Netherlands defeated Namibia by seven wickets in match 59 of the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27, at the Wanderers Cricket Ground, Windhoek on Thursday, March 13. (More Cricket News)
The Dutch side chased down the hosts' 149-run target in just 37 overs, losing three wickets in the process. Colin Ackermann, who was named the Player of the Match, and skipper Scott Edwards remained unbeaten with fifties to both their names.
Earlier, Paul van Meekeren, Aryan Dutt and Kyle Klein snared three wickets apiece to help bundle out Namibia for 148 runs in 44.5 overs. Namibia captain Gerhard Erasmus was the only batter to wage resistance from the home team, scoring 63 off 102 balls.
Toss Update
Namibia skipper Erasmus won the toss and decided to bat first against Netherlands.
Netherlands XI: Vikramjit Singh, Max ODowd, Zach Lion Cachet, Scott Edwards (wk/c), Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Timm van der Gugten, Kyle Klein, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren
Namibia XI: Zane Green (wk), Nikolaas Davin, Gerhard Erasmus (c), Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, JJ Smit, Malan Kruger, Ruben Trumpelmann, Shaun Fouche, Bernard Scholtz, Tangeni Lungameni
Namibia entered this match on the back of a heartbreaking Super Over loss to Canada. Allotted a revised (DLS) target of 175 runs in 39 overs, Gerhard Erasmus's side was dismissed for 174 runs in 39 overs, leading to a tied game. In the Super Over, Namibia lost both wickets for four runs and Canada chased it down off three balls.
The previous game for Netherlands, on the other hand, was abandoned due to rain against Canada. Scott Edwards' side is now placed second in the points table with 20 points from 16 games so far, while Namibia are sixth with 12 points from 19 encounters.
ICC Cricket World Cup League Two Windhoek Leg: Live Streaming Details
Where is the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two Windhoek leg being telecast and live streamed?
The ICC Cricket World Cup League Two, Windhoek leg is being live streamed on the FanCode app and website in India. It is not being telecast on any TV channel in India.
