Max O’Dowd hit an unbeaten half-century to steer Netherlands to a six-wicket victory over Nepal within the T20 World Cup opener in Dallas.
O’Dowd survived a stoop within the 18th over to see the Dutch over the road with eight balls to spare in a low-scoring Pool D contest on the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium.
Left-armer Tim Pringle impressed with the brand new ball, taking 3-20 as Nepal had been bowled out for 106.
Nepal captain Rohit Paudel top-scored with 35 however his aspect struggled to construct momentum and their innings got here to a hasty finish within the closing over when Logan Van Beek (3-18) took two wickets in successive balls.
Max O’Dowd’s unbeaten 54 was the important thing strike as Netherlands reached the goal
Disciplined Nepal bowlers prevented the Netherlands from racing in direction of their goal, however any hopes of a nervy end ended when Podell dropped O’Dowd within the deep off Sompal Kami.
The Dutch completed the job within the penultimate over with O’Dowd unbeaten on 54 off 48 innings with 4 fours and a six.
What they mentioned
Netherlands captain Scott Edwards…
“Our bowlers have been excellent. We received two or three wickets within the sport.
“All 5 of our bowlers had been sensible. Ideally we might have run a bit quicker however it was nice how Max fought again and Bessie rounded it off nicely.
“Now we have to play constant cricket all through this event.”
Nepal captain Rohit Paudel…
“The situations throughout the beating had been actually troublesome. Netherlands bowled very nicely.
“We may have stretched it a bit extra and had extra of a partnership by way of the center. I moved laterally and used the crease to frustrate the gamers. After the beginning I may have achieved higher.
“As a bowling group, we did very nicely. The final catch I threw was superb and we caught badly. I wish to thank the gang. It felt like we had been taking part in in Nepal. We’re very grateful to them. “
What’s subsequent?
Wednesday’s match: India vs Eire in New York, stay on Sky Sports activities at 3.30pm.
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