A sensational all-round efficiency from Bas De Leede has secured the Netherlands a spot on the World Cup, breaking Scotland’s hearts of their qualifier in Bulawayo.
De Leede took 5 wickets earlier than smashing a exceptional 92-ball 123 on Thursday because the Dutch overhauled their 278-run goal inside 43 overs.
The variety of overs bowled was vital as, to climb above Scotland within the qualifying desk, the Dutch wanted not solely to win however to take action with not less than six overs to spare.
De Leede produced a shocking late flurry to hold his aspect to victory, utterly eclipsing Brandon McMullen’s century for Scotland earlier within the match.
His first one-day worldwide century concluded with a run out with solely two wanted to win.
The Netherlands now undergo to this autumn’s showpiece in India alongside qualifying match winners Sri Lanka.
“We had a look at where we wanted to be at the halfway point, and from there you’ve got to do it,” stated De Leede.
“It was 10,11 an over, so for us it was about going into T20 mode. We tried to take as many runs as possible in each over and just see where we would end up.
“It’s superb, I am unable to describe the sensation, and it is going to be one large get together tonight.”
The Dutch qualified despite not being able to field several key players who were engaged in domestic county cricket in England. It is the first time they have reached the first World Cup since 2011.
Scotland beat three Test-playing nations in West Indies, Zimbabwe and Ireland, all of whom will also not be in India, but could not get past their fellow associate nation.
Their captain Richie Berrington told Sky Sports: “A very robust one to take. The guys are hurting.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
