In a thrilling ODI match of the ICC World Cup 2023, New Zealand secured their second consecutive victory by defeating the Netherlands with a convincing 99-run margin in Hyderabad.
New Zealand posted a formidable total of 322/7 in their allotted 50 overs, led by Will Young’s impressive 70-run innings. Tom Latham (53) and Rachin Ravindra (51) also contributed with crucial half-centuries.
Chasing a target of 323 runs, the Dutch team struggled to find their footing against New Zealand’s bowling attack.
Mitchell Santner was the star of the show, taking a fifer and putting the Dutch batsmen in trouble. Santner’s five-wicket haul included the dismissals of Max O’Dowd, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards, Roelof van der Merwe, and Ryan Klein, marking a historic achievement as he becomes the first cricketer to accomplish this feat in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
Matt Henry also played a significant role, securing a three-wicket haul to seal the victory for New Zealand.
Despite Colin Ackermann’s valiant effort with 69 runs off 73 balls for the Netherlands, they were eventually bowled out for 223 runs in 46.3 overs. New Zealand’s well-rounded performance showcased their dominance in the tournament, making it two wins out of two matches.
Here’s a sneak peek of the social media reactions to this epic clash:
Last Updated on October 9, 2023
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