Dutch U20 discussion

[Abeeshake002]

If anyone has any feedback on player performance or feels that there are players who should be considered for the team, please do not hesitate to contact me. Additionally, if there are any concerns or questions, feel free to reach out to me.
Let's begin!

[Abeeshake002]

Very small pool to select from, fielding looks very concern

[CricketGodMate977]

Netherlands vs Zimbabwe One Day Friendly

Well, it's good to be back after a couple of seasons break from the NAT scene. Thanks to Abee for getting in touch and allowing me to join in as Assistance of the U20s team. I look forward to hopefully seeing some success in the next couple of seasons for the team.

It was great to start back off with a friendly win, which saw our lads host Zimbabwe in a One Day Friendly at the great Amsterdam Arena in front of 6,982 people in a high scoring affair.

The Zimbabweans won the toss, and elected to bat first in Hard/Overcast conditions. Zimbabwe posted a healthy total of 5/303, with Tsweu Mahlunge leading the way with 79 not out. We also saw half centuries from Antonie Wylie (75 of 67) and David Stuurman (65 off 54). Marvin Braafheid was the best of the bowlers for the Dutch, picking up 3/55 from his 10 overs. Bert van de Meent also took an economical 1/32 off his 10 overs. With Zimbabwe scoring 98 in their last 10 overs, it was going to be an enthralling chase.

In response, our Dutch lads got off to a slightly nervy start seeing opening batsman Simon van der Laan fall in the 5th over for 11. This then saw Stephan van der Pol & Quentin Kruijswijk combine for an 80 run partnership to get the chase back on track. In what was a see-sawing run chase, the Dutch lads managed to bring home the win, chasing down the total in the 49th over. Notable run scorers being Joost Brentjens (87* off 74 balls), Quentin Kruijswijk (59 off 61 balls) & Johannes van der Graaf (58 off 59 balls).

Joost Brentjens was awarded Man of The Match for his efforts with the bat.

Overall, a very promising display by the team in this friendly match which saw 6 players make their NAT debut in any format. We now cast our eyes over the to upcoming Friendly encounters against Sri Lanka, India & England before commencing the first official One Day fixtures on the 23rd of December.

For the full match details, check out the scorecard in the link below!
https://www.fromthepavilion.org/scoreca ... Id=6952402

[Abeeshake002]

Netherlands vs Zimbabwe One Day Friendly

Well, it's good to be back after a couple of seasons break from the NAT scene. Thanks to Abee for getting in touch and allowing me to join in as Assistance of the U20s team. I look forward to hopefully seeing some success in the next couple of seasons for the team.

Very happy to have you mate!

[Abeeshake002]

It's been a while! The thread will fill up tomorrow!

[Abeeshake002]

In an exciting encounter, the Netherlands U20 triumphed over Sri Lanka U20 by 44 runs. Winning the toss, the Netherlands opted to bat first, setting a competitive total of 248 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their allotted 50 overs. Top performances came from Simon van der Pol and T. Hasselbaink, both scoring 63 runs.

Sri Lanka struggled in response, managing only 204 runs in 45.4 overs. U. Maithripala was their standout performer with 58 runs. Maurice Bruin was instrumental with the ball, claiming 3 wickets for just 22 runs in his 8 overs, earning him the Man of the Match.

Match Details: https://www.fromthepavilion.org/scoreca ... Id=6952401

[Abeeshake002]

In a thrilling contest, the Netherlands U20 secured a hard-fought victory over India U20 by 39 runs. After losing the toss, the Netherlands chose to bat first, amassing a formidable total of 378 runs in 50 overs. Maurice Hoedemakers was the standout performer, scoring an impressive 112 runs off 85 balls, complemented by Camiel van Tuyll’s solid 94 runs. L. Broers also made a significant contribution with 72 runs, propelling the team to a commanding position.

In reply, India U20 started well but fell short, finishing their innings at 339 runs. Raghvendra Choudhary was the star for India, scoring a spectacular 140 runs off 110 balls, but he lacked support from the other batsmen. R. Parag chipped in with 48 runs, while N. Bhadoria added 77, but the Indian side struggled against the disciplined Netherlands bowling attack, led by D. Aerts and M. Braafheid, who both claimed three wickets each.

Raghvendra Choudhary earned the Man of the Match award for his standout performance.

More Details: https://www.fromthepavilion.org/scoreca ... Id=6952998

[Abeeshake002]

In an exhilarating match, the Netherlands U20 overcame England U20 by 4 wickets in a high-scoring encounter. After winning the toss, England elected to bat first and posted a formidable total of 351 runs in 50 overs. Samit Dries starred with the bat, scoring 107 off just 70 balls, supported by a solid 118 runs from Todd Alderman. Their performances propelled England to a competitive score despite the Netherlands’ disciplined bowling attack, led by B. van de Meent, who claimed 3 wickets.

Chasing 352 for victory, the Dutch got off to a rough start, losing both openers for 0 runs. However, T. Hasselbaink steadied the innings with a well-crafted 77 runs, while C. van Tuyll contributed a brisk 87 off 65 balls. The match reached a thrilling climax with Johannes van der Graaf remaining not out at 98, guiding the Netherlands home at 352 runs in 49.4 overs.

Samit Dries received the Man of the Match award for his outstanding performance.

More Details: https://www.fromthepavilion.org/scoreca ... Id=6952999

[Abeeshake002]

In a closely contested match, the Netherlands U20 triumphed over UAE U20 by 5 wickets. The UAE, winning the toss, opted to bat first and posted a total of 245 runs in their 50 overs. F Khayr top-scored with 58 runs, supported by A. Talib's 51 and a late flourish from Hassan Rashid, who remained not out at 41. The Dutch bowlers performed well, with Maurice Hoedemakers and K. Teunissen claiming two wickets each, while M. Bruin also contributed significantly with two wickets for just 29 runs.

Chasing a target of 246, the Netherlands got off to a steady start, but it was a challenging innings. J. Brentjens scored 55, and S. Rutgers aided the chase with a quickfire 47, as the team navigated through some early wickets. However, Maurice Hoedemakers played a crucial role, scoring an unbeaten 50 off 38 balls, supported by Johannes van der Graaf’s 42 not out. The Netherlands reached their target in 47.3 overs with a total of 246 runs for the loss of 5 wickets.

Maurice Hoedemakers was awarded the Man of the Match for his all-round performance.

More Details: https://www.fromthepavilion.org/scoreca ... Id=6953018

[Abeeshake002]

In a dominant display, the Netherlands U20 overwhelmed the USA U20 by 241 runs in their latest clash. After winning the toss, the USA elected to bowl, but the Dutch batsmen put on a remarkable show, amassing a total of 378 runs in 50 overs. Leon Broers stood out with a stunning 94 runs off just 70 balls, while Vic Bogaard contributed a solid 62. Maurice Hoedemakers played a vital role with an aggressive 66 runs off 52 balls, ensuring a strong platform for the innings.

In response, the USA struggled significantly against a disciplined Netherlands bowling attack. They were bowled out for just 137 runs in 39.3 overs, with J. Alexander top-scoring at 31 runs. The Netherlands' bowlers were relentless, with Hoedemakers leading the charge, claiming 3 wickets for 31 runs, supported by D. Aerts and L. Baay, each taking 2 wickets.

Maurice Hoedemakers was named Man of the Match for his all-round performance.

More Details: https://www.fromthepavilion.org/scoreca ... Id=6953055

[Abeeshake002]

In an exciting encounter, the Netherlands U20 secured a convincing victory against West Indies U20, winning by 3 wickets. Winning the toss, the West Indies elected to bat first and compiled a total of 238 runs in their 50 overs. Adrian Daly was the standout performer, scoring 82 runs from 134 balls, offering stability to the innings. He was well-supported by skipper J. Diamond and H. Jones, who contributed 38 runs each. Despite a few hiccups in the middle order, the West Indies managed to set a respectable target.

The Netherlands began their chase poorly, losing early wickets, including that of captain V. Bogaard for 46 runs. However, S. Rutgers provided crucial momentum with a brisk 56 runs, showcasing aggressive stroke play. Jaap Vermeulen proved instrumental in the middle order, remaining not out with a composed 66 runs from 71 balls, steering his team towards victory.

Bowling for the Netherlands, Norbert van Rijk was exceptional, claiming 3 wickets for 43 runs, while J. Buijs also starred with the ball, taking 3 wickets.

Jaap Vermeulen was named Man of the Match for his pivotal role in the chase.

More Details: https://www.fromthepavilion.org/scoreca ... Id=6953411

[Abeeshake002]

In a thrilling encounter, the Netherlands U20 and Ireland U20 faced off in a match that ended in a dramatic tie, both teams finishing with a total of 364 runs. After winning the toss, the Netherlands opted to bat first, led by impressive centuries from Q Kruijswijk and Jaap Vermeulen, who scored 114 and 117 runs, respectively. The duo propelled the total to 364 runs, with L. Broers adding a quickfire 46 runs from just 22 balls.

In reply, Ireland matched the Dutch score, thanks to a stellar performance from N Duff, who starred with 135 runs off 103 balls. P. O'Houlihan contributed a solid 86 runs, while A. O'Halloran remained unbeaten on 68, keeping Ireland in contention. The thrilling chase culminated in a nail-biting finish, with Ireland equalling the Netherlands' score in the final overs.

Nathan Duff was named Man of the Match for his exceptional innings.

More Details: https://www.fromthepavilion.org/scoreca ... Id=6953694

[CricketGodMate977]

Great work Abee!

Looking forward to the next tour

[cricketiscool]

Hardly any discussion over here....what could be conveniant for the management though I reckon they wouldn`t mind a bit more involvement from other managers.
Let`s keep it at a vast `wintersleep` for a lot of our managers

Congrats to the management for getting our youngsters back to division 2 !

[Shoee]

What the hell happened in that last game against Scotland - did we pick any batsman. Why was our best batsman playing at 11???????