In the end, Nepal were all out for 172 runs in 49.3 overs. Apart from Nepal's opening batsman, no other batsman could perform well. The Netherlands went into bat with a target of 173 runs and collected 78 runs with 2 wicket in 16 overs so far. Michael Levitt was dismissed for 39 off 34 balls and Max O'Dowd was dismissed for 28 off 26 balls. Netherlands have enough overs in front of them, if they can bat patiently they will win. Netherlands need 95 runs to win which they will win easily.
Netherlands cruising towards victory after they bowl out Nepal for just 172 runs in 50th over. This is second game between Netherlands and Nepal, in first game Nepal thrashed Netherlands by 9 wickets victory with 35 overs to spare. Today its opposite of what we saw in first game, Nepal keep losing wickets in regular intervals and apart from Kushal Bhurtel no Nepal batsmen was able to settle on the crease. If Nepal lose today they will slip to number three position.
In the previous match against Nepal, Marto managed to set a target of 138 runs for the Netherlands team. Victory on such a small target was impossible. Nepal reached the target by losing 1 wicket
But the scenario of today's match is different. Nepal team batsmen are not in good form. And they couldn't deliver big targets. If the target was more than 200, the match was likely to be competitive. But the Nepal team gave a target of 173 runs. Also we are not seeing good bowling from Nepal bowlers today.
At the end of 22 overs, the players of Netherlands have collected 101 runs. Netherlands managed to collect 101 runs by losing only 2 wickets. Netherlands need only 72 runs to win in 28 overs. If the Netherlands batsmen can stay at the crease they will be able to win easily.