Image: Oman claimed a win over the Netherlands / © ESPNcricinfo
In the 45th match of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 held at Al Amerat on November 5, 2024, Oman clinched a dominant 8-wicket victory over the Netherlands. The Netherlands struggled after being put into bat, collapsing to an all-out situation in exchange for a small total of 132 in 40.2 overs. Bas de Leede stood out as the top scorer with 51 runs from 89 balls, but the rest of the lineup faltered under Oman’s disciplined bowling attack. Shakeel Ahmed was outstanding with the ball, taking 4 wickets for 26 runs. Aamir Kaleem and Samay Shrivastav provided strong support, picking up two wickets each and keeping the Dutch batters under pressure.
In response, Oman’s chase was smooth and steady. Skipper Jatinder Singh played a composed innings, scoring 58 off 95 balls, well-supported by Ashish Odedara’s 27 off 57. Oman reached the target comfortably in 34.1 overs at a run rate of 3.89, with Wasim Ali (24) and Hammad Mirza (8) finishing the job. This convincing win further strengthened Oman’s position in the World Cup League standings, reflecting their all-round strength in the tournament. Shakeel Ahmed was awarded the “Man of The Match” title for his fierce bowling figures.