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[Abeeshake002]

In a thrilling encounter between UAE and the Netherlands, UAE emerged victorious by 5 wickets in a closely fought battle.
UAE won the toss and elected to bowl first, putting the Netherlands into bat. The Netherlands got off to a shaky start, losing early wickets, but a resilient innings from G. Goddard, who scored 72 runs, helped them reach a total of 193 runs in 44.4 overs. K. Saheed was the star performer with the ball for UAE, taking 5 crucial wickets and restricting the Netherlands' scoring rate.

In response, UAE started their chase confidently with solid contributions from S. Nasser (41 runs) and R. Salih (56 runs). Despite losing a few wickets in the middle overs, R. Fawzi's unbeaten 32 runs steered UAE to victory with 5 wickets in hand and 9 balls to spare. E. Hertoghs was the standout bowler for the Netherlands, taking 3 wickets.

The Man of the Match title was awarded to Kale Saheed for his brilliant 5-wicket haul.

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[Abeeshake002]

Hi all,
Netherlands squad for Nat One Day Division 3 announced:
Netherlands will be heading to Pakistan.
Touring squad for tour as per the below:

Batsmen:
Jos Van Der Zanden ~~ Thumbtacks Debutant
Doug Hawkins ~~ Married Eleven 3 's
Michael Van Gerwen~~Rustars 4 's
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan~~ Roger Mullet Tribute XI 11 's
Robert-Jan de Vreeze ~~Hillegom Harlequins Debutant
Roy van der Graaf~~The Elite 4 's
Keepers
Klaus de Border~~Summit Rangers 6 's
Yoeri Cohnen~~Southern Squirrels 8 's
All-Rounders
Zaine Cordy ~~Tobago Saucers 6 's
Adick Melkert~~Miss Lanka’s Pet Lions 2 's
Scott West~~Choda's Champions Debutant
Bowlers
Christian Slippens ~~Hassanites 2 's
Lodewijk Flens ~~ De Houthakkers Debutant
Ivo de Bakker~~Hasraz 2 's
Martijn Smit ~~Kato11 4 's
Simon Whitlock ~~Aggressive Vegetables CC 10 's
Clay Smith~~ Ayatollah of Rockenrollah Debutant
Jorrik Spaan ~~ Trevor Francis Tracksuit 2 's

Congratulations to all managers and players!!

The fixtures for Dutch:
vs Pakistan- 18th March
vs Bermuda- 19th March
vs Ireland- 20th March
vs Canada- 21st March
vs Scotland- 22nd March

[Abeeshake002]

Jorrik van Beeck, At age 31.12 weeks,the pride of Dutch cricket, with his exceptional skills and unwavering dedication to the game retires today from Dutch National.
Representing his nation in the Netherlands national squad, Jorrik has showcased his world-class batting skills in various formats of the game. In One Day Internationals, he has 776 runs at an average of 24.25, with a highest score of 82.

In Twenty20 matches, Jorrik has been equally impressive, scoring 687 runs at an average of 22.16 and a strike rate of 115.27. His aggressive approach and power-hitting ability have made him a valuable asset in the shortest format of the game, with three half-centuries and 15 sixes to his credit.

Titles to his name:
Season 56 Nat Twenty20 Divison 2 title
Season 52 Nat Twenty20 Division 1 title

[Abeeshake002]

In a thrilling cricket match between the USA and the Netherlands, the Netherlands emerged victorious by 5 wickets in a closely contested encounter.

USA won the toss and elected to bat first, setting a target of 139 runs for the Netherlands to chase. However, the USA team struggled to build partnerships, with wickets falling at regular intervals. C. Moran was the top scorer for the USA team with 29 runs, while Z. Cordy was the standout bowler for the Netherlands, taking 5 crucial wickets and restricting USA to a total of 138 runs in 44 overs.

In response, the Netherlands got off to a shaky start, losing early wickets. However, a brilliant innings from J. Ugle-Hagan, who scored 54 runs, turned the tide in favor of the Netherlands. Despite some good bowling performances from the USA team, the Netherlands managed to chase down the target in 39.5 overs, with M. Van Gerwen playing a crucial unbeaten knock of 14 runs towards the end.

The match saw some exceptional performances from both teams, with Z. Cordy being the star of the show with his brilliant bowling spell, earning him the Man of the Match award.

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[Abeeshake002]

In a thrilling match between the Netherlands and New Zealand, New Zealand emerged victorious by a significant margin of 149 runs. The Netherlands won the toss and elected to bowl first, a decision that New Zealand took full advantage of by putting up a formidable total of 217 runs in 46.2 overs.

The star of the day was Carl Speed from New Zealand, who played a magnificent innings of 104 runs off 131 balls, including 5 fours and 3 sixes, at a striking rate of 79.39. His stellar performance earned him the well-deserved title of Man of the Match.

In response, the Netherlands struggled to build partnerships and chase down the target set by New Zealand. They faltered under the pressure of New Zealand's bowling attack, with Hassett, Ellwood, Joynt, and Hughes taking crucial wickets to restrict the Netherlands to a mere 68 runs in 24 overs.

Hassett was the standout bowler for New Zealand, claiming 4 wickets for 23 runs in 5 overs, followed by Ellwood and Joynt who picked up 2 and 3 wickets respectively.

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[Abeeshake002]

In a thrilling encounter between Pakistan and the Netherlands, Pakistan emerged victorious by 39 runs in a nail-biting contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
The Netherlands won the toss and elected to bowl first, hoping to restrict Pakistan to a manageable total. However, Pakistan's top order batsmen had other plans as they set about building a solid foundation for their team. Despite losing early wickets, Pakistan managed to recover well, thanks to a magnificent innings by Rafaqat Shoaib, who played a crucial knock of 79 runs off 97 balls. He was well supported by Shan Mulla, who scored a brilliant 84 runs off 97 balls, guiding Pakistan to a competitive total of 258 runs for the loss of 10 wickets in their allotted 49.4 overs.

The Netherlands, in response, started steadily but lost wickets at regular intervals, failing to build substantial partnerships. Doug Hawkins was the standout performer for the Netherlands, scoring a valiant 66 runs off 85 balls. However, the rest of the batting lineup struggled to capitalize on their starts, eventually falling short of the target. The Netherlands were bowled out for 219 runs in 49.1 overs, despite a fighting innings of 63 runs by Z. Cordy.

Pakistan's bowling attack was led by R. Raja, who picked up three crucial wickets, supported well by Y. Waqar and I. Khan, who chipped in with two wickets each. The Netherlands found it challenging to combat Pakistan's disciplined bowling display, ultimately succumbing to the pressure and falling short of the target.

Rafaqat Shoaib's innings earned him the well-deserved Man of the Match award, showcasing his ability to anchor the innings and guide Pakistan to a competitive total.

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[Abeeshake002]

In a thrilling cricket match between Bermuda and Netherlands, Bermuda emerged victorious by 28 runs in a closely contested encounter.
The toss was won by Netherlands, who elected to bowl first, putting Bermuda into bat. Bermuda's innings got off to a shaky start as opener E. Charles was dismissed early by de Bakker for 12 runs. However, J. Gibbons steadied the ship with a solid knock of 44 runs before being dismissed by Slippens. The middle order chipped in with valuable contributions, but it was L. Lesmond's unbeaten innings of 72 runs that anchored Bermuda's total. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Bermuda managed to post a competitive total of 216 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 50 overs, thanks to Lesmond's resilient knock.

In response, Netherlands began their chase positively with R. de Vreeze and R. van der Graaf putting on a good partnership. However, Bermuda's bowlers struck at crucial intervals to keep the pressure on the Netherlands batsmen. J. Finlayson was the pick of the bowlers for Bermuda, picking up 3 important wickets to dent Netherlands' chase. A. Farmer and A. Rampersad also chipped in with crucial wickets as Netherlands kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Despite some resistance from M. Van Gerwen, who scored 43 runs, Netherlands fell short of the target and were bowled out for 188 runs in 47.1 overs.

Jerome Finlayson's all-round performance earned him the Man of the Match award for his crucial contributions with both bat and ball.

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[Abeeshake002]

In a thrilling encounter between Ireland and Netherlands, Ireland emerged victorious by a significant margin of 66 runs. Winning the toss, Netherlands elected to bowl first, hoping to restrict Ireland's batting lineup. However, Ireland had other plans as they set out to post a challenging total on the board. Despite losing an early wicket, they steadily built their innings, with notable contributions from key batsmen.

Andrew Balbirnie's stellar knock of 80 runs off 79 balls proved to be the cornerstone of Ireland's innings. Supported by valuable partnerships and crucial cameos from other players, Ireland managed to reach a competitive total of 243 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 50 overs, showcasing a commendable batting display.

In response, Netherlands faced an uphill task chasing down the target set by Ireland. Despite some resistance from their middle order, they struggled to build substantial partnerships and lost wickets at regular intervals. The Irish bowlers maintained a disciplined line and length, constantly applying pressure on the Netherlands batsmen.

Conor Chapman and Donagh Coleman were the pick of the bowlers for Ireland, as they picked up crucial wickets at key moments to dent Netherlands' chase. Chapman's impressive bowling spell of 3 wickets for 20 runs in 6.4 overs and Coleman's disciplined bowling performance played a pivotal role in restricting Netherlands to 177 runs, securing a comfortable victory for Ireland.

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[Abeeshake002]

In a gripping cricket match, the Netherlands cricket team with spirited effort, the Dutch team fell agonizingly short as Canada clinched a thrilling victory by just one wicket in a nail-biting finish.

Opting to bat first after winning the toss, the Netherlands started steadily but lost wickets at regular intervals. Key contributions from D. Hawkins (49) and A. Melkert (11) helped the team reach a total of 143 runs in 39.3 overs. However, the standout performer for the Netherlands was Ivo de Bakker, who not only shone with the bat but also made significant impact with the ball, claiming four crucial wickets to keep his team in the game.

In response, Canada faced early setbacks but managed to build partnerships to keep the chase alive. O. Knowles (40) and M. Nunez (35*) played pivotal roles in steering the Canadian team towards the target. Despite some late drama and wickets falling, Canada held their nerve to secure a hard-fought victory with just one wicket in hand.

The Man of the Match award was rightfully bestowed upon Ivo de Bakker for his stellar performance, with significant breakthroughs with the ball.

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[Abeeshake002]

The Netherlands cricket team endured a heartbreak as Scotland secured a nail-biting one-wicket victory in a closely contested match. The result marked the fifth consecutive defeat for the Dutch side on their tour, leaving them without a win as they concluded their tour against Scotland.

Opting to bat first after losing the toss, the Netherlands got off to a shaky start, losing early wickets to the disciplined bowling of the Scottish team. Despite a valiant effort from R. van der Graaf, who top-scored with 46 runs, and contributions from J. Van der Zanden and K. de Border, the Dutch team could only manage a total of 184 runs in 45.4 overs. The bowling attack led by D. Black and K. Jamieson proved effective for Scotland, with Z. Cordy being the standout performer for the Netherlands with a five-wicket haul.

Chasing a modest target of 185 runs for victory, Scotland too found themselves in trouble early on, losing wickets at regular intervals. However, a resilient partnership between B. McCullum and R. Dewer steadied the ship for the Scottish side. McCullum's gritty knock of 41 and Dewer's composed innings of 47 provided the backbone of Scotland's chase. Despite a late flurry of wickets, Scotland managed to cross the finish line with just one wicket to spare, thanks to a nerve-wracking cameo from D. Black at the end.

The Netherlands fought hard with the ball, with Z. Cordy's heroics keeping them in the game till the final moments. However, Scotland's lower-order resilience and composure under pressure proved to be the difference as they clinched a thrilling victory.

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[Abeeshake002]

A very rough tour with 2 one wicket defeats.

[Abeeshake002]

In a thrilling match between the Netherlands and South Africa, South Africa emerged victorious by a significant margin of 123 runs. South Africa winning the toss and opting to bat first. The decision proved to be fruitful as they put up a formidable total of 186 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their allotted 20 overs, showcasing an impressive run rate of 9.30.

Key contributions came from the batsmen, with Kevin Carrington leading the charge with a brilliant knock of 70 runs off 47 balls, including 3 fours and 3 sixes. Other notable performances came from P. Badenhorst (48 runs) and A. de Melker (28 runs). The Netherlands' bowling attack struggled to contain the South African batsmen, with O. de Vries being the pick of the bowlers, claiming 3 crucial wickets.

In response, the Netherlands faltered against a disciplined South African bowling attack, getting bowled out for a mere 63 runs in 15.4 overs, falling short of the target by a significant margin. The Netherlands' innings was marred by a flurry of wickets, with P. Chawaguta wreaking havoc with his impressive bowling performance, claiming 4 wickets for 22 runs. Q. Ntini and V. Ruttles also chipped in with crucial wickets, putting pressure on the Netherlands' batting lineup.

Despite a valiant effort from Y. Cohnen (17 runs) and J. Coen (12 runs), the Netherlands struggled to build partnerships and succumbed to the relentless bowling attack of South Africa. D. Hawkins and K. de Border also made contributions with the bat but failed to steer their team to victory.

The man of the match title was awarded to Kevin Carrington for his exceptional batting display.

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[cricketiscool]

Nice win for the youngsters first up

[cricketiscool]

And today a very important win for the youngsters securing promotion to division 2

[CricketGodMate977]

And today a very important win for the youngsters securing promotion to division 2

Cheers mate, fingers crossed we can get the win today too. Been a solid tour so far!