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Dutch pull off huge upset win over England in T20

THE Netherlands stunned England by 45 runs yesterday at the World Twenty20 in Chittagong, Bangladesh.

The Dutch bowlers came up with an excellent performance to leave England at 88 in 17.4 overs after they had scored 133-5. Logan Van Beek and Mudassar Bukhari led the bowling attack by claiming three wickets apiece as the Netherlands cornered England right from the start. Peter Borren and Timm Van der Gugten grabbed one wicket each.

Bukhari tilted the match toward the Dutch by dealing a double strike at the outset of the game, claiming Michael Lumb (6) and inform Alex Hales (12). Van der Gugten then dismissed Eoin Morgan (6) as England crumbled.

Ravi Bopara made 18 while Chris Jordan scored 14, and made some resistance but that was not enough. Van Beek conceded only nine runs for his three hauls while Bukhari had figures of 3-12.

England captain Stuart Broad claimed 3-24 to restrict the Netherlands.

Wesley Barresi was the highest scorer for the Netherlands with 48 off 45, including two fours and as many sixes.

Stephan Myburgh made 39, while Michael Swart scored 13 runs for the Dutch.




 

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