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Bas de Leede shines in Netherlands' commanding win over Namibia
Bas de Leede produced a thrilling 72-run performance, helping Netherlands beat Namibia by seven wickets in the 10th match of the ongoing T20I World Cup on Tuesday at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The victory came as a strong response from Netherlands after going down narrowly in their opening match against Pakistan last week. Bas de Leede was also effective with the ball, nabbing two important wickets to dwindle Namibia's momentum.
Namibia, inserted to bat, posted a respectable total of 156/8 in 20 overs, with contributions from Jan Frylinck and Nicol Loftie-Eaton, scoring 30 and 42, respectively. While Namibia lacked a big innings to take full control of the game, JJ Smit down the order slammed a crucial 22 off 15 to give some help. Namibia batters, despite looking dangerous with big hitting, failed to sustain the pressure that did not allow them to build much-needed momentum in the innings.
In reply, Netherlands chased down the total with 12 balls to spare, overcoming their heartbreaking defeat against Pakistan. All-rounder Bas de Leeds starred with a match-winning unbeaten knock to guide the side to a comprehensive win. His innings featured smart shot selection and power-hitting as he smashed four sixes and five boundaries in his instrumental knock. He found valuable support from middle-order batters after Colin Ackermann and Scott Edwards scored 32 and 18*, respectively. The defeat marked a sad start to Namibia's campaign at the World Cup.
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IND vs SL: Opening ODI shifted from Delhi to Visakhapatnam
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that the opening ODI of the upcoming three-match series between India and Sri Lanka, originally scheduled to take place in Delhi on December 13, has now been shifted to Visakhapatnam.
The decision was taken following a request from the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA), which...
Amir Jangoo's century rescues West Indies on day 1 against Bangladesh
Amir Jangoo continued his impressive form in the subcontinent, scoring an unbeaten century to help West Indies recover from an early collapse on Day 1 of the opening Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet on Thursday.
Jangoo remained unbeaten on 111 at stumps, while Justin Greaves was not out on 35 as West Indies reached 235/4 in 70 overs. Bad...
Ranji Trophy: Prithvi Shaw hits fifty as Maharashtra crush Bengal by 10 wickets
Maharashtra registered a dominant 10-wicket victory over Bengal in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Thursday. The win earned Maharashtra seven points, including a bonus point, taking them to the top of the group with 19 points, while Bengal slipped to second with 18.
Chasing a target of ...
Not 183 or 133! Virat Kohli reveals his favourite ODI knock
Virat Kohli has made a surprising choice when asked to name his best ODI innings, picking his 43-run knock against England in the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy final over several of his memorable centuries. In a conversation with Star Sports, Kohli, who turned 38 on Thursday, November 5, also mentioned his 35-run contribution in the 2011 World Cup final against Sri...
Brisbane Heat beat Adelaide Strikers by 14 runs despite Wolvaardt-Penna fightback
Brisbane Heat registered a 14-run victory over Adelaide Strikers after posting 184/4 in their 20 overs. Despite strong half-centuries from Laura Wolvaardt and Madeline Penna, the Strikers finished on 170/5 in the chase.
Charli Knott starred with the bat, scoring 104 off 61 deliveries, while Orla Prendergast added an unbeaten 16 off just six balls. Sophie ...
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