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Andy Balbirnie says he is happy with the way the team played, they bowled well and the chase was a lot more composed. Adds he wanted to stay there till the end and it was satisfying. Adds Stirling is very imprtant to them and he is a big player. Ends by saying he feels they bowled bettre with the new ball, there was oisutre and they did really well.
Pieter Seelaar says it was a good toss to lose, it got better in the second half and 160 was not enough. States he feels Josh bowled really well and kept bowling in the good areas but all the Irish bowlers bowled well. Adds they will look to come back strong in the next game. Ends by saying he knew it was going to be a similar game like the first one but they did not apply themselves well and they did not play that well.
Man of the Match, Josh Little, says he had to turn things around quickly after his injury and the last few months he has worked hard and it has helped him. Mentions he has lost weight and gotten stronger due to which the ball is coming out nicely. States they were gutted after the first game but are pleased with this performance.
Earlier in the day, after electing to bat, the Dutch got off to a good start but once the first wicket fell, the procession began. Young and Little were the pick for Ireland and they kept the hosts down to a total which was easily chased in the end.
The pacers weren’t as threatening as they were in the first game. Seelaar did cause problems after bowling in the middle overs but it was too little too late.
Netherlands needed a few quick wickets but they only got one. Stirling and Balbirnie really eased the pressure with their partnership.
A good win for Ireland and they have levelled the series. To be honest, it was their bowlers who set it up for them. Yes, the wicket is tough but just below 160 was never going to be enough.
Over 43 : 158/2
5 Runs
042.1
142.2
042.3
042.4
042.5
442.6
A. Balbirnie
63 (127)
H. Tector
30 (59)
Timm van der
8-0-23-0
42.6
4
Timm van der Gugten To Andy Balbirnie
FOUR! Smashed away! Short and on middle, this is pulled hard through square leg for a boundary. Balbirnie hits the winning runs and IRELAND WIN BY 8 WICKETS!
42.5
0
Timm van der Gugten To Andy Balbirnie
On off, this is pushed to mid on.
42.4
0
Timm van der Gugten To Andy Balbirnie
on off, this is pushed to the man at covers.
42.3
0
Timm van der Gugten To Andy Balbirnie
On middle, it is kept out.
42.2
1
Timm van der Gugten To Harry Tector
Outside off, this is guided down to third man for one.
42.1
0
Timm van der Gugten To Harry Tector
On off, this is pushed to mid off.
Over 42 : 153/2
3 Runs
141.1
041.2
041.3
141.4
041.5
141.6
H. Tector
29 (57)
A. Balbirnie
59 (123)
P. Seelaar
9-2-38-1
41.6
1
Pieter Seelaar To Harry Tector
A single as this is pushed down to long off.
41.5
0
Pieter Seelaar To Harry Tector
On middle, kept out.
41.4
1
Pieter Seelaar To Andy Balbirnie
One more single as it is flicked to the leg side.
41.3
0
Pieter Seelaar To Andy Balbirnie
On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.
41.2
0
Pieter Seelaar To Andy Balbirnie
Outside off, it is guided to point.
41.1
1
Pieter Seelaar To Harry Tector
Flatter and on off, it is pushed to cover for one.
Over 41 : 150/2
2 Runs
140.1
040.2
140.3
040.4
040.5
040.6
A. Balbirnie
58 (120)
H. Tector
27 (54)
Timm van der
7-0-18-0
40.6
0
Timm van der Gugten To Andy Balbirnie
Another dot as this is left alone.
40.5
0
Timm van der Gugten To Andy Balbirnie
On off, pushed to covers.
40.4
0
Timm van der Gugten To Andy Balbirnie
Fuller and on middle, kept out.
40.3
1
Timm van der Gugten To Harry Tector
Tector comes down the track and this is banged in short. It is guided down to third man for one.
40.2
0
Timm van der Gugten To Harry Tector
Back of a length and on middle, kept out.
40.1
1
Timm van der Gugten To Andy Balbirnie
On off, this is pushed through covers for one.
Powerplay 3 time! Maximum of 5 fielders can go outside the ring till the end of this game.
Over 40 : 148/2
9 Runs
439.1
039.2
339.3
039.4
039.5
239.6
H. Tector
26 (52)
A. Balbirnie
57 (116)
P. Seelaar
8-2-35-1
39.6
2
Pieter Seelaar To Harry Tector
Two! On middle, this is worked through soft hands on the leg side. 10 needed only.
INA
MYA
NED 157/10
Top Batsmen
IRE 158/2
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