Netherlands registered a strong 7-wicket win over Namibia in the 10th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Namibia posted 156/8 in 20 overs, but Netherlands completed the chase with authority, scoring 159/3 in 18.0 overs.
The biggest impact came from Bas de Leede, who delivered a complete all-round performance — 2/20 with the ball and a match-winning 72 off 48 balls* in the chase.
Match Summary
| Match | NAM vs NED (10th Match, T20 WC 2026) |
|---|---|
| Namibia Score | 156/8 (20.0) |
| Netherlands Score | 159/3 (18.0) |
| Result | Netherlands won by 7 wickets |
| Key Performer | Bas de Leede (72* & 2/20) |
Namibia Innings: 156/8 (20 Overs)
Namibia got a fighting total on the board with useful contributions across the middle order. Nicol Loftie-Eaton top-scored with 42 (38), while Jan Frylinck made 30 (26). Namibia’s late push helped them cross 150, but Netherlands kept striking at key moments.
Top Namibia Batters
| Batter | Runs (Balls) | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicol Loftie-Eaton | 42 (38) | 1 | 2 | 110.53 |
| Jan Frylinck | 30 (26) | 3 | 1 | 115.38 |
| JJ Smit | 22 (15) | 1 | 2 | 146.67 |
| Gerhard Erasmus | 18 (9) | 2 | 1 | 200.00 |
Netherlands Best Bowlers
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan van Beek | 3.0 | 13 | 2 | 4.33 |
| Aryan Dutt | 3.0 | 13 | 1 | 4.33 |
| Bas de Leede | 3.0 | 20 | 2 | 6.67 |
| Fred Klaassen | 3.0 | 25 | 1 | 8.33 |
Fall of wickets (NAM): 10/1, 60/2, 95/3, 107/4, 127/5, 137/6, 145/7, 156/8
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Netherlands Chase: 159/3 (18 Overs)
Netherlands started fast through Michael Levitt (28 off 15), but the chase truly belonged to Bas de Leede, who played with control early and then accelerated at the end. Colin Ackermann (32 off 28) supported well, and captain Scott Edwards finished unbeaten to close out the chase.
Top Netherlands Batters
| Batter | Runs (Balls) | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bas de Leede | 72* (48) | 5 | 4 | 150.00 |
| Colin Ackermann | 32 (28) | 0 | 1 | 114.29 |
| Michael Levitt | 28 (15) | 1 | 3 | 186.67 |
| Scott Edwards | 18* (9) | 1 | 1 | 200.00 |
Namibia Wicket-Takers
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard Scholtz | 4.0 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 |
| Ruben Trumpelmann | 4.0 | 30 | 1 | 7.50 |
| Nicol Loftie-Eaton | 2.0 | 31 | 1 | 15.50 |
Fall of wickets (NED): 16/1, 46/2, 116/3
Turning Point of the Match
Namibia had a platform, but Netherlands controlled the innings with tight spells from Van Beek and Dutt, and then Bas de Leede’s two wickets helped prevent Namibia from exploding at the death.
In the chase, even after Netherlands slipped to 46/2, Bas de Leede stayed calm, built the innings with Ackermann, and then finished strong -making sure there was no late pressure.
