The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 witnessed Netherlands deliver a commanding performance against Namibia in Match 10 at Delhi on February 10. Netherlands won by 7 wickets with 12 balls to spare, thanks to stellar batting and tight bowling. Bas de Leede stole the show with an all-round display that earned him Player of the Match.
For Namibia, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton fought hard with 42 runs off 38 balls, but Netherlands’ bowlers held their nerve and restricted Namibia to a modest total.
Match Summary: NAM vs NED
Here is the complete match summary of this Group A encounter:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Namibia Score | 156/8 (20 overs) |
| Netherlands Score | 159/3 (18 overs) |
| Match Result | Netherlands won by 7 wickets |
| Best Batting (NAM) | Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton – 42 off 38 balls (1 four, 2 sixes) |
| Best Batting (NED) | Bas de Leede – 72* off 48 balls (5 fours, 4 sixes) |
| Best Bowling (NAM) | Bernard Scholtz – 1/27 in 4 overs (Econ: 6.75) |
| Best Bowling (NED) | Logan van Beek – 2/13 in 3 overs (Econ: 4.33) |
| Player of the Match | Bas de Leede (NED) |
Netherlands captain Scott Edwards won the toss and elected to bowl first. The decision paid off as the Dutch bowlers kept Namibia’s batters in check throughout the innings.
Namibia Innings: 156/8 in 20 Overs
Namibia had a shaky start as Louren Steenkamp fell early for 6. Jan Frylinck steadied the innings with 30 off 26 balls before Logan van Beek dismissed him. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton top-scored with 42 off 38 balls, hitting 1 four and 2 sixes.
Captain Gerhard Erasmus added 18 off 9 balls with a strike rate of 200. JJ Smit chipped in with 22 off 15 balls. Logan van Beek was the pick of the bowlers with 2/13 in 3 overs. Aryan Dutt and Bas de Leede also grabbed key wickets as Namibia finished at 156/8.
Netherlands Chase: 159/3 in 18 Overs
Netherlands started aggressively, scoring 50 runs in just 5.6 overs. Michael Levitt smashed 28 off 15 balls (1 four, 3 sixes) before falling to Trumpelmann. Max O’Dowd departed early for 7. But Bas de Leede anchored the chase with a brilliant 72* off 48 balls, hitting 5 fours and 4 sixes. He reached his fifty in 38 balls. Colin Ackermann added a useful 32 off 28 balls. Captain Scott Edwards remained unbeaten on 18 off 9 balls as Netherlands cruised to victory in 18 overs.
Key Highlight: Player of the Match – Bas de Leede Dominates
The Dutch all-rounder delivered a match-winning performance:
- With the ball: 2/20 in 3 overs
- With the bat: 72* off 48 balls (5 fours, 4 sixes)
De Leede picked up crucial wickets of JJ Smit and Gerhard Erasmus during the Namibia innings. He then anchored the chase with patience and power, guiding Netherlands to a comfortable win.
