Cricket Highlights, November 13: Netherlands tour of Oman (1st T20) – Netherlands vs Oman

Netherlands vs Oman (1st T20) – Highlights

In this article, we will discuss the thrilling 1st T20I match between OMA and the NED, held in Al Amerat on November 13, 2024, as part of the Netherlands tour of Oman. Oman clinched victory by 3 wickets with five balls to spare, successfully chasing down the Netherlands’ target of 139. The match saw a resilient performance from both sides, with the Netherlands putting up 138/7, only for Oman to respond with a calculated chase to reach 139/7 in 19.1 overs. This win showcased Oman’s composure under pressure and provided an exciting start to the series.

In their 20 overs, the Netherlands scored 138/7, with contributions from a few key batters. Max O’Dowd managed 14 from 14 balls but was bowled by Aamir Kaleem, while Vikramjit Singh’s promising start (6 from 4) was cut short by Raza in the second over. The Netherlands captain Scott Edwards also couldn’t anchor the innings, as he was trapped lbw by Raza for just 6, leaving the Netherlands struggling at 27/3 in the fourth over.

Colin Ackermann then tried to stabilize the innings, scoring 34 off 31 balls with three boundaries, before he too fell to Kaleem. Bas de Leede played cautiously, making 16 off 24 balls, but was caught by Sufyan Mehmood off Mehran Khan’s bowling. 

Towards the end, Noah Croes accelerated the score with an unbeaten 33 off 20 balls, hitting four boundaries at a strike rate of 165. Timm van der Gugten contributed 14 off 11 balls before he was dismissed by Shakeel Ahmed in the 20th over, leaving Roelof van der Merwe not out on 1.

For OMA, Muzahir Raza was the standout bowler, taking 3 wickets for 42 runs in his 4 overs despite some costly deliveries. Aamir Kaleem delivered a crucial spell as well, picking up 2 wickets for 28 runs, while Shakeel Ahmed and Mehran Khan chipped in with a wicket each. The Netherlands ended with a total of 138/7, setting Oman a target of 139 for victory.

Oman chased down the target of 139 set by the NED, finishing at 139/7 in 19.1 overs. The chase began with a quick start but early setbacks. Captain Jatinder Singh hit 12 off 7 balls before falling to Timm van der Gugten, followed by Aamir Kaleem, who was bowled by Aryan Dutt for just 2, leaving Oman at 16/2. Ashish Odedara added 14 off 13 but was dismissed lbw by Roelof van der Merwe, while Wasim Ali contributed 5 before being caught behind off van der Gugten.

The real standout was Hammad Mirza, who anchored the innings with an unbeaten 62 off 42 balls, including five boundaries and three sixes, scoring at a brisk 147.61 strike rate. He was well-supported by Sufyan Mehmood, who played a steady 37 off 39 balls, including three sixes, helping Oman stabilize and build towards the target. 

Despite losing a couple of quick wickets near the end, with Mehran Khan and Siddharth Bukkapatnam falling in the 19th over, Mirza kept his composure to secure the win for Oman with five balls to spare.

While van der Gugten took 2/33. Aryan Dutt and Colin Ackermann each chipped in with a wicket, but Oman’s resilient partnership and Mirza’s unbeaten knock proved decisive, sealing a 3-wicket victory for the hosts.

Netherlands vs Oman Scoreboard

Netherlands– 138/7(20)

Oman– 139/7 (19.1/20)

Result – Oman won by 3 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)

Player of the Match – Hammad Mirza

Netherlands vs Oman Playing XI

Netherlands

Teja Nidamanuru, Max O’Dowd, Vikramjit Singh, Scott Edwards(WK)(C), Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede, Noah Croes, Timm van der Gugten, Roelof van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren

Oman

Jatinder Singh(C), Aamir Kaleem, Ashish Odedara, Wasim Ali, Hammad Mirza(WK), Sufyan Mehmood, Mehran Khan, Siddharth Bukkapatnam, Muzahir Raza, Samay Shrivastav, Shakeel Ahmed

Disclaimer: This Highlights is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.

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