Cricket Highlights, November 14: Netherlands tour of Oman (2nd T20I) – Netherlands vs Oman

Netherlands vs Oman (2nd T20) – Highlights

In this article, we will discuss the thrilling 2nd T20I between the NED and OMA, played on November 14, 2024, in Al Amerat. The match saw the Netherlands set a formidable total of 185/6 in their allotted 20 overs, with some strong batting performances. In reply, Oman fought hard but fell short, ending their innings at 135/7, handing the Netherlands a 50-run victory. We will analyze the key moments, performances, and turning points that led to this exciting contest.

In this high-scoring encounter, the Netherlands posted a total of 185/6 in their 20 overs after being put into bat. The innings got off to a rocky start with Teja Nidamanuru dismissed for a duck, caught by Mehran Khan off Muzahir Raza. 

Bas de Leede followed soon after, out for 4, trapped LBW by Shakeel Ahmed. Max O’Dowd contributed 23 from 19 balls, including 3 fours and 1 six, before falling to Mehran Khan. However, the innings was anchored by Scott Edwards, who played a blistering knock of 99 runs from 55 balls, striking 7 fours and 5 sixes at a remarkable strike rate of 180. 

His scintillating performance took the Netherlands to a commanding total, though he was dismissed on the final ball by Sufyan Mehmood. Other contributions came from Colin Ackermann (15) and Shariz Ahmad (7), both falling to Jay Odedra. Noah Croes remained unbeaten at 28 from 18 balls, adding valuable late runs.

In terms of bowling, OMA was led by Muzahir Raza (1/35) and Shakeel Ahmed (1/23), with Jay Odedra making a significant impact by taking 2 wickets for 13 runs. Despite their efforts, Oman struggled to contain the flow of runs as Edwards’ dominant innings propelled the Netherlands to a strong total of 185/6, with a solid run rate of 9.25 runs per over.

Oman’s chase of 186 runs got off to a difficult start, losing early wickets in the powerplay. Ashish Odedara followed shortly after, falling to van der Gugten for a duck, leaving Oman at 8/2. Aamir Kaleem fought back with a solid 36 from 22 balls, striking 5 fours and 1 six, but he too fell to Colin Ackermann, leaving Oman at 71/4 in the 9th over.

Hammad Mirza contributed 23 runs from 18 balls, including 1 six, but was dismissed LBW to Ackermann, further denting Oman’s chase. Sandeep Goud managed just 8 before being caught off Roelof van der Merwe’s bowling, leaving Oman reeling at 73/5. Sufyan Mehmood followed soon after for 2, falling to Ackermann, as Oman found themselves at 73/6.

Mehran Khan (3) was dismissed by Shariz Ahmad, leaving Oman at 83/7 with a steep task ahead. The lower order showed some resistance, with Shakeel Ahmed (30 not out from 28 balls) and Jay Odedra (25 not out from 18 balls) adding valuable runs towards the end. However, the required rate was too high, and Oman finished their innings at 135/7, 50 runs short of their target.

For the NED, Colin Ackermann was the standout bowler, taking 3 wickets for 15 runs, while Timm van der Gugten also impressed with 2 wickets for 29 runs. Roelof van der Merwe and Shariz Ahmad also contributed with key wickets, helping the Netherlands secure a comfortable 50-run victory.

Netherlands vs Oman Scoreboard

Netherlands– 185/6 (20)

Oman– 135/7(20/20)

Result – Netherlands won by 50 runs

Player of the Match – Scott Edwards

NED vs. OMA Playing XI

Netherlands:

Teja Nidamanuru, Max O’Dowd, Bas de Leede, Scott Edwards(C)(WK), Colin Ackermann, Shariz Ahmad, Noah Croes, Vivian Kingma, Kyle Klein, Roelof van der Merwe, Timm van der Gugten

Oman:

Jatinder Singh(C), Aamir Kaleem, Ashish Odedara, Hammad Mirza(WK), Sandeep Goud, Sufyan Mehmood, Mehran Khan, Shakeel Ahmed, Jay Odedra, Samay Shrivastav, Muzahir Raza

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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