At M. Chinnaswamy Stadium was abuzz with excitement as India and Netherlands competed in an action-packed cricket match. Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat first; Shubman Gill’s impressive strokeplay allowed them to reach 100 runs in just 11.5 overs.
Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul took control of the game by creating a 208-run partnership, perfectly suiting the conditions, as seen in the India National Cricket Team Vs Netherlands National Cricket Team Match Scorecard.
| Date | Format & Venue | India Innings | Netherlands Innings | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov 2023 | ODI — M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 410/4 (50.0 overs) (NDTV Sports) | 250/10 (47.5 overs) (NDTV Sports) | India won by 160 runs (NDTV Sports) |
| 27 Oct 2022 | T20 — Sydney Cricket Ground, Australia | 179/2 (20.0 overs) (ESPN) | 123/9 (20.0 overs) (ESPN.com) | India won by 56 runs (ESPN.com) |
| 09 Mar 2011 | ODI — Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi | 191/5 (36.3 overs) (Cricbuzz) | 189/10 (46.4 overs) (Cricbuzz) | India won by 5 wickets (ESPN.com) |
| 12 Feb 2003 | ODI — Boland Park, Paarl | 204/10 (48.5 overs) (ESPN.com) | 136/10 (48.1 overs) (Cricbuzz) | India won by 68 runs (ESPN) |
| — | — | — | — | Only 4 matches listed — Because India vs Netherlands have played only 4 times in ODIs/T20Is historically. (Sportskeeda) |
India 410/4 in 50 overs
India quickly amassed a mammoth total against Netherlands at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, taking full advantage of its batting-friendly pitch for an unremitting run-fest.
Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill set the scene early by amassing an opening partnership of 100 runs in just 11.5 overs; shortly thereafter Virat Kohli came in, made his presence felt with 51 off 56 balls before being bowled by Roelof van der Merwe; with Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul remaining to take India over 400-4.
The Dutch were far from their best, yet still put up a fight. Batsmen such as Teja Nidamanuru and Bas de Leede kept scoring, while India’s bowlers led by Jasprit Bumrah kept the scoreboard ticking over.
Bumrah proved particularly impressive, conceding only 33 runs over 9 overs while taking two wickets himself while Mohammed Siraj and Ravindra Jadeja also contributed with wickets to create a powerful Indian bowling performance.
Kohli decided to add some excitement back into the match when his batsmen began tiring, hitting two incredible sixes that gave a good distance between teams and had MCG crowd ecstatic with excitement. It was truly an example of building an innings, sending shockwaves through its walls.
India secured their ninth win from nine league games and booked their semi-final meeting against New Zealand at Mumbai on Wednesday, hoping to extend their perfect record and reach the tournament’s last four. On the Dutch side of things, their sole objective will be advancing as far as they possibly can in this tournament.
Netherlands 250/10 in 47.5 overs
On Thursday afternoon at M Chinnaswamy Stadium was bustling with energy for what promised to be an exciting, high-scoring affair between India and Netherlands. India showed their depth with an enormous total, while Netherlands bravely attempted to chase it down.
Though this match ended up ending in a draw, both teams demonstrated their best abilities; from Shreyas Iyer’s elegant century construction to Teja Nidamanuru’s fearless six hitting this contest produced some outstanding batting highlights!
India won the toss and chose to bat first on an inviting pitch, where Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma quickly found their stride forming an impressive 91-run partnership in just the powerplay phase to set up India’s innings.
Though Dutch bowlers were successful at restricting India’s run rate, its batsmen proved tenacious. Max O’Dowd and Colin Ackermann shared in a 61-run partnership which kept the scoreboard moving until both of them fell shortly thereafter; Ackermann was caught off Mohammed Siraj for Rohit Sharma to catch and O’Dowd was trapped lbw by Ravindra Jadeja for seven runs each in quick succession.
As India’s innings progressed, their bowlers applied pressure. Bumrah was particularly impressive with his disciplined and clinical delivery – finishing with figures of two for 29 from nine overs he left a lasting impact across the field. Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav also took wickets at important moments – each picking one at crucial junctures.
The Netherlands may not have had the quality batsmen to compete with India’s great batsmen, but they certainly showed plenty of heart. Led by Teja Nidamanuru’s explosive fifty, their effort earned respect among cricketing circles and should serve as an indicator for future development within their cricket team. India provided another reminder of just what this World Cup is about: showing character and competing against some of the greatest in business.
India win by 160 runs
India’s batsmen came back strongly against an enormous total, responding brilliantly with brilliant batsmanship to help put their side ahead. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill both scored half-centuries as Rohit led and Shubman followed, dominating from start to finish with their opening partnership of 91 runs in 11.5 overs providing them with the perfect platform to score 324-4 in their 50 overs. Gill displayed tremendous aggression by hitting three fours and four sixes to help India achieve this total score.
Virat Kohli and Rahul then created a record 208-run fourth-wicket stand to hold off the Dutch, setting an unprecedented World Cup fourth-wicket scoring tempo. Their performances at such an important stage demonstrated both players are truly capable players.
At one point, these two players had completely dominated this World Cup. But at another point they showed their ability to accelerate at just the right moment; even though Kohli wasn’t at his most fluent form he still found ways to score quick runs with remarkable ease and reached his first fifty after 48 balls and then his second in just 36.
India eventually cruised to victory by an innings and 78 runs, marking their ninth straight win in this tournament and sealing their place in the semifinals against New Zealand on Wednesday.
India was given a tremendous boost by their victory, solidifying their grasp on the table and becoming the first team in World Cup group stage history to win nine matches, an astounding achievement from an underdog side not known for winning big matches.
India’s bowling performance was superb as well. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj each took two wickets while Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja also proved themselves adept with the ball, helping India advance to the semi-finals where they will face New Zealand again.
Netherlands were unable to mount any serious challenge to India’s mammoth total. Max O’Dowd (30) and Colin Ackermann (35) made an early showing, but their bottom-placed side never threatened an comeback; only Sybrand Engelbrecht (54) and Teja Nidamanuru (54) managed to reach half-centuries during this match.
This was an extremely entertaining contest between India and Netherlands that showcased some of the finest cricket. India’s fans applauded Iyer and Rahul when they reached centuries, while cheers for Kohli’s wicket were delightfully unexpected – truly making for a magnificent contest that brought teams from across backgrounds together on an international platform. Furthermore, Nidamanuru earned great respect as they demonstrated why Netherlands can compete effectively too!