That's it! Max O'Dowd started slow but the Dutch will feel relieved that he was there till the end. At one point of time after the wicket of Scott Edwards, it looked like the match will get close. But once O'Dowd's catch was dropped, he didn't give another chance and finished the match clinically. Solid start for the Netherlands.
Out! The captain departs and the match keeps hanging in balance. Only 27 runs needed and it is a run a ball target but pressure is on from the Nepal bowlers and things are not getting easier. Nepal will have to squeeze a little more while Netherlands only need to keep their nerves.
Out! The captain departs and the match keeps hanging in balance. Only 27 runs needed and it is a run a ball target but pressure is on from the Nepal bowlers and things are not getting easier. Nepal will have to squeeze a little more while Netherlands only need to keep their nerves.
It is halfway in the innings and still Netherlands have not yet ran away with the match. They had a steady start but Vikramjit Singh getting dismissed bi Dipendra Singh has still held the match in the balance. The next four overs will be very crucial for either side.
After the wicket of Michael Levitt, Vikramjit Singh has played some crisp shots looking to maximize the powerplay and he found occasional success from it, enough to give the Dutch a steady start. Max O'Dowd has solidified at the other end and the first job is done for Netherlands. They are in control now. Nepal has an uphill task in hand.
Vikramjit Singh throws the kitchen sink and gets lucky with two boundaries after first two overs were bowled pretty tightly by Nepal bowlers. It also resulted in a wicket of Michael Levitt but Netherlands know how important powerplay runs is here.
Out! Fantastic fielding from the Dutch outfit. They have not let go of a single chance and has been clinical in every opportunity. Gulshan Jha went for a wild across the line swing and lost his stumps. Abinash Bohara was the last one to get dismissed as Nepal gets wrapped up for 106. Tim Pringle and Logan van Beek shared three wickets each.
Only twelve balls remain and Netherlands have been pretty clinical till now. Gulshan Jha and Karan KC are on the crease and they will look to get as much possible in the end overs. Conditions are still in favour of the bowlers and some luck can push the game close if they can put on the board just enough.
Out! Nothing changes, a few good shots and a wicket. Netherlands have really put out a strong bowling performance here. Paul van Meekeren dismisses Sompal Kami now. Uses the conditions well, makes the ball top nip back just enough. Nepal are in trouble and they need to somehow get to competitive score.
Out! Netherlands keep using the conditions to their advantage. The intent has been superb from Nepal but not the execution. Despite one or two great looking shots they have never really managed to stop losing wickets. Netherlands have the control here and they will look to squeeze here.
Netherlands National Cricket Team vs Nepal National Cricket Team Highlights: The ICC T20 World Cup 2024 has commenced in USA and West Indies with some closely contested games and thrilling cricketing contest. In the next match of the competition, Netherlands will take on Nepal at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. Dallas has already hosted a game between USA and Canada which ended up being high scoring. The game is important for both teams as South Africa has already secured a win and are at the top of the table. Both teams will look to make a winning start to their campaign and gain some early advantage as points and net run rate will ne crucial in qualification. ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Maheesh Theekshana Slams Sri Lanka's Gruelling Schedule, Says 'So Unfair to Us'.
Netherlands National Cricket Team impressed in the last ICC T20 World Cup edition beating South Africa in the group stages. They repeated the same in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 too and also defeated Bangladesh. They have shown they can be a very competitive side. The Dutch team boasts of plethora of all-rounders in Tim Pringle, Logan van Beek and Bas de Leede. They will miss the services of Roelof van der Merwe but Netherlands will look to display a boosted performance under the leadership of Scott Edwards.
Nepal National Cricket Team have been a good side in the recent past but they have not been able to perform at their best in warm-up games. Rohit Paudel, the captain has been a consistent performer for them with Kushal Bhurtel and Dipendra Airee being the other batting mainstays. Sandeep Lamichhane has not been issued a visa for USA and hence he will not be part of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Karan KC and Sompal Kami have to shoulder the responsibilities of the bowling. Their experience of the Asia Cup and Asian Games will come in handy here. Nepal Parliament Members Wear Jersey To Support National Cricket Team at T20 World Cup 2024 (View Pics).
Netherlands National Cricket Team Squad: Max ODowd, Vikramjit Singh, Teja Nidamanuru, Scott Edwards(w/c), Wesley Barresi, Bas de Leede, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Michael Levitt, Tim Pringle, Saqib Zulfiqar, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren, Vivian Kingma, Kyle Klein.
Nepal National Cricket Team Squad: Aasif Sheikh(w), Sundeep Jora, Kushal Bhurtel, Rohit Paudel(c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Kushal Malla, Karan KC, Sompal Kami, Pratis GC, Anil Sah, Kamal Singh Airee, Lalit Rajbanshi, Gulsan Jha, Sagar Dhakal, Abinash Bohara