Dutch National Discussion

[Abeeshake002]

Hi all,
Netherlands squad for Nat Twenty20 Division 1 announced:
Netherlands will be heading to India.
Touring squad for tour as per the below:

Batsmen:
Jorrik van Beeck ~~ The Royal 31 's
Doug Hawkins ~~ Married Eleven Debutant
Michael Van Gerwen~~Rustars Debutant
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan~~ Roger Mullet Tribute XI 4 's
Andre Aduard ~~DISHKYOMMM!!! 3 's
Diederik van der Graaf ~~ Achmid's Soul 6 's
Roy van der Graaf~~The Elite Debutant
Keepers
Klaus de Border~~Summit Rangers Debutant
Yoeri Cohnen~~Southern Squirrels 6 's
All-Rounders
Zaine Cordy ~~Tobago Saucers 3 's
Adick Melkert~~Miss Lanka’s Pet Lions Debutant
Evert Hertoghs~~Allmänna Idrottsklubben 4 's
Bowlers
Sven Smits ~~BTP's Altnaharra Athletic 9 's
Lodewijk Flens ~~ De Houthakkers Debutant
Ivo de Bakker~~Hasraz Debutant
Martijn Smit ~~Kato11 Debutant
Simon Whitlock ~~Aggressive Vegetables CC Debutant
Jorrik Spaan ~~ Trevor Francis Tracksuit Debutant

Congratulations to all managers and players!!

The fixtures for Dutch:
vs India- 26th February
vs New Zealand- 27th February
vs Canada- 28th February
vs USA- 29th February
vs South Africa- 1st March

[CricketGodMate977]

1 run win to start off the tour!!

Congrats lads

[Abeeshake002]

1 run win to start off the tour!!

Congrats lads

It was a good start with a win. We also won the second game, but unfortunately lost the third.

[Abeeshake002]

In a thrilling T20 match between New Zealand and the Netherlands, New Zealand emerged victorious by 25 runs. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, New Zealand posted a challenging total of 190 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their allotted 20 overs, thanks to some stellar performances with the bat.

Carl Speed was the standout performer for New Zealand, smashing a quickfire 69 runs off just 41 balls, including 8 boundaries and 2 sixes. W. Everend also made a significant contribution with 45 runs off 35 balls. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, New Zealand managed to put up a competitive total on the board.

The Netherlands, in their chase, got off to a shaky start losing early wickets. However, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan played a magnificent innings, remaining unbeaten on 95 runs off 64 balls. His knock included 6 boundaries and provided hope for the Dutch side. Unfortunately, the rest of the batting lineup couldn't provide enough support as they fell short of the target.

Hercules Hassett was the pick of the bowlers for New Zealand, claiming 3 crucial wickets and restricting the Netherlands' scoring rate. C. Ellwood and S. Finley also chipped in with crucial wickets to derail the Dutch chase.

The match saw some excellent performances from both teams, with Carl Speed's explosive batting, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan's valiant effort, and Hassett's bowling heroics standing out as the highlights of the game.

More Details: https://www.fromthepavilion.org/scoreca ... Id=6760339

[Abeeshake002]

In a thrilling encounter between the Netherlands and Australia, the match ended in a tie with both teams scoring 179 runs in their allotted 20 overs. The Netherlands won the toss and elected to bowl first, hoping to restrict the Australian batting lineup.

Australia got off to a solid start with contributions from T. Breen (25 runs) and G. Watson (26 runs), but it was Wallace Sheppard who stole the show with a brilliant innings of 50 runs off just 28 balls, including 4 fours and 3 sixes. However, tight bowling from the Netherlands, especially from bowlers like M. Smit and L. Flens, limited Australia to 179 runs for the loss of 6 wickets.

In response, the Netherlands started confidently with R. van der Graaf (25 runs) and A. Aduard (59 runs) providing a solid foundation. Aduard's aggressive batting kept the scoreboard ticking, but it was Y. Cohnen's crucial knock of 34 runs that kept the Netherlands in the chase. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, M. Van Gerwen's quickfire 32 off 18 balls brought the Netherlands back into the game.

With 12 runs needed off the final over, the tension was palpable. However, some brilliant bowling by the Australian bowlers, especially S. Sheahan, who picked up 3 crucial wickets, ensured that the Netherlands could only manage to tie the match, finishing at 179 for 9 in their 20 overs.

The match featured some outstanding individual performances, with A. Aduard being the standout player for the Netherlands with his aggressive half-century. For Australia, Wallace Sheppard's all-round performance with the bat and behind the stumps earned him the Man of the Match award.

More Details: https://www.fromthepavilion.org/scoreca ... Id=6760424

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In a thrilling cricket match between India and Netherlands, the Netherlands emerged victorious by the narrowest of margins, winning by just 1 run.
The toss was won by India, who elected to bowl first. The Netherlands got off to a solid start with J. Ugle-Hagan top-scoring with 48 runs off 33 balls. However, the Indian bowlers fought back with G. Labrooy taking 4 crucial wickets to put pressure on the Netherlands batting lineup. Z. Cordy played a crucial innings, remaining not out on 36 runs off 34 balls and guiding his team to a total of 163 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.

In response, India started positively with S. Dhawan scoring a quick 25 runs off 13 balls. T. Thadigiri was the standout performer for India, scoring a brilliant 57 runs off 46 balls. However, the Indian middle order faltered under the pressure of the Netherlands bowling attack, with Z. Cordy and S. Whitlock picking up important wickets. Despite a valiant effort by the lower order, India fell agonizingly short of the target, finishing with 162 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their 20 overs.

The match was filled with exciting moments and individual performances. Z. Cordy was named the Man of the Match for his all-round contribution with the bat and ball, scoring crucial runs and picking up wickets at key moments. G. Labrooy's 4-wicket haul for India was also a standout performance in a losing cause.

The nail-biting finish of the match kept the spectators on the edge of their seats.

More Details: https://www.fromthepavilion.org/scoreca ... Id=6758277

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In a thrilling encounter between the Netherlands and New Zealand, the Netherlands emerged victorious by 24 runs in a high-scoring T20 match.
New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl first, a decision that seemed to backfire as the Netherlands batsmen came out all guns blazing. R. van der Graaf got the Netherlands off to a solid start but was dismissed for 16 runs by Hughes. However, K. de Border, the wicketkeeper-batsman, played a scintillating innings, scoring a quickfire 60 runs off just 39 balls before being bowled by Hassett. D. van der Graaf also made a significant contribution with a brisk 54 off 33 balls.

Captain J. van Beeck and E. Hertoghs provided the late flourish as the Netherlands posted a formidable total of 201 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in their allotted 20 overs, thanks to some aggressive batting and smart running between the wickets. The run rate of 10.05 per over reflected the aggressive intent shown by the Dutch batsmen throughout their innings.

In response, New Zealand started positively with M. Berghan leading the charge with a quickfire 53 off 33 balls. However, the wickets kept tumbling at regular intervals, with A. Allanson, C. Speed, and F. Perrett all getting starts but failing to convert them into big scores. The Netherlands bowlers kept the pressure on the New Zealand batsmen.

Despite a valiant effort from W. Everend towards the end, scoring an unbeaten 40 off 29 balls, New Zealand fell short of the target, finishing at 177 for the loss of 4 wickets in their 20 overs. The Netherlands bowlers stuck to their plans and executed them well, restricting the New Zealand batsmen from scoring freely.

More details: https://www.fromthepavilion.org/scoreca ... Id=6758270

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In a high-octane cricket match between Canada and Netherlands, Canada emerged victorious by 34 runs in a contest.
Canada won the toss and elected to bat first, setting a challenging target of 201 runs for Netherlands to chase. Led by an exceptional innings from Connor McDavid, who remained unbeaten on 83 runs off 53 balls, Canada posted a formidable total of 200 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. McDavid's innings was a masterclass in batting, displaying power, precision, and composure as he anchored Canada's innings with a strike rate of 156.60.

Supporting McDavid were Peter Bowles with a quickfire 43 off 26 balls and Oliver Knowles with a blazing 33 off just 15 deliveries. The Canadian batsmen showcased their aggressive intent, hitting boundaries and sixes at regular intervals to keep the scoreboard ticking. Despite some tight bowling spells from the Netherlands bowlers, Canada managed to maintain a run rate of 10.00 runs per over, putting pressure on the opposition.

In response, Netherlands began their chase positively but faltered under the pressure of Canada's bowling attack. Roy van der Graaf was the standout performer for Netherlands, scoring a gritty 57 runs off 37 balls before being dismissed. However, the rest of the Netherlands batting lineup struggled to build substantial partnerships, losing wickets at crucial junctures.

Canada's bowling unit put up a disciplined performance, with key contributions from Nathan Deleon, Kyle Braun, and Henry Foster, who picked up crucial wickets to dent Netherlands' chase. Deleon and Braun both claimed two wickets each, while Foster chipped in with two important dismissals to restrict Netherlands to 166 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their 20 overs.

Despite a valiant effort from the Netherlands lower order, led by S. Smits with a brisk 26 off 19 balls, they fell short of the target set by Canada. The Canadian bowlers maintained a tight line and length, not allowing the Netherlands batsmen to settle and building pressure with regular breakthroughs.

More Details: https://www.fromthepavilion.org/scoreca ... Id=6758273

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In a high-octane clash between the Netherlands and the USA, the Netherlands emerged victorious by a commanding margin of 103 runs. The Netherlands won the toss and elected to bat first, setting a formidable target for the USA to chase down. The star of the match was undoubtedly Roy van der Graaf, whose blistering knock of 109 runs off just 67 balls propelled the Netherlands to a competitive total of 192 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Van der Graaf's innings was laced with 9 boundaries and 3 towering sixes, showcasing his class and ability to dominate the opposition bowlers.

Apart from van der Graaf, contributions from other Netherlands batsmen like J. Ugle-Hagan, D. van der Graaf, and E. Hertoghs helped bolster the team's total. The USA bowlers found it challenging to contain the aggressive batting display put up by the Netherlands, with D. Ray being the pick of the bowlers for the USA, claiming 2 crucial wickets.

In response, the USA faced an uphill task chasing down the target set by the Netherlands. Despite some resistance from B. Wagner, who scored 31 runs, the USA batting lineup struggled to build partnerships and lost wickets at regular intervals. The Netherlands bowlers, led by J. Spaan, Z. Cordy, S. Whitlock, L. Flens, and E. Hertoghs, put up a clinical performance to restrict the USA to a total of 89 runs in 17 overs. J. Spaan was the standout bowler for the Netherlands, picking up 3 wickets and causing havoc in the USA batting lineup.

The match witnessed some exceptional performances, with Roy van der Graaf rightfully earning the Man of the Match award for his scintillating century, which set the tone for the Netherlands' victory.

More Details: https://www.fromthepavilion.org/scoreca ... Id=6758274

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In a gripping showdown between Netherlands and South Africa, South Africa emerged victorious by 7 wickets, showcasing a dominant performance that sealed their triumph. The match, filled with excitement and intense moments, saw South Africa's resilience outshine Netherlands' efforts, ultimately leading to their defeat.

Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Netherlands faced a tough challenge against South Africa's formidable bowling attack. Despite some resistance from M. Van Gerwen, who scored a commendable 58 runs, Netherlands struggled to build a substantial total and were bowled out for 115 runs in 19.1 overs. The bowling prowess of South Africa, led by standout performances from P. Chawaguta and L. Yashin, proved to be too much for the Netherlands batsmen to handle.

In response, South Africa chased down the target with ease, thanks to a brilliant unbeaten innings of 60 runs by R. den Bakker. Supported by contributions from R. Philp and L. Pinot-Pietersen, South Africa reached the target in 16.2 overs, securing a convincing victory over Netherlands.

With this defeat, Netherlands had to settle for the runner-up position in the tournament, finishing with 12 points. In a thrilling conclusion to the tournament, India claimed the title with 16 points, highlighting their dominance and consistency throughout the competition.

The team manager expressed mixed emotions after the match, acknowledging the team's dedication throughout the tour. Despite putting up a valiant effort in the final match, the manager missed opportunity to secure the title, emphasizing the importance of delivering under pressure in crucial moments.

More Details: https://www.fromthepavilion.org/scoreca ... Id=6758269

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In a thrilling cricket match between the Netherlands and the West Indies, the West Indies emerged victorious by 4 wickets in a closely contested encounter. The West Indies won the toss and elected to bowl first, a decision that paid off as they managed to restrict the Netherlands to a total of 147 runs in 44 overs.

The Netherlands batsmen struggled to build partnerships, with only a few players making significant contributions. K. de Border top-scored with 38 runs, supported by P. Van der Beek with 25 runs. The West Indies bowlers put up a disciplined performance, with L. Verwayen being the pick of the bowlers, taking 4 crucial wickets to restrict the Netherlands' scoring rate.

Chasing a target of 148 runs, the West Indies got off to a shaky start, losing early wickets. However, a solid partnership between M. Francis (37 runs) and C. Charles (27 not out) steadied the innings. Despite some late wickets falling, the West Indies managed to reach the target in 36.4 overs, thanks to a quick cameo by D. Small (14 runs) and V. Archibald (4 runs).

I. de Bakker and E. Hertoghs were the standout bowlers for the Netherlands, picking up crucial wickets to keep the pressure on the West Indies batsmen. However, it was not enough to stop the West Indies from securing a hard-fought victory.

More Details: https://www.fromthepavilion.org/scoreca ... Id=6760724

[Abeeshake002]

Good win young lads! Well done cricetGodMate977 and Lambert!

[CricketGodMate977]

Good win young lads! Well done cricetGodMate977 and Lambert!

Cheers mate, bowlers did very well to restrict them to such a low score. The partnership between Winkels and Abel certainly set up the chase well too despite it going down to the last over!

[CricketGodMate977]

Well, a disappointing end to the tour. Going down to the Title winning Australians by 25 runs. Congrats to them for a great tour!

It was a great effort by Tjarco Winkels who finished on top of the run scorers overall for the tour with 151 runs @ 37.75. A good consistent performer throughout the tour with a high score of 63.

Maarten Hassink and Diederik Gerritsen both finished on 5 wickets each for the Dutch.

We now move onto the One Dayers and go in with the goal of getting out of Division 3.

[Abeeshake002]

In a thrilling cricket match between the Netherlands and England, the Netherlands emerged victorious by 2 wickets.
The toss was won by England, who elected to bat first. England's innings got off to a shaky start with early wickets falling, but some resilient batting performances from players like J. Cruse (39 runs) and T. Hussain (25 runs) helped them reach a total of 165 runs in 45.4 overs. C. Smith was the standout bowler for the Netherlands, taking 3 crucial wickets.

In response, the Netherlands started steadily but lost wickets at regular intervals. However, a brilliant knock of 49 runs by R. Ruijgh and valuable contributions from other players like M. Van Gerwen (30 runs) and Z. Cordy (16 runs) ensured that they chased down the target with 8 wickets in hand and 9 balls to spare. R. Hourn and J. McPharlin were the pick of the bowlers for England, taking 2 wickets each.

More Details: https://www.fromthepavilion.org/scoreca ... Id=6760919