The West Indies and the Netherlands played an ODI classic on June 26, 2023, in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier. The match went to a Super Over, which the Netherlands won by 3 runs.
The West Indies batted first and scored 299-6 in their 50 overs. Shai Hope top-scored with 101, while Nicholas Pooran made 58. Logan van Beek was the pick of the bowlers for the Netherlands, taking 3-47.
The Netherlands responded with 296-5 in their 50 overs. Scott Edwards top-scored with 94, while Bas de Leede made 67. Romario Shepherd was the pick of the bowlers for the West Indies, taking 2-45.
The Super Over was a closely fought affair. The Netherlands scored 30 runs, with Edwards hitting the winning runs off the last ball. The West Indies could only manage 27 runs, with Pooran run out on the last ball.
It was a thrilling match that went down to the wire. The Netherlands will be hoping that this result will give them a boost in their quest to qualify for the 2023 Cricket World Cup.
Heading
Here are some of the highlights of the match:
- Shai Hope’s 101 was his 10th ODI century.
- Nicholas Pooran’s 58 was his third ODI fifty in a row.
- Logan van Beek’s 3-47 was his best bowling figures in ODI cricket.
- Scott Edwards’ 94 was his highest ODI score.
- Bas de Leede’s 67 was his second ODI fifty.
- Romario Shepherd’s 2-45 was his best bowling figures in ODI cricket.
- The Super Over was tied at 27 runs each.
- The Netherlands won the Super Over by 3 runs.
The match was a great advertisement for ODI cricket. It was a close and exciting contest that went down to the wire. Both teams played some excellent cricket, and it was a pleasure to watch.
