The Arun Jaitley Stadium witnessed a one-sided affair in T20 World Cup 2026 Group A, where Netherlands outclassed Namibia by seven wickets, thanks to Bas de Leede’s masterful unbeaten 72. The Dutch chased down 157 with ease, losing just three wickets in 18 overs.
Namibia’s innings was a tale of missed opportunities. Batting first, they posted 156/8, powered by Lofty-Eaton’s 42 (38 balls, 2×6, 1×4). Contributions from Frylinck (30), Smit (22), and Erasmus (18) weren’t enough against Netherlands’ bowlers. De Leede and van Beek grabbed two scalps each, with Dutt and Klaassen chipping in.
In reply, an early blow saw O’Dowd depart for 7. De Leede steadied the ship, building key stands: 30 with Levitt (28) and a hefty 68 with Ackermann (32). His unbeaten knock featured aggressive strokeplay, culminating in the match-winning four alongside Edwards’ 18*.
De Leede’s dual impact – vital wickets and a captain’s knock – earned him Player of the Match. Netherlands’ bowlers set the tone, and the batsmen finished emphatically.
This result positions Netherlands strongly, while Namibia must regroup quickly. De Leede’s performance signals the Netherlands as serious contenders.