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World Cup, India vs Netherlands: India crush Netherlands to end league stage unbeaten | Cricket News – Times of India

Hundreds from Iyer and Rahul power India to 160-run win over DutchBENGALURU: The throbbing, surging, cheering sea of blue at the M Chinnaswamy stadium was broken only by a speck of orange, which was bright and bold. Rohit Sharma & Co celebrated Deepavali much like they started their league engagements in this World Cup - with a bang.India vs Netherlands WC: India crush Netherlands by 160 runsThe home team kicked off festivities on Saturday night with a get-together with family members and support staff.Their last league engagement against theNetherlands seemed a minor detail in the itinerary. It finally was that as they extended their winning streak with a 160-run verdict over the Dutch.Going in with an unchanged squad in a contest that was more a practice game ahead of Wednesday's ...
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KL Rahul hits blistering century, breaks Rohit Sharma’s World Cup record | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Indian wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul played a stunning knock, marking the fastest century by an Indian in the World Cup. Rahul achieved the milestone during India's last league match against Netherlands in Bengaluru on Sunday.Rahul got to the landmark with two successive sixes of pacer Bas de Leede over the mid-wicket region, and all he took was just 62 balls, going past skipper Rohit Sharma's record of fastest World Cup hundred for India.Rohit notched up a 63-ball century against Afghanistan earlier in the tournament at Delhi.Rahul smashed 102 in just 64 balls, with 11 fours and four sixes. He struck runs at a strike rate of over 159.In nine World Cup matches so far, KL has scored 347 runs at an average of 69.40 and a strike rate of over 93. He has scored one century and a fi...
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‘It’s not rocket science, need to go hard in the last 10 overs’: KL Rahul after scoring century | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a commanding performance, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul showcased their batting prowess by scoring magnificent centuries for India in their final World Cup league match against the Netherlands in Bengaluru on Sunday.Iyer, with an unbeaten 128 off 94 balls, achieved his career-best ODI century. Meanwhile, Rahul's explosive innings of 102 off 64 balls marked the fastest World Cup hundred by an Indian, with the pair combining for a formidable 208-run partnership off just 128 balls.India, opting to bat, posted an imposing total of 410 for four.The top order also contributed significantly, withRohit Sharma scoring 61, Virat Kohli hitting 51, and Shubman Gill adding a stylish 51 to the scoreboard.The Dutch bowlers faced a daunting task, with Bas de Leede (2/82), Paul van Meekeren (1...
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World Cup, India vs Netherlands: India aiming for 9-0 in last league game | Cricket News – Times of India

Rohit Sharma's India will want to keep the law of averages at bay and reload for the knockouts in last league game vs the Netherlands todayBENGALURU: Inconsequential. Dead rubber. This is how India's Sunday fixture against the Netherlands will be bandied about. In the context of the competition, the last league match has little in terms of consequence. But it's still a World Cup match with plenty to gain for both teams.Rohit Sharma and Co. - the table toppers - have been on a rampage, ticking the boxes and playing a brand of cricket which has shown scant regard for failure. In the run-up to the tournament there were questions surrounding the middle-order and the lack of game time for key players returning from injuries. All that has been put to rest with eight wins on the trot.There is ...
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IND vs NED, World Cup Preview: Virat Kohli eyes landmark century as India take on Netherlands | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As India continue their dominant run in the World Cup, attention turns to their final league game against the Netherlands, where Virat Kohli aims to achieve his landmark 50th ODI century. Although India have already secured a spot in the semifinals, every match in the World Cup holds significance, with both personal milestones and team goals in focus.Kohli, having equaled Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI centuries, is eagerly awaiting to reach the historic 50th ton.With 543 runs in the tournament so far, Kohli leads India's batting chart and is set to surpass the 600-run mark in a 50-over World Cup for the first time in his career.The former Indian captain, known for his focus and determination, will likely approach the game with the goal of fine-tuning his form ahead of t...
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‘Every win helps…’: Netherlands seek ‘bigger nation’ status with World Cup upsets | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Netherlands, known for their spirited performance in the ongoing World Cup with two upset wins under their belt, are now calling for greater recognition from the International Cricket Council (ICC) and aspiring to attain "bigger nation" status, according to batting all-rounder Bas de Leede.The Dutch cricket team, currently the only Associate Nation competing in the World Cup, first caused a major upset by defeating South Africa by 38 runs in Dharamsala.They continued their giant-killing spree by defending a modest total of 229 against Bangladesh, bowling them out for 142 and securing an impressive 87-run victory."Every win we get is going to be big for us and for cricket in the Netherlands. We want to inspire young kids to take up the game," De Leede shared with reporters...
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Netherlands’ Bas de Leede blown away in Glenn Maxwell storm, registers most expensive figures in ODIs ever | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As Glenn Maxwell obliterated the record for the fastest-ever ODI World Cup century with a 40-ball ton, Netherlands bowler Bas de Leede found himself on the wrong pages of the record books as he registered the most expensive figures in the 50-over format ever.In an unwarranted record, de Leede conceded 115 runs in his 10 overs to register the worst-ever figures -- in terms of runs conceded -- in the history of men’s ODI cricket.The 23-year-old took a severe punishment and found himself right in the middle of the Maxwell storm at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in the death overs as he was tonked for 43 runs in his final 2 overs.Overall in his quota of 10 overs, de Leede (10-0-115-2) got hammered for 13 fours and 6 sixes and wrapped up his day with the ball with an economy of 11.50 RP...
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Watch: Trent Boult takes a stunner to dismiss Bas de Leede in NZ vs NED World Cup 2023 match

Taking stunning catches at the boundary is something which Trent Boult has made a habit of in his storied career. On Monday, he repeated a similar feat when he took the catch of Bas de Leede during New Zealand’s World Cup clash against Netherlands in Hyderabad. In the 17th over of the innings which was bowled by Rachin Ravindra, De Leede tried to clear the long-off boundary. However, despite the elevation, the ball did not get the distance and Boult dived up to take the catch and lost balance as he landed on the ground near the boundary. He then threw the ball back in the air, went over the boundary and returned back to the field of play to complete a marvelous catch. Earlier, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra and Tom Latham defied the sluggishness of the pitch to construct well-paced fiftie...
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Like father like son at Cricket World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

Highly-regarded Dutch all-rounder Bas de Leede has joined a rare group of cricketers at the World Cup who have followed their fathers into the tournament.Here's a look at the seven father-son pairings to have featured at the global showpiece:1) Tim de Leede took 4-34 to help skittle out India for just 204 at the 2003 World Cup in South Africa with Sachin Tendulkar one of his victims."Umpire Peter Willey gave the ball to me as a momento. I wanted Sachin to sign it, but by the time I'd done media duties, the India team had left," de Leede told ESPNcricinfo."Some years later, Tendulkar was in the Netherlands getting some treatment on an elbow injury and a physio friend tipped me off. He was gracious, remembered the game and kindly signed it for me."On Friday, Bas also took four wickets on ...
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‘We thought they were par…’: says Netherlands captain Scott Edwards after Pakistan defeat | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In their opening match of the World Cup, Netherlands skipper Scott Edwards expressed his disappointment over the game slipping from their grasp against Pakistan. While chasing a target of 286, the Dutch team appeared to be in control, reaching 120-2. Vikramjit Singh and Bas de Leede had been dominating Pakistan's pacers during this phase. However, the introduction of Shadab Khan into the attack turned the tide of the match.Edwards shared his thoughts in the post-match presentation, saying, "It's a bit disappointing. Firstly, we bowled and fielded well. We thought they were par. We thought we had a good chance at 2 for 120. Probably a bit of instinct. So many of our bats, bowl and spin. De Leede is a quality cricketer in all three departments. His innings was awesome, just nee...
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Bas de Leede: out to add to his family’s and the Netherlands’ cricketing history

Bas de Leede of Netherlands hits a six during the 2nd One Day International between Netherlands and England at VRA Cricket Ground. | Photo Credit: Getty Images  De Leede is a noted surname in Dutch cricket. Tim, the father, played three World Cups for the Netherlands — in 1996, 2003 and 2007 — and was part of the only two match victories at the quadrennial extravaganza. Twenty-seven years after Tim first journeyed to India, son Bas is here to add to both his family’s and country’s cricketing history.“Just being here and feeling the energy is pretty cool,” Bas told The Hindu during the Netherlands’ preparatory camp here. “When I speak to my dad, he loves looking back. Obviously, the Dutch don’t have a great record in the tournament. We’re hoping to change that.”Going by his team’s perfo...
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ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 countdown | The Dutch have the potential to cause upsets and improve below-par record

Clockwork Orange: The Netherlands squad has players who have the talent to swing a game. | Photo Credit: X@KNCBCricket For the Netherlands, at the ODI World Cup, the prize lies in participation. Having found its way to the quadrennial event after toppling two-time champion West Indies in the qualifiers, the going will get even tougher for the Dutch in India. Despite having participated in four World Cups, the Netherlands has never won a match against a Test-playing nation, with its two wins (in 20 attempts) coming against Namibia and Scotland in 2003 and 2007, respectively. Hinge on the batting The Dutch hope at the World Cup will hinge a lot on its batting lineup, led by skipper and wicket-keeper Scott Edwards, who has been the side’s top-scorer over the last three years. Adding heft t...
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ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 countdown | The Dutch have the potential to cause upsets and improve below-par record

Clockwork Orange: The Netherlands squad has players who have the talent to swing a game. | Photo Credit: X@KNCBCricket For the Netherlands, at the ODI World Cup, the prize lies in participation. Having found its way to the quadrennial event after toppling two-time champion West Indies in the qualifiers, the going will get even tougher for the Dutch in India. Despite having participated in four World Cups, the Netherlands has never won a match against a Test-playing nation, with its two wins (in 20 attempts) coming against Namibia and Scotland in 2003 and 2007, respectively. Hinge on the batting The Dutch hope at the World Cup will hinge a lot on its batting lineup, led by skipper and wicket-keeper Scott Edwards, who has been the side’s top-scorer over the last three years. Adding heft t...
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Roelof van der Merwe, Colin Ackermann headline Netherlands’ ODI World Cup squad | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Netherlands cricket team has revealed its 15-member squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup, slated to commence in India next month. Led by Scott Edwards, this squad promises a blend of experience and emerging talent, with a notable recall for the seasoned duo of Roelof van der Merwe and Colin Ackermann.Both van der Merwe and Ackermann were conspicuously absent from the Qualifiers, where the Dutch team finished as runners-up. Their return to the squad has been greeted with enthusiasm, given their extensive international experience. Ackermann's performance as the team's second-highest run-scorer in last year's T20 World Cup in Australia underscores his importance to the side. Meanwhile, van der Merwe has consistently showcased his skills in various aspects of the game.The Net...
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Chris Woakes bags ICC Men’s Player of the Month for July 2023 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: English all-rounder Chris Woakes has concluded a remarkable display in the Ashes series by securing the ICC Men's Player of the Month accolade for July 2023.Having been honoured as the Player of the Series during the Ashes, Woakes has clinched the ICC Men's Player of the Month distinction for July 2023, prevailing over tough contenders including fellow countryman Zak Crawley and Netherlands' standout performer Bas de Leede.“It's very nice to have been voted ICC Men’s Player of the Month for July. Everything we did in the Ashes was a team effort, and no individual awards would be possible without everyone else doing their job but it's always nice to be recognised, especially when it's a public vote," Woakes told ICC.“It was a great series, and I'm just very happy that it captu...
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Sri Lanka clinch World Cup Qualifier tournament with dominant victory over Netherlands | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka emerged victorious in a one-sided final of the World Cup qualifier tournament in Harare, crushing the Netherlands by 128 runs. The Dutch, who displayed a commendable bowling performance to restrict Sri Lanka to 233 all out, faltered in their chase, collapsing to a meagre total of 105 runs in just over 23 overs.Winning the toss, Dutch captain Scott Edwards opted to bowl first, a decision that initially seemed fruitful as his team managed to dismiss the Sri Lankans for 233 within 48 overs. Dilshan Madushanka was the standout performer, taking three wickets and contributing significantly to the Dutch's success.However, the Netherlands' hopes quickly diminished as they found themselves struggling at 39/3, with Dilshan Madushanka claiming three crucial wickets. Their bat...
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De Leede propels Netherlands past Scotland into ICC ODI World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Bas de Leede's exceptional all-round performance propelled the Netherlands to a thrilling victory over Scotland, securing their place in the ICC ODI World Cup in India. De Leede's magnificent century and impressive bowling figures of 5-52 played a pivotal role in the Dutch team's triumph.With this win, the Netherlands joined Sri Lanka as the final qualifier for the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023, set to be hosted by India from October to November. This marks the Dutch team's fifth appearance in the tournament, their first since 2011.SCORECARD: Netherlands vs ScotlandThe Netherlands faced several challenging moments during their chase of Scotland's total of 277 runs. At one stage, they found themselves struggling at 108/4. However, de Leede's exceptional batting prowess turned th...