In a thrilling encounter at the Queens Sports Club in Harare, Netherlands emerged victorious over Scotland by four wickets in their ICC World Cup Qualifier Super Sixes Stage fixture. Chasing a target of 278 runs, Netherlands showcased an impressive batting performance to reach 278/6 in 42.5 overs, securing the win.
The star of the Netherlands’ innings was Bas de Leede, who played a sensational knock of 123 runs, guiding his team to victory. His century proved to be instrumental in the successful run chase. Scotland’s bowler Michael Leask managed to claim two wickets, but couldn’t prevent de Leede’s magnificent innings from leading Netherlands to the target.
Earlier in the match, it was Scotland who batted first and set a challenging target of 277 runs. Brandon McMullen was the standout performer for Scotland, smashing a brilliant century, scoring 106 runs. His aggressive batting propelled the team’s total to 277/9 in their allotted 50 overs.
However, the Netherlands’ bowler Bas de Leede had an exceptional day with the ball as well. He showcased his all-around skills by bagging a remarkable five-wicket haul, restricting Scotland’s scoring rate and contributing significantly to his team’s victory.
In the end, Netherlands’ strong batting display, led by Bas de Leede’s century, and de Leede’s impressive bowling performance paved the way for their four-wicket win over Scotland in this crucial ICC World Cup Qualifier match.