Scott Edwards's 61 Fires Netherlands to Victory
Netherlands have won by 6 wickets. Nepal batted first and posted 157/10 in 44.4 overs. Netherlands chased down 158 in just 44.1 overs.
Aarif Sheikh was the standout in the first innings, scoring 40 off 89 balls (SR 45). 4 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 25 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Scott Edwards anchored the innings with 61 off 89 balls. It was a measured knock that kept Netherlands on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Roelof van der Merwe delivered figures of 3/15 in 6.4 overs (Econ 2.3). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
NEP lead the series 9-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
The result was shaped by a series of small moments rather than one dramatic turning point. The winning side was simply more clinical in their execution across both innings.
Key Performers
61* off 89 balls (SR 69), 2 fours, 1 sixes
3/15 in 6.4 overs (Econ: 2.25)
40 off 89 balls (SR 45), 4 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Netherlands showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Nepal came up short by 6 wickets. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. NEP lead the series 9-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.