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Netherlands vs Canada Live Score: Match 55 of ICC CWC League 2, 2023-27

Richa Pandey
05 Mar, 2025

The Netherlands and Canada faced off in Match 55 of the ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC) League 2, 2023-27, at V.O.C. Rotterdam. The Netherlands emerged victorious, defeating Canada by 63 runs.

Match Summary

Netherlands: 220 all out in 47.2 overs
Canada: 157 all out in 35.4 overs
Result: Netherlands won by 63 runs
Player of the Match: Paul van Meekeren

Netherlands Innings

Winning the toss, the Netherlands elected to bat first. Their innings was anchored by captain and wicketkeeper Scott Edwards, who scored a composed 72 runs off 94 balls, including six boundaries. Opener Max O'Dowd contributed 45 runs from 50 deliveries, setting a solid foundation for the team. However, the rest of the batting lineup struggled to build substantial partnerships, leading to a total of 220 runs.

Canada's Bowling Performance

Canada's bowlers displayed commendable efforts, with left-arm pacer Kaleem Sana leading the attack by claiming four wickets for 30 runs in his 7.2 overs. His disciplined line and length troubled the Dutch batsmen, especially in the middle overs. Dilon Heyliger and Saad Bin Zafar also contributed by taking crucial wickets, restricting the Netherlands to a chaseable target.

Canada's Innings

Chasing 221 for victory, Canada had a promising start with opener Aaron Johnson scoring a brisk 32 runs off 28 balls, including six fours and a six. However, his dismissal triggered a collapse, with Canada losing wickets at regular intervals. Wicketkeeper-batsman Shreyas Movva fought valiantly, remaining unbeaten on 47 runs from 72 balls, but lacked support from the other end. The team was eventually bowled out for 157 runs in 35.4 overs.

Netherlands' Bowling Performance

The standout performer for the Netherlands was pacer Paul van Meekeren, who delivered an exceptional spell, taking five wickets for just 28 runs in 9.4 overs. His ability to extract movement and maintain consistent pressure dismantled Canada's batting lineup. Vivian Kingma also played a pivotal role, claiming three wickets for 31 runs in his 7 overs, providing crucial breakthroughs at the start of the innings.

Key Moments

Scott Edwards' Resilient Knock: The Dutch skipper's innings was instrumental in guiding his team to a competitive total. His ability to rotate the strike and anchor the innings showcased his experience and temperament.
Paul van Meekeren's Five-Wicket Haul: Van Meekeren's lethal bowling spell dismantled Canada's middle and lower order, ensuring a comprehensive victory for the Netherlands. His performance earned him the Player of the Match award.

Conclusion

The match highlighted the Netherlands' dominance in both batting and bowling departments. While Canada's bowlers showed promise, their batting unit failed to capitalize on the efforts, leading to their defeat. This victory strengthens the Netherlands' position in the ICC CWC League 2 standings, bringing them closer to World Cup qualification.