Cedric de Lange's 79 Fires Netherlands to Victory
Oman
182/10 (49.2)
Netherlands
183/3 (36)
Netherlands won by 7 wickets
View full scorecard →Netherlands have won by 7 wickets. Oman batted first and posted 182/10 in 49.2 overs. Netherlands chased down 183 in just 36 overs.
Mujibur Imran Ali was the standout in the first innings, scoring 44 off 78 balls (SR 56). 3 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 28 runs — early wickets put them under pressure from the start.
The chase was clinical. Cedric de Lange blazed 79 off 107 balls (SR 74), taking the attack to the bowlers from ball one. Oman had no answers as the target was overhauled with relative comfort.
With the ball, Colin Ackermann delivered figures of 4/23 in 10 overs (Econ 2.3). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
NED lead the series 7-0.
The Turning Point
Over 2 of the first innings was the inflection point — 15 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
79 off 107 balls (SR 74), 8 fours, 0 sixes
4/23 in 10 overs (Econ: 2.30)
68 off 75 balls (SR 91), 6 fours, 0 sixes
Verdict
Netherlands showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. Oman were outplayed in all departments. A 7 wickets defeat lays bare the gaps in their game — the batting lacked application and the bowling had no answers. Plenty of hard conversations ahead of the next match. NED lead the series 7-0.