🇺🇸 USA vs Netherlands – Match Scorecard & Highlights

The much-anticipated clash between the United States national cricket team and the Netherlands national cricket team delivered high drama, explosive batting, and crucial breakthroughs. Here’s a complete match scorecard and key highlights from the thrilling encounter.

🏏 Match Summary

Match: United States vs Netherlands
Format: One Day International (ODI)
Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium
Result: Netherlands won by 4 wickets

🇺🇸 United States – Innings

Total: 245/9 (50 Overs)

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s
Steven Taylor	62	74	6	2
Monank Patel (c)	48	55	5	1
Aaron Jones	37	41	3	1
Gajanand Singh	29	34	2	0
Corey Anderson	26	31	2	1
Others	43	—	—	—

Top Bowler (NED):

Logan van Beek – 3/42 (10 overs)
Bas de Leede – 2/39 (8 overs)

The USA posted a competitive total after a solid opening partnership. Steven Taylor anchored the innings with a composed half-century, while Monank Patel provided stability at the top.

🇳🇱 Netherlands – Innings

Total: 248/6 (48.3 Overs)

Batter	Runs	Balls	4s	6s
Max O’Dowd	71	88	7	1
Vikramjit Singh	39	52	4	0
Bas de Leede	58	63	5	2
Scott Edwards (c)	34*	29	3	0
Teja Nidamanuru	21	18	2	1
Others	25	—	—	—

Top Bowler (USA):

Ali Khan – 2/45 (9 overs)
Saurabh Netravalkar – 2/51 (10 overs)

The Netherlands managed their chase with composure, as Max O’Dowd built a strong platform at the top of the order.
Bas de Leede’s all-round performance proved decisive as the Dutch side sealed victory with nine balls to spare.

⭐ Player of the Match

Bas de Leede (Netherlands)

58 runs
2 wickets
A true all-round display under pressure.

🔎 Key Highlights

USA’s top order showed resilience but lacked a late-innings surge.
Netherlands maintained a steady run rate throughout the chase.
Crucial middle-order partnership between de Leede and Edwards shifted momentum.
Netherlands demonstrated superior finishing under pressure.

📊 Match Takeaway

The contest reflected the growing competitiveness between associate cricket nations. While the United States showed promising batting depth, the Netherlands capitalized on experience and composure in crunch moments.

Cricket fans can expect even tighter battles as these two sides continue their rise on the international stage.