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16th sept 2023: In a thrilling encounter, the Netherlands emerged victorious over the West Indies by a convincing margin of 68 runs. The match, saw the West Indies winning the toss and electing to bowl first.

The Netherlands got off to a solid start with opener S. Vega scoring 13 runs off 13 balls before being dismissed by A. Hampson. However, it was J. van der Laan who stole the show with a brilliant knock of 46 runs off just 37 deliveries, including three boundaries and a six. His partnership with captain D. Lansing, who scored 26 runs off 22 balls, laid the foundation for a competitive total.

The West Indies bowlers struggled to contain the Dutch batsmen, with Murad being the pick of the bowlers, taking three crucial wickets. He was well supported by Hampson and Graham, who picked up two wickets each. The Netherlands finished their innings at 126 runs for the loss of six wickets in their allotted 20 overs.

In response, the West Indies got off to a shaky start, losing wickets at regular intervals. Opener K. Dalton managed to score 14 runs off 19 balls before being dismissed by T. Cooper. The rest of the batting lineup failed to make a significant impact, with none of the batsmen managing to reach double figures.

Cooper was the standout bowler for the Netherlands, picking up three wickets and causing havoc among the West Indies batsmen. He was well supported by Holtbacher, Keizer, and Smits, who all chipped in with crucial wickets. The West Indies were eventually bowled out for a paltry 58 runs in just 15.2 overs, handing the Netherlands a comprehensive victory.

Abdul Hakim Murad was awarded the Man of the Match for his excellent bowling performance, taking three wickets.

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Bangladesh emerged victorious in a thrilling T20 encounter against the Netherlands, winning by 38 runs. The match, saw Netherlands winning the toss and electing to bowl first. However, it was Bangladesh who dominated the game, putting up a formidable total of 162 runs on the board.

Bangladesh got off to a blistering start with opener Z. Bishwash smashing 18 runs off just 7 balls, including four boundaries. However, he was dismissed by Netherlands' bowler T. Cloke in the third over. Captain Anil Patankar took charge and played a brilliant innings, scoring 45 runs off 28 balls, including four boundaries and a six. He was eventually caught by Diederik van der Graaf off the bowling of Cloke.

S. Nayak, the wicketkeeper-batsman, provided great support to the team with a well-crafted knock of 54 runs off 40 balls, including five boundaries and two sixes. However, the rest of the batting lineup struggled to make a significant impact, with only B. Dhawan (8) and D. Ganguly (13) managing to reach double figures. Bangladesh finished their innings at 162 runs for the loss of all 10 wickets in 18.4 overs.

In response, the Netherlands faced an uphill battle to chase down the target. They got off to a decent start with S. Vega scoring 16 runs off 8 balls, including a boundary and a six. However, the Netherlands lost wickets at regular intervals, unable to build partnerships to mount a successful chase. Diederik van der Graaf played a valiant innings, remaining unbeaten with 48 runs off 42 balls, including four boundaries.

Netherlands' batting lineup struggled against the disciplined bowling attack of Bangladesh. D. Ganguly, S Prasad and D. Jadhav also made significant contributions, taking two wickets each. The Netherlands could only manage to reach a total of 124 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs, falling short of the target by 38 runs.

Diederik van der Graaf's impressive performance with the bat earned him the Man of the Match award.

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In a thrilling T20 encounter, the West Indies emerged victorious over the Netherlands by 6 wickets. The match, saw Abdul Hakim Murad shine with an exceptional performance, earning him the well-deserved Man of the Match award.

Winning the toss, the Netherlands elected to bat first. However, their innings got off to a shaky start as opener D. Lansing fell early, trapped lbw by Hampson for just 3 runs. Things didn't improve for the Netherlands as I. Wagenaar was dismissed for a duck off the very next ball, also falling victim to Hampson's bowling prowess.

Captain J. van Beeck failed to make an impact, departing without scoring a run. Y. Cohnen tried to stabilize the innings with a modest knock of 8 runs, but he too was dismissed by Murad. The Netherlands' hopes were then pinned on D. van der Graaf, who played a valiant innings of 48 runs off 38 balls, including 2 fours.

S. Vega contributed 16 runs, but the Netherlands' middle order struggled to find their rhythm. T. Cooper provided some late fireworks with a quickfire 33 off 27 balls, but it wasn't enough to push the team's total beyond 120 runs. Murad was the pick of the bowlers for the West Indies, claiming 4 wickets for 25 runs in his 4 overs.

Chasing a target of 121 runs, the West Indies got off to a flying start with opener C. Griffith smashing 33 runs off just 16 balls, including 5 boundaries. N. Allflatt played a crucial role, scoring 47 runs off 35 balls, which included 2 fours and 2 sixes. The Netherlands managed to pick up a couple of wickets, courtesy of J. Keizer, but it wasn't enough to halt the West Indies' charge.

Despite losing a few wickets, the West Indies comfortably reached the target in just 14.2 overs. J. Mason and N. Rampersad remained unbeaten on 11 and 22 runs respectively, guiding their team to a convincing victory. T. Cloke and J. Keizer were the only Netherlands bowlers to find success, picking up a wickets .

The West Indies' bowlers put up an impressive display, restricting the Netherlands to a modest total. Hampson and Graham were the standout performers, claiming 2 and 3 wickets respectively. Murad's all-round contribution with both bat and ball earned him the Man of the Match award.

The Netherlands will be disappointed with their performance, failing to capitalize on winning the toss and electing to bat first. They struggled to build partnerships and lost wickets at regular intervals, ultimately falling short of a competitive total.

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In a thrilling T20 encounter held at Sp Dragons CG, the United States of America emerged victorious over the Netherlands by 6 wickets. The match, which saw USA Armando Clarke lead his team to victory, showcased some outstanding performances from his sides.

Winning the toss, USA elected to bowl first, a decision that proved fruitful as they successfully restricted the Netherlands to a total of 140 runs in their allotted 20 overs. The Netherlands got off to a solid start with opener J. van der Laan contributing 27 runs off 24 balls. However, the USA bowlers struck back, with Neil Morrison and J. Hamilton taking crucial wickets to put pressure on the Netherlands batting lineup.

Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, the Netherlands managed to put up a respectable total, thanks to the contributions of J. van Beeck (35 runs off 37 balls) and captain Dirk Lansing (31 runs off 20 balls). However, the Netherlands' batting efforts were hampered by tight bowling from the USA team, with K. Shaffer and N. Morrison picking up two wickets each.

Chasing a target of 141 runs, the USA got off to a solid start with opener A. Romero leading the charge with 35 runs off 33 balls. However, the Netherlands fought back, picking up crucial wickets to keep the match in the balance. A. Clarke, the USA wicketkeeper, played a crucial innings, remaining unbeaten on 52 runs off 37 balls. His innings included four boundaries and one six, guiding his team to victory.

Despite losing a few quick wickets towards the end, the USA managed to reach the target with one over to spare. C. Gray played a vital role, contributing an unbeaten 31 runs off 26 balls, ensuring victory for his team. The Netherlands bowlers put up a valiant effort, with E. Hertoghs and S. Smits picking up two wickets and one wicket each, but it wasn't enough to stop the USA from clinching the win.

Armando Clarke was awarded the Man of the Match for his match-winning unbeaten innings.

Speaking after the match, USA captain Armando Clarke expressed his delight with the team's performance, praising the efforts of his teammates. He highlighted the importance of staying calm under pressure and executing their plans effectively. Clarke also credited the Netherlands for putting up a strong fight and acknowledged their competitive spirit.

The Netherlands captain, Dirk Lansing, commended his team's efforts but acknowledged that they fell short in crucial moments. He praised the USA's performance and expressed his team's determination to bounce back in the next match.

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In a thrilling T20 match held at the Smit Road venue , New Zealand emerged victorious against the Netherlands by 7 wickets. The Netherlands won the toss and elected to bat first, but their batting lineup struggled to find momentum, managing to post a modest total of 108 runs in their allotted 20 overs. New Zealand chased down the target comfortably with 16 balls to spare, finishing at 109 for 3.

The Netherlands got off to a shaky start as opener Sindy Vega was run out by Tim Southee for a well-played 47 off 53 balls. The Dutch skipper, D. Lansing, failed to make a significant contribution, scoring just 8 runs before falling to the bowling of Templeton. Despite a valiant effort from D. van der Graaf, who scored 29 runs off 29 balls, the Netherlands struggled to build partnerships and lost wickets at regular intervals. They were eventually restricted to a below-par total of 108 runs.

New Zealand's bowling attack was led by Tim Southee, who put in a stellar performance, taking 3 wickets for 21 runs in his 4 overs. Southee was well supported by K. Bromley, who also claimed 2 wickets for 25 runs. The New Zealand bowlers maintained a tight line and length throughout the innings, not allowing the Dutch batsmen to settle in.

Chasing a target of 109, New Zealand got off to a solid start with openers T. McCosker and C. Dooland putting on a 43-run partnership. McCosker scored 21 runs off 29 balls before being dismissed by G. Oosterhout. However, Dooland continued his good form, scoring 22 runs off 23 balls, including a boundary and a six.

Despite losing a couple of wickets in quick succession, New Zealand's middle order held their nerve and guided the team to victory. R. Blackham remained unbeaten on 29 runs off 28 balls, while A. Allanson contributed an unbeaten 28 runs off 26 balls, which included a boundary and a six.

The Netherlands bowlers put up a spirited effort but were unable to defend their total. G. Oosterhout was the pick of the bowlers for the Netherlands, taking 2 wickets for 24 runs in his 4 overs. However, the rest of the bowling attack failed to make significant breakthroughs.

After the match, both captains shared their thoughts on the game. The Netherlands captain, D. Lansing, admitted that his team fell short in their batting performance. He praised Sindy Vega for his impressive knock but acknowledged that the rest of the batting lineup struggled to build partnerships.

Lansing said, "We didn't get off to the start we wanted and lost wickets at crucial junctures. Sindy played a fantastic innings, but unfortunately, we couldn't support him well enough. Our total was not enough to put pressure on New Zealand."

Man of the match, Tim Southee, was delighted with his performance and credited the team effort for the victory. He said, "It feels great to contribute to the team's success. The bowlers executed their plans well, and the batsmen finished the job comfortably. It was a collective effort, and I'm happy to have played my part."

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In a stunning turn of events, the Netherlands cricket team suffered a devastating defeat at the hands of Canada in their World Cup match. The Dutch team, led by captain J. van Beeck, failed to capitalize on their opportunities and succumbed to a five-wicket loss. The match, witnessed some exceptional performances from both sides, but it was Canada who emerged victorious.

Winning the toss, Canada elected to bowl first, a decision that proved to be fruitful. The Netherlands' opening batsmen, S. Vega and G. Goddard, started off well, but their partnership was cut short by the impressive bowling of Humberto Foster. Vega was dismissed for 27 runs, followed by Goddard for 24. The Dutch team struggled to maintain momentum as wickets fell at regular intervals.

Captain van Beeck played a crucial role in stabilizing the innings, remaining unbeaten with a quickfire 37 off just 20 deliveries. He was well supported by T. Cooper, who also scored 37 runs off 16 balls, including three fours and two sixes. However, their efforts were not enough to propel the Netherlands to a formidable total. The team finished their innings with a score of 165 runs for the loss of five wickets.

Canada's bowling attack proved to be formidable, with B. Sinclair, H. Foster, and M. Hensley picking up crucial wickets. Sinclair, in particular, was impressive, finishing with figures of 1 wicket for 49 runs in his four overs. Foster and Hensley also contributed significantly, taking two and one wicket respectively.

Chasing a target of 166 runs, Canada got off to a solid start with openers P. Bowles and N. Mcclellan. Bowles played a magnificent innings, scoring 56 runs off 43 balls, including five fours and two sixes. Mcclellan also played a crucial role, contributing 41 runs to the partnership. However, the Dutch team managed to break the partnership, dismissing Mcclellan and Bowles in quick succession.

With the match hanging in the balance, it was J. Herman who held his nerve and guided Canada to victory. His unbeaten knock of 38 runs off 23 balls proved to be the difference-maker, as Canada reached the target with just one ball to spare. Foster also played a vital role, scoring a quickfire 22 runs off 15 balls.

The Netherlands' bowling effort was commendable, with T. Cooper, G. Oosterhout, and S. Smits picking up crucial wickets. However, their efforts were not enough to prevent Canada from clinching a well-deserved victory.

Following the match, Dutch captain J. van Beeck expressed his disappointment with the team's performance. In a candid post-match interview, he admitted that the team had failed to execute their plans effectively. Van Beeck highlighted the need for better decision-making and improved execution in crucial moments of the game.

"We had a good start, but we couldn't capitalize on it," van Beeck said. "Our bowling and fielding were not up to the mark, and we let Canada off the hook. We need to learn from this experience and come back stronger in future matches."

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Well, a disappointing tour for the U20s seeing them not make it through to the next stage of the World Cup. It certainly didn't help that we forgot to set the squad before the deadline but at the end of the day we had to make do with what we had. We finish the tour with 2 wins and 3 losses, including an upset win against the 2nd places UAE.

Honorable Mentions:

Rikke Texel - 173 runs @ 86.50, 124.46 strike rate, 1 century & 1 fifty.
Jules Roos - 153 runs @ 51.00 and 2 half centuries.

Louis Brinkman - 5 for 21 against Bermuda including a hat trick.
Tjalling van der Vaart - 5 for 15 against UAE.

Thanks to all the managers for training up their players to participate in the World Cup. Best of luck to UAE, Australia, Zimbabwe and England for the remaining games!

Last match defeat cost from going to Semi final but it was a crakcing good world cup for U20 side even the squad was missed to set. Seniors has a disasterous world cup.

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In a thrilling encounter, the Netherlands emerged victorious over South Africa by a narrow margin of 6 runs in their recent cricket match. The Netherlands won the toss and elected to bat first, setting the stage for an exciting contest.

Opening batsman J. Helmantel provided a solid start for the Netherlands, scoring 41 runs off 32 balls, including 5 fours and 1 six. However, he was dismissed by N. du Plessis. The Netherlands suffered an early setback when J. Ugle-Hagan was bowled by L. Yashin for just 6 runs off 2 balls.

I. Wagenaar and J. Coen contributed valuable runs in the middle order, scoring 24 and 33 runs respectively.

The Netherlands managed to post a competitive total of 153 runs for the loss of all their wickets in 19.3 overs, with a run rate of 7.85.

Chasing a target of 154 runs, South Africa got off to a decent start with A. Curry and J. Darling scoring 14 and 15 runs respectively. However, a run-out by J. Helmantel dismissed Darling, putting South Africa under pressure.

P. Badenhorst provided some resistance with a solid knock of 40 runs off 36 balls, including 4 fours. But the Netherlands' bowlers kept the pressure on, taking crucial wickets at regular intervals. T. Cooper and J. Keizer each claimed a wicket, while B. Lubbers and B. Dale contributed with 1 wicket each.

Despite some late efforts by P. de Mic and K. Badenhorst, who scored 35 and 21 runs respectively, South Africa fell short of the target. They managed to score 147 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs, with a run rate of 7.35.

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West Indies put on a dominant display to secure a convincing 87-run victory over the Netherlands in their friendly match. Winning the toss, the West Indies elected to bat first and set a challenging total of 192 runs for the Netherlands to chase.

The West Indies got off to a steady start with openers N. Allflatt and K. Dalton, but they lost their first wicket in the sixth over when Allflatt was caught by Alloo off the bowling of Cloke. Dalton continued to anchor the innings, scoring a crucial 44 runs before being run out by Lansing. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, the West Indies managed to maintain a healthy run rate.

V. Richards and A. Sencer made valuable contributions of 28 and 8 runs respectively, while D. Small and C. Charles provided the much-needed impetus in the middle overs. Small scored a well-constructed 30 runs, while Charles played a blistering knock of 37 runs off just 42 balls. However, the Netherlands bowlers, led by A. Holtbacher, put up a spirited effort to restrict the West Indies to 192 runs in their allotted 43.4 overs.

Chasing a target of 193 runs, the Netherlands got off to a shaky start, losing their first wicket in the ninth over when Vega was caught by Dalton off the bowling of Kanhai. The West Indies bowlers continued to apply pressure, picking up wickets at regular intervals. Kanhai was the pick of the bowlers, claiming four wickets for 29 runs in his eight overs, while Hampson took three wickets for 21 runs.

The Netherlands struggled to build partnerships, with only a few batsmen managing to reach double figures. Cohnen top-scored with 23 runs, while Karstens and Lubbers contributed 14 and 10 runs respectively. The Netherlands eventually succumbed to the pressure and were bowled out for 105 runs in 34.2 overs, falling short by a massive margin of 87 runs.

Kanhai's brilliant bowling performance earned him the Man of the Match award.

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Scotland clinched a commanding 7-wicket victory over the Netherlands in a thrilling One-Day International (ODI) friednly clash. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, Scotland's decision paid off as they restricted the Netherlands to a modest total of 140 runs.

The Netherlands got off to a shaky start, losing opener J. Ugle-Hagan early in the innings, who was dismissed lbw by J. Franklin for just 8 runs. A. van der Zanden provided some resistance with a well-constructed 30 runs, but wickets kept falling at regular intervals. Craig King was the standout performer with the ball for Scotland, claiming four wickets and putting the Netherlands on the back foot. Despite contributions from R. Ruijgh (11) and V. Sikkema (20), the Netherlands struggled to build partnerships and were bowled out in the 44th over.

Chasing a target of 141 runs, Scotland got off to a solid start with openers B. Waters and R. Knox putting on a 35-run partnership. Waters played an aggressive cameo, scoring 16 runs off just 18 balls before falling victim to V. Sikkema. Knox continued to anchor the innings, scoring a well-compiled 33 runs before being dismissed lbw by Sikkema. However, it was Robin Dewer who stole the show with an unbeaten knock of 44 runs, guiding Scotland to victory. Dewer's innings included a crucial partnership with A. Brownlie (17) before he found an able ally in N. Boyle (20 not out) to steer Scotland to victory in the 37th over.

The Netherlands bowlers tried their best to defend the modest total, with V. Sikkema and C. Slippens picking up crucial wickets. However, their efforts were in vain as Scotland's batsmen held their nerve and chased down the target comfortably.

Craig King's exceptional bowling performance earned him the well-deserved Man of the Match award, with his four wickets proving to be the difference between the two sides.

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In a thrilling encounter, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) defeated the Netherlands by 4 wickets. The Netherlands won the toss and elected to bat first.

The Netherlands got off to a shaky start, losing their opener J. van Beeck early in the innings. D. van der Graaf and G. Goddard then steadied the ship with a solid partnership. Van der Graaf played aggressively, hitting 34 runs off 35 balls, including 2 fours and a six. Goddard was the star of the innings, scoring a well-constructed 58 runs off 101 balls, which included 3 fours. However, the Netherlands kept losing wickets at regular intervals, with the UAE bowlers putting up a disciplined performance. They were eventually bowled out for 152 runs in 42.5 overs.

For the UAE, B. Armanjani was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3 wickets for 28 runs in his 8 overs. S. Kardal also had a good outing, picking up 3 wickets for 24 runs in 6.5 overs. H. Mahfuz, S. Hadi, and J. Habib also contributed with a wicket each.

Chasing a target of 153 runs, the UAE got off to a steady start with opener A. Lahab scoring 27 runs off 61 balls. However, the Netherlands bowlers fought back, picking up wickets at regular intervals. R. Ibraheem top-scored for the UAE with 38 runs off 55 balls, which included 2 fours and a six. Y. Shareef also played a crucial innings, scoring 37 runs off 53 balls. In the end, it was a team effort from the UAE as they reached the target in 39.5 overs with 4 wickets in hand.

For the Netherlands, A. Holtbacher and S. Alloo were the most successful bowlers, picking up 2 wickets each. B. Lubbers, E. Hertoghs, and V. Sikkema also contributed with a wicket each.

Glenn Goddard was awarded the Man of the Match for his excellent batting performance, scoring 58 runs for the Netherlands.

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Netherlands emerged victorious in a thrilling encounter against Sri Lanka, winning by 9 runs in a closely contested match. The Netherlands won the toss and elected to bat first.

The Netherlands got off to a steady start with opener J. Ugle-Hagan scoring 25 runs off 48 balls. However, Sri Lanka's bowler Bibee dismissed him, giving Sri Lanka their first breakthrough. A. van der Zanden contributed 11 runs before being dismissed lbw by Sepala.

The Netherlands lost wickets at regular intervals, but J. Coen played a crucial innings of 58 runs off 62 balls, including 3 fours and 1 six. D. van der Graaf was the top scorer for the Netherlands, scoring 70 runs off 78 balls, including 3 fours. Y. Cohnen also made a valuable contribution, scoring 25 runs off 23 balls.

The Netherlands finished their innings with a total of 252 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in 50 overs, with a run rate of 5.04. R. Kodipillie and U. Sepala were the pick of the bowlers for Sri Lanka, taking 2 wickets each.

In response, Sri Lanka got off to a poor start, losing opener A. de Mel early for just 2 runs. B. Aamir and P. Wijeratne also failed to make a significant contribution, getting dismissed for 16 and 2 runs respectively.

P. Diaz and A. Silva tried to stabilize the innings, but both were dismissed by the Netherlands' bowlers. Silva top-scored for Sri Lanka with 53 runs off 81 balls, while I. Andrahennadee played a brilliant knock of 70 runs off 67 balls, including 3 fours and 3 sixes.

However, the rest of the Sri Lankan batting lineup couldn't contribute much, and they were eventually bowled out for 243 runs in 46.4 overs, falling short of the target by 9 runs. B. Lubbers and I. Van der Velde were the heroes for the Netherlands with the ball, taking 4 wickets each.

Bert Lubbers was named the Man of the Match for his performance, taking crucial wickets.

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The Netherlands has been awarded the opportunity to host the NAT Division 3, with the ultimate goal of achieving victory and advancing to the next division. The matches will take place on the Crumbling, Green, and Flat pitchs.

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The Netherlands emerged victorious in a thrilling encounter against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) . The Netherlands won the game by 14 runs.

The Netherlands won the toss and elected to bat first. Opening batsman S. Vega was dismissed early, being adjudged LBW to UAE bowler S. Yerbooty for 11 runs. However, A. van der Zanden steadied the innings with a brilliant knock of 52 runs off 56 balls, including six fours and one six. He was eventually bowled by UAE's J. Habib.

A. Aduard and J. Coen also contributed with scores of 20 and 21 respectively, but it was D. van der Graaf who provided the much-needed impetus to the Netherlands' innings. Van der Graaf scored 26 runs off 32 balls, including three fours. However, the Netherlands lost wickets at regular intervals, and their captain S. Alloo could only manage a score of 2 runs.

In the end, the Netherlands were bowled out for 169 runs in 39.5 overs. UAE's S. Yerbooty was the pick of the bowlers, taking three wickets for 20 runs in his 7 overs. J. Habib also had a good outing, claiming three wickets for 26 runs in his 7 overs.

Chasing a target of 170 runs, UAE got off to a shaky start, losing two early wickets. J. Mahmoud and W. Suhail were dismissed cheaply by J. Halbertsma and S. Alloo respectively. However, A. Lahab played a patient innings of 36 runs off 70 balls to stabilize the UAE innings.

A. Hadi also contributed with a score of 14 runs, but it was M. Razzaq who took charge of the innings. Razzaq scored a well-compiled 36 runs off 54 balls, including two fours and one six. However, UAE lost wickets at regular intervals, and the required run rate kept climbing.

In the end, UAE were bowled out for 155 runs in 39.2 overs, falling short of the target by 14 runs. S. Alloo was the standout bowler for the Netherlands, picking up three wickets for 22 runs in his 7 overs. I. Van der Velde also had a good outing, claiming three wickets for 20 runs in his 6.2 overs.

Albert van der Zanden was awarded the Man of the Match for his crucial knock of 52 runs for the Netherlands.

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Zimbabwe emerged victorious in a thrilling encounter against the Netherlands, winning by 5 wickets in a closely contested match. The Netherlands won the toss and elected to bat, setting a target of 209 runs for Zimbabwe to chase.

The Netherlands got off to a steady start with openers S. Vega and D. Lansing putting on a 25-run partnership. However, Vega was run out by Sodumo for 14 runs. Lansing followed soon after, bowled by Vyress for 15 runs. J. van Beeck played a brilliant innings, scoring 66 runs off 76 balls, including 6 fours and 3 sixes. But he was dismissed by O'Problem. R. Smits contributed 7 runs before being caught by Mlambo off Kadziche's bowling.

G. Goddard played a crucial knock of 48 runs off 56 balls, including 7 fours and 1 six. M. Karstens added 31 runs to the total before being caught by Dikgacoi off de Gersigny's bowling. The Netherlands lost wickets at regular intervals, with T. Cooper, S. Whitlock, Z. Cordy, and S. Alloo all getting run out. They were eventually bowled out for 208 runs in 43.4 overs.

Zimbabwe's bowlers put in a solid performance, with Vyress, O'Problem, Muzadzi, Kadziche, and de Gersigny all picking up wickets. Vyress and O'Problem were the pick of the bowlers, taking 2 wickets each.

Chasing a target of 209 runs, Zimbabwe got off to a shaky start, losing opener H. "Richard" early for just 3 runs. J. Nye scored 18 runs before being bowled by Cordy. R. Mlambo played a crucial innings, scoring 52 runs off 83 balls, including 1 four and 1 six. However, he was run out by Karstens.

B. O'Problem was the star of the innings, scoring a brilliant 64 runs off 71 balls, including 2 fours and 1 six. He was also involved in a crucial run out. T. Sodumo played a crucial unbeaten knock of 40 runs off 43 balls, including 2 fours and 1 six, to guide Zimbabwe to victory. C. Mosehle provided support with an unbeaten 11 runs off 11 balls.

The Netherlands' bowlers put in a valiant effort but were unable to defend their total. Whitlock was the pick of the bowlers, taking 2 wickets, while Cordy picked up 1 wicket. Alloo, Smits, and Cooper were unable to pick up any wickets.

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