Bas de Leede's 97 Fires Netherlands to Victory
Netherlands have won by 58 runs. Netherlands batted first and posted 251/6 in 50 overs. Namibia, chasing 252, fell short at 193/10 in 47.5 overs.
Bas de Leede was the standout in the first innings, scoring 97 off 92 balls (SR 105). 3 sixes and 5 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 17 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
Louren Steenkamp fought hard with 68 off 87 balls, but it was not enough to haul Namibia over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Logan van Beek delivered figures of 4/29 in 9 overs (Econ 3.2). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
NED lead the series 11-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 49 of the first innings was the inflection point — 23 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
97 off 92 balls (SR 105), 5 fours, 3 sixes
4/29 in 9 overs (Econ: 3.22)
68 off 87 balls (SR 78), 1 fours, 3 sixes
Verdict
Netherlands showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Namibia came up short by 58 runs. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. NED lead the series 11-0. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.