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The Netherlands today defeated the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by three wickets in a Group A stage encounter at Simonds Stadium in Geelong.
Chasing the target of 112 runs, the Dutch team completed the chase with one ball to spare.
Despite doing well to restrict the UAE to 111 in the stipulated 20 overs, the UAE had to grind out a win as the Gulf side’s bowlers put up a valiant fight.
After opting to bat first, UAE’s batting could never gain momentum. For the UAE, Muhammad Waseem top-scored with 41 runs but in a slow inning of 47 deliveries. The UAE’s batting lineup succumbed to the pressure as Netherlands picked six wickets for 26 runs in the last five overs.
Sublime spells from fast bowlers Bas de Leede, Fred Klaasen and left-arm spinner Tim Pringle ensured that UAE could never explode and put up a lowly 111 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs.
For the Netherland , Max ODowd top scored with 23 off 18 balls while de Leeda (14), Colin Ackermann (17), Scott Edwards (16*) and Tim Pringle (15) played crucial knocks.
Netherlands’ Bas de Leede won the Man of the Match award taking 3 wickets.
Earlier in the day Namibia defeated Asian Champions Sri Lanka by 55 runs.
On 17th October, two matches will be played. The first match will be played between the West Indies and Scotland. It will start at 9.30 IST (Indian Standard Time).
In the second match, Zimbabwe will clash with Ireland, at Bellerive Oval, Hobart. The match will begin at 1.30 PM Indian Standard Time.