Dutch fans were thrilled as Max O’Dowd led the Netherlands to a fantastic six-wicket victory over Nepal at the ICC T20 World Cup in Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, USA. The Dutch team’s clinical bowling display and O’Dowd’s composed half-century made for an exciting match.

After a shaky batting performance by Nepal, they set a tiny target of 107 for the Dutch to chase. With 1.2 overs to spare, the Netherlands comfortably reached the target. O’Dowd was the show’s star, guiding the chase with an unbeaten 54 runs off 48 balls, including four boundaries and one six. Despite Nepal briefly causing a scare with two quick wickets, valuable contributions from Bikramjit Singh (22) and Bas de Leede (11*) ensured a smooth victory for the Dutch.

The Netherlands chose to bowl in the first innings, and their bowlers were outstanding. Tim Pringle and Logan Van Beek were the main destroyers, taking three wickets each. Paul van Meekeren and de Leede also made essential contributions, picking up two wickets each. As a result, Nepal could only manage a meagre total of 106 runs in 19.2 overs.

Rohit Paudel (35) was Nepal’s only shining light, while Karan KC (17) provided some resistance. However, the need for partnerships cost them dearly.

This impressive win puts the Netherlands in a strong position in Group D. They’ll be looking to carry this momentum forward in their next match, while Nepal will be eager to bounce back in their upcoming clash against Sri Lanka.