Aayan Afzal Khan's 3-Wicket Haul Seals It for United Arab Emirates
Netherlands
263/4 (50)
United Arab Emirates
266/5 (49)
UAE won by 5 wickets
View full scorecard →United Arab Emirates have won by 5 wickets. Netherlands batted first and posted 263/4 in 50 overs. United Arab Emirates chased down 264 in just 49 overs.
Max O'Dowd was the standout in the first innings, scoring 106 off 119 balls (SR 89). 3 sixes and 10 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 29 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
In the chase, Akshdeep Nath anchored the innings with 99 off 88 balls. It was a measured knock that kept United Arab Emirates on track despite losing wickets around him.
With the ball, Aayan Afzal Khan delivered figures of 3/48 in 10 overs (Econ 4.8). Crucial breakthroughs at key moments that shifted the momentum.
NED lead the series 23-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 3 of the first innings was the inflection point — 16 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
106 off 119 balls (SR 89), 10 fours, 3 sixes
3/48 in 10 overs (Econ: 4.80)
99 off 88 balls (SR 113), 5 fours, 4 sixes
Verdict
United Arab Emirates showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Netherlands came up short by 5 wickets. There were passages where they looked competitive, but consistency eluded them when it mattered. NED lead the series 23-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.