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Updated July 3, 2023

The Netherlands keeps their hope alive in the WC Qualifiers

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Today, Netherlands defeated Oman in a very important match at Harare Sports Club. This victory keeps them alive in the Super Six.

The Netherlands keeps their hope alive in the WC Qualifiers

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The Dutches still have hopes to play in the ICC ODI World Cup. Today, they defeated Oman in a very important match at Harare Sports Club. This victory keeps them alive in the Super Six. However, their fate depends on tomorrow's game between Scotland and Zimbabwe. If Zimbabwe loss tomorrow, the doors will be open for the Dutches to play in the World Cup.

Match Report

Aqib Iliyas, the captain of Oman, won the toss and chose to bowl first. So, the Netherlands started their batting innings with Vikramjit Singh and Max O'Dowd. The two openers had a flying start for the Dutches, hitting boundaries and building partnership. In the first 20 overs, the Netherlands didn't lose a single wicket as the two openers controlled the game. Vikramjit Singh and Max O'Dowd made a brilliant partnership of 117 runs in the opening wicket. Both were heading toward half-centuries, but Max O'Dowd was not lucky enough. He lost his wicket to Ayan Khan after scoring 35 runs. However, Vikramjit Singh didn't stop and kept hitting boundaries. He made another fantastic partnership of 80 runs with the following batter, Wesley Berresi. Opener Vikramjit Singh scored the highest 110 runs with 11 fours and 2 sixes before losing the wicket. On the other hand, Wesley Berresi had an aggressive innings against Oman. He was so close to getting the century but missed only for three runs. Wesley Berresi scored 97 off 65 balls only before leaving the crease. Bas de Leede and Saqib Zulfiqar contributed 39 and 33, respectively. Following that, the Dutches played 48 overs using the DLS method due to the rain. With all their contributions, the Netherlands ended their innings with a massive 362 runs. According to the DLS, Oman needed 321 runs from 44 overs. It was a massive target for Oman, and they were nowhere close to it. Only 34 runs came from the opening partnership. The first three batters' contributions were not enough to make a basement for Oman. But Ayan Khan fought for his life to chase it. He was very determined to win the match. Unfortunately, the other batters couldn't support him much. Ayan Khan remained not out in 105 runs. But the rest of the players couldn't accelerate the scoreboard. Therefore, Oman's innings ended with 246 runs, resulting in a 74-run victory for the Netherlands.

Aqib Iliyas gives credit to the Dutch batters

Oman skipper Aqib Iliyas gives all the credit to the Dutch batters. He said, "I will give credit to their batters - the way they played at the start. We thought our bowlers were good but they survived the first six overs and then they carried on the momentum. Our fielding was also weak. They pushed us really and credit goes to their batting."

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