Highest Powerplay Scores by Netherlands in ICC ODI World Cup History

The Netherlands cricket team is going to face a tremendous challenge in the World Cup’s 15th match against South Africa. But there is some good news for the Netherlands, after being undefeated in a few matches South Africa always lost their rhythm in the WC. Also, upsets are very common in cricket and the Netherlands has the ability to upset them. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at some of the highest powerplay scores achieved by the Netherlands in ICC ODI World Cup history to analyze the upsetting power of the Netherlands.

1. Ireland vs. Netherlands, Eden Gardens, 18 Mar 2011

The Netherlands put up a total of 53 runs in their powerplay, facing off against Ireland in the 2011 ICC ODI World Cup. With a strike rate of 80.00, the Dutch team managed to score 9 boundaries in the opening six overs, albeit losing two wickets in the process.

2. England vs. Netherlands, Nagpur, 22 Feb 2011

In their clash with England earlier in the 2011 World Cup, the Netherlands recorded 47 runs in the powerplay. This time, they showed a bit more stability, losing just one wicket. With 8 boundaries and a commendable strike rate of 78.33, the Dutch side displayed their batting prowess.

3. Netherlands vs. Pakistan, Hyderabad, 6 Oct 2013

Facing Pakistan, the Netherlands managed to equal their powerplay score of 47 runs. This time, they lost only one wicket, and their strike rate of 71.66 was a testament to their improved performance. The team hit 8 boundaries, showcasing their ability to contend with even the strongest cricketing nations.

4. Netherlands vs. South Africa, Mohali, 3 Mar 2011

The Dutch team scored 44 runs in their powerplay against the mighty South African side in the 2011 World Cup. Although they lost one wicket, they managed to hit 5 boundaries, demonstrating their determination to put up a fight against formidable opponents.

5. India vs. Netherlands, Delhi, 9 Mar 2011

In a match against India, the Netherlands scored 38 runs in the powerplay without losing any wickets. Although they managed to hit only 5 boundaries, their efforts to maintain a good run rate were commendable. The absence of wickets meant they had a solid foundation to build upon.

6. Netherlands vs. West Indies, Delhi, 28 Feb 2011

The Dutch faced a daunting task when they played against the West Indies. They managed to score 36 runs in the powerplay, although they did lose 4 wickets. It was an unfortunate situation for them, but their batting display showed courage and a will to fight against one of the top cricketing nations.

When scrutinizing these cricketing performances, it becomes abundantly clear that the Netherlands, a team often characterized as an underdog in the realm of international cricket, has indeed showcased remarkable moments of excellence. So their match against South Africa will be a hard one for both of the teams because both of the team’s runscorers and wicket takers are in full motion. let’s see if South Africa can resist an upset.