Netherlands vs Nepal Score, Match 74 of Cricket World Cup League 2 2023-27

SIX! Roelof van der Merwe to Gulshan Jha. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs. And that's it! Nepal have secured a comfortable 5-wicket victory. Aarif Sheikh led the way with a brilliant 78, setting the perfect tone for the chase, while Dipendra Singh Airee remained unbeaten on 38 to see his side home. Despite a spirited effort from Michael Levitt, who claimed two wickets for the Netherlands, it was clear that Nepal was never in danger of losing. With this victory, Nepal have now won two in a row in this World Cup League 2 leg, building momentum as they push forward in the competition. Aarif Sheikh is the Player of the Match.

Paul van Meekeren to Dipendra Singh Airee. Short, to leg on the back foot pulling, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Croes.

Paul van Meekeren to Dipendra Singh Airee. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to third man for 2 runs, fielded by Kingma.

Paul van Meekeren to Gulshan Jha. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to mid off for 1 run, run save by van der Merwe.

FOUR! Paul van Meekeren to Gulshan Jha. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed past long on for 4 runs.

Paul van Meekeren to Dipendra Singh Airee. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Nidamanuru.

Paul van Meekeren to Dipendra Singh Airee. Length ball, wide outside off stump moves in front cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Croes.

Vivian Kingma to Gulshan Jha. Length ball, to leg on the back foot working, hit pad to silly point for no runs.

OUT! Caught. Vivian Kingma to Aarif Sheikh. Back of a length, wide outside off stump moves in front driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep extra cover, caught by Nidamanuru. What a catch!

Vivian Kingma to Aarif Sheikh. Full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot Steer, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Lion-Cachet.

Vivian Kingma to Dipendra Singh Airee. Half volley, off stump on the front foot flick, in the air under control to long on for 3 runs, mis-fielded by Levitt.

Vivian Kingma to Dipendra Singh Airee. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by van der Merwe.

Vivian Kingma to Aarif Sheikh. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Nidamanuru.

Kyle Klein to Dipendra Singh Airee. Length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, hit pad to point for no runs, fielded by Singh.

Kyle Klein to Aarif Sheikh. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot Steer, to third man for 3 runs, fielded by Levitt.

FOUR! Kyle Klein to Aarif Sheikh. Length ball, off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep cover for 4 runs.

Kyle Klein to Aarif Sheikh. Length ball, off stump down the track Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Croes.

Kyle Klein to Dipendra Singh Airee. Length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by van der Merwe.

Kyle Klein to Dipendra Singh Airee. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.

Roelof van der Merwe to Dipendra Singh Airee. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Levitt.

Roelof van der Merwe to Dipendra Singh Airee. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Lion-Cachet.

Roelof van der Merwe to Aarif Sheikh. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep backward point for 1 run, mis-fielded by Nidamanuru.

Roelof van der Merwe to Dipendra Singh Airee. Stock ball half volley, to leg on the front foot sweeping, to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Singh.

Roelof van der Merwe to Aarif Sheikh. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep point for 1 run, fielded by Nidamanuru.

Roelof van der Merwe to Aarif Sheikh. Stock ball half volley, off stump down the track flick, to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Levitt.

Kyle Klein to Aarif Sheikh. Length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by van der Merwe.

Kyle Klein to Dipendra Singh Airee. Length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to square leg for 1 run, fielded by van der Merwe.

Kyle Klein to Aarif Sheikh. Length ball, to leg on the front foot defending, inside edge to short leg for 1 run, fielded by Singh.

Kyle Klein to Aarif Sheikh. Length ball, to leg on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by van der Merwe.

FOUR! Kyle Klein to Aarif Sheikh. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs. Glorious shot!