It is likely that Afghanistan will qualify for their maiden World Cup ICC Men's World Cup ODI against Netherlands.
Aseries of run-outs tormented the Netherlands after a splendid beginning from their hitters in the conflict with Afghanistan in Lucknow at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023.
Unpredictable running brought about the deficiency of four Dutch players while the other wickets were trapped by Afghanistan spinners. Guardian Ikram Alikhil stood apart for his sharp work behind the stumps, being engaged with three run-outs, a baffling, and two gets.
Match 34: Netherlands 179 (46.3 overs) v Afghanistan
Scott Edwards called it right at the throw and chose for bat first. Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi additionally said that he also would've jumped at the chance to bat on the wicket.
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For the Dutch, Vikramjit Singh and Shariz Ahmad were out, with Roelof van der Merwe and Saqib Zulfiqar coming in their place. Wesley Barresi opened the innings instead of Vikramjit. For Afghanistan, Naveen-ul-Haq passed up a great opportunity as Noor Ahmad entered the side, picking a four-pronged twist assault.
Netherlands' new opening pair didn't keep going excessively lengthy at the wrinkle as the pinpoint precision of Mujeeb Ur Rahman represented Barresi in the absolute first finished. He caught the veteran Dutch hitter lbw for 3. This was Mujeeb's 100th ODI wicket.
The Dutch hitters were, be that as it may, soon among runs. Max O'Dowd and Colin Ackermann were positive as they tracked down the limits at ordinary stretches. Some of their limits likewise emerged from fine contacts down the leg side or edges which securely went behind the wicket. The pair were at that point going north of six an over toward the finish of the principal Powerplay.
Afghanistan's interests were additionally exacerbated when Rashid Khan strolled off the contribute with a physical issue concern the fifth over. In any case, the all-rounder got back to the field a couple of overs later.
The Dutch pair were going consistent when a wonderful toss from the profound represented O'Dowd (42). The ball floated to the hitter's leg, who put it towards the fine leg district. The players took off in view of a simple two, however O'Dowd's return was obstructed by some remarkable work from Azmatullah Omarzai, who charged in and prompted an immediate hit.
The Netherlands scoring rate dropped as the new hitters attempted to get comfortable. Be that as it may, a succession of run-outs off consecutive balls wrecked their innings.
Sybrand Engelbrecht set out for a sharp single in the wake of putting a ball directly to the mid-off. Sharp work from Rashid sent back the set Ackermann (29). Off the extremely next ball, captain Scott Edwards attempted to clear Mohammad Nabi, yet missed and wound up edging towards the guardian. Ikram Alikhil halted it with his legs, prior to running out Edwards for a duck.
Nabi before long had Bas de Leede got behind for three and the Netherlands had lost around 50% of their side toward the beginning of the 21st over.
From 112/5 at the mid-innings mark, the Netherlands neglected to develop towards a closure that would get them to a solid aggregate. While Engelbrecht looked the best hitter out there, hitting a whirlwind of limits, different players tumbled to unpredictable strokes.
What's more, when Engelbrecht was himself run out while going for a rash single in the 35th over, the Dutch exertion was everything except over.
Netherlands and Afghanistan stay in the chase after a semi-last spot following triumphs for each side in their last match at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023.
The Dutch beat Bangladesh to add to their prior agitated about South Africa, yet need to uphold it against Afghanistan and afterward win their two leftover matches to grab an expected spot in the knockout stage.
FAQs
What is the relationship between the Netherlands and Afghanistan?
The Netherlands has been effectively taken part in Afghanistan beginning around 2001 as far as protection support, later joined with advancement co-activity and strategic commitment, otherwise called the incorporated 3D methodology.
What countries were involved in the Battle of the Netherlands?
The German intrusion of the Netherlands (Dutch: Duitse aanval operation Nederland), also called the Skirmish of the Netherlands (Dutch: Slag om Nederland), was a tactical mission a piece of Case Yellow (German: Fall Gelb), the Nazi German attack of the Low Nations (Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands) and France
Did the Netherlands fight in Afghanistan?
There were 1,900 Dutch warriors working in Afghanistan. With this withdrawal, the Netherlands turned into the primary NATO country to end its battle mission in Afghanistan.
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