6:54 PM So 1-1 for the mini-series, and a fair result I'd say. Nepal looked nowhere on Saturday but showed great spirit to come back hard today (as your humble correspondent predicted). In the end it was Nepal's discipline and tenacity in the field that won it for them, with a little help from Paras Khadka's man-of-the-match performance. Keep an eye out for the match gallery which will be up on CricketEurope shortly. It's been a pleasure bringing you the action from VRA, I've been Bertus de Jong, and he's off for a beer in the sunshine.
6:43 PM So Nepal become the first team to beat the Dutch in this World Cricket League Championship, edging closer to the top four finish they need. For the Netherlands, their place at the top of the table is no longer secure, as Hong Kong have the chance to pass them when they play their two matches against Kenya in this round.
6:36 PM Kami and Khadka did good work with the new ball to put the Dutch on the back foot, and exemplary fielding in the middle overs kept them there. Van der Merwe and O'Dowd stabilised for the Dutch, but were never allowed to get on top. Gruijters and van der Gugten were left with too much to do in the end, and Regmi profited from the pressure.
6:33 PM Well a fantastic comeback from Nepal after Saturday's match. The Dutch can only look at the seven dropped catches this morning, and arguably a rather hubristic selection. They came into the game with a long tail and didn't do enough in the field to justify it. Paras Khadka rode his luck initially but his captain's innings with support from Pun set a fine platform, and shambolic Dutch fielding at the death gifted Nepal the runs that made the difference.
10
MAA Jamil run out 1 (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6) SR: 100.00
Partnership of 1 in 1 balls
Netherlands 198-10 in 48.3 overs
48.3 Kami to Malik, RUN OUT! with 1 run completed. And that's that, out through cover, Malik wants the second, it's not there though throw comes in and Kami rips the stump out, Malik's nowhere and that's game Nepal
6:28 PM Malik on strike though
6:27 PM Kingma last man
9
T van der Gugten c Bhandari b Kami 36 (30 balls, 2x4, 2x6) SR: 120.00
Partnership of 2 in 2 balls
Netherlands 197-9 in 48.2 overs
48.2 Kami to van der Gugten, OUT - CAUGHT! And van der Gugten goes, wild swipe outside off, up to Bhandari at mid off, no mistake. 48.1 Kami to van der Gugten, 2 runs. clipped through midwicket and they're always taking two at this point
6:25 PM Malik at ten
48
End of over 48 (3 runs) Netherlands 195-8
T van der Gugten 34* (28 balls, 2x4, 2x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.0 overs
Regmi 9-0-36-2 Kami 6-0-28-1
Netherlands need 23 runs to win in 2.0 overs.
8
P van Meekeren st Rijal b Regmi 1 (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6) SR: 33.33
Partnership of 2 in 4 balls
Netherlands 195-8 in 48.0 overs
47.6 Regmi to van Meekeren, OUT - STUMPED! and Regmi looks like wrapping things up here, van Meekeren down the track, swing and a miss, Rijal does the rest 47.5 Regmi to van Meekeren, no run. looks to cut but can't connect, through to Rijal 47.4 Regmi to van der Gugten, 1 run. out to long on for one 47.3 Regmi to van Meekeren, 1 run. rocks back and goes hard, bottom edge for the single
6:22 PM van Meekeren at nine
7
TGJ Gruijters bowled Regmi 44 (60 balls, 3x4, 0x6) SR: 73.33
Partnership of 53 in 56 balls
Netherlands 193-7 in 47.2 overs
47.2 Regmi to Gruijters, OUT - BOWLED! Gets him! That must be the be the game! Gruijters on the charge and beaten by the turn, into off and gone 47.1 Regmi to van der Gugten, 1 run. down the track and over midwicket, but the man's round well
6:20 PM Odds on a tie anyone?
47
End of over 47 (8 runs) Netherlands 192-6
TGJ Gruijters 44* (59 balls, 3x4, 0x6) T van der Gugten 32* (26 balls, 2x4, 2x6)
Partnership of 52 in 9.0 overs
Kami 6-0-28-1 Regmi 8-0-33-0
Netherlands need 26 runs to win in 3.0 overs.
46.6 Kami to van der Gugten, 1 run. out to cover 46.5 Kami to van der Gugten, FOURDROPPED! very tough, outside edge well wide of Rijal, who does well to get glove on it to be honest 46.4 Kami to van der Gugten, no run. back to Kami 46.3 Kami to van der Gugten, 2 runs. down the track and over mid off, but well chased 46.2 Kami to van der Gugten, no run. full and out to point off the edge 46.1 Kami to Gruijters, 1 run. edged across the stumps to fine leg
6:16 PM Kami back for the death
6:15 PM This could still get tense
46
End of over 46 (7 runs) Netherlands 184-6
T van der Gugten 25* (21 balls, 1x4, 2x6) TGJ Gruijters 43* (58 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 44 in 8.0 overs
Regmi 8-0-33-0 Lamichhane 9-0-48-1
Netherlands need 34 runs to win in 4.0 overs.
45.6 Regmi to Gruijters, 1 run. leading edge into the off side for one more 45.5 Regmi to Gruijters, no run. pushed to cover 45.4 Regmi to Gruijters, no run. blocked from back in the crease 45.3 Regmi to van der Gugten, 1 run. out to the cover sweeper for one 45.2 Regmi to van der Gugten, FOUR dragged short, steps away, cross batted slap for four 45.1 Regmi to Gruijters, 1 run. tucked to leg for one
45
End of over 45 (10 runs) Netherlands 177-6
T van der Gugten 20* (19 balls, 0x4, 2x6) TGJ Gruijters 41* (54 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 37 in 7.0 overs
Lamichhane 9-0-48-1 Regmi 7-0-26-0
Netherlands need 41 runs to win in 5.0 overs.
44.6 Lamichhane to van der Gugten, SIX van der Gugten breaks the Shackles, dead straight and over the rope in front of the sightscreen 44.5 Lamichhane to van der Gugten, no run. bottom edged into the turf 44.4 Lamichhane to Gruijters, 1 run. driven straight, but just one again 44.3 Lamichhane to van der Gugten, 1 run. single through midwicket 44.2 Lamichhane to Gruijters, 1 run. tucked square for one more 44.1 Lamichhane to van der Gugten, 1 run. out to long on
6:08 PM These two still waiting for bad balls it seems, but they're not coming.
44
End of over 44 (6 runs) Netherlands 167-6
TGJ Gruijters 39* (52 balls, 3x4, 0x6) T van der Gugten 12* (15 balls, 0x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 27 in 6.0 overs
Regmi 7-0-26-0 Lamichhane 8-0-38-1
Netherlands need 51 runs to win in 6.0 overs.
43.6 Regmi to Gruijters, 2 runs. tucked to leg and good running for two 43.5 Regmi to van der Gugten, 1 run. driven to long off, but Nepal won't mind the singles now 43.4 Regmi to Gruijters, 1 run. pushed out on the leg side 43.3 Regmi to van der Gugten, 1 run. slapped out to long on for one more 43.2 Regmi to Gruijters, 1 run. cut away to the cover sweeper 43.1 Regmi to Gruijters, no run. carefully blocked
6:04 PM Regmi back from the Mulder End
6:03 PM The Dutch need a couple of big overs to get back into this
43
End of over 43 (5 runs) Netherlands 161-6
T van der Gugten 10* (13 balls, 0x4, 1x6) TGJ Gruijters 35* (48 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 21 in 5.0 overs
Lamichhane 8-0-38-1 Pun 10-0-38-1
Netherlands need 57 runs to win in 7.0 overs.
42.6 Lamichhane to Gruijters, 1 run. down the track and driven to long on 42.5 Lamichhane to Gruijters, no run. wide outside off, but gets away with it 42.4 Lamichhane to Gruijters, 2 runs. gets out the ramp again, two more 42.3 Lamichhane to van der Gugten, 1 run. swivels and pulls to deep square 42.2 Lamichhane to van der Gugten, no run. straight to mid on off the back foot 42.1 Lamichhane to Gruijters, 1 run. out through the off side for one
6:00 PM Lamichhane back
6:00 PM Nepal putting the screws on here.
42
End of over 42 (3 runs) Netherlands 156-6
T van der Gugten 9* (11 balls, 0x4, 1x6) TGJ Gruijters 31* (44 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 16 in 4.0 overs
Pun 10-0-38-1 Gauchan 8-0-25-1
Netherlands need 62 runs to win in 8.0 overs.
41.6 Pun to Gruijters, 1 run. run down to short third man 41.5 Pun to Gruijters, no run. down the track but straight to Pun 41.4 Pun to van der Gugten, 1 run. driven through midwicket off the back foot 41.3 Pun to van der Gugten, no run. back to Pun 41.2 Pun to Gruijters, 1 run. pushed out toward long off 41.1 Pun to Gruijters, no run. blocked back to Pun
41
End of over 41 (3 runs) Netherlands 153-6
T van der Gugten 8* (9 balls, 0x4, 1x6) TGJ Gruijters 29* (40 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 13 in 3.0 overs
Gauchan 8-0-25-1 Pun 9-0-35-1
Netherlands need 65 runs to win in 9.0 overs.
40.6 Gauchan to Gruijters, 1 run. guided down to third man 40.5 Gauchan to van der Gugten, 1 run. driven back past Gauchan for one more 40.4 Gauchan to Gruijters, 1 run. tucked to leg for one 40.3 Gauchan to Gruijters, no run. forward to defend 40.2 Gauchan to Gruijters, no run. off the toes to square leg 40.1 Gauchan to Gruijters, no run. watched onto the bat
5:54 PM New balls please, 150 up with exactly ten left, have the Dutch left it too late though? Nepal look in control.
40
End of over 40 (7 runs) Netherlands 150-6
T van der Gugten 7* (8 balls, 0x4, 1x6) TGJ Gruijters 27* (35 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 10 in 2.0 overs
Pun 9-0-35-1 Gauchan 7-0-22-1
Netherlands need 68 runs to win in 10.0 overs.
39.6 Pun to van der Gugten, SIX Down the track and that's high over long on and into the water hazard 39.5 Pun to van der Gugten, no run. on the slog-sweep struck on the pad but headed down leg 39.4 Pun to van der Gugten, no run. well fielded at mid on 39.3 Pun to van der Gugten, no run. back to Pun 39.2 Pun to van der Gugten, no run. out to midwicket 39.1 Pun to Gruijters, 1 run. out to long on for one
39
End of over 39 (3 runs) Netherlands 143-6
T van der Gugten 1* (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6) TGJ Gruijters 26* (34 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 3 in 1.0 overs
Gauchan 7-0-22-1 Pun 8-0-28-1
Netherlands need 75 runs to win in 11.0 overs.
38.6 Gauchan to van der Gugten, no run. back to Gauchan 38.5 Gauchan to Gruijters, 1 run. pushed past the bowler for one 38.4 Gauchan to Gruijters, no run. blocked back to Gauchan 38.3 Gauchan to van der Gugten, 1 run. out though midwicket for one 38.2 Gauchan to van der Gugten, no run. driven to mid off 38.1 Gauchan to Gruijters, 1 run. out to the cover sweeper for one
5:47 PM van der Gugten
38
End of over 38 (1 run) Netherlands 140-6
TGJ Gruijters 24* (31 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.0 overs
Pun 8-0-28-1 Gauchan 6-0-19-1
Netherlands need 78 runs to win in 12.0 overs.
6
PM Seelaar c Gauchan b Pun 1 (8 balls, 0x4, 0x6) SR: 12.50
Partnership of 3 in 11 balls
Netherlands 140-6 in 38.0 overs
37.6 Pun to Seelaar, OUT - CAUGHT! swept square but uppishly to Gauchan at square leg, who pouches it at second attempt 37.5 Pun to Seelaar, no run. pushed back to Pun 37.4 Pun to Seelaar, no run. into the pad outside leg on the sweep 37.3 Pun to Seelaar, no run. out to midwicket 37.2 Pun to Seelaar, no run. driven back to Gauchan 37.1 Pun to Gruijters, 1 run. another cheeky ramp, just one this time
37
End of over 37 (3 runs) Netherlands 139-5
PM Seelaar 1* (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6) TGJ Gruijters 23* (30 balls, 3x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 2 in 0.5 overs
Gauchan 6-0-19-1 Pun 7-0-27-0
Netherlands need 79 runs to win in 13.0 overs.
36.6 Gauchan to Seelaar, no run. defended on the front foot 36.5 Gauchan to Gruijters, 1 run. pushed back past Gauchan 36.4 Gauchan to Gruijters, no run. tucked to leg, well fielded again 36.3 Gauchan to Seelaar, 1 run. clipped to leg, good fielding to prevent the second 36.2 Gauchan to Seelaar, no run. blocked back straight
5:41 PM Captain at seven
5
MP O'Dowd st Rijal b Gauchan 35 (95 balls, 1x4, 0x6) SR: 36.84
Partnership of 34 in 46 balls
Netherlands 137-5 in 36.1 overs
36.2 Gauchan to O' Dowd, OUT - STUMPED FROM A WIDE! thrown wide, Rijal collects as O'Dowd swivels, not the sharpest stumping but given, and O'Dowd goes for 35 36.1 Gauchan to O' Dowd, no run. blocked to cover
5:39 PM Gauchan now
5:38 PM Well the game's delicately poised here, O"Dowd's innings could turn out to be match-winning or match-losing depending on how this turns out.
5:37 PM And that's DRINKS
36
End of over 36 (3 runs) Netherlands 136-4
TGJ Gruijters 22* (28 balls, 3x4, 0x6) MP O'Dowd 35* (94 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 33 in 7.3 overs
Pun 7-0-27-0 Lamichhane 7-0-33-1
Netherlands need 82 runs to win in 14.0 overs.
35.6 Pun to Gruijters, no run. blocked on the front foot 35.5 Pun to Gruijters, no run. driven to cover 35.4 Pun to Gruijters, no run. blocked on the front foot 35.3 Pun to Gruijters, no run. back to Pun, who fields well 35.2 Pun to Gruijters, 2 runs. cheeky ramp over Rijal for a couple more 35.1 Pun to O' Dowd, 1 run. driven hard and straight, well cut off on the rope
35
End of over 35 (5 runs) Netherlands 133-4
TGJ Gruijters 20* (23 balls, 3x4, 0x6) MP O'Dowd 34* (93 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 30 in 6.3 overs
Lamichhane 7-0-33-1 Pun 6-0-24-0
Netherlands need 85 runs to win in 15.0 overs.
34.6 Lamichhane to Gruijters, no run. carefully blocked 34.5 Lamichhane to Gruijters, no run. watched onto the bat 34.4 Lamichhane to Gruijters, no run. beats the bat outside off 34.3 Lamichhane to Gruijters, FOUR steps down and that's a lovely cover drive for four 34.2 Lamichhane to Gruijters, no run. looks to cut but can't connect 34.1 Lamichhane to O' Dowd, 1 run. driven back at Lamichhane, who fumbles it
34
End of over 34 (5 runs) Netherlands 128-4
TGJ Gruijters 16* (18 balls, 2x4, 0x6) MP O'Dowd 33* (92 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 25 in 5.3 overs
Pun 6-0-24-0 Lamichhane 6-0-28-1
Netherlands need 90 runs to win in 16.0 overs.
33.6 Pun to Gruijters, 2 runs. guided down to third man 33.5 Pun to O' Dowd, 1 run. chipped back over Pun for another 33.4 Pun to Gruijters, 1 run. down the track and out to long on 33.3 Pun to Gruijters, no run. pushed out to leg 33.2 Pun to O' Dowd, 1 run. stroked out to long on 33.1 Pun to O' Dowd, no run. away to square leg off the pad
33
End of over 33 (3 runs) Netherlands 123-4
TGJ Gruijters 13* (15 balls, 2x4, 0x6) MP O'Dowd 31* (89 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 20 in 4.3 overs
Lamichhane 6-0-28-1 Pun 5-0-19-0
Netherlands need 95 runs to win in 17.0 overs.
32.6 Lamichhane to Gruijters, no run. defended to leg 32.5 Lamichhane to O' Dowd, 1 run. flicked to square leg, risky single 32.4 Lamichhane to Gruijters, 1 run. out to the cover sweeper for one more 32.3 Lamichhane to O' Dowd, 1 run. back past him for a single 32.2 Lamichhane to O' Dowd, no run. defended from back in the crease 32.1 Lamichhane to O' Dowd, no run. blocked on the front foot
32
End of over 32 (3 runs) Netherlands 120-4
TGJ Gruijters 12* (13 balls, 2x4, 0x6) MP O'Dowd 29* (85 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 17 in 3.3 overs
Pun 5-0-19-0 Lamichhane 5-0-25-1
Netherlands need 98 runs to win in 18.0 overs.
31.6 Pun to Gruijters, no run. nurdled to leg, but no run to be had 31.5 Pun to Gruijters, no run. defended back down the track 31.4 Pun to O' Dowd, 1 run. clipped over midwicket for one ore 31.3 Pun to Gruijters, 1 run. glanced down leg for a single 31.2 Pun to O' Dowd, 1 run. brushed off the pads for one 31.1 Pun to O' Dowd, no run. carefully defended
31
End of over 31 (11 runs) Netherlands 117-4
TGJ Gruijters 11* (10 balls, 2x4, 0x6) MP O'Dowd 27* (82 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 14 in 2.3 overs
Lamichhane 5-0-25-1 Pun 4-0-16-0
Netherlands need 101 runs to win in 19.0 overs.
30.6 Lamichhane to Gruijters, FOUR SHot! stes himself and creams that through midwicket, races over the outfield to the rope 30.5 Lamichhane to O' Dowd, 1 run. nudged to leg for one more 30.4 Lamichhane to O' Dowd, no run. back to the bowler 30.3 Lamichhane to Gruijters, 1 run. tucked to leg 30.2 Lamichhane to Gruijters, FOUR reverse swept square 30.1 Lamichhane to O' Dowd, 1 run. back past Lamichhane, who gets a hand to it but can't collect
30
End of over 30 (2 runs) Netherlands 106-4
TGJ Gruijters 2* (7 balls, 0x4, 0x6) MP O'Dowd 25* (79 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 3 in 1.3 overs
Pun 4-0-16-0 Lamichhane 4-0-14-1
Netherlands need 112 runs to win in 20.0 overs.
29.6 Pun to Gruijters, no run. defended to leg 29.5 Pun to O' Dowd, 1 run. stroked out to long off 29.4 Pun to O' Dowd, no run. 29.3 Pun to Gruijters, 1 run. down the track and driven to long on 29.2 Pun to Gruijters, no run. out to cover off the back foot 29.1 Pun to Gruijters, no run. defends forward
29
End of over 29 (3 runs) Netherlands 104-4
MP O'Dowd 24* (77 balls, 1x4, 0x6) TGJ Gruijters 1* (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 1 in 0.3 overs
Lamichhane 4-0-14-1 Gauchan 5-0-16-0
Netherlands need 114 runs to win in 21.0 overs.
28.6 Lamichhane to Gruijters, 1 run. out to mid on and a quick single 28.5 Lamichhane to Gruijters, no run. defends forward 28.4 Lamichhane to Gruijters, no run. left alone outside off
4
RE van der Merwe bowled Lamichhane 56 (61 balls, 4x4, 1x6) SR: 91.80
Partnership of 82 in 127 balls
Netherlands 103-4 in 28.3 overs
28.3 Lamichhane to van der Merwe, OUT - BOWLED! crucial wicket! van der Merwe on the sweep but can't connect, bowled round his legs! 28.2 Lamichhane to O' Dowd, 1 run. out to the cover sweeper 28.1 Lamichhane to van der Merwe, 1 run. out to long on
5:09 PM Lamichhane returns
28
End of over 28 (3 runs) Netherlands 101-3
MP O'Dowd 23* (75 balls, 1x4, 0x6) RE van der Merwe 55* (60 balls, 4x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 80 in 20.4 overs
Pun 3-0-14-0 Regmi 6-0-20-0
Netherlands need 117 runs to win in 22.0 overs.
27.6 Pun to van der Merwe, 1 run. away square for one more
Hundred up for the Dutch, good recovery
27.5 Pun to O' Dowd, 1 run. clipped square for one more 27.4 Pun to O' Dowd, no run. back to Pun 27.3 Pun to O' Dowd, no run. out to long on 27.2 Pun to van der Merwe, 1 run. tucked to leg for one more 27.1 Pun to van der Merwe, no run. out to extra off the back foot
27
End of over 27 (4 runs) Netherlands 98-3
MP O'Dowd 21* (72 balls, 1x4, 0x6) RE van der Merwe 54* (57 balls, 4x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 77 in 19.4 overs
Regmi 6-0-20-0 Pun 2-0-11-0
Netherlands need 120 runs to win in 23.0 overs.
26.6 Regmi to van der Merwe, 1 run. driven straight for one more 26.5 Regmi to O' Dowd, 1 run. out to the cover sweeper 26.4 Regmi to O' Dowd, no run. 26.3 Regmi to van der Merwe, 1 run. tucked to leg off the pads 26.2 Regmi to van der Merwe, no run. out to point 26.1 Regmi to O' Dowd, 1 run. tucked to leg for one more
26
End of over 26 (8 runs) Netherlands 94-3
RE van der Merwe 52* (54 balls, 4x4, 1x6) MP O'Dowd 19* (69 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 73 in 18.4 overs
Pun 2-0-11-0 Regmi 5-0-16-0
Netherlands need 124 runs to win in 24.0 overs.
25.6 Pun to O' Dowd, 1 run. pushed out toward long on for one more 25.5 Pun to O' Dowd, 2 runs. short and smashed over midwicket, doesn't have the legs for the rope, but drops safe 25.4 Pun to O' Dowd, no run. carefully blocked 25.3 Pun to O' Dowd, no run. pushed back to Pun 25.2 Pun to van der Merwe, 1 run. out to long off again 25.1 Pun to van der Merwe, FOUR driven hard at long off, and a misfield that's FIFTY for van der Merwe
25
End of over 25 (1 run) Netherlands 86-3
MP O'Dowd 16* (65 balls, 1x4, 0x6) RE van der Merwe 47* (52 balls, 3x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 65 in 17.4 overs
Regmi 5-0-16-0 Pun 1-0-3-0
Netherlands need 132 runs to win in 25.0 overs.
24.6 Regmi to O' Dowd, no run. blocked back to Regmi 24.5 Regmi to O' Dowd, no run. out to cover 24.4 Regmi to O' Dowd, no run. 24.3 Regmi to O' Dowd, no run. left alone outside off 24.2 Regmi to O' Dowd, no run. out to midwicket 24.1 Regmi to van der Merwe, 1 run. short and slapped out to long on
24
End of over 24 (3 runs) Netherlands 85-3
MP O'Dowd 16* (60 balls, 1x4, 0x6) RE van der Merwe 46* (51 balls, 3x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 64 in 16.4 overs
Pun 1-0-3-0 Regmi 4-0-15-0
Netherlands need 133 runs to win in 26.0 overs.
23.6 Pun to van der Merwe, 1 run. out to long on this time 23.5 Pun to O' Dowd, 1 run. out to long off for one more 23.4 Pun to van der Merwe, 1 run. driven straight for one 23.3 Pun to van der Merwe, no run. pushed back to Pun 23.2 Pun to van der Merwe, no run. driven hard to cover 23.1 Pun to van der Merwe, no run. left for Rijal
4:52 PM Pun into the attack
23
End of over 23 (3 runs) Netherlands 82-3
MP O'Dowd 15* (59 balls, 1x4, 0x6) RE van der Merwe 44* (46 balls, 3x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 61 in 15.4 overs
Regmi 4-0-15-0 Gauchan 5-0-16-0
Netherlands need 136 runs to win in 27.0 overs.
22.6 Regmi to O' Dowd, no run. back to Regmi 22.5 Regmi to O' Dowd, no run. straight to cover again 22.4 Regmi to O' Dowd, 2 runs. pushed out through point and good running 22.3 Regmi to O' Dowd, no run. out to cover 22.2 Regmi to van der Merwe, 1 run. driven out square for one more 22.1 Regmi to van der Merwe, no run. out to extra off the back foot
4:48 PM Regmi back
21.3 Gauchan to van der Merwe, 1 run. through midwicket off the back foot 21.2 Gauchhan to van der Merwe, no run. punched back at Gauchan, who fields well 21.1 Gauchhan to O' Dowd, 1 run. out to long off for one
21
End of over 21 (7 runs) Netherlands 77-3
RE van der Merwe 42* (42 balls, 3x4, 1x6) MP O'Dowd 12* (51 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 56 in 13.4 overs
Lamichhane 3-0-11-0 Gauchhan 4-0-14-0
Netherlands need 141 runs to win in 29.0 overs.
20.6 Lamichhane to O' Dowd, 1 leg bye. down to fine leg off the pad 20.5 Lamichhane to van der Merwe, 1 run. out to long off 20.4 Lamichhane to van der Merwe, 2 runs. tucked to leg for a hard-run two 20.3 Lamichhane to O' Dowd, 1 run. out to deep midwicket 20.2 Lamichhane to O' Dowd, no run. out to backward point 20.1 Lamichhane to van der Merwe, 1 run. driven through cover point
20
End of over 20 (2 runs) Netherlands 70-3
RE van der Merwe 37* (39 balls, 3x4, 1x6) MP O'Dowd 11* (48 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 49 in 12.4 overs
Gauchhan 4-0-13-0 Lamichhane 2-0-6-0
Netherlands need 148 runs to win in 30.0 overs.
19.6 Gauchhan to van der Merwe, no run. out to point 19.5 Gauchhan to O' Dowd, 1 run. run down to third man 19.4 Gauchhan to O' Dowd, no run. punched out to mid off 19.3 Gauchhan to O' Dowd, no run. out to point 19.2 Gauchhan to van der Merwe, 1 run. out to long off 19.1 Gauchhan to van der Merwe, no run.
19
End of over 19 (3 runs) Netherlands 68-3
MP O'Dowd 10* (45 balls, 1x4, 0x6) RE van der Merwe 36* (36 balls, 3x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 47 in 11.4 overs
Lamichhane 2-0-6-0 Gauchhan 3-0-11-0
Netherlands need 150 runs to win in 31.0 overs.
18.6 Lamichhane to O' Dowd, no run. out to cover
but he's back up
18.5 Lamichhane to O' Dowd, no run. well stopped at cover 18.4 Lamichhane to van der Merwe, 1 run. through the covers this time 18.3 Lamichhane to O' Dowd, 1 run. out to long off again 18.1 Lamichhane to van der Merwe, no run. played out to cover
18
End of over 18 (3 runs) Netherlands 65-3
MP O'Dowd 9* (42 balls, 1x4, 0x6) RE van der Merwe 34* (33 balls, 3x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 44 in 10.4 overs
Gauchhan 3-0-11-0 Lamichhane 1-0-3-0
Netherlands need 153 runs to win in 32.0 overs.
17.6 Gauchhan to O' Dowd, no run. out to extra 17.5 Gauchhan to O' Dowd, no run. blocked back to Gauchan 17.4 Gauchhan to O' Dowd, no run. pushed out to cover 17.3 Gauchhan to van der Merwe, 1 run. out to long off for one more 17.2 Gauchhan to O' Dowd, 1 run. good stop at cover but can't stop the single
4:28 PM And that's DRINKS
17
End of over 17 (3 runs) Netherlands 62-3
MP O'Dowd 8* (38 balls, 1x4, 0x6) RE van der Merwe 32* (31 balls, 3x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 41 in 9.4 overs
Lamichhane 1-0-3-0 Gauchhan 2-0-8-0
Netherlands need 156 runs to win in 33.0 overs.
16.6 Lamichhane to O' Dowd, no run. watched onto the bat 16.5 Lamichhane to O' Dowd, no run. blocked on the front foot 16.4 Lamichhane to O' Dowd, no run. out to mid on 16.3 Lamichhane to O' Dowd, no run. forward to defend 16.2 Lamichhane to van der Merwe, 1 run. punched through cover off the back foot 16.1 Lamichhane to van der Merwe, 2 runs. run down to third man for a couple
4:25 PM Legspin now, young Lamichhane into the attack
16
End of over 16 (3 runs) Netherlands 59-3
MP O'Dowd 8* (34 balls, 1x4, 0x6) RE van der Merwe 29* (29 balls, 3x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 38 in 8.4 overs
Gauchhan 2-0-8-0 Regmi 3-0-12-0
Netherlands need 159 runs to win in 34.0 overs.
15.6 Gauchhan to O' Dowd, no run. brushed off the pads to square leg 15.5 Gauchhan to van der Merwe, 1 run. out to long on for one more 15.3 Gauchhan to van der Merwe, 1 run. back past Gauchan for a single 15.2 Gauchhan to van der Merwe, no run. out to point off the back foot
15
End of over 15 (1 run) Netherlands 56-3
MP O'Dowd 7* (32 balls, 1x4, 0x6) RE van der Merwe 27* (25 balls, 3x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 35 in 7.4 overs
Regmi 3-0-12-0 Gauchhan 1-0-5-0
Netherlands need 162 runs to win in 35.0 overs.
14.6 Regmi to van der Merwe, 1 run. out through cover on the back foot for one 14.5 Regmi to van der Merwe, no run. forward to defend 14.4 Regmi to van der Merwe, no run. blocked back to Regmi 14.2 Regmi to van der Merwe, no run. out to point off the back foot 14.1 Regmi to van der Merwe, no run. carefully blocked
14
End of over 14 (5 runs) Netherlands 55-3
MP O'Dowd 7* (32 balls, 1x4, 0x6) RE van der Merwe 26* (19 balls, 3x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 34 in 6.4 overs
Gauchhan 1-0-5-0 Regmi 2-0-11-0
Netherlands need 163 runs to win in 36.0 overs.
13.6 Gauchhan to O' Dowd, no run. well stopped again 13.5 Gauchhan to O' Dowd, no run. pushed out on the off side, well fielded 13.4 Gauchhan to van der Merwe, 1 run. driven out to long off for one 13.3 Gauchhan to van der Merwe, FOUR dragged short and that's put away over mid on for four 13.2 Gauchhan to van der Merwe, no run. blocked back to Gauchan 13.1 Gauchhan to van der Merwe, no run. out to cover
4:14 PM Gauchhan into the attack
13
End of over 13 (9 runs) Netherlands 50-3
MP O'Dowd 7* (30 balls, 1x4, 0x6) RE van der Merwe 21* (15 balls, 2x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 29 in 5.4 overs
Regmi 2-0-11-0 Khadka 6-0-19-2
Netherlands need 168 runs to win in 37.0 overs.
12.6 Regmi to O' Dowd, no run. left alone outside off 12.5 Regmi to O' Dowd, 2 runs. stroke out to long off and great running for two 12.4 Regmi to van der Merwe, 1 run. gets it through this time for a single 12.3 Regmi to van der Merwe, no run. out to point from back in the crease 12.2 Regmi to van der Merwe, SIX down the track, up over mid on and that's all the way back 12.1 Regmi to van der Merwe, no run. out to point
12
End of over 12 (1 run) Netherlands 41-3
MP O'Dowd 5* (28 balls, 1x4, 0x6) RE van der Merwe 14* (11 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 20 in 4.4 overs
Khadka 6-0-19-2 Regmi 1-0-2-0
Netherlands need 177 runs to win in 38.0 overs.
11.6 Khadka to O' Dowd, no run. defended to cover 11.6 Khadka to O' Dowd, WIDE down leg 11.4 Khadka to O' Dowd, no run. left alone again 11.3 Khadka to O' Dowd, no run. watched through to Rijal 11.2 Khadka to O' Dowd, no run. left alone 11.1 Khadka to O' Dowd, no run. chases one outside off but can't connect
11
End of over 11 (2 runs) Netherlands 40-3
RE van der Merwe 14* (11 balls, 2x4, 0x6) MP O'Dowd 5* (22 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 19 in 3.4 overs
Regmi 1-0-2-0 Khadka 5-0-18-2
Netherlands need 178 runs to win in 39.0 overs.
10.6 Regmi to O' Dowd, 1 run. 10.5 Regmi to O' Dowd, no run. carefully blocked 10.4 Regmi to O' Dowd, no run. away square off the inside edge 10.3 Regmi to van der Merwe, 1 run. driven out square on the back foot 10.2 Regmi to van der Merwe, no run. blocked back to the bowler 10.1 Regmi to van der Merwe, no run. carefully blocked
4:03 PM Regmi into the attack
4:02 PM Apologies for the minor glitches. Wifi situation here is fraught.
10
End of over 10 (5 runs) Netherlands 38-3
MP O'Dowd 4* (19 balls, 1x4, 0x6) RE van der Merwe 13* (8 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 17 in 2.4 overs
Khadka 5-0-18-2 Kami 5-0-20-1
Netherlands need 180 runs to win in 40.0 overs.
9.6 Khadka to O' Dowd, no run. left alone 9.5 Khadka to O' Dowd, no run. defended to leg 9.3 Khadka to O' Dowd, no run. defended to point 9.2 Khadka to van der Merwe, 1 run. edged wide of slip for one more
9
End of over 9 (11 runs) Netherlands 33-3
MP O'Dowd 4* (15 balls, 1x4, 0x6) RE van der Merwe 8* (6 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 12 in 1.4 overs
Kami 5-0-20-1 Khadka 4-0-13-2
Netherlands need 185 runs to win in 41.0 overs.
8.6 Kami to O' Dowd, FOUR overpitched and driven straight again, four more 8.5 Kami to O' Dowd, no run. beats the bat outside off 8.4 Kami to van der Merwe, 3 runs. flicked square off the toes and good running for three 8.3 Kami to van der Merwe, no run. blocked on the front foot 8.2 Kami to van der Merwe, no run. out to mid on this time 8.1 Kami to van der Merwe, FOUR lovely straight drive, and there's no catching that
3:54 PM real pressure on O'Dowd now
8
End of over 8 (1 run) Netherlands 22-3
MP O'Dowd 0* (13 balls, 0x4, 0x6) RE van der Merwe 1* (2 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 1 in 0.4 overs
Khadka 4-0-13-2 Kami 4-0-9-1
Netherlands need 196 runs to win in 42.0 overs.
7.6 Khadka to O' Dowd, no run. watched through to Rijal 7.5 Khadka to O' Dowd, no run. blocked on the back foot 7.4 Khadka to van der Merwe, 1 run. punched through point off the back foot 7.3 Khadka to van der Merwe, no run. left alone
van der Merwe in at five
7.1 Khadka to Barresi, no run. defends forward
3:49 PM Good opening from Nepal here, two wickets already and pressure building.
7
End of over 7 (1 run) Netherlands 21-2
MP O'Dowd 0* (11 balls, 0x4, 0x6) W Barresi 6* (5 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 2 in 2.1 overs
Kami 4-0-9-1 Khadka 3-0-12-1
Netherlands need 197 runs to win in 43.0 overs.
6.6 Kami to O' Dowd, no run. squares him up and beats the bat, great over 6.5 Kami to O' Dowd, no run. chases a wide one, but doesn't connect 6.4 Kami to O' Dowd, no run. out to mid off 6.2 Kami to O' Dowd, no run. blocked on the front foot 6.3 Kami to O' Dowd, no run. defends forward again 6.1 Kami to Barresi, 1 run. forced into the leg side for one
6
End of over 6 (1 run) Netherlands 20-2
MP O'Dowd 0* (6 balls, 0x4, 0x6) W Barresi 5* (4 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 1 in 1.1 overs
Khadka 3-0-12-1 Kami 3-0-8-1
Netherlands need 198 runs to win in 44.0 overs.
5.6 Khadka to O' Dowd, no run. blocked on the front foot 5.5 Khadka to O' Dowd, no run. defended to off 5.4 Khadka to O' Dowd, no run. 5.3 Khadka to O' Dowd, no run. defended on the front foot 5.2 Khadka to O' Dowd, no run. left alone and skids through to Rijal just outside off 5.1 Khadka to Barresi, 1 run. worked away square for a single
3:41 PM 218 suddenly looking a long way off
5
End of over 5 (1 run) Netherlands 19-2
MP O'Dowd 0* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6) W Barresi 4* (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.1 overs
Kami 3-0-8-1 Khadka 2-0-11-1
Netherlands need 199 runs to win in 45.0 overs.
4.6 Kami to O' Dowd, no run. left alone outside off
3:39 PM O'Dowd at four
2
MGJ Rippon c Khadka b Kami 7 (14 balls, 1x4, 0x6) SR: 50.00
Partnership of 4 in 6 balls
Netherlands 19-2 in 4.5 overs
4.5 Kami to Rippon, OUT - CAUGHT! And another for Nepal, squares him up and an outside edge flies wide of third slip, Khadka takes a diving catch and the Dutch are two down 4.3 Kami to Rippon, no run. driven to mid off 4.2 Kami to Barresi, 1 run. out to mid on for a single 4.1 Kami to Barresi, no run. blocked on the back foot
4
End of over 4 (6 runs) Netherlands 18-1
MGJ Rippon 7* (11 balls, 1x4, 0x6) W Barresi 3* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 3 in 0.1 overs
Khadka 2-0-11-1 Kami 2-0-7-0
Netherlands need 200 runs to win in 46.0 overs.
3.6 Khadka to Barresi, 3 runs. Barresi straight off the mark with a square drive through cover point for three
3:34 PM Barresi at three
1
SJ Myburgh c Rijal b Khadka 8 (12 balls, 1x4, 0x6) SR: 66.67
Partnership of 15 in 23 balls
Netherlands 15-1 in 3.5 overs
3.5 Khadka to Myburgh, OUT - CAUGHT! And gone! Myburgh playing away from his body again and this time the inside edge finds the gloves, Rijal takes a good low catch 3.4 Khadka to Rippon, 1 run. back of a length and bottom edged across the stumps, bit of luck for the Dutch there 3.3 Khadka to Rippon, no run. blocked back down to Khadka, Rippon sets off and then reconsiders 3.2 Khadka to Rippon, no run. good reply from Khadka, draws him forward and beats the bat 3.1 Khadka to Rippon, 2 runs. back of a length and punched through point off the back foot
3
End of over 3 (6 runs) Netherlands 12-0
SJ Myburgh 8* (11 balls, 1x4, 0x6) MGJ Rippon 4* (7 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 12 in 3.0 overs
Kami 2-0-7-0 Khadka 1-0-5-0
Netherlands need 206 runs to win in 47.0 overs.
2.6 Kami to Myburgh, no run. outside off again and Myburgh's playing away from his body, gets away with it 2.5 Kami to Myburgh, FOUR over[itched and driven hard through extra cover to the rope 2.4 Kami to Myburgh, 2 runs. short and wide, lifted over slip and well stopped on the rope at third man 2.3 Kami to Myburgh, no run. out to mid off this time 2.2 Kami to Myburgh, no run. driven to cover 2.1 Kami to Myburgh, no run. defended back to Kami
2
End of over 2 (5 runs) Netherlands 6-0
MGJ Rippon 4* (7 balls, 1x4, 0x6) SJ Myburgh 2* (5 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 6 in 2.0 overs
Khadka 1-0-5-0 Kami 1-0-1-0
Netherlands need 212 runs to win in 48.0 overs.
1.6 Khadka to Rippon, no run. back to Khadka on the back foot 1.5 Khadka to Rippon, no run. blocked back down the track, they think about a single but think twice 1.4 Khadka to Rippon, no run. left for Rijal
3:23 PM Physio's out there. Not much more that moral support though.
3:22 PM He does not look happy at all.
1.3 Khadka to Rippon, no run. back of a length and that's through him and into, well, let's just say that's too high for LBW 1.2 Khadka to Rippon, FOUR up and over cover and that will run for four 1.1 Khadka to Myburgh, 1 run. gloved out to leg for one
3:19 PM Khadka from the far end
1
End of over 1 (1 run) Netherlands 1-0
SJ Myburgh 1* (5 balls, 0x4, 0x6) MGJ Rippon 0* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 1 in 1.0 overs
Kami 1-0-1-0
Netherlands need 217 runs to win in 49.0 overs.
0.6 Kami to Myburgh, no run. 0.5 Kami to Rippon, no run. 0.4 Kami to Myburgh, 1 run. wide and sliced down to third man for one 0.3 Kami to Myburgh, no run. driven to mid off 0.2 Kami to Myburgh, no run. quick, into the pads but headed down leg 0.1 Kami to Myburgh, no run. defended on the back foot
3:14 PM And we're ready to get started again, Myburgh and Rippon for the Dutch, looks like Kami for Nepal from the City End. Myburgh facing.
2:41 PM Time for lunch here in Drop City, 217 still looking a fair way under par on a decent track, though Rippon and van der Merwe were both getting some turn and Nepal have four spinners today. Join us in about 35 minutes for the Dutch chase.
2:38 PM So Nepal finish on 217-9, only the fourth time they've posted 200-plus in List A cricket. The Dutch were a little unlucky early, with van der Gugten and Kingma repeatedly beating the bat without reward, but the hosts spurned the chances they were offered. Malla and Khadka rode their luck and the Nepal skipper's 84 was beautifully paced, and Pun's supporting 45 was probably the day's most impressive, practically the only Nepal batsman not to be reprieved. Rippon and Malik were excellent at the death, and either might have had a five-for were it not for the slapstick fielding in the final overs.
2:34 PM Well that wasn't pretty to watch. Had been pretty decent cricket all day but those last couple of overs were embarrasing all-round.
50
End of over 50 (7 runs) Nepal 217-9
SP Gauchhan 3* (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6) S Lamichhane 2* (2 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 5 in 0.4 overs
Malik 9-1-34-2 Rippon 6-0-35-4
49.6 Malik to Gauchhan, 2 runs. DROPPED Well that must be some sort of record. Top-edged pull, put down at midwicket. Shambolic, really. 49.5 Malik to Lamichhane, 1 run. pushed into the off side for one 49.4 Malik to Gauchhan, 1 run. DROPPED and another, Myburgh tracking back from point. Getting a bit farcical this. 49.3 Malik to Lamichhane, 1 run. blocked down the track and running hard for one
9
B Regmi c Barresi b Malik 4 (4 balls, 0x4, 0x6) SR: 100.00
Partnership of 3 in 4 balls
Nepal 212-9 in 49.2 overs
49.2 Malik to Regmi, OUT - CAUGHT! but goes next ball, looking for the flick over the shoulder but only manages to pop it up for Barresi 49.1 Malik to Regmi, 2 runs. DROPPED another, at long off this time
49
End of over 49 (8 runs) Nepal 210-8
SP Gauchhan 0* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6) B Regmi 2* (2 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 1 in 0.2 overs
Rippon 6-0-35-4 Malik 8-1-27-1
48.6 Rippon to Gauchhan, no run. through to Barresi 48.5 Rippon to Regmi, 1 run. full and swept for one
2:26 PM Gauchan in
8
S Kami c van Meekeren b Rippon 2 (4 balls, 0x4, 0x6) SR: 50.00
Partnership of 1 in 2 balls
Nepal 209-8 in 48.4 overs
48.4 Rippon to Kami, OUT - CAUGHT! and Kami goes trying to force the pace, high and straight to van Meekeren at long off 48.3 Rippon to Regmi, 1 run. pulled square for a single
2:25 PM Handy little cameo from Bhandari though. Regmi at nine
7
B Bhandari st Barresi b Rippon 17 (14 balls, 0x4, 2x6) SR: 121.43
Partnership of 11 in 8 balls
Nepal 208-7 in 48.2 overs
48.2 Rippon to Bhandari, OUT - STUMPED! And Rippon strikes back, Bhandari down the track and beaten by the turn, Simple for Barresi 48.1 Rippon to Bhandari, SIX and that's absolutely huge over long on, deep into the trees
48
End of over 48 (5 runs) Nepal 202-6
S Kami 2* (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6) B Bhandari 11* (12 balls, 0x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 5 in 1.0 overs
Malik 8-1-27-1 Rippon 5-0-27-2
47.6 Malik to Kami, 2 runs. DROPPED!massive top edge, Gruijters sets himself at midwicket,it's out of the sun but that's still a pretty woeful drop 47.5 Malik to Bhandari, 1 run. nudged square and that's the 200 up for Nepal! 47.4 Malik to Bhandari, no run. blocked to point 47.3 Malik to Kami, 1 leg bye. into the pads again but they'll run a leg bye on that 47.2 Malik to Kami, no run. into the pads but outside leg 47.1 Malik to Bhandari, 1 run. pushed out toward midwicket for one
2:18 PM Kami at eight
47
End of over 47 (7 runs) Nepal 197-6
B Bhandari 9* (9 balls, 0x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.0 overs
Rippon 5-0-27-2 Malik 7-1-23-1
6
R Rijal c Barresi b Rippon 0 (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6) SR: 0.00
Partnership of 7 in 5 balls
Nepal 197-6 in 47.0 overs
46.6 Rippon to Rijal, OUT - CAUGHT! and Rijal goes first ball, bounce and turn and fends at it, regulation for Barresi 46.5 Rippon to Bhandari, 1 run. pushed out through point 46.4 Rippon to Bhandari, no run. pushed back again and into the pads, but pitched outside 46.3 Rippon to Bhandari, no run. defended from back in the crease
2:14 PM That'll take some finding.
46.2 Rippon to Bhandari, SIX full toss and that's creamed, a long way back into the trees behind the long on boundary
2:13 PM So Pun falls five short of a half century, a fine innings nonetheless. Rijal at seven.
5
S Pun c van der Merwe b Rippon 45 (78 balls, 2x4, 0x6) SR: 57.69
Partnership of 7 in 15 balls
Nepal 190-5 in 46.1 overs
46.1 Rippon to Pun, OUT - CAUGHT! Down the track and that's catching practice for van der Merwe at long on, who bags his second catch in a row
46
End of over 46 (4 runs) Nepal 190-4
B Bhandari 2* (5 balls, 0x4, 0x6) S Pun 45* (77 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 7 in 2.2 overs
Malik 7-1-23-1 Rippon 4-0-20-0
45.6 Malik to Bhandari, no run. defended from back in the crease 45.5 Malik to Bhandari, no run. extra bounce and up off the splice but drops safe again 45.4 Malik to Pun, 1 run. clipped uppishly off the toes but drops short of deep square leg 45.3 Malik to Pun, no run. Pun struck low in front and heads down the track, but is sent back. LBW appeal turned down and the throw goes wide 45.2 Malik to Pun, 2 runs. clipped square off the pads, wild return throw allows two 45.1 Malik to Bhandari, 1 run. helped on its way down leg
45
End of over 45 (2 runs) Nepal 186-4
S Pun 42* (74 balls, 2x4, 0x6) B Bhandari 1* (2 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 3 in 1.2 overs
Rippon 4-0-20-0 Malik 6-1-19-1
44.6 Rippon to Pun, no run. pushes him back and beats the edge good over from Rippon, just two from it 44.5 Rippon to Pun, no run. blocked to cover 44.4 Rippon to Bhandari, 1 run. tossed up and driven to long off 44.3 Rippon to Pun, 1 run. swept square for one 44.2 Rippon to Pun, no run. backs away to cut, but picks out the man 44.1 Rippon to Pun, no run. outside edge rolls to backward point
2:05 PM Rippon returns
44
End of over 44 (5 runs) Nepal 184-4
B Bhandari 0* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6) S Pun 41* (69 balls, 2x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 1 in 0.2 overs
Malik 6-1-19-1 van Meekeren 8-1-36-1
43.6 Malik to Bhandari, no run. defended to leg 43.5 Malik to Pun, 1 run. clipped away square off the toes
2:02 PM Bhandari in now
4
P Khadka c van der Merwe b Malik 84 (94 balls, 7x4, 1x6) SR: 89.36
Partnership of 118 in 146 balls
Nepal 183-4 in 43.4 overs
43.4 Malik to Khadka, OUT - CAUGHT! And that's the end of an excellent innings, Khadka down the track and a lofted drive but can't put enough pace on the ball, van der Merwe makes no mistake on the rope at long on. 43.3 Malik to Pun, 1 run. bunted into the on side and they run one 43.2 Malik to Khadka, 1 run. pushed out toward mid off 43.1 Malik to Khadka, 2 runs. cut up and over backward point for a couple
1:58 PM Apologies for the brief interruption to comms, Khadka and Pun notch up the 100 partnership looking entirely comfortable. Acceleration now. Malik returns.
43
End of over 43 (11 runs) Nepal 179-3
S Pun 39* (67 balls, 2x4, 0x6) P Khadka 81* (91 balls, 7x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 114 in 23.4 overs
van Meekeren 8-1-36-1 van der Merwe 7-0-40-1
42.6 van Meekeren to Pun, FOUR 42.5 van Meekeren to Pun, no run. 42.4 van Meekeren to Khadka, 1 run. 42.3 van Meekeren to Khadka, no run. 42.3 van Meekeren to Khadka, WIDE 42.2 van Meekeren to Pun, 1 run. 42.1 van Meekeren to Pun, FOUR
42
End of over 42 (11 runs) Nepal 168-3
P Khadka 80* (89 balls, 7x4, 1x6) S Pun 30* (63 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 103 in 22.4 overs
van der Merwe 7-0-40-1 van Meekeren 7-1-25-1
41.6 van der Merwe to Khadka, 2 runs. 41.5 van der Merwe to Pun, 1 run. 41.4 van der Merwe to Khadka, 1 run. 41.3 van der Merwe to Khadka, 2 runs. 41.2 van der Merwe to Khadka, FOUR 41.1 van der Merwe to Pun, 1 run.
41
End of over 42 (7 runs) Nepal 157-3
P Khadka 71* (85 balls, 6x4, 1x6) S Pun 28* (61 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 92 in 22.4 overs
van der Gugten 9-1-36-0 van Meekeren 7-1-25-1
1:49 PM van der Merwe returns from the Mulder End
40.6 van der Gugten to Khadka, FOUR connects with that though! inside-out over etra cover for four 40.5 van der Gugten to Khadka, no run. still no luck for van der Gugten Khadka looks to go big over mid on, past the outside edge again 40.4 van der Gugten to Pun, 1 run. tucked square for one more 40.3 van der Gugten to Khadka, 1 run. driven to cover, misfield allows the single 40.2 van der Gugten to Khadka, no run. left for Barresi 40.1 van der Gugten to Pun, 1 run. short and guided down to third man
1:44 PM And that's the 150 up for Nepal
40
End of over 40 (3 runs) Nepal 150-3
P Khadka 66* (81 balls, 5x4, 1x6) S Pun 26* (59 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 85 in 20.4 overs
van Meekeren 7-1-25-1 van der Gugten 7-1-29-0
39.6 van Meekeren to Pun, 1 run. leading edge again and they take one this time 39.5 van Meekeren to Pun, no run. looks to tuck it to leg, leading edge rolls back down the track 39.4 van Meekeren to Pun, no run. full and blocked on the front foot 39.4 van Meekeren to Pun, WIDE down leg again 39.3 van Meekeren to Pun, no run. gloved down leg but doesn't carry to Barresi 39.2 van Meekeren to Khadka, 1 run. short and pulled square, square leg ummpire evades 39.1 van Meekeren to Khadka, no run. backs away but defends in the end
1:39 PM Khadka in full flow now, excellent partnership for Nepal this.
39
End of over 39 (8 runs) Nepal 147-3
S Pun 25* (55 balls, 0x4, 0x6) P Khadka 65* (79 balls, 5x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 82 in 19.4 overs
van der Gugten 7-1-29-0 Seelaar 1-0-8-0
38.6 van der Gugten to Khadka, 1 run. out through point off the back foot 38.5 van der Gugten to Pun, 1 run. blocked on the back foot nd good running for the single 38.5 van der Gugten to Pun, WIDE over-enthusiastic bouncer there 38.4 van der Gugten to Khadka, 1 run. short and flicked away square for one more 38.3 van der Gugten to Pun, 1 run. back of a length and cut late through backward point, good wrists 38.2 van der Gugten to Khadka, 1 run. driven out to the cover sweeper off the back foot 38.1 van der Gugten to Khadka, 2 runs. dropped into the off side, overthrow allows the second
1:34 PM Nepal looking on top now for the first time on this tour
1:34 PM van der Gugten returns
38
End of over 38 (8 runs) Nepal 139-3
S Pun 23* (53 balls, 0x4, 0x6) P Khadka 60* (75 balls, 5x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 74 in 18.4 overs
Seelaar 1-0-8-0 Malik 5-1-14-0
37.6 Seelaar to Khadka, 1 run. down the track again and drive to long on 37.5 Seelaar to Khadka, FOUR inside out and lifted over exra cover, Khadka is on the attack now 37.4 Seelaar to Khadka, no run. down the track and driven back to Seelaar 37.3 Seelaar to Khadka, no run. tossed up and driven to extra 37.2 Seelaar to Pun, 1 run. tucked to leg for one more 37.1 Seelaar to Pun, 2 runs. swept square for two
Brave decision with two set batsmen in
1:31 PM Seelaar brings himself on from the Mulder End
37
End of over 37 (8 runs) Nepal 131-3
P Khadka 55* (71 balls, 4x4, 1x6) S Pun 20* (51 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 66 in 17.4 overs
Malik 5-1-14-0
36.6 Malik to Khadka, 2 runs. and another couple, up over point this time 36.5 Malik to Khadka, 2 runs. flicked over midwicket for two more
Far from chanceless but a crucial knock from the Nepal skipper
36.4 Malik to Khadka, 2 runs. back of a length and pulled hard through square leg, who does well to take the pace off, that's FIFTY for Khadka 36.3 Malik to Pun, 1 run. clipped out through midwicket for one 36.2 Malik to Pun, no run. there is no run there 36.1 Malik to Khadka, 1 run. out to long on off the back foot
1:27 PM Kingma finishes with 1-25 from his ten, unlucky not to have picked up another having beaten the bat consistently.
36
End of over 36 (3 runs) Nepal 123-3
S Pun 19* (49 balls, 0x4, 0x6) P Khadka 48* (67 balls, 4x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 58 in 16.4 overs
Kingma 10-2-25-1 Malik 4-1-6-0
35.6 Kingma to Khadka, 1 run. down to third man for one 35.5 Kingma to Khadka, no run. full and left outside off 35.4 Kingma to Khadka, no run. back of a length, wide and a cross batted slap out to long long off 35.3 Kingma to Khadka, no run. defended on the back foot 35.2 Kingma to Pun, 1 run. on leg and flicked down to deep fine leg 35.1 Kingma to Khadka, 1 run. blocked down the track and a very risky single, fumbled pickup lets them off
1:23 PM Kingma to bowl out
1:21 PM And that's DRINKS
35
End of over 35 (2 runs) Nepal 120-3
S Pun 18* (48 balls, 0x4, 0x6) P Khadka 46* (62 balls, 4x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 55 in 15.4 overs
Malik 4-1-6-0 Kingma 9-2-22-1
34.6 Malik to Pun, no run. down leg, clips the pad and another optimistic appeal, but he survives 34.5 Malik to Pun, no run. carefully blocked on the front foot 34.4 Malik to Pun, no run. through him and into the pads, strangle appeal but that's a tad high 34.4 Malik to Pun, WIDE down leg 34.3 Malik to Pun, no run. tucked to leg, well fielded 34.2 Malik to Khadka, 1 run. finds the gap this time 34.1 Malik to Khadka, no run. o leg and clipped square but to the man
34
End of over 34 (5 runs) Nepal 118-3
S Pun 18* (44 balls, 0x4, 0x6) P Khadka 45* (60 balls, 4x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 53 in 14.4 overs
Kingma 9-2-22-1 Malik 3-1-4-0
33.6 Kingma to Khadka, 1 run. good yorker, well dug out 33.5 Kingma to Khadka, no run. squeezed out to point off the back foot 33.4 Kingma to Pun, 3 runs. driven uppishly wide on mid on, drops safe and away for three 33.3 Kingma to Pun, no run. blocked on the back foot 33.2 Kingma to Khadka, 1 run. everything going Khadka's way today, another inside edge on the charge just misses leg stump 33.1 Kingma to Khadka, no run. straight and blocked on the back foot
33
End of over 33 (2 runs) Nepal 113-3
S Pun 15* (42 balls, 0x4, 0x6) P Khadka 43* (56 balls, 4x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 48 in 13.4 overs
Malik 3-1-4-0 Kingma 8-2-17-1
32.6 Malik to Khadka, 1 run. tossed up and driven to long on 32.5 Malik to Khadka, no run. down leg, Barresi looks for the stumping, not sure why that wasn't a wide 32.4 Malik to Khadka, no run. and again 32.3 Malik to Khadka, no run. slow on middle and leg, straight to square leg 32.2 Malik to Khadka, no run. leading edge drops at his feet 32.1 Malik to Pun, 1 run. short and wide, cut softly behind point
32
End of over 32 (4 runs) Nepal 111-3
P Khadka 42* (51 balls, 4x4, 1x6) S Pun 14* (41 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 46 in 12.4 overs
Kingma 8-2-17-1 Malik 2-1-2-0
31.6 Kingma to Pun, 1 run. banged in short and hooked, but bottom edged and it ends up at short backward square 31.5 Kingma to Khadka, 1 run. guided down to third man for one 31.4 Kingma to Pun, 1 run. on leg and dropped square off the hip for one 31.3 Kingma to Pun, no run. left alone outside off 31.2 Kingma to Pun, no run. blocked on the front foot 31.1 Kingma to Khadka, 1 run. Riding his luck here, another big outside edge falls safe wide of third man
31
End of over 31 (0 runs) Nepal 107-3
S Pun 12* (37 balls, 0x4, 0x6) P Khadka 40* (49 balls, 4x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 42 in 11.4 overs
Malik 2-1-2-0 Kingma 7-2-13-1
30.6 Malik to Pun, no run. carefully blocked again 30.5 Malik to Pun, no run. blocked on the front foot 30.4 Malik to Pun, no run. fended to leg 30.3 Malik to Pun, no run. defended into the leg side 30.2 Malik to Pun, no run. slow, back of a length, Pun half-leaves and almost plays it into his stumps 30.1 Malik to Pun, no run. into the pads but headed down leg
30
End of over 30 (2 runs) Nepal 107-3
P Khadka 40* (49 balls, 4x4, 1x6) S Pun 12* (31 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 42 in 10.4 overs
Kingma 7-2-13-1 Malik 1-0-2-0
29.6 Kingma to Khadka, no run. defended to point off the back foot 29.5 Kingma to Pun, 1 run. back of a length on leg and glanced fine 29.4 Kingma to Pun, no run. defends forward again 29.3 Kingma to Pun, no run. blocked on the front foot 29.2 Kingma to Khadka, 1 run. on leg and tucked away square 29.1 Kingma to Khadka, no run. full and driven to long off
12:58 PM Kingma returns
29
End of over 29 (2 runs) Nepal 105-3
S Pun 11* (28 balls, 0x4, 0x6) P Khadka 39* (46 balls, 4x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 40 in 9.4 overs
Malik 1-0-2-0 Rippon 3-0-18-0
28.6 Malik to Pun, no run. left lone outside off 28.5 Malik to Pun, no run. forward to block, inside edge across the pads 28.4 Malik to Pun, no run. watchfully blocked 28.3 Malik to Khadka, 1 run. driven straight for one more 28.2 Malik to Khadka, no run. blocked on the back foot 28.1 Malik to Pun, 1 run. flicked square off the pads for one
12:54 PM Malik into the attack
28
End of over 28 (10 runs) Nepal 103-3
P Khadka 38* (44 balls, 4x4, 1x6) S Pun 10* (24 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 38 in 8.4 overs
Rippon 3-0-18-0 van der Merwe 7-0-29-1
27.6 Rippon to Khadka, no run. 27.5 Rippon to Khadka, no run. back to Rippon 27.4 Rippon to Khadka, FOUR Edged! wide of slip though and that brings up the hundred 27.3 Rippon to Khadka, no run. defended on the back foot 27.2 Rippon to Khadka, FOUR Reverse sweep, perfectly excuted and that's four 27.2 Rippon to Khadka, WIDE down leg 27.1 Rippon to Pun, 1 run. swept behind square for one
12:50 PM Crowd has grown appreciably now and it really i a lovely day, Sun is threatening to oveerheat the electronics in the media tent, alarms going off regularly. Have retreated into the shade.
27
End of over 27 (3 runs) Nepal 93-3
P Khadka 30* (39 balls, 2x4, 1x6) S Pun 9* (23 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 28 in 7.4 overs
van der Merwe 7-0-29-1 Rippon 2-0-8-0
26.6 van der Merwe to Khadka, no run. blocked straight on the front foot 26.5 van der Merwe to Khadka, 2 runs. backs away and goes inside-out over extra, great shot but well fielded to stop three 26.4 van der Merwe to Khadka, no run. carefully blocked 26.3 van der Merwe to Khadka, no run. Khadka on the slog sweep, misses, into the pads, bug shout but no joy 26.2 van der Merwe to Pun, 1 run. clipped out square on the leg side 26.1 van der Merwe to Pun, no run. watched onto the bat
26
End of over 26 (6 runs) Nepal 90-3
P Khadka 28* (35 balls, 2x4, 1x6) S Pun 8* (21 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 25 in 6.4 overs
Rippon 2-0-8-0 van der Merwe 6-0-26-1
25.6 Rippon to Khadka, no run. 25.5 Rippon to Khadka, no run. 25.4 Rippon to Pun, 1 run. 25.3 Rippon to Khadka, 1 run. 25.2 Rippon to Khadka, FOUR driven hard through cover 25.1 Rippon to Khadka, no run.
25
End of over 25 (5 runs) Nepal 84-3
S Pun 7* (20 balls, 0x4, 0x6) P Khadka 23* (30 balls, 1x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 19 in 5.4 overs
van der Merwe 6-0-26-1 Rippon 1-0-2-0
24.6 van der Merwe to Khadka, 1 run. out into the on side again off 24.5 van der Merwe to Khadka, no run. out to leg off the back foot 24.4 van der Merwe to Pun, 1 run. inside edge off the pads out square 24.3 van der Merwe to Khadka, 1 run. brushed off the pads toward square leg 24.2 van der Merwe to Pun, 1 run. clipped out to leg 24.1 van der Merwe to Khadka, 1 run. more luck for Nepal, big outside edge spirals up over cover but drops safe
24
End of over 24 (2 runs) Nepal 79-3
S Pun 5* (18 balls, 0x4, 0x6) P Khadka 20* (26 balls, 1x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 14 in 4.4 overs
Rippon 1-0-2-0 van der Merwe 5-0-21-1
23.6 Rippon to Pun, no run. pushed out square off the pads 23.5 Rippon to Pun, no run. outside off and left 23.5 Rippon to Pun, WIDE down leg 23.4 Rippon to Pun, no run. turns and up into the pads but probably doing too much 23.3 Rippon to Pun, no run. tossed up and driven to mid off 23.2 Rippon to Pun, no run. driven to cover off the back foot 23.1 Rippon to Khadka, 1 run. DROPPED! Rippon finds the edge first ball but it's put down at slip
12:36 PM Rippon into the attack, left arm wrist spin
23
End of over 23 (3 runs) Nepal 77-3
S Pun 5* (13 balls, 0x4, 0x6) P Khadka 19* (25 balls, 1x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 12 in 3.4 overs
van der Merwe 5-0-21-1 van Meekeren 6-1-22-1
22.6 van der Merwe to Khadka, 1 run. out in front of point for one more 22.5 van der Merwe to Pun, 1 run. pushed out to long on 22.4 van der Merwe to Pun, no run. defended on the front foot 22.3 van der Merwe to Khadka, 1 run. stroked out to long off 22.2 van der Merwe to Khadka, no run. fended down to short third man 22.1 van der Merwe to Khadka, no run. driven back to van der Merwe
22
End of over 22 (5 runs) Nepal 74-3
S Pun 2* (10 balls, 0x4, 0x6) P Khadka 19* (22 balls, 1x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 9 in 2.4 overs
van Meekeren 6-1-22-1 van der Merwe 4-0-18-1
21.6 van Meekeren to Khadka, 1 run. 21.5 van Meekeren to Khadka, 2 runs. 21.4 van Meekeren to Pun, 1 run. rides that one out to backward point for one
well, more of a wide third slip really
21.3 van Meekeren to Pun, no run. edged but drops short of gully 21.2 van Meekeren to Khadka, 1 run. Another inside edge across the stumps goes down to fine leg for one 21.1 van Meekeren to Khadka, no run. pushes him back in the crease and edged into the pads, well stopped at slip
21
End of over 21 (4 runs) Nepal 69-3
S Pun 1* (8 balls, 0x4, 0x6) P Khadka 15* (18 balls, 1x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 4 in 1.4 overs
van der Merwe 4-0-18-1 van Meekeren 5-1-17-1
20.6 van der Merwe to Khadka, 1 run. and another drive to long off for one 20.5 van der Merwe to Pun, 1 run. driven past him this for one 20.4 van der Merwe to Pun, no run. blocked back to van der Merwe 20.3 van der Merwe to Pun, no run. ooh! edged across the stumps! 20.2 van der Merwe to Pun, no run. defends forward 20.1 van der Merwe to Khadka, 1 run. driven to long on
12:27 PM Hmm, apparently a wide in there somewhere. No sure which ball. Apologies.
20
End of over 20 (0 runs) Nepal 65-3
S Pun 0* (4 balls, 0x4, 0x6) P Khadka 13* (16 balls, 1x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.4 overs
van Meekeren 5-1-17-1 van der Merwe 3-0-15-1
19.6 van Meekeren to Pun, no run. and another short one, Pun evades 19.5 van Meekeren to Pun, no run. short again and Pun evades 19.4 van Meekeren to Pun, no run. and an excellent bouncer, Pun sways away just in time 19.3 van Meekeren to Pun, no run. great ball first up, past the edge outside off
12:24 PM Pun at five
3
G Malla c Kingma b van Meekeren 39 (52 balls, 1x4, 1x6) SR: 75.00
Partnership of 24 in 28 balls
Nepal 65-3 in 19.2 overs
19.2 van Meekeren to Malla, OUT - CAUGHT! and gone! crucial wicket! Full ball shaping in, Malla on looks to work it to leg but a leading edge pops up for Kingma coming in from mid on 19.1 van Meekeren to Malla, no run. back of a length and blocked on the back foot
19
End of over 19 (9 runs) Nepal 65-2
P Khadka 13* (16 balls, 1x4, 1x6) G Malla 39* (50 balls, 1x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 24 in 4.2 overs
van der Merwe 3-0-15-1 van Meekeren 4-0-17-0
18.6 van der Merwe to Khadka, 2 runs. backs away and cut through point, they run hard but the third's not there 18.5 van der Merwe to Khadka, no run. 18.4 van der Merwe to Khadka, no run. bet him this time, Khadka on the pad pushing forward, big shout but looked high 18.3 van der Merwe to Khadka, SIX Shot! Down the track and a wristy flick all the way to the rope at long on 18.2 van der Merwe to Khadka, no run. defends forward 18.1 van der Merwe to Malla, 1 run. tossed up on leg, tucked away square for one
12:16 PM As predicted Nepal have been much better this morning, though both van der Gugten and Kingma have been unlucky not to find an edge having beaten the bat repeatedly. Malla's weathered the early storm well, however, and has yet to miss out on a bad ball.
12:14 PM And that will be DRINKS
18
End of over 18 (5 runs) Nepal 56-2
P Khadka 5* (11 balls, 1x4, 0x6) G Malla 38* (49 balls, 1x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 15 in 3.2 overs
van Meekeren 4-0-17-0 van der Merwe 2-0-6-1
17.6 van Meekeren to Khadka, no run. back of a length and fended down to point 17.5 van Meekeren to Khadka, no run. left alone this time 17.4 van Meekeren to Khadka, no run. good reply from van Meekeren, back of a length and squares him up 17.3 van Meekeren to Malla, 3 runs. short and pulled over mid off, well chased down but they'll get three 17.2 van Meekeren to Malla, no run. full, straight and blocked 17.1 van Meekeren to Malla, 2 runs. half volley on leg, flicked up high over midwicket for two
12:11 PM van Meekeren again for the last over before drinks
17
End of over 17 (3 runs) Nepal 51-2
P Khadka 5* (8 balls, 1x4, 0x6) G Malla 33* (46 balls, 1x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 10 in 2.2 overs
van der Merwe 2-0-6-1 van der Gugten 6-1-21-0
16.6 van der Merwe to Khadka, no run. tossed up and played late out to cover 16.5 van der Merwe to Khadka, no run. blocked back down the track 16.4 van der Merwe to Malla, 1 run. stroked out to long off 16.3 van der Merwe to Malla, no run. defends forward
12:09 PM Fifty up for Nepal
16.2 van der Merwe to Malla, 2 runs. backs away and punched out through point for two 16.1 van der Merwe to Malla, no run. carefully blocked on the front foot
16
End of over 16 (5 runs) Nepal 48-2
P Khadka 5* (6 balls, 1x4, 0x6) G Malla 30* (42 balls, 1x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 7 in 1.2 overs
van der Gugten 6-1-21-0 van der Merwe 1-0-3-1
15.6 van der Gugten to Khadka, no run. full and straight, blocked back on the front foot 15.5 van der Gugten to Khadka, no run. great ball, back of a length and seaming in, off the outside edge up and toward point but drops safe 15.4 van der Gugten to Khadka, no run. good comeback! quicker over off and left late by Khadka 15.3 van der Gugten to Khadka, FOUR shot of the day so far! back of a length and a lovely square drive off the back foot for four 15.2 van der Gugten to Khadka, no run. blocked back straight on the front foot 15.1 van der Gugten to Malla, 1 run. clipped square off the pad, nicely played
15
End of over 15 (3 runs) Nepal 43-2
P Khadka 1* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6) G Malla 29* (41 balls, 1x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 2 in 0.2 overs
van der Merwe 1-0-3-1 van der Gugten 5-1-16-0
14.6 van der Merwe to Malla, 1 run. tucked square for one more 14.5 van der Merwe to Khadka, 1 run. tossed up and nicely placed between cover and point for one
12:02 PM Khadka in at four
2
S Vesawkar c O' Dowd b van der Merwe 6 (15 balls, 1x4, 0x6) SR: 40.00
Partnership of 19 in 29 balls
Nepal 41-2 in 14.4 overs
14.4 van der Merwe to Vesawkar, OUT - CAUGHT! And gone! Vesawkar in two minds, backs away and then half-heartedly drives at it, chipped up to O'Dowd at cover who takes a good low catch 14.3 van der Merwe to Vesawkar, no run. watched onto the bat 14.2 van der Merwe to Vesawkar, no run. tossed up and driven, van der Merwe fields well 14.1 van der Merwe to Malla, 1 run. pushed out through cover off the back foot
11:59 AM First spin of the day, van der Merwe into the attack
14
End of over 14 (4 runs) Nepal 40-1
S Vesawkar 6* (12 balls, 1x4, 0x6) G Malla 27* (39 balls, 1x4, 1x6)
Partnership of 18 in 4.1 overs
van der Gugten 5-1-16-0 van Meekeren 3-0-12-0
13.6 van der Gugten to Vesawkar, no run. back of a length and out to cover off the back foot 13.5 van der Gugten to Vesawkar, no run. left alone outside off 13.4 van der Gugten to Vesawkar, no run. back of a length and blocked on the back foot 13.3 van der Gugten to Vesawkar, FOUR shortish and wide, cut hard to the rope through point 13.2 van der Gugten to Vesawkar, no run. left alone over off, good bounce for van der Gugten 13.1 van der Gugten to Vesawkar, no run. out to point
11:56 AM van der Gugten from the Mulder End now
13
End of over 13 (7 runs) Nepal 36-1
G Malla 27* (39 balls, 1x4, 1x6) S Vesawkar 2* (6 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 14 in 3.1 overs
van Meekeren 3-0-12-0 Kingma 6-2-11-1
12.6 van Meekeren to Malla, no run. across his stumps and blocked in front of the pads 12.5 van Meekeren to Malla, no run. left alone outside off 12.4 van Meekeren to Malla, SIX short over leg, Malla gives chase, huge top edge but carries all the way for six 12.3 van Meekeren to Malla, no run. 12.2 van Meekeren to Vesawkar, 1 run. 12.1 van Meekeren to Vesawkar, no run.
12
End of over 12 (4 runs) Nepal 29-1
G Malla 21* (35 balls, 1x4, 0x6) S Vesawkar 1* (4 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 7 in 2.1 overs
Kingma 6-2-11-1 van Meekeren 2-0-5-0
11.6 Kingma to Malla, no run. 11.5 Kingma to Malla, 2 runs. 11.4 Kingma to Vesawkar, 1 run. 11.3 Kingma to Vesawkar, no run. 11.2 Kingma to Vesawkar, no run. 11.1 Kingma to Malla, 1 run.
11
End of over 11 (3 runs) Nepal 25-1
S Vesawkar 0* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6) G Malla 18* (32 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 3 in 1.1 overs
van Meekeren 2-0-5-0 Kingma 5-2-7-1
10.6 van Meekeren to Malla, 3 runs. driven through extra 10.5 van Meekeren to Malla, no run. 10.4 van Meekeren to Malla, no run. 10.3 van Meekeren to Malla, no run. 10.2 van Meekeren to Malla, no run. 10.1 van Meekeren to Malla, no run.
10
End of over 10 (3 runs) Nepal 22-1
S Vesawkar 0* (1 balls, 0x4, 0x6) G Malla 15* (26 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 0 in 0.1 overs
Kingma 5-2-7-1 van Meekeren 1-0-2-0
9.6 Kingma to Vesawkar, no run.
11:52 AM Apologies, brief technical issue here
11:51 AM Vesawkar at three
1
AK Mandal bowled Kingma 4 (33 balls, 0x4, 0x6) SR: 12.12
Partnership of 22 in 59 balls
Nepal 22-1 in 9.5 overs
9.5 Kingma to Mandal, OUT - BOWLED! Kingma gets a well earned wicket, anfter Mandal refuses to edge all morning he sends down a straight one, past the edge again into the base of middle and off 9.4 Kingma to Malla, 1 run. strays onto leg and tucked behind square 9.4 Kingma to Malla, WIDE outside off 9.3 Kingma to Malla, no run. gets bat behind that though, out to cover 9.2 Kingma to Malla, no run. sends another past the outside edge 9.1 Kingma to Mandal, 1 leg bye. fine off the pad
9
End of over 9 (2 runs) Nepal 19-0
G Malla 14* (23 balls, 1x4, 0x6) AK Mandal 4* (31 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 19 in 9.0 overs
van Meekeren 1-0-2-0 Kingma 4-2-5-0
8.6 van Meekeren to Mandal, 1 run. back of a length and fended down to fine leg 8.5 van Meekeren to Mandal, no run. blocked out on the on side 8.4 van Meekeren to Mandal, no run. full, straight and blocked on the front foot 8.3 van Meekeren to Mandal, no run. out to point off the outside edge 8.2 van Meekeren to Mandal, no run. full on leg, straight to the man at square 8.1 van Meekeren to Malla, 1 run. bouncer first up, hooked to fine leg for one
11:32 AM losing track of how many times the ball has beaten the outside edge this morning, Nepal have been raher fortunate so far. van Meekeren into the attack now.
8
End of over 8 (1 run) Nepal 17-0
AK Mandal 3* (26 balls, 0x4, 0x6) G Malla 13* (22 balls, 1x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 17 in 8.0 overs
Kingma 4-2-5-0 van der Gugten 4-1-12-0
7.6 Kingma to Mandal, no run. another swing and miss outside off 7.5 Kingma to Mandal, no run. down the track swinging and Kingma beats the outside edge again 7.4 Kingma to Mandal, no run. full and beats the edge outside off 7.3 Kingma to Mandal, WIDE outside off, Barresi takes in in front of slip 7.2 Kingma to Mandal, no run. defends forward again 7.1 Kingma to Mandal, no run. blocked back straight on the front foot
7
End of over 7 (4 runs) Nepal 16-0
G Malla 13* (22 balls, 1x4, 0x6) AK Mandal 3* (20 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 16 in 7.0 overs
van der Gugten 4-1-12-0 Kingma 3-2-4-0
6.6 van der Gugten to Malla, no run. and beats the edge again, very back-and-forth between van der Gugten and Malla 6.5 van der Gugten to Malla, FOUR full on off and met with a cracking lofted straight drive for the first boundary of the day 6.4 van der Gugten to Malla, no run. back of a length and left over off stump 6.3 van der Gugten to Malla, no run. full on off and defends forward again 6.2 van der Gugten to Malla, no run. blocked out to midwicket on the front foot 6.1 van der Gugten to Malla, no run. beats the edge again, through to Barresi
11:24 AM And the crowd has started to arrive, up to about 150 already. Even split Nepal/Netherlands by my reckoning
6
End of over 6 (4 runs) Nepal 12-0
AK Mandal 3* (20 balls, 0x4, 0x6) G Malla 9* (16 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 12 in 6.0 overs
Kingma 3-2-4-0 van der Gugten 3-1-8-0
5.6 Kingma to Mandal, no run. great comeback, squares him up and beats the edge 5.5 Kingma to Malla, 3 runs. first bad ball from Kingma, half volley on leg flicked over midwicket for thee 5.4 Kingma to Malla, no run. left alone outside off 5.3 Kingma to Mandal, 1 run. first runs against Kingma as an outside edge flies wide of the slips, down to third man 5.2 Kingma to Mandal, no run. Draws the shot and beats the edge as Mandal fences at one outside off 5.1 Kingma to Mandal, no run. full on off and blocked
11:19 AM better over from van der Gugten, whose found his line. Not quite up to full speed yet, but already looking dangerous.
5
End of over 5 (0 runs) Nepal 8-0
G Malla 6* (14 balls, 0x4, 0x6) AK Mandal 2* (16 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 8 in 5.0 overs
van der Gugten 3-1-8-0 Kingma 2-2-0-0
4.6 van der Gugten to Malla, no run. full on off and blocked, maiden 4.5 van der Gugten to Malla, no run. beats the bat outside off 4.4 van der Gugten to Malla, no run. full straight and blocked on the front foot 4.3 van der Gugten to Malla, no run. on a length and straight, blocked back to van der Gugten 4.2 van der Gugten to Malla, no run. slower yorker, blocked back down the ground 4.1 van der Gugten to Malla, no run. nice shot for no run, full and driven to mid on
4
End of over 4 (0 runs) Nepal 8-0
AK Mandal 2* (16 balls, 0x4, 0x6) G Malla 6* (8 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 8 in 4.0 overs
Kingma 2-2-0-0 van der Gugten 2-0-8-0
3.6 Kingma to Mandal, no run. out to point off the outside edge, another maiden 3.5 Kingma to Mandal, no run. blocked back again 3.4 Kingma to Mandal, no run. withdraws the bat again 3.3 Kingma to Mandal, no run. left late over off stump 3.2 Kingma to Mandal, no run. blocked back down the track 3.1 Kingma to Mandal, no run. full and beats the bat outside off
11:12 AM van der Gugten still not quite hitting his line yet
3
End of over 3 (4 runs) Nepal 8-0
G Malla 6* (8 balls, 0x4, 0x6) AK Mandal 2* (10 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 8 in 3.0 overs
van der Gugten 2-0-8-0 Kingma 1-1-0-0
2.6 van der Gugten to Malla, no run. full and blocked to point again 2.5 van der Gugten to Malla, no run. defended to point 2.4 van der Gugten to Mandal, 1 run. on leg and glanced fine again 2.3 van der Gugten to Malla, 3 runs. full and driven handsomely through extra cover for three 2.2 van der Gugten to Malla, no run. defended from back in the crease again 2.1 van der Gugten to Malla, no run. blocked on the back foot
11:08 AM maiden to start for Kingma then
2
End of over 2 (0 runs) Nepal 4-0
AK Mandal 1* (9 balls, 0x4, 0x6) G Malla 3* (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 4 in 2.0 overs
Kingma 1-1-0-0 van der Gugten 1-0-4-0
1.6 Kingma to Mandal, no run. full and straight, blocked on the front foot 1.5 Kingma to Mandal, no run. full outside off, left late 1.4 Kingma to Mandal, no run. on leg stump, straight to square leg 1.3 Kingma to Mandal, no run. left alone outside off 1.2 Kingma to Mandal, no run. on middle and off again, slower, up into the off side off the splice
11:05 AM two slips in
1.1 Kingma to Mandal, no run. on a length on middle and off, blocked back to Kingma
11:04 AM very sea-saw first over, van der Gugten looking threatening when he hits the right line. Kingma from the Mulder End.
1
End of over 1 (4 runs) Nepal 4-0
G Malla 3* (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6) AK Mandal 1* (3 balls, 0x4, 0x6)
Partnership of 4 in 1.0 overs
van der Gugten 1-0-4-0
0.6 van der Gugten to Malla, no run. And past the outside edge again to finish 0.5 van der Gugten to Mandal, 1 run. strays onto leg again and a single to fine leg 0.4 van der Gugten to Mandal, no run. fuller and beats the bat again 0.3 van der Gugten to Mandal, no run. better from van der Gugten, beats the outside edge 0.2 van der Gugten to Malla, 1 run. fuller on leg, glanced down to fine leg 0.1 van der Gugten to Malla, 2 runs. couple to start, short on leg and nudged out square off the hip.
11:00 AM Announcer change too. Dave Hardy on the mic.
10:59 AM Mandal and Malla for Nepal again, looks like van der Gugten from the City End. Malla to face.
10:58 AM Umpiring change too here, Jansen in for Din.
10:45 AM Light breeze across the ground now, blowing from the City End. Still sunny and bright, smiles all round for now. We'll be underway in about 15 minutes. Handful of spectators here already, despite it being a weekday. If you can get off work and you're in the area, you could do worse than come down. Promises to be a cracking day of cricket.
10:39 AM So the Dutch taking a bit of a chance with a somewhat longer tail, whilst Nepal will only play one specialist seamer.
10:36 AM Just one change for Nepal, Shakti Gauchan in for Karan KC.
10:33 AM Further selection news, Max O'Dowd and Vivian Kingma in for the Dutch, Bukhari and Ben Cooper missing out.
10:31 AM Two from two for Pieter Seelaar, Netherlands win the toss and will bowl again.
10:29 AM Looks like Borren's missing out after all, Seelaar's out there for the toss.
9:59 AM Still about half an hour from the toss here, and rumour has it that Peter Borren will return to tossing duties for the Netherlands. Will bring you news when we get it. In the meantime, check out our head-to-head preview if you haven't already.
9:53 AM Absolutely gorgeous morning here in Amsterdamse Bos, a handful of fluffy white ones about, but sunshine is burning off the dew and the temperature is edging up. About as good as it gets for a Dutch Summer's day.
9:52 AM Good Morning all, this is Bertus de Jong back at Amstelveen for the second of these two WCLC matches between the Netherlands and Nepal. Saturday's match turned out to be an absolute rout, but expect Nepal to come back strongly today.
