Nepal vs Netherlands, 120th Match, ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27

odiNetherlands won by 57 runs

Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht

29 Jul 2026, 5:30 am IST

nepal won the toss, chose to bowl

Winner: Netherlands

Top Performers

Netherlands

Top Batsmen

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Noah Croes	70	93	4	0	75.27
Scott Edwards	57	91	3	0	62.64

Top Bowlers

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Karan KC	10	30	4	3
Dipendra Singh Airee	5	30	2	6

Nepal

Top Batsmen

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Aasif Sheikh	38	78	2	0	48.72
Rohit Paudel	26	38	0	0	68.42

Top Bowlers

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Kyle Klein	8	26	3	3.2
Logan van Beek	6	16	2	2.7

Netherlands Inning Score: 225 /9

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	SR
Cedric de Lange	c Aarif Sheikh b Karan KC	0	1	0	0
Max O'Dowd	c Bhim Sharki b Hemant Dhami	12	23	1	52.17
Zach Lion-Cachet	c Aarif Sheikh b Karan KC	16	27	0	59.26
Bas de Leede	b Lalit Rajbanshi	13	26	1	50
Scott Edwards	c Ishan Pandey b Dipendra Singh Airee	57	91	3	62.64
Noah Croes	run out (Kushal Bhurtel)	70	93	4	75.27
Logan van Beek	c Dipendra Singh Airee b Karan KC	27	27	0	100
Roelof van der Merwe	c and b Dipendra Singh Airee	1	3	0	33.33
Aryan Dutt	lbw b Karan KC	5	5	1	100
Kyle Klein	not out	7	6	0	116.67

Bowler	Overs	Maidens	Runs	Wickets	No Balls	Wide Balls	Economy
Karan KC	10	2	30	4	0	2	3
Hemant Dhami	6	0	41	1	2	1	6.8
Lalit Rajbanshi	10	0	32	1	0	0	3.2
Aarif Sheikh	9	0	39	0	0	4	4.3
Gulsan Jha	6	0	29	0	0	4	4.8
Dipendra Singh Airee	5	0	30	2	0	0	6
Kushal Bhurtel	2	0	13	0	0	0	6.5
Rohit Paudel	2	0	9	0	0	2	4.5

Nepal Inning Score: 168

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR
Kushal Bhurtel	b Kyle Klein	0	3	0	0	0
Aasif Sheikh	c (sub)Vikramjit Singh b Roelof van der Merwe	38	78	2	0	48.72
Bhim Sharki	c Scott Edwards b Kyle Klein	10	15	1	0	66.67
Ishan Pandey	c (sub)Ryan Klein b Logan van Beek	16	31	1	0	51.61
Rohit Paudel	c Bas de Leede b Logan van Beek	26	38	0	0	68.42
Dipendra Singh Airee	lbw b Zach Lion-Cachet	6	15	0	0	40
Aarif Sheikh	c Zach Lion-Cachet b Aryan Dutt	8	21	0	0	38.1
Gulsan Jha	c Aryan Dutt b Kyle Klein	11	26	1	0	42.31
Karan KC	c Logan van Beek b Roelof van der Merwe	23	29	0	2	79.31
Hemant Dhami	not out	15	26	1	0	57.69
Lalit Rajbanshi	b Zach Lion-Cachet	0	7	0	0	0

Bowler	Overs	Maidens	Runs	Wickets	No Balls	Wide Balls	Economy
Kyle Klein	8	0	26	3	0	1	3.2
Alexander Roy	7	0	27	0	1	3	3.9
Aryan Dutt	10	1	43	1	0	0	4.3
Logan van Beek	6	2	16	2	0	1	2.7
Roelof van der Merwe	10	1	30	2	0	0	3
Zach Lion-Cachet	7	0	21	2	0	4	3

Match Summary

Nepal vs Netherlands, 120th Match, ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27 - July 29, 2026

In an exciting match held at Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht, the Netherlands triumphed over Nepal by 57 runs. The standout performances came from Noah Croes, who scored a vital 70 runs for the Netherlands, and Karan KC, who took four wickets for Nepal. Kyle Klein's three-wicket haul played a crucial role in restricting Nepal's chase. Noah Croes was named the Player of the Match for his impactful innings.

Match Highlights

Netherlands Innings:
- The Netherlands posted a competitive total of 225/9 in their allotted 50 overs.
- Noah Croes was the top scorer with 70 runs off 93 balls, supported by Scott Edwards who made a significant contribution of 57 runs.
- Karan KC delivered an impressive bowling performance for Nepal, taking 4 wickets for just 30 runs in his full quota of 10 overs.
Nepal Innings:
- Chasing a target of 226, Nepal struggled against the disciplined Dutch bowling attack and were bowled out for 168 in 48 overs.
- Aasif Sheikh was the top scorer for Nepal with a patient knock of 38 runs.
- Kyle Klein led the bowling attack for the Netherlands with figures of 3/26, while Logan van Beek and Roelof van der Merwe chipped in with two wickets each.

Key Performances

Batting:
- Noah Croes (Netherlands): Scored a crucial half-century (70 runs), anchoring the innings to set up a defendable total.
- Scott Edwards (Netherlands): Supported Croes with another half-century (57 runs), contributing to a steady partnership.
Bowling:
- Karan KC (Nepal): Outstanding bowling performance taking four wickets and keeping the run rate in check.
- Kyle Klein (Netherlands): Effective with the ball, claiming three important wickets to dismantle Nepal's batting lineup.

Noteworthy Moments

The partnership between Noah Croes and Scott Edwards was pivotal in stabilizing the Dutch innings after early setbacks.
Karan KC’s bowling spell was instrumental in keeping the Netherlands from running away with the game, but ultimately it wasn’t enough to secure a win for Nepal.
Kyle Klein's early strikes set back Nepal’s chase significantly, making it difficult for them to recover.

Overall, it was a well-fought contest where both teams showcased their skills, but the Netherlands emerged victorious with a well-rounded team performance.