Netherland's Explosive ODI Records: Top 5 Highest Totals
On June 26, the Netherlands pulled off a stunning victory against the West Indies, the two-time World Cup champions, during the group stage of the World Cup 2023 Qualifiers. The Dutch team emerged victorious in a thrilling Super Over after a closely fought, high-scoring match ended in a tie.
Scott Edwards' team gained two crucial points from this match, propelling them to the Super Six stage. In the upcoming stage, they will compete against Sri Lanka, Scotland, and Oman. On the other hand, the West Indies will need to regroup and improve their performance after experiencing defeats against Zimbabwe and the Netherlands.
With their outstanding performance in the final group game, the Netherlands has emerged as strong contenders for qualifying for the World Cup. In this article, we will explore the top five highest scores achieved by the Netherlands in One Day Internationals (ODIs).
5. 306/10 vs Ireland (March 18, 2011, Kolkata)
In the 2011 World Cup, the Netherlands were placed in Group B alongside other teams. One of their matches took place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, where they were up against Ireland. The Dutch team was asked to bat first, and they managed to achieve a remarkable score of 306 runs.
Ryan ten Doeschate, an all-rounder, played a significant role in their success by scoring his second century of the tournament. He scored 106 runs off 108 balls, contributing to his team's total crossing the 300-run mark. The team's captain, Peter Borren, also made a noteworthy contribution with 84 runs off 82 balls, supporting his teammate's outstanding performance.
However, Ireland's opener, Paul Stirling, prevented Ryan ten Doeschate from being the only centurion of the match. Stirling played exceptionally well and scored 101 runs, forming a crucial 177-run opening partnership with William Porterfield (who scored 68 runs). Niall O'Brien, the wicketkeeper, remained unbeaten on 57 runs as Ireland successfully chased down the formidable target in 47.4 overs.
4. 314/4 vs Namibia (March 3, 2003, Bloemfontein)
In the 2003 World Cup held in South Africa, the Netherlands were placed in Group A along with six other teams for the group stage. During this significant tournament, the Dutch team achieved a solitary victory against Namibia.
The captain of the Netherlands, Luuk van Troost, won the coin toss and chose to bat first against the African team in Bloemfontein. Remarkable centuries were scored by Klaas-Jan van Noortwijk (134*) and Feiko Kloppenburg (121), which propelled the Dutch team to a total of 314/4.
Namibia, in their pursuit of victory, were eventually dismissed for 250 runs, with Kloppenburg (4/42) and Adeel Raja (4/42) delivering standout performances with the ball. Kloppenburg's exceptional all-round display earned him the Player of the Match award in the Netherlands' triumphant 64-run win.
3. 315/6 vs Zimbabwe (June 20, 2023, Harare)
In the 2023 World Cup Qualifiers, the Dutch team achieved an impressive score against the host country, Zimbabwe, at the Harare Sports Club. Zimbabwe chose to field first, and the Dutch openers, Vikramjith Singh (88) and Max O'Dowd (59), had a fantastic start, putting up a remarkable partnership of 120 runs for the first wicket.
During the middle overs, Captain Scott Edwards played exceptionally well, scoring 83 runs off 72 balls, and contributed significantly to the Netherlands' total of 316 runs, setting a challenging target for the hosts. In response, Zimbabwe's experienced player, Sikandar Raza, played an outstanding innings, reaching a century off just 54 balls, which was the fastest ODI century for his country. His remarkable performance helped Zimbabwe win the game with 55 balls to spare.
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2. 315/8 vs Bermuda (August 18, 2007, Rotterdam)
In 2007, Bermuda traveled to the Netherlands for two ODI matches, but unfortunately, they were defeated in both games. The first ODI match in Rotterdam was particularly challenging for Bermuda, as the Netherlands won by a massive margin of 172 runs.
The Netherlands' opening batsmen, Tom de Grooth (97) and Alexei Kervezee (62), played impressive innings, supported by a quick knock from Mudassar Bukhari (61 runs in 41 balls). They collectively set up a formidable target of 316 for Bermuda to chase.
However, Bermuda struggled in their pursuit and eventually got bowled out for 143 in 38 overs. Jeroen Smits' team dominated the game and took a 1-0 lead in the series. Pieter Seelaar and Ryan ten Doeschate both took three wickets each for the Netherlands.
1. 374/9 vs West Indies (June 26, 2023, Harare)
Wicketkeeper Nicholas Pooran played a vital role, scoring an unbeaten 104, while Brandon King (76), Johnson Charles (54), and Shai Hope (47) also made significant contributions. Together, they propelled West Indies to a massive total of 374.
The Dutch team came remarkably close to chasing down the daunting target of 375. However, they faced a setback when they were reduced to 170/4 at the beginning of the 30th over. With 205 runs required to win from 125 balls, the European side seemed to have lost their way. But then, captain Scott Edwards and Teja Nidamanuru formed a partnership at the crease.
The duo partnered brilliantly, stitching together 143 runs off just 90 balls for the fifth wicket, closing the gap in the chase of the massive score. However, both batsmen were dismissed in a span of two overs, allowing West Indies to make a strong comeback with three wickets for a mere 14 runs. As a result, Netherlands needed 30 runs from the last two overs.
In an impressive display, Logan van Beek aggressively struck two boundaries and a six off Roston Chase, while Aryan Dutt added a boundary on the final ball of the second-to-last over, reducing the required runs to just nine in the last six balls.
Alzarri Joseph proved to be the nemesis for the pair, managing to dismiss them, including the crucial wicket of van Beek on the final ball when the Dutch team needed only one run. The Netherlands finished at 374/9, levelling the score and forcing the game into a Super Over.
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