come.
End Of The Over 18 : 159/3
21 Runs
- 217.1
- 617.2
- 217.3
- 117.4
- 617.5
- 417.6
de Leede
72 (48)
S. Edwards
18 (9)
Jan Nicol Loftie
2-0-31-1
17.6
4
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton To Bas de Leede
FOUR! Bas de Leede hits the winning runs. Flatter trajectory, it's fired very full and wide outside off, Bas de Leede stays back, opens the face of the bat and calmly guides it through the gap between backward point and short third for a boundary. NETHERLANDS WIN BY 7 WICKETS, with 2 overs to spare. That's a statement win!
17.5
6
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton To Bas de Leede
SIX! Netherlands are two runs away now. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton bowls a leggie but errs in line, bowling on the leg side. Bas de Leede quickly gets on his knee and powers it over square leg for the second six of the over.
17.4
1
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton To Scott Edwards
Fractionally short, outside off, Edwards strokes it wide of point for a single.
17.3
2
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton To Scott Edwards
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton pushes it touch wide and bowls it full. Edwards bends his back knee and lofts it to the right of deep extra cover for a brace.
17.2
6
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton To Scott Edwards
SIX! ALL THE WAY! This was asking to be hit! Floats it on the fuller side, around off, Edwards slog sweeps it high and over the deep mid-wicket fence.
17.1
2
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton To Scott Edwards
A low full toss, around off, Edwards plants his front foot inside the line and sweeps it to deep square leg for a couple of runs. Netherlands are nicely picking the gaps.
19 needed in 18 now. With the game in control and wickets in hand, Netherlands might look to finish this as early as possible to help with NRR, as it could play a big factor in the group stages. Also, here is Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton to bowl.
End Of The Over 17 : 138/3
7 Runs
- 116.1
- 016.2
- 016.3
- 116.4
- 416.5
- 116.6
S. Edwards
7 (5)
de Leede
62 (46)
R. Trumpelmann
4-0-30-1
16.6
1
Ruben Trumpelmann To Scott Edwards
Overpitched, around off, Edwards digs it out to mid off for a run.
16.5
4
Ruben Trumpelmann To Scott Edwards
FOUR! IN THE GAP! A well-directed bumper, around off, Edwards gets on his toes and pulls it in front of square on the leg, wide of the fielder in the deep for a boundary. 20 needed off 19 balls.
16.4
1
Ruben Trumpelmann To Bas de Leede
Short of a length, around off, stays a bit low and Bas de Leede works it to long on for a single.
16.3
0
Ruben Trumpelmann To Bas de Leede
Goes fuller and outside off, Bas de Leede pushes it to point where the fielder makes a fine stop.
16.2
0
Ruben Trumpelmann To Bas de Leede
Ruben Trumpelmann keeps it short and bowls into the surface, outside off. Bas de Leede gets on top of the bounce and taps it to cover.
16.1
1
Ruben Trumpelmann To Scott Edwards
Scott Edwards comes down to this shorter delivery and pulls it wide of square leg for one.
End Of The Over 16 : 131/3
12 Runs
- 415.1
- 415.2
- 015.3
- 215.4
- 015.5
- 215.6
de Leede
61 (43)
S. Edwards
1 (2)
JJ Smit
3-0-25-0
15.6
2
JJ Smit To Bas de Leede
Excellent running! 12 runs off the over! Tad fuller and on middle, Bas de Leede flicks it with soft hands and in front of deep mid-wicket for a brace.
15.5
0
JJ Smit To Bas de Leede
JJ Smit rolls his fingers on this fuller delivery and serves it outside off, Bas de Leede is deceived by the lack of pace and gets beaten.
15.4
2
JJ Smit To Bas de Leede
Pitches it up, outside off, Bas de Leede leans and firmly drives it through cover. The deep point fielder runs across and cuts it off. Two runs.
15.3
0
JJ Smit To Bas de Leede
Touch fuller, around off, Bas de Leede fails to time it cleanly and finds the cover fielder.
15.2
4
JJ Smit To Bas de Leede
FOUR! MORE! Edgy but Bas de Leede won't mind! Offers width on the off side, shorter length. Bas de Leede slashes his blade and edges it past the diving keeper, no chance for short third man as well and it races to the fence.
15.1
4
JJ Smit To Bas de Leede
FOUR! Fifty for Bas de Leede. A superb all-round performance so far but it will count once Netherlands will cross the victory line. Short in length and on middle, Bas de Leede clears his front leg and flat-bats it past the bowler and into the fence.
End Of The Over 15 : 119/3
3 Runs
- 114.1
- 014.2
- 114.3
- 014.4
- 014.5
- 114.6
de Leede
49 (37)
S. Edwards
1 (2)
B. Scholtz
4-0-27-1
14.6
1
Bernard Scholtz To Bas de Leede
Drops it short and on middle, Bas de Leede punches it to long on for one more. Just 3 runs off the over!
14.5
0
Bernard Scholtz To Bas de Leede
Flighted delivery, full and on middle, Bas de Leede defends it back to the bowler.
14.4
0
Bernard Scholtz To Bas de Leede
Slows it up, full and on off, Bas de Leede pushes it to short cover.
14.3
1
Bernard Scholtz To Scott Edwards
Floated, full and down the leg side. Scott Edwards shapes up for the reverse paddle, but adjusts to the line of the ball and ends up paddling it to short fine for a single.
14.2
0
Bernard Scholtz To Scott Edwards
Tossed up, full and on middle, Scott Edwards pushes it back to the bowler.
14.1
1
Bernard Scholtz To Bas de Leede
Flatter, short and on middle, Bas de Leede backs away and punches it through cover-point for a single.
DRINKS! Despite the wicket, Netherlands are still ahead in the chase. The last partnership has settled things up for the Dutch, and Namibia will need a flurry of wickets to get back in this game.
End Of The Over 14 : 116/3
10 Runs
- 113.1
- 113.2
- 113.3
- 613.4
- 113.5
- W 13.6
C. Ackermann
32 (28)
de Leede
47 (33)
Jan Nicol Loftie
1-0-10-1
13.6
W
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton To Colin Ackermann OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT! Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton strikes now to break the 70-run stand, that came off 51 balls. He tosses it up, full and around off. Colin Ackermann crouches and tries to go big down the ground. However, he has to reach out for it a bit and ends up slicing it as his bat turns in his hands. It flies towards long off, where Gerhard Erasmus takes a good catch. Ackermann departs for 32 off 28, and Netherlands are 116/3, still needing 41 runs in 36 balls.
13.5
1
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton To Bas de Leede
Floated, full and on off, Bas de Leede drives it to long off for one.
13.4
6
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton To Bas de Leede
SIX! Stand and deliver! Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton gives a bit of flight, full and on middle, in the slot as well. Bas de Leede clears his front leg out, hits it through the line and smacks it over the bowler's head for half a dozen of runs.
13.3
1
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton To Colin Ackermann
Flatter, full and on off, Colin Ackermann bunts it down to long off for another run.
13.2
1
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton To Bas de Leede
Fires one full and outside off, Bas de Leede backs away and drills it to deep point for a run.
13.1
1
Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton To Colin Ackermann
Flighted, full and on off, Colin Ackermann goes down and sweeps it to deep square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 13 : 106/2
11 Runs
- 012.1
- 212.2
- 112.3
- 612.4
- 112.5
- 112.6
C. Ackermann
30 (25)
de Leede
39 (30)
G. Erasmus
1-0-11-0
12.6
1
Gerhard Erasmus To Colin Ackermann
Quicker, full and around off, Colin Ackermann pushes it through covers for one more. 11 runs from the over, 51 needed off 42 balls.
12.5
1
Gerhard Erasmus To Bas de Leede
A low full toss, on middle, Bas de Leede drills it to long on for one.
12.4
6
Gerhard Erasmus To Bas de Leede
SIX! 100 UP FOR NETHERLANDS! Tossed up, full and around middle. Bas de Leede dances down the track to get to the pitch of it and whacks it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.
12.3
1
Gerhard Erasmus To Colin Ackermann
Flatter, full and on middle, Colin Ackermann clips it through square leg for a single.
12.2
2
Gerhard Erasmus To Colin Ackermann
Gerhard Erasmus bowls this with a low-arm action, full again and on off, Colin Ackermann goes down and sweeps it to deep square leg. Ruben Trumpelmann tries to get to the ball but fumbles and allows the second run. That also brings up the 50-run stand between these two batters.
12.1
0
Gerhard Erasmus To Colin Ackermann
Floated delivery, from way behind the crease, full and on off, Colin Ackermann knocks it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 12 : 95/2
5 Runs
- 111.1
- 011.2
- 111.3
- 111.4
- 111.5
- 111.6
C. Ackermann
26 (21)
de Leede
32 (28)
R. Trumpelmann
3-0-23-1
11.6
1
Ruben Trumpelmann To Colin Ackermann
Good length and on middle, Colin Ackermann clips it through square leg for one more. Just 5 runs off the over, tidy from Trumpelmann!
11.5
1
Ruben Trumpelmann To Bas de Leede
Bangs this into the pitch, outside off, Bas de Leede throws his hands at it. Gets a thick outside edge down to third man for one.
11.4
1
Ruben Trumpelmann To Colin Ackermann
Ruben Trumpelmann gets the yorker in now, on middle, Colin Ackermann gets his bat down and tucks it through mid-wicket for another run.
11.3
1
Ruben Trumpelmann To Bas de Leede
Short of a length, on middle, angling in. Bas de Leede gets a bit huirred and mistimes his pull towards deep square leg for a run.
11.2
0
Ruben Trumpelmann To Bas de Leede
Back of a length and around off, Bas de Leede steps across to punch it away. He tries to hit it a bit too hard and ends up stabbing it down to short cover.
11.1
1
Ruben Trumpelmann To Colin Ackermann
On a length and on middle, Colin Ackermann nudges it through mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 11 : 90/2
13 Runs
- 010.1
- 610.2
- 010.3
- 210.4
- 110.5
- 410.6
de Leede
30 (25)
C. Ackermann
23 (18)
M. Heingo
2-0-22-0
10.6
4
Max Heingo To Bas de Leede
FOUR! There is no stopping that! Short of a length and outside off. Bas de Leede accepts the width on offer, gets his hands through the shot and slaps it through extra cover for a boundary. 13 off the over, 67 needed off 54 balls.
10.5
1
Max Heingo To Colin Ackermann
Excellent fielding again! Hard length and just around off, Colin Ackermann waits for it and steers it away wide if short third. Ruben Trumpelmann dives to his left and saves a certain boundary here. They cross.
10.4
2
Max Heingo To Colin Ackermann
Good effort in the deep! Bangs this into the pitch, on middle, Colin Ackermann pulls it away wide of deep mid-wicket. The fielder, Dylan Leicher, runs to his right and puts in a big dive to push the ball back inside. He saves two runs for his team.
10.3
0
Max Heingo To Colin Ackermann
Back of a length and around off, Colin Ackermann steers it away towards point.
10.2
6
Max Heingo To Colin Ackermann
SIX! Into the stands! A slower delivery, full and around off. Colin Ackermann picks it up early, he pauses a bit before slogging it over the deep mid-wicket fence for a massive six.
10.1
0
Max Heingo To Colin Ackermann
Good length and outside off, Colin Ackermann shuffles across early for the scoop but misses and gets hit on the pads.
Max Heingo is back on. He conceded 9 runs in his first over.
End Of The Over 10 : 77/2
5 Runs
- 19.1
- 19.2
- 09.3
- 29.4
- 19.5
- 09.6
de Leede
26 (24)
C. Ackermann
14 (13)
JJ Smit
2-0-13-0
9.6
0
JJ Smit To Bas de Leede
JJ Smit pitches it up on the 8-meter length, outside off, it's punched to cover. 80 needed off 60 balls at the halfway mark.
9.5
1
JJ Smit To Colin Ackermann
DROPPED! A sitter which should have been taken. JJ Smit bangs it short and bowls it around off, the bounce gets big on Colin Ackermann, who is pegged back while trying to pull. He hits it off the higher part of the blade and to deep square leg where Louren Steenkamp drops an absolute dolly. A single.
9.4
2
JJ Smit To Colin Ackermann
Short in length and around off, Colin Ackermann pulls it to the right of long on. The fielder runs across, dives and flicks it away. The fielder adjacent to him collects to keep it down to two.
9.3
0
JJ Smit To Colin Ackermann
JJ Smit bowls it in the channel, around off and no room for Colin to work it away, this is knocked to point.
9.2
1
JJ Smit To Bas de Leede
Working in singles and doubles at the moment! JJ Smit pushes it a touch short and on middle, Bas de Leede pulls it to deep square leg for a single.
9.1
1
JJ Smit To Colin Ackermann
On a good length and tight on the off pole. Colin Ackermann fends it away to deep mid-wicket for one.
End Of The Over 9 : 72/2
8 Runs
- 18.1
- 18.2
- 28.3
- 18.4
- 28.5
- 18.6
C. Ackermann
10 (9)
de Leede
25 (22)
W. Myburgh
2-0-12-0
8.6
1
Willem Myburgh To Colin Ackermann
A single to end the over as Colin Ackermann works this full ball to long on.
8.5
2
Willem Myburgh To Colin Ackermann
TWO MORE! Looped up, full and on leg, Colin Ackermann sweeps it behind square on the leg side. The fielder in the deep does well to save a couple for his team.
8.4
1
Willem Myburgh To Bas de Leede
Fractionally short, outside off, this is cut to deep point for a single.
8.3
2
Willem Myburgh To Bas de Leede
A leg-breaker, fuller and on leg, Bas de Leede is pegged back as he clips it uppishly to deep mid-wicket. It's wide of the fielder for a brace. There is a quick run out check at the non-striker's end but Colin Ackermann is in.
8.2
1
Willem Myburgh To Colin Ackermann
Fires it full and in line of the stumps, eased down to long on for a single.
8.1
1
Willem Myburgh To Bas de Leede
A flighted full toss, outside off, dipping just enough onto the batter. Bas de Leede hits it through covers and runs across.
End Of The Over 8 : 64/2
9 Runs
- 47.1
- 07.2
- 17.3
- 17.4
- 27.5
- 17.6
de Leede
21 (19)
C. Ackermann
6 (6)
B. Scholtz
3-0-24-1
7.6
1
Bernard Scholtz To Bas de Leede
Attacks the stumps with a fuller delivery, Bas de Leede punches it aerially past Scholtz and to long off for one.
7.5
2
Bernard Scholtz To Bas de Leede
Serves it too full, around off, Bas de Leede gets underneath and crunches it to the left of long off for a brace.
7.4
1
Bernard Scholtz To Colin Ackermann
Slingy action from Bernard Scholtz as he pitches it on middle, tucked to mid-wicket for one.
7.3
1
Bernard Scholtz To Bas de Leede
Looped up, fuller delivery on middle, Bas de Leede nudges it to mid-wicket for a single.
7.2
0
Bernard Scholtz To Bas de Leede
Angles in a length ball on leg, it comes with the arm. Bas de Leede tries to heave it across but gets a thick inside edge onto the pads.
7.1
4
Bernard Scholtz To Bas de Leede
FOUR! Thumped back! An arm ball, straighter and holds his line on leg, Bas de Leede clears his front leg and pumps it down to long on for a boundary.
End Of The Over 7 : 55/2
5 Runs
- 1 LB 6.1
- 06.2
- 16.3
- 16.4
- 16.5
- 16.6
de Leede
13 (14)
C. Ackermann
5 (5)
W. Myburgh
1-0-4-0
6.6
1
Willem Myburgh To Bas de Leede
Touch fuller and on middle, Bas de Leede uses his feet as he hits it to long on and keeps the strike. 5 runs off the debutant's first over.
6.5
1
Willem Myburgh To Colin Ackermann
A half-tracker, into the surface and turning away, around off, Colin Ackermann bunts it wide of long on for a run.
6.4
1
Willem Myburgh To Bas de Leede
Slower in the air, fuller and on leg, Bas de Leede works it to square leg for one more.
6.3
1
Willem Myburgh To Colin Ackermann
Tossed up, full and on middle, Colin turns it to mid-wicket and rotates the strike.
6.2
0
Willem Myburgh To Colin Ackermann
A slider, slightly short and angling on leg, Colin Ackermann misses out as he flicks it straight to short fine leg.
6.1
lb
Willem Myburgh To Bas de Leede
Leg bye! Drifts in a fuller delivery onto the pads. Bas de Leede fails to flick and it rolls off the pads to square leg for a leg bye.
End Of The Over 6 : 50/2
10 Runs
- 65.1
- 05.2
- W 5.3
- 15.4
- 15.5
- 25.6
C. Ackermann
3 (2)
de Leede
11 (11)
R. Trumpelmann
2-0-18-1
5.6
2
Ruben Trumpelmann To Colin Ackermann
Drops it short, wide outside off. Colin Ackermann cuts it late to third man. The fielder slides to his left and saves a couple of runs. 50 up for Netherlands as we end the Powerplay.
5.5
1
Ruben Trumpelmann To Bas de Leede
Bowls it full and on the pads, flicked to deep square leg for a single.
5.4
1
Ruben Trumpelmann To Colin Ackermann
Back of a length and around off, Colin Ackermann nudges it to mid-wicket and gets off the mark with a run.
DRINKS! Netherlands are ahead at this stage in terms of runs, but they have now lost both their openers. However, the chase is still under control and they just need to be smart and not rush into anything, but for Namibia, it is all about wickets. They have to keep striking at regular intervals, and cannot let any big partnerships grow here. Also, Colin Ackermann comes out to the middle now.
5.3
W
Ruben Trumpelmann To Michael Levitt OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Ruben Trumpelmann gets his 50th T20I wicket. Netherlands have lost both the openers inside the Powerplay. Trumpelmann pushes his line across the batter and serves it full. Levitt, without any foot movement, swings his blade and slices it high up and to cover. Willem Myburgh tracks back and settles under it to take the skier. Michael Levitt goes for 28 (15). 110 runs needed in 87 balls.
5.2
0
Ruben Trumpelmann To Michael Levitt
Drags his length back and keeps it on middle, tight from Ruben Trumpelmann and Levitt taps it back.
5.1
6
Ruben Trumpelmann To Michael Levitt
SIX! BANG! A half-volley on middle and leg. Levitt clears his front leg and tonks it over deep mid-wicket for an 81-meter six.
End Of The Over 5 : 40/1
9 Runs
- 14.1
- 04.2
- 24.3
- 04.4
- 64.5
- 04.6
de Leede
10 (10)
M. Levitt
22 (12)
M. Heingo
1-0-9-0
4.6
0
Max Heingo To Bas de Leede
A bit of a mix-up but no harm done! Hits the length hard and on off, Bas de Leede stabs it to the left of the bowler and sets off for the run, but is sent back. Heingo gets to the ball, turns and throws it at the batter's end but misses. Bas de Leede would have been home even with a direct hit.
4.5
6
Max Heingo To Bas de Leede
SIX! Bas de Leede joins the party now! Max Heingo bowls this slightly fuller and on middle. Bas de Leede shimmies down the track, brings his bottom hand into play and launches it over the long on fence for a biggie.
4.4
0
Max Heingo To Bas de Leede
On a length and on off, Bas de Leede pushes it back to the bowler.
4.3
2
Max Heingo To Bas de Leede
Back of a length and on middle and leg, Bas de Leede heaves it away wide of deep square leg for a couple of runs.
4.2
0
Max Heingo To Bas de Leede
Almost dragged on! Short of a length and around off, Bas de Leede hops up to cut it away but fails to handle the bounce, and gets a bottom edge onto the pitch. That could have easily gone back to the stumps.
4.1
1
Max Heingo To Michael Levitt
Good-length delivery, on middle, Michael Levitt fends it to the leg side and sets off for the run. Heingo himself runs to his right, picks up the ball and has a shy at the bowler's end. He misses, but even if he had hit, Levitt was in.
Bowling change. Max Heingo is into the attack.
End Of The Over 4 : 31/1
8 Runs
- 03.1
- 03.2
- 13.3
- 03.4
- 63.5
- 13.6
M. Levitt
21 (11)
de Leede
2 (5)
JJ Smit
1-0-8-0
3.6
1
JJ Smit To Michael Levitt
Full again and on middle, Michael Levitt pushes it towards cover for one.
3.5
6
JJ Smit To Michael Levitt
SIX! That is outta here! JJ Smit tries to follow the batter, serves this full and on leg. Michael Levitt backs away early, crouches low and slog sweeps it. He gets it from the toe-end of his bat but the ball still flies well over the deep square leg fence for a biggie.
3.4
0
JJ Smit To Michael Levitt
Hits the length hard, on middle and leg, shaping in a bit too. Michael Levitt stays back to work it across the line but misses and gets hit on the pads.
3.3
1
JJ Smit To Bas de Leede
Back of a length and on off, Bas de Leede guides it towards point for a single.
3.2
0
JJ Smit To Bas de Leede
Good length and on middle and off, Bas de Leede pats it back to the bowler.
3.1
0
JJ Smit To Bas de Leede
On a length and on leg, Bas de Leede knocks it towards mid on.
End Of The Over 3 : 23/1
7 Runs
- W 2.1
- 02.2
- 12.3
- 22.4
- 02.5
- 42.6
M. Levitt
14 (8)
de Leede
1 (2)
B. Scholtz
2-0-15-1
2.6
4
Bernard Scholtz To Michael Levitt
FOUR! Connects right from the middle this time! Bernard Scholtz drags his length back and on middle, begging to be put away. Michael Levitt rocks back early and pulls it to the wide long on fence for a boundary.
2.5
0
Bernard Scholtz To Michael Levitt
Quicker, full and around off, Michael Levitt steers it away towards point.
2.4
2
Bernard Scholtz To Michael Levitt
Floated, full and on middle, Michael Levitt clears his front leg and slogs it, but does not get the timing right. It goes over mid-wicket, but the fielder in the deep runs to his left to cut it out. Two taken.
2.3
1
Bernard Scholtz To Bas de Leede
Short and around off, Bas de Leede punches it to down to long off for a single.
2.2
0
Bernard Scholtz To Bas de Leede
Tossed up, full and on middle, Bas de Leede knocks it down the pitch.
Bas de Leede walks in at number 3.
2.1
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Bernard Scholtz To Max O'Dowd OUT!
OUT! TAKEN! Bernard Scholtz strikes and this is a huge wicket for Namibia. This is a flatter delivery, short and on middle, angling in too. Max O'Dowd looks to swat it over mid on but gets rushed and hits it from the toe-end of the bat. He knows he has not timed it at all as soon as he hits that, and hangs his head down in disappointment. The ball lobs up towards mid on, where Gerhard Erasmus takes a simple catch. Netherlands are 16/1, chasing 157 runs.
End Of The Over 2 : 16/0
8 Runs
- 1 WD 1.1
- 01.1
- 41.2
- 01.3
- 11.4
- 11.5
- 11.6
M. O'Dowd
7 (7)
M. Levitt
8 (5)
R. Trumpelmann
1-0-8-0
1.6
1
Ruben Trumpelmann To Max O'Dowd
Pitched up and on off, Max O'Dowd opens the face of his bat and drives it square through point for one.
1.5
1
Ruben Trumpelmann To Michael Levitt
Back of a length and around off, Michael Levitt punches it hard towards extra cover. The fielder gets his body behind the ball and makes a half-stop. They cross.
1.4
1
Ruben Trumpelmann To Max O'Dowd
Short of a length and on off, Max O'Dowd dabs it down towards point for a quick single.
1.3
0
Ruben Trumpelmann To Max O'Dowd
That's a beauty! Ruben Trumpelmann bowls a scrambled-seam delivery, lands this on a hard length and on the fifth stump line, nips away after hitting the deck. Max O'Dowd stays back to play with a straight bat but the ball zips past the outside edge.
1.2
4
Ruben Trumpelmann To Max O'Dowd
FOUR! Excellent shot! Fuller delivery again, on middle. Max O'Dowd gives himself some room to access the off side and thrashes it over covers for a boundary.
1.1
0
Ruben Trumpelmann To Max O'Dowd
Much better! Good length and on middle and leg, Max O'Dowd gets behind the line of it and blocks it out.
1.1
wd
Ruben Trumpelmann To Max O'Dowd
WIDE! Ruben Trumpelmann errs in line and begins with a fuller one, down the leg side. Max O'Dowd misses his flick. Called a wide.
Pace from the other end? Yes, Ruben Trumpelmann to steam in...
End Of The Over 1 : 8/0
8 Runs
- 00.1
- 10.2
- 00.3
- 10.4
- 00.5
- 60.6
M. Levitt
7 (4)
M. O'Dowd
1 (2)
B. Scholtz
1-0-8-0
0.6
6
Bernard Scholtz To Michael Levitt
SIX! BANG! That's aggressive! Bernard Scholtz gives this one a bit more flight and around off. Michael Levitt skips down the track, extends his arms to get under it. He hits it flat and hard and the ball carries over the long off fence for the first biggie of the chase.
0.5
0
Bernard Scholtz To Michael Levitt
A bit of turn! Floated delivery, full and on off, grips and turns away. Michael Levitt gets squared up as the ball goes off the outer half of the bat along the ground to short third.
0.4
1
Bernard Scholtz To Max O'Dowd
Slows it up, full and on middle and leg, Max O'Dowd works it off the inner half of the bat towards mid-wicket for a run.
0.3
0
Bernard Scholtz To Max O'Dowd
Dragged back and around middle, Max O'Dowd pats it down to mid on.
0.2
1
Bernard Scholtz To Michael Levitt
Arm ball, short and on middle, angling into batter. Michael Levitt has no room for the cut but sitll goes through the shot. Gets an inside edge towards short fine for a single. Netherlands are underway in the chase.
0.1
0
Bernard Scholtz To Michael Levitt
Not a bad start! Bernard Scholtz pushes this through quicker, shortish and around off, skids through. Michael Levitt backs away to cut but misses.
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Match Info
- Venue Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Weather Bright and Sunny
- Toss Netherlands won the toss and elected to field
- Result Netherlands beat Namibia by 7 wickets
- Player of the Match Bas de Leede
- Umpire Adrian Holdstock (SA), Langton Rusere (ZIM) and Alex Wharf (ENG)
- Referee Andy Pycroft (ZIM)
Match Notes
- Innings Break: Namibia 156/8 in 20.0 overs
- Namibia 150/7 in 19.1 overs
- Referral 2 (16.6 ovs): NED against R Trumpelmann (LBW) Unsuccessful (NED:2, NAM:2) (Retained)
- Drinks: Namibia 105/3 in 14.0 overs
- Namibia 103/3 in 13.1 overs
- 2nd Wicket Partnership: 50 off 41 balls between J Frylinck (26) and J Eaton (22)
- Namibia 50/1 in 7.4 overs
- Drinks: Namibia 40/1 in 6.0 overs
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): Namibia 40/1
- W Myburgh makes his T20I debut for Namibia
- Netherlands 155/3 in 17.5 overs
- B de Leede 5th T20I Fifty: 50 runs in 38 balls (3x4) (3x6)
- Drinks: Netherlands 116/3 in 14.0 overs
- Netherlands 104/2 in 12.4 overs
- 3rd Wicket Partnership: 51 off 41 balls between B de Leede (22) and C Ackermann (28)
- Mandatory Power play (1-6): Netherlands 50/2
- Netherlands 50/2 in 6.0 overs
- Drinks: Netherlands 47/2 in 5.3 overs
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