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Netherlands’ Excellent Performance, 58 Runs Victory Over Namibia

July 26, 2026

The Netherlands secured an important two points of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2, by defeating Namibia by 58 runs. In the match played at Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd in Utrecht on July 25, 2026, Namibia, chasing a target of 252 runs, were bowled out for 193 in 47.5 overs.

After winning the toss and electing to field first, Namibia managed to keep the Netherlands under pressure early on. However, a brilliant innings from Bas de Leede helped the hosts post a strong total. For the Netherlands, Bas de Leede played a superb knock of 97 runs off 92 balls, including 5 fours and 3 sixes. Captain Scott Edwards scored 40 runs off 60 balls with 2 fours, while opener Max O’Dowd contributed 39 runs off 52 balls with 4 fours. Noah Croes made 18 runs from 20 balls, Logan van Beek remained unbeaten on 18 from 9 balls, and Cedric de Lange added 13 runs from 27 balls. The Netherlands finished with 251/6 in their allotted 50 overs.

For Namibia, left-arm spinner Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton was the most successful bowler with 2 wickets, conceding 50 runs in 6 overs. JJ Smit, Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, and Gerhard Erasmus claimed one wicket each, while Jack Brassell went wicketless.

Chasing 252, Namibia kept losing wickets at regular intervals and never came close to the target. Louren Steenkamp top scored with 68 runs off 87 balls, including 1 four and 3 sixes. Malan Kruger scored 36 runs off 66 balls, Gerhard Erasmus made 27 off 49 balls, and Jan Nicol Loftie Eaton contributed 17 runs from 19 balls. None of the other batters managed to play a substantial innings and Namibia were bowled out for 193 in 47.5 overs.

For the Netherlands, Aryan Dutt and Logan van Beek claimed four wickets each. Aryan Dutt conceded 35 runs in his 10 overs, while Logan van Beek took four wickets after giving away 29 runs in 9 overs. Kyle Klein and Zach Lion Cachet picked up one wicket each. Alex Roy, Roelof van der Merwe, and Bas de Leede remained wicketless.

The Netherlands scored 35 runs for the loss of one wicket in the first powerplay. Bas de Leede then completed his half-century in 69 balls, putting his team in a strong position. The Netherlands reached the 200 runs mark in 46.3 overs. They also added 92 runs in the final 10 overs to finish with a total of 251/6 in 50 overs.

Namibia scored 34 runs for the loss of two wickets in the first powerplay. Although Louren Steenkamp completed his half century in 72 balls, the Netherlands bowlers kept taking wickets regularly thereafter and maintained control of the match. Namibia lost six wickets in the final 10 overs and eventually lost the game.

Bas de Leede of the Netherlands was named the Player of the Match. With this victory, the Netherlands added two important points in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 and strengthened their claim for a place in the top four.