UTRECHT – The Netherlands kicked off their campaign in the Netherlands Tri-Nation T20I Series with a convincing 5-wicket victory over Canada at Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd. A strong performance by the Dutch batsmen, led by Michael Levitt and Vikramjit Singh, guided them to chase down the target with ease.
Canada, who elected to bat first, posted a competitive total of 152/5 in their 20 overs. Nicholas Kirton anchored the innings with an unbeaten 69 off 58 balls, while Ravinderpal Singh provided the finishing touch with a quickfire 39* off 18 balls. Kyle Klein was the pick of the bowlers for the Netherlands, taking 3/31 in his 4 overs.
In response, the Netherlands got off to a flying start with Vikramjit Singh scoring a blistering 52 off just 21 balls. Michael Levitt then took control, finishing with an unbeaten 62 off 47 balls, as the Netherlands chased down the target in 16.1 overs, winning by 5 wickets with 23 balls to spare.
Key Records:
- This is the highest match aggregate (305) involving the Netherlands and Canada in T20Is.
- Saad Bin Zafar has become the top wicket-taker for Canada in T20Is with 46 wickets, surpassing Dillon Heyliger’s 44 wickets.
Brief Scores:
Canada: 152/5 in 20 overs (Nicholas Kirton 69*, Ravinderpal Singh 39*; Kyle Klein 3/31)
Netherlands: 153/5 in 16.1 overs (Michael Levitt 62*, Vikramjit Singh 52; Saad Bin Zafar 2/29, Harsh Thaker 2/29)
Result: Netherlands won by 5 wickets (with 23 balls remaining).
Player of the Match: Michael Levitt (Netherlands) – 62* (47)
