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PremiumNetherlands vs Afghanistan, Cricket World Cup 2023 Highlights: Chasing 180 runs, Afghanistan lost Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran. But Rahmat Shah and Hashmatullah Shahidi both stayed on the crease and ensured a 7 wickets win against Netherlands with 111 balls remaining, at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on 3 November.
Logan van Beek and Roelof van der Merwe dismissed the openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran to keep Netherlands alive in the game. Afghanistan skipper Hasmatullah Shahidi entered on crease after that.
After completing his half century, Rahmat Shah (52) was dismissed by Saqib Zulfiqar in the 4th delivery of 23rd over.
But skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi (56*), also completed his 19th half century, and ensured a 7 wickets victory with Azmatullah Omarzai (31*) against the Netherlands.
For Netherlands, Saqib Zulfiqar, Roelof van der Merwe and Aryan Dutt picked up one wickets each.
With this win, Afghanistan have scaled up in the ICC Points table and are at 5th position with 8 points and a net run rate of (-)0.330.
Afghanistan spinners bowled beautifully to restrict Netherlands on a low score of 179 runs. Mohammad Nabi clinched three wickets while Noor Ahmad took 2 wickets for his team. The fielders were also great today as 4 wickets were run-out, all thanks to the active and alert fielders.
Mohammad Nabi and Noor Ahmad bowled some impressive spells of spin attack as they clinched the wickets of Saqib Zulfiqar and Logan van Beek. Netherlands is down to its last 3 wickets now and Roelof van der Merwe is the new batter on the crease, but Noor Ahmad stroke again to dismiss him and Netherlands is down to its last wicket now.
Afghanistan bowlers have complete grip over the game as active fielding dismissed Colin Ackermann and Netherlands skipper Scott Edwards. Afghanistan is looking in good spirits today and their fielders have been exceptional on the ground. Mohammad Nabi also dismissed Bas de Leede to provide another wicket to his team
Mujeeb Ur Rahman provided Afghanistan with a good start he clinched first wicket early and dismissed Netherlands opener Wesley Barresi. Colin Ackermann has joined Max O'Dowd on crease and the duo will try to stabilise their team's innings. Netherlands vs Afghanistan match is going to be crucial in the tournament.
Netherlands skipper Scott Edwards won the toss and chose to bat first. This is a crucial match for both teams but for Afghanistan winning this match will keep their top 4 alive. Hasmatullah Shahdi will try to win this match with a good margin as the Afghanistan skipper also eyes a good Net Run Rate.
Afghanistan has played really well in the ICC World Cup 2023 so far and defeated three world champions- England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The team which entered has underdogs in the tournament are dominating the game and have good chances of entering the World Cup 2023 semi-finals.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023: Head To Head Record
In the NED vs AFG head-to-head record, Afghanistan is dominating the game as they defeated Netherlands 7 times out of the total 9 matches. In the last ODI match played between Afghanistan and Netherlands at Doha in 2022, the Afghans defeated Netherlands comprehensively by 75 runs.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023: Playing XI
Netherlands Playing XI: Max O'Dowd, Wesley Barresi, Colin Ackermann, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Scott Edwards (C&WK), Bas de Leede, Saqib Zulfiqar, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe Aryan Dutt and Paul van Meekeren.
Afghanistan Playing XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Ali Khil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad and Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023: Key Highlights
1. Netherlands skipper Scott Edwards won the toss and chose to bat first
2. Netherlands openers Max O'Dowd and Wesley Barresi walked to the crease
3. Afghanistan spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman strike early as he dismissed Wesley Barresi in the first over
4. Max O'Dowd and Colin Ackermann slammed some boundaries to stabilize Netherlands innings
5. Max O'Dowd was playing a great partnership with Colin Ackermann, when swift fielding dismissed the Netherlands opener
6. Back-to-back wickets as Colin Ackermann and Scott Edwards were dismissed in run-out
7. Mohammad Nabi dismissed Bas de Leede to get 5th wicket for his team
8. Young spinner Noor Ahmad provided his team with another wicket as he dismissed Saqib Zulfiqar
9. Two more wickets for Afghanistan as Mohammad Nabi dismissed Logan van Beek while Sybrand Engelbrecht was dismissed in a run-out
10. Noor Ahmad clinched his 2nd wicket as he dismissed Roelof van der Merwe
11. 100 runs up for Afghanistan in 18.3 overs (112 balls)
12. Rahmat Shah completes 50 off 47 balls (8 x 4)
13. Wicket for Saqib Zulfiqar as Rahmat Shah (52) was caught and bowled on the fourth delivery of 23rd over.
14. Afghanistan scored 150 runs in 27.1 overs (165 balls)
15. Hashmatullah Shahidi completes 50 off 59 balls (5 x 4)
16. 4th Wicket partnership between Hashmatullah Shahidi and Azmatullah Omarzai reaches 50 runs in 53 balls
17. Afghanistan won against Netherlands by 7 wickets, with 111 balls remaining.
18. With this win, Afghanistan have scaled up in the ICC Points table and are at 5th position with 8 points and a net run rate of (-)0.330.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Here's the final scorecard
Netherlands Batting:
Sybrand Engelbrecht (58)
Max O'Dowd (42)
Colin Ackermann (29)
Afghanistan Bowling:
Mohammad Nabi 3/28(9.3)
Noor Ahmad 2/31(9)
Mujeeb Ur Rahman 1/40(10)
Afghanistan Batting:
Hashmatullah Shahidi (56*)
Rahmat Shah (52)
Azmatullah Omarzai (31*)
Netherlands Bowling:
Saqib Zulfiqar 1/25(3)
Logan van Beek 1/30(7)
Roelof van der Merwe 1/27(5)
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Mohammad Nabi awarded player of the match for picking up three wickets.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Aryan Dutt continues his attack. Hashmatullah Shahidi decides to finish off the match and hits the third ball for boundary. Afghanistan won against Netherlands by 7 wickets, with 111 balls remaining.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Colin Ackermann continues his attack. Hashmatullah Shahidi completes is 19th ODI half century. Afghanistan score 176/3 in 31 overs and need 4 runs to win in 19 overs.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Aryan Dutt brought back into attack. Azmatullah paces the game to finish off the match early and hits the 4th ball to boundary. Afghanistan score 170/3 in 30 overs and need 10 to win in 20 overs.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Colin Ackermann continues his attack. Afghanistan score 163/3 in 29 overs and need 17 runs to win in 21 overs.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Paul van Meekeren continues his attack. 150 up for Afghanistan. Azmatullah shows the 4th ball the way to boundary, while Hashmatullah finishes the over with a boundary. Afghanistan scored 160/3 in 28 overs and need 20 runs to win in 22 overs.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Colin Ackermann introduced as new bolwer. Afghanistan score 149/3 in 27 overs and need 31 runs to win in 23 overs.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Paul van Meekeren brought back into attack. Afghanistan score 146/3 in 26 overs and need 34 runs to win in 24 overs.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Saqib Zulfiqar continues his bowling attack after dismissing Rahmat Shah in his previous over. Azmatullah Omarzai welcomes hin with a boundary on the 4th ball. Afghanistan score 142/3 in 25 overs and need 38 runs to win in 25 overs.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Logan van Beek continues into attack. Afghanistan score 136/3 in 24 overs and need 44 runs to win from 26 overs.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Saqib Zulfiqar continues his bowling attack. Hashmatullah welcomes him again with a boundary on the first ball. Rahmat Shah (52) OUT on the fourth delivery by Zulfiqar. Azmatullah Omarzai is the new batter. Afghanistan score 130/2 in 23 overs and need 50 runs to win in 27 overs.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Logan van Beek brought back into attack. Afghanistan score 124/2 in 22 overs and need 56 runs to win from 28 overs.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Saqib Zulfiqar introduced as new bowler. Hashmatullah welcomes him with consecutive boundaries on the second and third ball. Afghanistan score 122/2 in 21 overs and need 58 runs to win.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Logan van Beek brought back into the attack. Rahmat hit a boundary on the last ball and completes his half century. Afghanistan score 109/2 in 20 overs and need 71 runs to win.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Roelof van der Merwe continues his bowling attack. Rahmat hits a the ball for boundary on the third delivery and with this 100-up for Afghanistan, as they score 101/2 in 19 overs and need 79 to win.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Aryan Dutt continues into the attack. Afghanistan score 95/2 in 18 overs and need 85 to win.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Roelof van der Merwe continues his bowling attack post DRINKS BREAK. Afghanistan score 89/2 in 17 overs and need 91 to win.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Aryan Dutt brought back into the attack. Rahmat decides to pace the innings this over too and hits a FOUR on the third delivery. Afghanistan score 85/2 in 16 overs and need 95 to win.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Roelof van der Merwe continues his bowling attack. Rahmat decides to pace the innings and hits a FOUR on the fifth delivery. Afghanistan score 80/2 in 15 overs and need 100 to win.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Paul van Meekeren continues his attack. Afghanistan score 73/2 in 14 overs and need 107 runs to win.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Roelof van der Merwe continues his bowling attack after dismissing Ibrahim Zadran in his previous over. Afghanistan score 71/2 in 13 overs and need 109 to win.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Paul van Meekeren continues his attack. Hashmatullah Shahidi hits the third ball to boundary for FOUR. Afghanistan score 66/2 in 12 overs and need 114 to win.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: What a start for spinner Roelof van der Merwe as he dismissed in form batter Ibrahim Zadran on his first ball. Netherlands is fighting back and are signalling that they will now allow Afghanistan to take this game easily. Afghanistan needs a partnership from here while Netherlands needs one more wicket to put batters under more pressure.
Afghanistan
Ibrahim Zadran 20
Rahmat Shah 19
Netherlands bowling
Aryan Dutt 0/26 (5)
Logan van Beek 1/14 (4)
Paul van Meekeren 0/13 (1)
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Afghanistan batters are playing in a very controlled manner and trying to get just one boundary per over. The batting line up knows that the target is not that great and a cautious innings will easily take them towards the target. Ibrahim Zadran seems particularly attacking today, while Rahmat Shah is playing slowly.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Ibrahim Zadran smashed a beautiful FOUR to release some pressure. Rahmat Shah and Ibrahim Zadran have the potential to build a partnership from there and take their team towards a big win as they have to keep an eye on Net Run Rate (NRR).
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Netherlands bowling is successful in slowing down Afghanistan batting as Rahmat Shah walks to the crease. Aryan Dutt is bowling really well and keeping the batters under pressure. Logan van Beek is also bowling well from the other end and bowling on the right line and length. Good captaincy from Scott Edwards, who is doing innovations with fielding and taking right calls on the ground.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Netherlands got its first breakthrough as opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz is walking back to pavilion. Wicketkeeper Scott Edwards raised a big appeal of caught behind, but the umpire was not intrested. Netherlands skipper decided to review the decision and the third umpire analysed the footage closely. There was a minor contact between the glove and the ball, and the umpire was forced to change his decision to OUT.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Wonderful drive from Ibrahim Zadran who stepped out to smash a beautiful FOUR. Aryan Dutt is bowling really well today, but Afghanistan batters also have a experience in chasing and they know how to go ahead with the low score targets. Rahmanullah Gurbaz is also looking great from the other end and overall it is a good start for Afghanistan.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Good over from Aryan Dutt and Netherlands fielders are also maintaining their good posture. The team knows that they are defending a low score, but that is not visible in their body language so far. The pitch of Lucknow offers support to bowlers and Netherlands has all the chances to defend that 179 run score.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz is looking great today as he continuously looks for boundaries. Netherlands has kept very out of the box fielding the team knows that innovative things can help them to stop Afghanistan in the low run chase. Logan van Beek is bowling the second over and kept the ball on right line and length
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Afghanistan openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran began the 180 run-chase for their team and spinner Aryan Dutt is leading Netherlands attack. Good first over for Afghanistan as Rahmanullah Gurbaz smashed one beautiful boundary, 9 runs from first over.
Afghanistan has played really well in the ICC World Cup 2023 so far and defeated three world champions- England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The team which entered has underdogs in the tournament are dominating the game and have good chances of entering the World Cup 2023 semi-finals.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Afghanistan spinner Mohammad Nabi has been one of the most economical bowlers in ICC World Cup 2023 and against Netherlands also, he kept the bowling very tight and didn't let the batters try big shots. As the pressure mounted on batters, Mohammad Nabi clinched 3 wickets for his team and played a major role in Netherlands low run finish.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Netherlands lost its final wicket on the score of 179 and Afghanistan need 180 runs to win this match and keep their semi-finals hopes alive in ICC World Cup 2023. Sybrand Engelbrecht played a wonderful innings of 58 runs to take his teams towards some fightable score.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: It is true that the score of Netherlands is not up to the mark, but everything is possible on this pitch. The pitch offers advantage for spin bowling and their spinner have shown the ability to derail strong batting orders like South Africa. Aryan Dutt and Paul van Meereren must score as much runs as possible and then fight with the ball to defend that score.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Noor is back in the balling and the spinner has been great today. He is continuously chasing wickets and keeping Netherlands batter under pressure. Aryan Dutt is trying keep himself on the crease as he has shown the ability to smash some big shots while Paul van Meekern is trying to save his wicket.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Second wicket for Noor Ahmad as he forced Roelof van der Merwe to try a big shot, but it went high in the sky and Ibrahim Zadran made no mistakes in catching the ball. Netherlands is down to its last wicket now and Paul van Meekeren is on the crease now as Afghanistan looks to end it as early as possible.
Netherlands
Roelof van der Merwe 10
Aryan Dutt 5
Afghanistan bowling
Mujeeb Ur Rahman 1/36 (8)
Fazalhaq Farooqi 0/36 (5)
Azmatullah Omarzai 0/11 (3)
Mohammad Nabi 2/23 (8)
Rashid Khan 0/31 (10)
Noor Ahmad 1/28 (6)
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: One more good over from Rashid Khan, but the spinner is still looking for wickets. Netherlands batters are bowling very cautiously now as they want to at least reach 200 runs as 12 overs are still left in the innings and they must aim to play all 50 overs to give some score to their bowlers to defend.
Afghanistan has recently shown its ability to execute chases and that makes the team more lethal.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Another close call for Netherlands as magical spinner Rashid Khan almost dismissed Roelof van der Merwe who was found in front of the wickets. The umpires gave OUT, but the batter decided to review the decision. The thrid umpire analysed the wicket and forced the on ground umpire to change his decision as wickets were missing.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: This is the 4th run-out for Netherlands today as set batter Sybrand Engelbrecht walks back to pavilion due to the alert Afghanistan fielders. Netherlands batting is in deep trouble now as Aryan Dutt walks on crease and it doesn't seem like they will cross the score of 200.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Netherlands have not been very great with the bat in ICC World Cup 2023, but usually skipper Scott Edwards play to role of hero in the game as he takes the score to some level against big teams. As Scott Edwards was dismissed early today, Sybrand Engelbrecht is looking in that role and till the time he is on crease, Netherlands will keep its hopes high.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Wonderful innings by Sybrand Engelbrecht under pressure as he smashed back-to-back boundaries to complete his half-century. Noor Ahmad missed his line in couple of balls and Sybrand Engelbrecht didn't miss the chances and continue to play his attacking cricket despite falling wickets.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Another wicket for Afghanistan as Mohammad Nabi trapped Logan van Beek who stepped out to play the spin ball, but the ball turned and it was easy stumping for wicketkeeper Ikram Alikhil. Roelof van der Merwe is the new batter on crease and Netherlands is down to its final few wickets now.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Some mistakes from Afghanistan as Mohammad Nabi dropped two catches on the slip. The chances were difficult but Mohammad Nabi has shown the potential to take tough catches. Noor Ahmad is looking on fire today and not letting Netherlands batter to try anything extra.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Spinner Noor Ahmad is bowling brilliantly today as the Netherlands batter have no clue how to read the spinner. Every ball of Noor Ahmad is delivered on the right line and batsman are finding it really difficult to even touch the ball. Noor Ahmad displayed same tight bowling against Pakistan and displays Afghanistan's promising future.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Finally, Noor Ahmad got what he was looking for as he was putting Saqib Zulfiqar under pressure and the batter gave his wicket. Wickets keep falling for Netherlands and Logan van Beek is the new batter on crease.
Afghanistan is looking at ending the Netherlands innings as soon as possible as winning this match will keep their hopes alive in the race of semi-finals.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live: Noor Ahmad bowled a beautiful over to keep Netherlands batter under pressure. Sybrand Engelbrecht maintained his composure during the over while Saqib Zulfiqar stuggled more against the leg spinner. Netherlands batters must save their wicket at the current stage of the game as any more wickets from here can trigger another collapse in Netherlands batting.
