T20 World Cup: Max O’Dowd half-century steers Netherlands to six-wicket win in opposition to Nepal | Cricket Information

NEW DELHI: Max O’Dowd’s unbeaten 54 off 48 balls guided the Netherlands to a six-wicket win in opposition to Nepal of their T20 World Cup Group D match on Tuesday on the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas.
The Dutch chased down the goal of 107 runs in 18.4 overs, with Bas de Leede hitting the successful boundary. Vikram Singh contributed 22 runs, whereas Sybrand Engelbrecht scored 14.
Nepal’s probabilities had been damage by three dropped catches, together with a missed alternative by captain Rohit Paudel to dismiss O’Dowd within the 18th over.

The Netherlands’ bowling assault had earlier restricted Nepal to 106 all out, with Logan van Beek and Tim Pringle every taking three wickets. Paul van Meekeren and de Leede claimed two wickets apiece.
“Our bowlers had been superior up prime,” Netherlands captain Scott Edwards stated afterwards.
“All 5 of our bowlers had been good. Ideally we might have gotten the runs just a little faster, however it was nice the way in which Max batted, and Bassie completed it off properly.
“We have got to play constant cricket proper approach by this event.”

After dropping the toss and being put in to bat, Nepal struggled within the damp, overcast situations, discovering themselves at 15-2 after 3.1 overs. Anil Sah was caught by van Beek off Pringle for 11 runs, with Nepal reaching 40-3.
“The situations whereas batting had been actually difficult,” Nepal captain Paudel stated. “Netherlands bowled rather well.”
Rohit Paudel offered some resistance with a fast 35 off 37 balls, however his companions within the center order fell quickly. Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, and Sompal Kami had been dismissed in fast succession, leaving Nepal at 66-6 after 13.2 overs.
As soon as Paudel was dismissed by Pringle, the final three wickets fell swiftly.