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In a thrilling encounter between the Netherlands and India, the Netherlands emerged victorious by a narrow margin of 2 runs in a high-scoring match.
The Netherlands won the toss and elected to bat first, setting a challenging target of 189 runs for India to chase. Klaus de Border was the star performer for the Netherlands, scoring a brilliant 73 runs off just 49 balls at a strike rate of 148.98. His innings included 4 boundaries and 2 sixes, providing a solid foundation for his team. Other notable contributions came from A. Melkert (21), M. Van Gerwen (25), and J. Van der Zanden (19), helping the Netherlands reach a competitive total of 188 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.

In response, India started their innings positively with S. Dhawan (24) and M. Rustagi (56) forming a solid opening partnership. Rustagi, who also captained the team, played a crucial knock, scoring a brisk 56 runs off 37 balls before being dismissed. D. Bhadoria (38) and R. Gujarati (51) also played vital innings to keep India in the hunt. However, the Indian middle order faltered under pressure, losing wickets at crucial junctures. Despite a valiant effort from the lower order, India fell just short of the target, finishing with 186 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their 20 overs.

The bowling performances from both teams played a significant role in shaping the outcome of the match. For India, J. Taumalolo, A. Kumble, and R. Babariya picked up crucial wickets to keep the Dutch batsmen in check. On the other hand, C. Smith was the standout bowler for Dutch, claiming 3 wickets and creating pressure on the opposition.

Klaus de Border was being awarded the Man of the Match for his match-winning innings.

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In a thrilling cricket match between Netherlands and Australia, Netherlands emerged victorious by 6 wickets in a high-scoring encounter.
Netherlands won the toss and elected to bowl first, a decision that paid off as they managed to restrict Australia to a total of 316 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their allotted 50 overs. Jaeger Fuchs was the standout performer for Australia, scoring a magnificent century with 105 runs off 117 balls. He was well supported by M. Braun, who contributed a solid 90 runs to the team's total. However, the Netherlands bowlers, particularly W. Wiersma with 3 crucial wickets, put up a commendable effort to contain the Australian batting lineup.

In response, Netherlands chased down the target with finesse, reaching 317 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in 50 overs. A. van der Zanden played a match-winning innings, remaining unbeaten on 159 runs off 142 balls, including 7 boundaries and 5 sixes. His partnership with P. Van der Beek, who scored a quickfire 71 runs off 52 balls, ensured Netherlands secured a comfortable victory. B. Moorehouse was the pick of the bowlers for Australia, claiming 3 wickets but couldn't prevent the Netherlands from clinching the win.

The match witnessed Albert van der Zanden being named the Man of the Match for his stellar batting display. His aggressive yet calculated innings proved to be the turning point in the game, guiding Netherlands to a memorable victory over Australia.

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In a thrilling cricket match between Pakistan and Netherlands, Pakistan emerged victorious by 3 wickets in a closely contested encounter.
Netherlands, after being put into bat, struggled to build partnerships as they lost wickets at regular intervals. M. de Bekker top-scored for the team with 33 runs before being dismissed by Faiz. Faiz and Anjum were the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan, picking up crucial wickets to restrict Netherlands to a total of 171 runs in 45.3 overs. Muzammail Qambrani's all-round performance with the ball earned him the Man of the Match award.

Chasing a target of 172 runs, Pakistan faced some early setbacks but managed to build partnerships to stay in the hunt. F. Mohammad and M. Qambrani played crucial innings, scoring 38 and 50 runs respectively to set the foundation for the chase. Despite some hiccups in the middle order, I. Khan's unbeaten knock of 25 ensured Pakistan reached the target with 7 wickets in hand and 5 balls to spare.

Netherlands bowlers put up a spirited effort to defend their total, with J. Spaan being the standout performer, claiming 3 wickets. However, their efforts were not enough to stop Pakistan from achieving the target.

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In a thrilling cricket match between Netherlands and Sri Lanka, the Netherlands emerged victorious by 11 runs. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, the Netherlands posted a competitive total of 297 runs for the loss of 10 wickets in 49.2 overs. S. Wynd was the top scorer for the Netherlands with a brilliant knock of 86 runs, supported by A. van der Bilt's 93 runs.

In response, Sri Lanka fought hard but fell short of the target, scoring 286 runs in 48.4 overs. P. Ramanayake was the standout performer for Sri Lanka with a magnificent innings of 134 runs. However, it was not enough to secure victory for his team.

S. Lakshman was the star with the ball for the Sri Lanka, taking 6 wickets for 55 runs in his 9.2 overs.

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In a thrilling encounter between the USA and the Netherlands, the Netherlands emerged victorious by 3 wickets in a closely contested match. The Netherlands won the toss and elected to bowl first, a decision that paid off as they managed to restrict the USA to a total of 143 runs in 45 overs.

The USA's innings got off to a shaky start with early wickets falling, thanks to some disciplined bowling from the Netherlands' bowlers. Dominic Johns was the top scorer for the USA with a gritty knock of 35 runs, while J. Chapman and D. Lloyd also made valuable contributions with the bat. However, the USA struggled to build partnerships and lost wickets at regular intervals, ultimately finishing with a below-par total.

In response, the Netherlands got off to a solid start with J. Van der Zanden and Y. Cohnen laying a strong foundation for the chase. Despite losing a few wickets in the middle overs, the Netherlands held their nerve with contributions from R. Smith, A. van der Bilt, and R. van der Graaf. Johnny Baker led the bowling attack for the USA, picking up crucial wickets to keep his team in the game.

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In a thrilling cricket match between Zimbabwe and Netherlands, it was the Netherlands who emerged victorious by 8 wickets. The Netherlands won the toss and elected to bowl first, a decision that paid off handsomely for them as they restricted Zimbabwe to a total of 167 runs in 45 overs.

For Zimbabwe, T. Sodumo was the standout performer with the bat, scoring a gritty 62 runs off 112 balls. However, his efforts were not enough to propel his team to a competitive total. M. Perrin also chipped in with 34 runs, but the rest of the batting lineup struggled against the disciplined bowling attack of the Netherlands.

The Netherlands bowlers put up an impressive performance, with M. Smit and Z. Cordy both picking up 4 wickets each to dismantle the Zimbabwean batting lineup. J. Spaan and P. Andropoff also contributed with crucial wickets, ensuring that Zimbabwe could not build any substantial partnerships.

Chasing a target of 168 runs, the Netherlands got off to a solid start with K. de Border anchoring the innings with a well-crafted unbeaten 85 runs off 125 balls. A. van der Zanden and R. van der Graaf also made valuable contributions with the bat, guiding their team to victory with 7 overs to spare.

Despite losing a couple of wickets along the way, the Netherlands never looked in trouble as they comfortably chased down the target in 42.4 overs. A. Krige and C. Lillie picked up a wicket each for Zimbabwe, but it was not enough to stop the Netherlands from clinching a convincing win.

Klaus de Border was named the Man of the Match for his match-winning knock.

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Good luck to the Senior lads this week

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In a thrilling cricket match between the Netherlands and India, the Netherlands emerged victorious by 31 runs in a hard-fought battle. The match, saw the Netherlands win the toss and elect to bat first, setting a target of 232 runs for India to chase.

The star performer for the Netherlands was Joost Roelof, who delivered a masterful innings, remaining not out with an impressive 128 runs off 156 balls, including 9 boundaries and 2 sixes, at a strike rate of 82.05. His partnership with P. Van der Beek, who contributed 48 runs, was crucial in setting up a formidable total of 231 for the loss of 5 wickets in their allotted 50 overs.

In response, India's batting lineup faced a challenging task of chasing down the target set by the Netherlands. Despite several players getting starts, including T. Culls (24), D. Bhadoria (24), and V. Gupta (26), none of them were able to convert their starts into a substantial score that could have taken India closer to the victory target.

The Netherlands bowlers put up a disciplined performance, with Stekelenburg shining once again, this time with the ball, claiming 4 crucial wickets to keep the Indian batsmen in check. S. Whitlock and I. de Bakker also chipped in with 2 wickets each, dismantling India's middle order and preventing any significant partnerships from developing.

Ultimately, India fell short of the target, being bowled out for 200 runs in 48.4 overs, succumbing to the pressure imposed by the Netherlands bowlers. Zankhan Kapur's resilient unbeaten knock of 42 off 36 balls provided some resistance towards the end, but it was not enough to steer India to victory.

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In a thrilling cricket match between the Netherlands and West Indies, it was West Indies who emerged victorious by 5 wickets. The match, Netherlands winning the toss and opting to bat first.

Netherlands put up a competitive total of 256 runs for the loss of 10 wickets in their allotted 48 overs. Key contributions came from K. de Border, who scored a well-played 64, and S. Wynd, who added a valuable 52 runs to the total. However, it was the bowling efforts of L. Verwayen from the West Indies side that stood out as he claimed 4 crucial wickets to restrict the Netherlands batsmen.

In response, West Indies chased down the target in 47 overs with 5 wickets in hand, reaching a total of 257 runs. L. Teepee played a match-winning innings, remaining unbeaten on 70 runs, steering his team towards victory. M. Francis and W. Lewis also made significant contributions with the bat, scoring 47 and 25 runs respectively.

The Netherlands bowlers tried their best to defend the total, with J. Wight being the pick of the bowlers for West Indies, claiming 3 important wickets. Despite efforts from the Netherlands bowlers, they were unable to contain the West Indies batsmen as they chased down the target successfully.

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In a thrilling cricket match between Netherlands and South Africa, South Africa emerged victorious by 3 wickets in a closely contested battle that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The match took with South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl first, displaying their confidence in chasing down a target.

Netherlands, batting first, posted a competitive total of 234 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their allotted 50 overs. S. Wynd was the standout performer for the Netherlands, scoring a brilliant 80 runs off 93 balls to anchor the innings. However, the wickets kept falling at regular intervals, with the bowlers from South Africa maintaining a tight grip on the game.

In response, South Africa started steadily but lost wickets at crucial junctures, creating tension among the players and spectators alike. However, a magnificent partnership between K. Carrington and A. de Melker turned the tide in South Africa's favor. Carrington showcased his class with a brilliant unbeaten century, scoring 106 runs off 110 balls, while de Melker played a vital supporting role by contributing 50 runs.

Chasing down the target of 235 runs, South Africa reached the finish line in 47.2 overs with 3 wickets in hand, showcasing their resilience and determination in a pressure-cooker situation. The partnership between Carrington and de Melker was the highlight of South Africa's innings, steering them towards a hard-earned victory.

E. Hubertus and Z. Cordy were the standout bowlers for the Netherlands, picking up crucial wickets to keep their team in the game. However, it was Carrington's stellar performance with the bat that ultimately made the the difference, earning him the well-deserved Man of the Match award.

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Hi all,
Netherlands squad for Nat One Day 3 announced:
Netherlands will travel to Zimbawe.
Touring squad for tour as per the below:

Batsmen:
Albert van der Zanden ~~ Telangana Chargers
Alfons van der Bilt ~~ Hoarders CC
Michael Van Gerwen~~Rustars
Doug Hawkins ~~Married Eleven
Roy van der Graaf~~Record Smashers
Merijn Kraaij~~Summit Rangers
Scott Wynd~~One Man Rock Band
Keepers
Klaus de Border~~Summit Rangers
Joost Roelof~~ Krieger’s Klones
All-Rounders
Zaine Cordy ~~Tobago Saucers
Adick Melkert~~Miss Lanka’s Pet Lions
Guus Stekelenburg~~Schweddy Balls
Bowlers
Sven Smits ~~BTP's Altnaharra Athletic
Eelco Hubertus ~~ The El Dude Brothers
Martijn Smit ~~Kato11
Simon Whitlock ~~Aggressive Vegetables CC
Jorrik Spaan~~ Beiram's 11
Popavalium Andropoff ~~ The El Dude Brothers

Congratulations to all managers and players!!

The fixtures for Dutch:
vs Zimbawe- 20th May
vs England- 21st May
vs Canada- 22nd May
vs Scotland- 23rd May
vs Pakistan- 24th May

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Good luck to the Senior lads this week

Thank you mate! Been busy for a while.. finally upto the mark and fully back again! Not the best tour we had but we will move on

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In a thrilling encounter between Zimbabwe and Netherlands, the cricket fans saw Zimbabwe emerged victorious by 24 runs in a gripping contest.

The match began with Netherlands winning the toss and electing to bowl first, hoping to restrict the Zimbabwean batting lineup. However, it was Zimbabwe's opening pair of J. Nye and T. Sithole that set the tone for their innings. Nye played a solid knock scoring 49 runs before being dismissed lbw by Spaan. Sithole, on the other hand, held the innings together with a gritty innings of 75 runs before falling to a brilliant catch by Hubertus off his own bowling.

Despite regular wickets falling around him, P. Pfizer played a vital knock of 37 runs before being dismissed hit wicket by Cordy. The lower middle order chipped in with useful contributions as Zimbabwe managed to post a competitive total of 223 runs in their allotted 50 overs, thanks to the valuable partnerships and some crucial runs scored towards the end of the innings.

In response, Netherlands started their chase confidently with K. de Border and R. van der Graaf putting up a solid opening stand. However, the introduction of Zimbabwe's bowling attack turned the tide in their favor as wickets began to fall at regular intervals. A. van der Zanden played a fighting inning of 60 runs, but it was not enough as wickets continued to tumble at the other end.

Zimbabwe's bowlers, led by the man of the match Cobus Lillie, put in a stellar performance to restrict the Netherlands batting lineup. Lillie finished with figures of 3 wickets for 28 runs in his 9 overs, well supported by A. Krige and D. Jackson who chipped in with crucial breakthroughs at key moments in the game.

Despite some resistance from the lower order, Netherlands were eventually bowled out for 199 runs in 47.2 overs, falling short of the target set by Zimbabwe. The Zimbabwean team displayed a strong all-round performance with both bat and ball, showcasing their depth and skill in all departments of the game.

Cobus Lillie's match-winning performance was the highlight of the game as he not only starred with the ball but also played a crucial role in the field with a brilliant catch to dismiss S. Wynd. His all-round efforts earned him the man of the match award, rightfully deserved for his impactful contribution to Zimbabwe's victory.

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In a thrilling encounter between, England emerged victorious over the Netherlands by 6 wickets in a closely fought match.

The Netherlands won the toss and elected to bat first, setting a target of 156 runs for England. Despite a shaky start with early wickets falling, their innings was anchored by M. Van Gerwen, who scored a gritty 46 runs off 65 balls with 3 boundaries and a six. However, the rest of the batting lineup struggled to capitalise on his effort, with contributions from R. van der Graaf (25) and G. Stekelenburg (17) being the only other notable scores. The English bowlers put up a disciplined performance, with M. Speed leading the way with figures of 3 wickets for 29 runs in his 10 overs.

Chasing a modest target, England faced early setbacks losing quick wickets with P. Labyrinth, T. Tuntrace, and J. Dart departing for ducks. However, M. Goodsell played a captain's knock, remaining unbeaten on 63 runs off 102 balls, steering his team towards victory. He found an able partner in M. Cartledge, who scored a fluent 66 runs off 97 balls with 4 boundaries and 3 sixes, setting the platform for England’s successful run chase. Despite losing a couple more wickets before reaching the target, England crossed the finish line in the 39th over, with P. Coulstock hitting the winning runs.

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In a disappointing turn of events, the Netherlands cricket team faced their third consecutive loss in their recent match against Canada. The match,saw Canada emerge victorious by 6 wickets, further solidifying their dominance on the field. The toss was won by the Netherlands, who elected to bat first in hopes of setting a challenging total for the Canadian team to chase.

However, the Netherlands' batting lineup struggled to make a significant impact, with most of their top order batsmen failing to convert their starts into substantial scores. J. Roelof was the first to fall, managing only 5 runs before being dismissed by Bryan. Other key batsmen such as D. Hawkins, S. Wynd, and M. Kraaij made modest contributions but failed to build partnerships that could push the team towards a competitive total.

It was M. Van Gerwen who provided some resistance with a well-crafted knock of 45 runs, but his efforts were not enough to propel the Netherlands to a formidable score. G. Stekelenburg chipped in with a crucial 29 runs lower down the order, but the team could only muster a total of 167 runs for the loss of 8 wickets at the end of their innings.

The Canadian bowling attack, led by the standout performance of A. Bryan, proved to be too much for the Netherlands batsmen to handle. Bryan was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 4 wickets for 28 runs in his allotted 10 overs. He was well supported by Costello, Braun, and Deleon, who picked up crucial wickets at regular intervals to keep the pressure on the opposition.

In response, Canada began their chase steadily, with C. McDavid and J. Daniel laying a solid foundation for the innings. Despite losing a few early wickets, the middle order, anchored by A. Dunn's unbeaten 45 runs, steadied the ship and guided the team towards the target. M. Nunez's valuable contribution of 25 not out ensured that Canada reached the required total with 4 wickets in hand and 8 overs to spare.

The Dutch bowlers tried their best to contain the Canadian batsmen, with M. Smit being the standout performer, claiming 3 wickets for 36 runs in his quota of overs. However, their efforts were not enough to prevent Canada from securing a convincing victory and handing the Netherlands their third consecutive loss in the series.

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