Netherlands qualifies for 2023 World Cup beating Scotland by six wickets

The Netherlands have qualified for the 2023 ODI World Cup in India after defeating Scotland by six wickets in a World Cup qualifier match in Harare on Wednesday.

Batting first, Scotland scored 277-9 in 50 overs, with Richie Berrington top-scoring with 70. Bas de Leede then led the Netherlands’ chase with a superb 123 from 92 balls, as they reached their target in 42.5 overs.

The Netherlands’ victory means that they have become the 10th team to qualify for the World Cup, joining Sri Lanka, England, India, Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.

The remaining two spots will be decided in the final round of qualifiers, which will be played in Zimbabwe from July 11 to 17.

Key points:

• The Netherlands needed to chase the target in 44 overs to overhaul Scotland’s run-rate and qualify for the World Cup. They did so in 42.5 overs, thanks to Bas de Leede’s 92-ball 123.
• De Leede’s innings was the highest score by a Netherlands batsman in a World Cup qualifier match.
• The Netherlands’ victory was their third in a row in the Super Sixes stage of the tournament.
• They are now in second place in the table, behind Sri Lanka.

• • The Netherlands last qualified for the World Cup in 1999, when they finished 11th.
  • They have been a regular participant in the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier since 2009, but they have never made it past the Super Sixes stage until this year.
  • The Netherlands’ qualification for the World Cup is a major boost for Dutch cricket. It will help to raise the profile of the sport in the Netherlands and it will give the team a chance to showcase their talent on the biggest stage.
• The Netherlands’ qualification for the World Cup is also a testament to the hard work and dedication of the team and their management. They have been working towards this goal for many years, and they have finally achieved it.The Netherlands will be hoping to make a strong impression at the World Cup in India later this year. They have a talented team with a good balance of batting and bowling, and they will be looking to cause some upsets.

  Here are some of the players to watch out for in the Netherlands’ team:

  • Bas de Leede: De Leede is the Netherlands’ captain, and he is one of their most experienced players. He is a good batsman and a reliable bowler.
  • Max O’Dowd: O’Dowd is another key player in the Netherlands’ batting line-up. He is a hard-hitting batsman who can score runs quickly.
  • Logan van Beek: the Netherlands’ leading wicket-taker in the World Cup qualifier is Van Beek. He is a fast bowler who can take wickets in all conditions.

  The Netherlands will be a tough team to beat at the World Cup. They have a good team balance and will play with a lot of confidence. They will make some waves in India later this year.

         The Netherlands’ qualification for the World Cup is a major achievement for the team. They have been working towards this goal for many years, and they will be hoping to make a strong impression at the tournament in                   India later this year.