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BBC News
2 days ago
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- BBC News
Levitt leads Dutch to comfortable win over Scotland
Men's Twenty20: Scotland v Netherlands, ClydesdaleNetherlands 198-7 (20 overs): Levitt 90; Davidson 2-29Scotland 181-9 (20 overs): McMullen 51; Nidamanuru 3-30The Netherlands won by 17 runsScorecard Scotland suffered back-to-back defeats in their T20 Tri-Series as they lost out to the Netherlands by 17 runs in opener Michael Levitt was the standout performer, striking 90 off 57 deliveries in an imposing total of showings from Max O'Dowd (21) and captain Scott Edwards (31) helped boost the visitors' score, despite some solid fielding from the Scots - including a fine boundary catch from George Munsey to dismiss Vikramjit reply, the Scots started slowly before makeshift opener Mark Watt ran himself out in the third fell to a controversial catch at backward square-leg - with the ball appearing to bounce before it reached fielder Aryan Dutt - and when captain Richie Berrington was dismissed for just two, the Dutch were well on McMullen was holding Scotland's chase together, but when he also fell to the part-time spin of Teja Nidamanuru for 51, they still needed more than 100 runs for Leask struck five mighty sixes to revive Scottish hopes on a surface better suited for quick scoring than Tuesday's low-scoring loss to was caught at long-on by Max O'Dowd off the bowling of Roelof van der Merwe to the delight of the men in 27 needed off the final over, Dutt restricted the Scots to just 10, securing a comfortable side face Nepal on Friday before travelling to the Netherlands for next month's T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier. "We felt after the first innings we were in the game with the one short side," Berrington said. "On the whole, our execution was good at times, but not for long enough throughout the game."When Michael Leask is in the middle, you're always in with a chance, but one of us couldn't hang in there long enough."We've been playing some good cricket and this week is great preparation for the qualifier. That's where we want to be peaking."
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First Post
3 days ago
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- First Post
Watch: Netherlands clinch historic tie after three Super Overs against Nepal
This is the first time in the history of T20 or List A cricket that three Super Overs were required to decide the outcome of a match. read more The Netherlands team required three Super Overs to beat Nepal in a match at Glasgow. Image: Scotland Cricket The Netherlands beat Nepal after an incredible three super overs during a T20 International tri-series match in Glasgow, the first time in the history of T20 or List A cricket. Michael Levitt struck a six in the third Super Over to eventually give the Netherlands victory in Glasgow on Monday (June 16, 2025) night. Having posted 152 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs, the Dutch looked set for victory with Nepal needing 16 from the final over in the run chase. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD However, Nepal could only level the scores (152/8) with tailender Nandan Yadav hitting two boundaries, including one from the last ball. A historic 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙚𝙚 super overs between the Netherlands and Nepal at @DaleCricket today 😲 — Cricket Scotland (@CricketScotland) June 16, 2025 Kushal Bhurtel smashed 18 to take Nepal to 19 in the first Super Over but opener Max O'Dowd struck the fifth and sixth balls of the Dutch reply for a six and a four respectively to level the scores. The Netherlands batted first in the second Super Over and posted 17. But again, it was not enough and the drama continued as Dipendra Singh Airee hit Kyle Klein's last ball over the ropes to take the match to an unprecedented third one-over shootout. Dutch off-spinning all-rounder Zach Lion-Cachet then finished Nepal's over early with two wickets in four balls, without conceding a run. Netherlands vs Nepal Last Over & 3 Super Overs Ball By Ball — PCT Replays 2.0 (@ReplaysPCT) June 16, 2025 Just a single was required for the Dutch to win the match in the third Super Over but Levitt finished a remarkable contest in style as he thumped the first ball of Sandeep Lamichhane's over for six. Hosts Scotland is the third team in T20 tri-series.
The Hindu
4 days ago
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- The Hindu
Netherlands vs Nepal T20: Netherlands beats Nepal in third Super Over, first time in history of T20 cricket
The Netherlands beat Nepal after an incredible three super overs during a T20 International tri-series match in Glasgow, the first time in the history of T20 or List A cricket. Michael Levitt struck a six in the third Super Over to eventually give the Netherlands victory in Glasgow on Monday (June 16, 2025) night. Having posted 152 for 7 in their allotted 20 overs, the Dutch looked set for victory with Nepal needing 16 from the final over in the run chase. However, Nepal could only level the scores (152/8) with tailender Nandan Yadav hitting two boundaries, including one from the last ball. Kushal Bhurtel smashed 18 to take Nepal to 19 in the first Super Over but opener Max O'Dowd struck the fifth and sixth balls of the Dutch reply for a six and a four respectively to level the scores. The Netherlands batted first in the second Super Over and posted 17. But again, it was not enough and the drama continued as Dipendra Singh Airee hit Kyle Klein's last ball over the ropes to take the match to an unprecedented third one-over shootout. Dutch off-spinning all-rounder Zach Lion-Cachet then finished Nepal's over early with two wickets in four balls, without conceding a run. Just a single was required for the Dutch to win the match in the third Super Over but Levitt finished a remarkable contest in style as he thumped the first ball of Sandeep Lamichhane's over for six. Hosts Scotland is the third team in T20 tri-series.
The Guardian
4 days ago
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- The Guardian
Netherlands triumph in historic T20 after three super overs against Nepal
The Netherlands and Nepal have etched their names in the cricket record books after the two sides could not be split until a third super over eventually found a winner in their T20 clash in Glasgow. It is the first time that a men's professional match – either T20 or List A – has gone to a third super over with the Dutch opener Michael Levitt finally clubbing a six to clinch his side's memorable triumph. The Netherlands looked to be cruising to victory after setting a target of 153 and with Nepal needing 16 runs from the last over and tailenders Sandeep Lamichhane and Nandan Yadav at the crease. But after Lamichhane rotated the strike, Yadav hit two boundaries including one off the last ball of the innings through cover to level the scores. The momentum stayed with Nepal in the first super over as Kushal Bhurtel blasted two sixes and a four to lift his side to 19-1 before being caught off the last ball. Levitt kicked off the Netherlands' chase with a six before leaving Max O'Dowd with plenty to do until the opener smashed a six and a boundary to again finish all square with Nepal. A historic 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙚𝙚 super overs between the Netherlands and Nepal at @DaleCricket today 😲 The Netherlands returned to the crease to start the second super over with the captain, Scott Edwards, smashing the first ball over the rope and O'Dowd soon adding another six with a strong square cut as the pair finished on 17-1. The Nepal skipper, Rohit Paudel, led his side's reply with a first-ball maximum while opening partner Dipendra Singh Airee ended the over with a slog for six to take the contest into a historic third super over. Sign up to The Spin Subscribe to our cricket newsletter for our writers' thoughts on the biggest stories and a review of the week's action after newsletter promotion But the wheels fell off from there for Nepal as Paudel was caught on the boundary off the first ball and Dutch off-spinner Zach Lion-Cachet claimed a second scalp to end the innings before the batting side had scored. Levitt only needed a single to seal the win but finished a remarkable match in dramatic style with a six over long-on off Lamichhane's first ball of the third super over. Nepal will be back in action against Scotland on Tuesday as part of the T20 tri-series, while the Netherlands have time to look back on their incredible moment of cricket history as the winner of the first triple super over.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Nepal vs Netherlands drama: Match tied, two super overs drawn, and finally historic third time lucky for Dutch
In an unprecedented cricket match in Glasgow, the Netherlands triumphed over Nepal in a historic triple Super Over. Nepal's late-game heroics forced the Super Overs, but the Dutch ultimately prevailed. Zach Lion-Cachet's dominant final Super Over and Michael Levitt's winning six sealed the victory after a day of twists and turns. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads In a match that pushed the boundaries of what's ever been seen in men's cricket , the Netherlands edged past Nepal in a never-before-seen triple Super Over thriller at Glasgow, marking the first time a professional men's game has needed three Super Overs to produce a began as a regular T20I quickly turned into a full-blown spectacle. Nepal, needing 16 off the final over of regulation time, found a hero in Nandan Yadav. With the tension mounting, Yadav delivered, hammering Kyle Klein for 4, 2, 2, and another 4, levelling the scores and setting off a chain of events that cricket has never witnessed first Super Over set the tone for the chaos ahead. Nepal, batting first, smashed 19 runs off Daniel Doram's over, thanks to Kushal Bhurtel's fireworks which included two sixes and a four. But the Dutch weren't ready to back down. Michael Levitt cleared the ropes on the first ball, before Max O'Dowd closed out the chase with a six and a four, matching Nepal's 19 to keep the match came the second Super Over. Netherlands put up 17 this time, with Lalit Rajbanshi getting hit for two sixes but pulling things back just enough. Nepal's response looked strong with Rohit Paudel going big early and Dipendra Singh Airee dragging it to the wire. Airee smashed the final ball over cow corner to force, incredibly, a third Super all streaks end somewhere. The third and final Super Over belonged to the Dutch. Zach Lion-Cachet bowled a dream over, giving away nothing and taking two wickets. That shut the door on Nepal. Levitt, ever the finisher, needed just one swing of the bat, launching Sandeep Lamichhane over long-on for six to seal the win and settle this marathon of a in the day, the Netherlands had posted 152 after a topsy-turvy batting effort. Max O'Dowd set the tone with early boundaries, but spin soon took over. Lalit Rajbanshi removed O'Dowd with his first ball, and Lamichhane's post-powerplay spell ripped through the Dutch middle order. He cleaned up Levitt, had skipper Scott Edwards caught in the deep, and dismissed Noah Croes, keeping Nepal in the Saqib Zulfiqar held firm in the death overs, guiding Netherlands past 150. In reply, Nepal stumbled early, losing Lokesh Bam and Anil Sah quickly. But Bhurtel and Paudel staged a quickfire counterattack, putting Nepal back on track. Doram, though, turned the match again, his three wickets throttled the scoring in the middle 56 needed off the final five, Nepal rode on late cameos from Rupesh, Paudel, and Karan KC to take it all the in the end, history was written not in regular play, but in three nail-biting Super Overs.(With TOI inputs)
