T20 WC: Pacers shine as Netherlands restrict Namibia to 156/8
NEW DELHI: Pace-bowling all-rounders Logan van Beek and Bas de Leede picked two wickets each as Netherlands’ bowlers delivered a disciplined performance to restrict Namibia to 156/8 in their 20 overs in a Group A clash of 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday.
Namibia’s innings began with plenty of urgency but little composure, as frantic running between the wickets nearly cost them in the opening over. Off-spinner Aryan Dutt set the tone in the powerplay, conceding just 13 runs in his three overs and removing Louren Steenkamp.
Namibia briefly recovered through a 50-run stand between Jan Frylinck and Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, who top-scored with 42. But the duo and skipper Gerhard Erasmus fell in their bid to up the tempo, as none of the Namibian batters managed to convert their starts into a defining knock.
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