Zimbabwe vs Netherlands ICC Men s T20 World Cup, Australia, 2022

FOUR! Bas de Leede finally gets this one away! Slightly shorter and on off, Bas de Leede shuffles across and thumps it over mid on for a boundary. Netherlands win by 5 wickets!

Play and a miss. Five dots now! Fuller and outside off, Bas de Leede looks to play at it but misses.

Fuller and on off, Bas de Leede knocks it but finds the fielder at mid off. Dot again!

Another one outside off, Bas de Leede eases it to the cover fielder.

Slightly shorter and outside off, Bas de Leede moves forward to play at it but misses. The keeper fails to grab it and missed a stumping. Bas de Leede was walking off the ground but turns back in and is safe. Lucky escape!

Tossed up, on leg. Bas de Leede defends it back towards the bowler.

On a length and outside off, Roelof van der Merwe looks to play at it but misses again. Still, 2 needed!

Another outswinger just outside off, Roelof van der Merwe looks to defend it but gets beaten off the outside edge. Close!

On a length and on leg, Roelof van der Merwe defends it to mid on.

Roelof van der Merwe is the new batter out in the middle.

OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! A sudden burst of wickets for Zimbabwe as the Dutch are making tall work of a routine chase. Shorter and on off, Scott Edwards looks to pull it and finish off in style, he gets the slightest of the edge and Regis Chakabva does the rest behind the stumps. The Netherlands still need two runs to win!

Good length shaping it away from the batter, Scott Edwards looks to defend it but misses.

Bowls it on a length and just outside off, Bas de Leede taps it to short covers for a quick single. 2 runs needed now!

Keeps it bowling on a length, Scott Edwards blocks it towards mid on.

Bowls it on a length again, Scott Edwards defends it solidly.

Good length and down leg, Bas de Leede eases it to mid on for a quick single. Just 3 runs needed now.

On a length again, on off. Scott Edwards guides it to short third man for one.

FOUR! On a length and on off, Scott Edwards cuts it past backward point for a boundary and gets off the mark in style.

OUT! CAUGHT! A good knock comes to an end from Max O'Dowd and Milton Shumba takes a fine catch. Bowls it slightly shorter and on off, Max O'Dowd shuffles across and slaps it but doesn't connect well. The ball carries towards deep point and Milton Shumba gets under this one. Max O'Dowd departs but the job is almost done here for the Netherlands. Scott Edwards makes his way out to the middle.

Fuller one this time, Max O'Dowd flicks it to square leg for one. They just need 9 runs now as 17 runs have come from this over.

FOUR! A low full toss again, outside leg. Max O'Dowd just gives it a fine tickle as the ball races away the fine leg fence for a boundary! That brings up the half-century for Max O'Dowd and he has played really well here.

FOUR! Poor fielding in the deep and that does not help Zimbabwe's cause! Luke Jongwe serves a low full toss on the pads that is clipped straight to the deep square leg fielder who gets behind it but allows it to slip through his hands and run away to the boundary. Just 14 runs needed now!

NO BALL! Luke Jongwe gets his slower ball all wrong as he bowls an above-waist beamer at the batter. Max O'Dowd is floored and the umpire calls this a no ball. We have a Free Hit coming up!

This is full and outside the off pole, Bas de Leede guides this to deep point for a single.

FOUR! Luke Jongwe has got his radar off here! He serves this on the pads as he goes fuller and Bas de Leede gets a tickle on this to fine leg for a boundary.

WIDE! Strays down leg once again on a shorter length, Bas de Leede is happy to leave this one alone as well and the umpire indicates it is wide.

WIDE! This is been banged in short but lacks direction as it does down leg side. The umpire calls this one wide.

Luke Jongwe bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Bas de Leede gets squared up and gets a leading edge back down the pitch.

A low full toss served wide outside off, Max O'Dowd looks to heave but misses as just one run comes from this over with a wicket.

Richard Ngarava goes full and straight attacking the stumps, Bas de Leede clips this towards mid-wicket and takes a single to open his account.

Bas de Leede walks in.

OUT! CAUGHT! What are we witnessing here? The Netherlands are just 27 runs away from a win and they are giving away their wickets! Richard Ngarava bowls this a fraction full and outside off, Colin Ackermann looks to clear the infield on the off side but just slices this towards mid off. Luke Jongwe takes a really easy catch and Zimbabwe have two wickets in consecutive overs. They will defintely hope now!

Wide outside off on a fuller length, Colin Ackermann looks to swing but does not connect as the ball goes through to the keeper.

Bowls this in line with the stumps on a good length, Colin Ackermann tucks this towards mid-wicket.

Richard Ngarava bowls this on a good length and angling away from the right-hander outside off. Colin Ackermann blocks this towards cover.

Bowls this on a yorker length and just outside off, Colin Ackermann digs this ut towards mid on and takes one to get off the mark.

Colin Ackermann walks in next.

OUT! CAUGHT! Luke Jongwe breaks the partnership but it may be a little too late! He bangs this in short and outside off, Tom Cooper swivels and pulls this towards deep square leg where Wesley Madhevere runs to his right and takes a fine catch. He seems to have hurt his ankle though as his foot gets stuck in the turf. Nonetheless, the Netherlands lose their second wicket and Zimbabwe may still have some hope here.

This is on a good length and outside the off pole, Max O'Dowd taps the ball towards point with soft hands and rushes for a run.

FOUR! Max O'Dowd does not want to stick around and wants to finish this in a hurry! Another full delivery served outside the off pole, Max O'Dowd lofts this over the mid off fielder and the ball trickles into the ripes at long off for four runs.

WIDE! Bangs this in short but going down leg side. Max O'Dowd looks to pull but misses and the umpire indicates a wide.

Continues bowling full and on the pads, Tom Cooper clips this to long on and takes a single.

Luke Jongwe starts off with full delivery angled into the stumps from outside off, Tom Cooper blocks this towards mid off.

Delivers this one really full and just outside off, Max O'Dowd looks to make room and stroke this to the boundary but finds the cover fielder.

On a good length and gets the ball to nip back in from outside off, Max O'Dowd gets an inside edge onto his pads and the ball falls down into the pitch.

Goes slightly fuller this time and outside the off stump, Max O'Dowd blocks this towards the point fielder.

A slower delivery bowled on a good length and outside the off stump, Tom Cooper waits on the ball and runs this down to third man for a run.

This is on a good length and outside off, Max O'Dowd guides this to third man and takes a single.

FOUR! This has been whipped away! Tendai Chatara bowls a gentle delivery full and into the pads, Max O'Dowd clips this wide of deep square leg and gets four runs more.

Bowls this one full and outside off, Tom Cooper heaves this to the leg side and just manages to clear the mid on fielder and collect two runs.

Fires this one a fraction full and angling down leg, Max O'Dowd looks to clip this but does not get bat to it and the ball goes to short fine leg for a leg bye.

This is on a good length and wide outside off, Tom Cooper guides this past the point fielder and picks up a single.

WIDE! Bangs this one in short and just outside off, Tom Cooper looks to pull at first but decides against it and this is called wide by the umpire for height.

Gets this closer to the off pole on a good length, Max O'Dowd taps this towards cover with soft hands and takes a quick single.

This is on a good length and outside the off stump, Tom Cooper slaps this to deep cover and takes a single.

LEG BYES! Blessing Muzarabani begins the over with a fullish delivery going down leg stump. Max O'Dowd looks to clip this fine but only manages to get the ball off his pads to fine leg for three extra runs.

DRINKS! The Netherlands have gotten off to a steady start despite losing Stephan Myburgh early and are well ahead of the required rate. The Zimbabwe pace bowlers have lacked penetration and they have resorted to spin options to try and restrict the scoring. They will be desperate to claim a few early wickets after the break while the Dutch will want to keep this partnership between Max O'Dowd and Tom Cooper going.

FOUR! Cheeky from Tom Cooper. Fuller and on off, Tom Cooper reverse paddles through third man for a boundary!

Outside off again, Max O'Dowd drives it to deep covers for one.

Touch fuller, on off. Tom Cooper drives it to covers for one.

Fuller one, on off. Max O'Dowd guides it to covers for one.

SIX! Up and over. Fuller and on off, Max O'Dowd lofts it over deep cover for a maximum. Excellent from Max O'Dowd!

Fuller and on off, Tom Cooper looks to drive it but miscues it to square leg for one.

Slightly shorter, on off. Tom Cooper looks to play at it but gets a top edge towards short third man. They collect one more.

On leg, Max O'Dowd knocks it to min on for one. Netherlands look happy with singles here!

Fuller and on off, Tom Cooper guides it to covers for one more.

Touch fuller this time, Max O'Dowd cuts it to backward point for one.

Back of a length again, on middle. Tom Cooper eases it to square leg for one again.

Slightly shorter and on leg, Max O'Dowd flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

Goes fuller, outside off. Tom Cooper smashes it over backward point for a brace.

On a length and just outside off, Max O'Dowd guides it to third man for one.

FOUR! Serves a slower one this time, Max O'Dowd lofts it over mid off for a boundary!

Bowls it fuller this time, Max O'Dowd works it to mid-wicket. Dot.

Back of a length again, Tom Cooper pulls it to mid-wicket for one.

Slightly shorter and on leg, Tom Cooper looks to pull it but the ball hits his ribs. Dot.

Quicker and on off, Tom Cooper guides it to covers for one.

Slightly shorter, Max O'Dowd knocks it to long on for one.

Full and on off, this is defended back towards te bowler.

Fuller and on leg, Tom Cooper looks to flick but gets his pads to backward square leg for a single. Leg bye.

Tossed up, down leg. Max O'Dowd eases it to short fine leg for one.

Tossed up, on off. Max O'Dowd eases it to the mid off fielder.

Good comeback from Blessing Muzarabani. On a length and outside off, Tom Cooper looks to play at it but misses. 10 runs off the over and the Netherlands are 35 for the loss of one wicket at the end of the Powerplay.

On a length and just outside off, Tom Cooper looks to slap it but doesn't connect well. Dot again.

Fuller and on off, Tom Cooper looks to scoop it but misses. It gets the lower part of his bat and rolls towards covers.

SIX! Tom Cooper has made up his mind now. Slightly shorter and on leg, Tom Cooper pulls it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum!

On a length and on leg, Tom Cooper looks to play at it but gets his pads.

FOUR! Good placement. Slightly shorter and just outside off, Tom Cooper cuts it and finds the gap between the point and cover for a boundary!

FOUR! This has been crunched away to the fence! Tendai Chatara bowls this outside the off stump on a good length, Max O'Dowd gets a hold of this one and thumps it to deep cover for four runs.

Induces an edge this time as he bowls this on outside off on a fuller length. Tom Cooper looks to play this into the off side but gets a thick edge to thrid man for a single.

This is a touch fuller and in angled into the stumps, Max O'Dowd taps this towards mid on and takes a quick single as the fielder stops the ball diving to his left.

Max O'Dowd looking slightly impatient at the crease now! Tendai Chatara bowls this on a good length and on an outside off stump line, Max O'Dowd charges down the wicket and looks to heave but gets beaten by the away movement.

This is on a good length and outside off, Max O'Dowd hits this firmly but straight to the extra cover fielder.

Tendai Chatara goes full and just outside off, Tom Cooper thumps this back towards the bowler who sticks his left hand out and parries it towards cover. They take a single and this could go down as a dropped chance but it was hit hard by the batter.

What a beauty! Blessing Muzarabani bowls this just outside the off pole and the movement away from a good length gets the batter feeling for the ball. He is beaten all ends up.

This is on a good length and outside off, Tom Cooper happy to work this to thrid man and get off the mark.

This is slightly short and wide outside off, Tom Cooper gets on top of the bounce and guides the ball towards gully.

Bowls this one a good length and just outside the off stump, Tom Cooper blocks this back towards the bowler.

Tom Cooper is the new batter.

OUT! CAUGHT! Zimbabwe draw first blood and as expected it is the impressive Blessing Muzarabani who gets the breakthrough! He goes a touch fuller this time and wide outside off, Stephan Myburgh looks to go for the expansive drive but ends up slicing this towards backward point. Ryan Burl does exceedingly well to clasp this ball over his head with both hands.

Blessing Muzarabani bowls this back of a length and outside the off pole, Stephan Myburgh mistimes his pull to mid-wicket.

FOUR! Good length and outside off, Max O'Dowd punches it through covers for a boundary!

On a length and outside off, Max O'Dowd looks to play at it but misses again. Good bowling!

Fuller and outside off, Max O'Dowd drives it but finds the fielder at covers.

Bowls it outside off swinging it away, Max O'Dowd looks to play at it but misses again.

Nice movement on offer for Tendai Chatara as he serves this outside off on a good length, Max O'Dowd looks to drive but is beaten.

Shorter one and outside off, Max O'Dowd looks to play at it but misses.

Attacks the stumps once again on a good length, Stephan Myburgh defends this to into the pitch on the off side.

Short this time and outside off, Max O'Dowd mistimes his pull to the left of mid-wicket and they take a run.

This is in line with the stumps on a good length, Max O'Dowd blocks this to the cover fielder.

Goes back to bowling on a good length and outside the off pole, Stephan Myburgh taps the ball to the right of the point fielder who does well to dive and stop the ball. The batters look for a single and a direct hit at the non-striker's end would have sent Stephan Myburgh back to the shed.

SIX! Stephan Myburgh gets his first boundary now! Richard Ngarava pulls his length back and offers enough width for the batter to free his hands. Stephan Myburgh gets on his toes and lifts this over deep point for a maximum.

Richard Ngarava bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump, Stephan Myburgh blocks this towards point.

Richard Ngarava to bowl from the other end.

Lovely movement away from the batter this time! Tendai Chatara is hitting good lengths here as this ball goes past the outside edge once again.

This is closer to the off pole and still on a good length, Max O'Dowd hangs his bat out to dry and is beaten all ends up.

Bowls this on a good length as well and wide outside off, Max O'Dowd chooses to leave this one alone.

FOUR! Max O'Dowd is off the mark in style! Tendai Chatara bowls this outside the off pole on a good length, Max O'Dowd times this to perfection and finds the gap in the off side as the ball runs away to the deep point boundary for four runs.

This is on a good length as well and outside off, Max O'Dowd blocks this towards point.

Tendai Chatara begins with a good-length delivery on the pads, Stephan Myburgh clips this towards square leg and takes a single to get off the mark.

OUT! CAUGHT! The Zimbabwe inning has been wrapped up and they will be really disappointed with their effort! Blessing Muzarabani is the last batter to be dismissed and Zimbabwe have their work cut out. Logan van Beek bangs this in short and wide outside off, Blessing Muzarabani looks to cut this but only manages to top edge this high into the sky. Brandon Glover is well-placed at backward point and he takes a comfortable catch to his teammates' delight. The Netherlands will be pumped with their effort in the field and will be confident of chasing this target.

Logan van Beek bowls a slower delivery on a good length and outside off, Tendai Chatara taps this towards short third man and takes a quick single.

Goes a touch fuller and gets the ball to nip back in sharply. Another inside edge into pads but no run this time.

Continues bowling on a good length and gets the ball to come back in. Tendai Chatara gets an inside edge onto his pads and they take a single as the ball rolls towards point.

This is on a good length and in line with the stumps, Tendai Chatara chips this over the bowler's head and takes a couple of runs.

Fuller one and on off, Tendai Chatara looks to play at it but misses.

This is fuller but still outside off, Blessing Muzarabani strokes this straight to cover and takes a quick single.

Bas de Leede bowls this on a good length and outside the off stump, Tendai Chatara guides this to short third man. A direct hit and an overthrow allows them to take a single.

This is on a good length and angling away from the right-hander. Blessing Muzarabani feels for this but is beaten.

OUT! CAUGHT! Richard Ngarava has fallen in his attempt to swing at every delivery! Fred Klaassen has quickly realized not to bowl on the pads and has stuck to the outside off stump line with this one being bowled a touch fuller. Richard Ngarava looks to go leg side though and gets a leading edge the goes high towards the point fielder. Stephan Myburgh takes a fine catch with both his hands over his head and Zimbabwe have just one wicket left.

Blessing Muzarabani walks in.

WIDE! This is way beyond the tram line on the off side and Richard Ngarava leaves this one alone. The umpire calls this one wide.

Sticks to bowling on a good length but gets this one closer to the off stump, Richard Ngarava continues to swing wildly but does not get an bat on this one.

This is on a good length and outside the off pole, Richard Ngarava looks to cut this but gets an under edge towards the keeper.

SIX! This has been deposited into the stand well over any fielder! Fred Klaassen continues to bowl full on the pads, Richard Ngarava swings hard this time and connects well as the ball flies over the deep mid-wicket boundary for a maximum.

Fred Klaassen begins the over with a full delivery fired into the pads, Richard Ngarava clips this towards deep mid-wicket where the fielder does outstandingly well to dive and stop the ball. They take a couple of runs.

Short once again and on middle. Richard Ngarava looks to pull it but the ball hits his helmet. They cross for a leg bye.

Shorter one outside off, Tendai Chatara guides it to short third man for one.

This is on a good length and in line with the stumps, Tendai Chatara is watchful as hit taps this back down the pitch.

Tendai Chatara is the new batter.

OUT! CAUGHT! Zimbabwe are watching their chances fade away as the batters seem to be giving away their wickets cheaply! Bas de Leede bowls a slower delivery on a shorter length and outside the off stump, Luke Jongwe goes for the pull shot but is early into his shot. The ball flies high into the air and into the palms of Logan van Beek at mid-wicket. Zimbabwe are now eight down and staring down a barrel.

Goes 'round the wicket to the left-hander and serves this full into the stumps, Richard Ngarava hoicks this towards mid-wicket and takes a single.

Bas de Leede bowls this back of a length and outside off, Luke Jongwe pulls this uppishly towards long on and takes a single.

Richard Ngarava walks in.

OUT! BOWLED! Paul van Meekeren gets his third wicket in the final over of his spell and Zimbabwe are falling apart here! The bowler follows up a short ball with a full delivery just outside the off pole. Ryan Burl looks to drive but gets an inside edge that goes on to shatter the stumps. The Netherlands are right on top now as Zimbabwe lose their seventh wicket with 100 yet to be posted on the board.

Bangs this one short and pitching on leg stump. Ryan Burl ducks under this one and lets it through to the keeper.

Delivers this one a good length and outside the off stump, Ryan Burl swings his bat through the line but is beaten on the outside edge.

This is slightly short and outside off, Luke Jongwe gets on his backfoot and thumps this to deep point for a single.

Bowls this one short and angling down leg, Luke Jongwe pulls this to deep backward square leg and manages to pick up a couple of runs.

Paul van Meekeren bowls this full and outside the off stump, Luke Jongwe blocks this to the left of the bowler.

Good length, on off. Luke Jongwe knocks it to mid off for one again.

Slightly shorter again, this is again pulled towards mid-wicket for one.

Slightly shorter, on off. Luke Jongwe pulls it to mid-wicket for one.

Fuller and on off, Luke Jongwe pushes it to mid-wicket.

Luke Jongwe makes his way out to the crease now.

OUT! TAKEN! Excellent catch from Fred Klaassen and Netherlands finally get the danger man. Bowls it on a length and on the stumps, Raza stands still and lofts it but doesn't connect well. It goes high up in the air towards long on. Fred Klaassen settles under it but does not judge it well and eventually has to take it diving to his left. Sikandar Raza walks out after an amazing knock!

A yorker and outside off, Sikandar Raza looks to play at it but misses.

Nails a yorker one leg, Sikandar Raza digs it to mid on for one.

FOUR! Fuller and just outside off, Sikandar Raza gets on his knee and smashes it past covers for a boundary!

Shorter one outside off, slower too. Sikandar Raza gets in two minds but leaves it alone in the end.

Length and on off, Ryan Burl pulls it to mid-wicket for one again.

Fuller and on off, Sikandar Raza looks to flick it but gets the upper part of his bat. It carries and falls just short of the fielder at mid-wicket. They collect one.

Looks like there will be a change of ball since there seems to be some damage on the previous one after hitting the stands. We are all set to resume now.

SIX! Up and over. On a length and on off, Sikandar Raza pulls it over deep mid-wicket for a maximum. That's a huge one from Sikandar Raza!

Wide! Slightly shorter and wide outside off, Sikandar Raza lets it go.

Slightly shorter and on middle, Ryan Burl looks to pull it but miscues it back towards the bowler.

Fuller one on off, Ryan Burl eases it towards the fielder at mid off.

Wide! Bangs a shorter one outside off, Ryan Burl lets it go. Wided.

Ryan Burl has made his way out to the crease.

OUT! TAKEN! Another one bites the dust. Bowls it fuller and on leg, Milton Shumba looks to play it with soft hands but mistimes it. It hits the upper part of his bat and carries towards short mid-wicket. Stephan Myburgh at short mid-wicket takes a dolly and Milton Shumba makes his way back into the hut.

Serves it outside off, Milton Shumba cuts it towards deep point for a brace.

Fuller and on off, Sikandar Raza drills it to long off for one.

SIX! Bang! Sikandar Raza connects and connects well. On a length and on off, Sikandar Raza plays a hook shot over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

Full and on leg, Milton Shumba defends it back towards the bowler.

Milton Shumba makes his way out ot the middle.

OUT! TAKEN! Zimbabwe lose their fourth and the partnership is broken. Slightly shorter and on off, Sean Williams pulls it but doesn't connect well. The ball goes up in the air and towards deep mid-wicket. Max O'Dowd settles under it and pouches it safely. The partnership was looking a bit threatening but has finally come to an end.

Good length again, on leg. Sikandar Raza knocks it to mid on for one.

FOUR! Excellent timing. On a length and on off, Sikandar Raza stands firm and slaps it past covers for a boundary!

Slightly shorter and outside off, Sean Williams taps it to point for one.

Fuller one drifting down leg side, Sikandar Raza looks to flick it but gets his pads. They cross for a leg bye.

Nice and full again, on leg. Sikandar Raza works it to mid-wicket for one.

Fuller one, on middle. Sikandar Raza digs it back towards Roelof van der Merwe. Good bowling.

Fuller one on middle, Sean Williams eases it to mid on for a quick single. Good running!

Outside off this time, Sean Williams looks to flick it but gets an outside edge. The ball rolls towards third man. They collect two.

FOUR! Well connected this time. bowls it on middle, Sean Williams reverse sweeps through backward point for a boundary!

Tossed up, outside off. Sean Williams looks to cut it but misses.

Drinks! The game sits in balance at the halfway stage of the first innings. The Netherlands were off to a flying start and bagged some early wickets inside the powerplay. Sikandar Raza and Sean Williams now have managed to gather some momentum and they would hope to continue with their partnership. The scoreboard reads 53/3 at the halfway stage.

Goes 'round the wicket to the southpaw and bangs this in short outside off, Sean Williams gets on top of the bounce and pulls the ball towards deep square leg to take a single to retain strike.

Delivers this a touch fuller and attacks the stumps once again. Sikandar Raza taps this towards mid on and takes a quick single.

This one is on a good length and in line with the stumps, Sikandar Raza flicks this towards short mid-wicket.

Continues bowling full and outside off to the right-hander. Sikandar Raza punches this to the right of mid off.

Goes full this time and into the pads, Sean Williams clips this to deep square leg and collects a single.

Bas de Leede bowls this full and outside off, Sean Williams strokes this straight to the mid off fielder.

This is short as well and outside off, Sikandar Raza shimmies forward and swings hard but does not connect this time. A really good over for Zimbabwe as 12 runs have come off it.

Little bit of luck here for Sikandar Raza! Brandon Glover goes back to bowling full and outside off, Sikandar Raza swings his bat and gets a leading edge that falls in the vacant deep point region. They take a couple of runs.

SIX! This has been swatted away! Brandon Glover bangs this in short but the ball does not rise up as much and sits up nicely for Sikandar Raza to pull this over the deep square leg boundary for a biggie. He has played this shot completely off balance but has still managed to find the elevation and distance.

FOUR! Sikandar Raza looking to be aggressive now! Brandon Glover bowls this full and outside the off stump, Sikandar Raza does not connect this cleanly but manages to clear the infield fielder and find the long off fence for four more runs.

Offers width this time and serves this on a good length, Sikandar Raza rocks back in the crease and thumps this to deep cover for a brace.

Brandon Glover bowls this on a good length and gets the ball to move back into the batter. Sikandar Raza defends this to the leg side.

FOUR! This has been crunched away! Logan van Beek goes full this time and wide outside off, Sean Williams strokes this through covers with very little foot movement and finds the deep cover fence for four runs.

This is on a good length and outside off, Sean Williams is watchful as he taps this to the point fielder.

Pulls his length back and serves this outside off, Sean Williams slaps this to wide deep point and collects two runs for himself.

Goes full this time but still outside the off pole, Sean Williams gets his front foot forward and strokes the ball straight to mid off. The dot ball count is increasing for Zimbabwe.

Bowls this one on a good length and outside the off stump, Sean Williams blocks this towards point.

Logan van Beek begins with a back-of-a-length delivery served wide outside off, Sean Williams mistimes his slash towards the cover fielder.

Continues bowling on a good length but gets this one to nip back in sharply. Hits the back pad of the batter and the bowler seems interested but it looks like there was a bit on an inside edge.

WIDE! This is on a good length but straying down leg side. The umpire calls this one wide.

Goes full this time and outside the off stump, Sean Williams strokes this straight to mid off and takes off for a quick single. There is a direct hit at the striker's end and they go upstairs to check but the batter has made it across the crease.

Bowls this one a fraction short and outside off, Sean Williams goes for the pull shot but does not time this well but they get a couple of runs.

This is on a good length and gets the ball to nip back in after pitching on leg, Sean Williams looks to make room but gets cramped for space.

Back of a length again, Sean Williams pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a brace.

FOUR! Slightly shorter and on off, Sean Williams pulls it through square leg for a boundary!

Sikandar Raza is the new batter.

OUT! PLUMB! Brandon Glover gets the wicket he deserves! He has had two catches dropped this over and in the end, he claims the wicket himself! After bothering the batter with out swinging deliveries he gets one to nip back in from a fuller length and just outside off. Regis Chakabva is playing for the movement away and gets rapped on the pads. The umpire raises his finger and the batter does not choose to review as he knows he is a goner. Zimbabwe have now lost three wickets and are in some serious trouble as they are 20 for 3 after the Powerplay.

This is on a good length as well and moving away from outside off, Regis Chakabva is watchful now as he leaves this one alone as well.

On a length and outside off, Regis Chakabva leaves it alone.

DROPPED ONCE AGAIN! The Netherlands are letting opportunities go here! Brandon Glover serves this on a good length and outside off, Regis Chakabva swings at this and gets a thick edge that goes to the right of the keeper. Scott Edwards is the culprit this time as he is unable to pouch this despite having the gloves on.

DROPPED! A chance goes begging here! Brandon Glover bowls this slightly short and outside the off stump, Regis Chakabva gets in position and slaps the ball straight to the point fielder. Bas de Leede does not have to move but the ball enters his palms and pops out. What a chance!

WIDE! This is well outside off beyond the tram line. Regis Chakabva leaves this one alone and the umpire calls this wide.

Brandon Glover bowls from 'round the wicket to the left-hander and angles this into the pads on a good length. Sean Williams misses his flick and the ball rolls to square leg off the pads and they take a leg bye.

Fuller one down leg, Regis Chakabva looks to flick it but gets his pads. A half-hearted appeal from the bowler but turned down by the umpire.

This is on a good length and outside the off stump, Regis Chakabva is surprised by the extra bounce but manages to defend the ball to the right of the bowler.

Bowls this on in line with the stumps on a fuller length, Regis Chakabva flicks the ball towards short mid-wicket.

Fuller delivery on the pads, Sean Williams flicks it nicely to wide of mid on for three runs.

Back of a length and outside off, Sean Williams leaves it alone.

Fuller one on off, Regis Chakabva looks to play at it but gets a thick outside edge over backward point for a single. Falls well short of third man fielder.

Sean Williams the half-centurion from their last game makes his way out to the middle.

OUT! CAUGHT! What an end to an over from Brandon Glover. A wicket-maiden and Craig Ervine makes his way back into the hut. Brandon Glover angles it on the stumps, Craig Ervine was feeling the pressure and he tries to flick it onto the leg side but mistimes it completely. Scott Edwards settles under it and takes a fine catch.

Another fuller one, this one nips in a long way. Craig Ervine looks to play at it but the ball hits his thigh. Five dots now!

Four dots in a row. Fuller and on off, Craig Ervine knocks it towards the fielder at mid on.

Good-length delivery, on off. Craig Ervine blocks it back towards the bowler.

Serves it outside off, Craig Ervine cuts it but finds the fielder at backward point. Good fielding!

On a length and on leg, Craig Ervine eases it straight towards the mid on fielder.

Make it four dots. Fuller one, on off. Regis Chakabva defends it solidly. Another fine over from the Netherlands!

This one lands down leg, Regis Chakabva looks to flick it but doesn't connect well. Three dots now.

On a length and on off, Regis Chakabva defends it back towards the bowler. Another dot.

Good length and down middle, Regis Chakabva awkwardly defends it away.

An outswinger again, Craig Ervine looks to play at it but gets an outside edge towards third man. They collect one.

On a length and outside off, this is left alone by Craig Ervine.

FOUR! This one lands just outside off, Regis Chakabva looks to loft it but gets a thick outside edge. The ball goes over the slips and races away the third man fence. Lucky boundary!

Another length ball outside off, Regis Chakabva leaves it alone. Another dot.

On a length and outside off, Regis Chakabva lets it go.

Regis Chakabva makes his way out to the middle at number 3.

OUT! TIMBER! The Netherlands have drawn first blood and Zimbabwe's opening woes continue! Bowls it touch fuller, it swings in a bit. Wesley Madhevere looks to flick it but completely misses it as the ball rattles the middle pole. The Netherlands have an early breakthrough in the game. Wesley Madhevere departs for one and Zimbabwe need to build a partnership here.

Bowls it outside off, Craig Ervine cuts it towards short third man. The fielder stops it well diving to his left. They cross.

Another one down leg, Craig Ervine looks to flick it but the ball brushes his pads and is collected by the keeper diving to his right.

FIVE WIDES! Expensive start to the second over. This one lands outside leg, Craig Ervine looks to flick it but misses. The keeper misses it as well as the ball races away the fine leg fence for five extra runs as the umpire indicates that this is wide.

Paul van Meekeren will share the attack and bowl from the other end.

Back of a length and on the stumps, Wesley Madhevere defends it straight back to the bowler. Good start from Fred Klaassen. Just three coming off the opening over.

Another outswinger and Craig Ervine looks to defend it with soft hands but gets an outside edge down the third man region for a single.

Oh, that was close. Bowls it just outside off swinging it away from the batter, Craig Ervine looks to defend it but misses.

Touch fuller this time, on off. Wesley Madhevere knocks it to mid off for one.

Wide! This one lands wide outside off, Wesley Madhevere leaves it alone and is called wide by the umpire.

Another one just outside off, this one nips in a bit. Wesley Madhevere fends it to point.

Fred Klaassen starts with a length ball outside off, Wesley Madhevere lets it go. A dot to start with.

We are all set for the game to begin after the pre-match formalities as the umpires make their way out to the pitch. The players of the Netherlands form a huddle before taking their respective positions in the field as Wesley Madhevere and Craig Ervine stride onto the ground to open the innings for Zimbabwe. They will be looking to get their team off to a good start in this game and set a platform for their team. Fred Klaassen has been handed the new ball and he will begin proceedings. Let's play...

We are moments away from the start of the game but before that the umpires and players have lined up in the middle for the national anthems. It will be the national anthem of the Netherlands first followed by Zimbabwe's national anthem.

PITCH REPORT - Mpumelelo Mbangwa is pitchside and he says that the weather is wonderful and mentions that the ground is a perfect oval. Adds that the square boundaries are short whereas the straight boundaries are much longer. He is joined by Dirk Nannes who informs that the Adelaide pitch is hairy as it has a lot of grass. Claims that it is a very firm pitch therefore the grass should not be a worry as the ground is hard. Ends by saying that batting first or chasing, both should not be an issue.

Scott Edwards the skipper of the Netherlands says that they were going to bowl anyways. Adds that the wickets were under covers so they would hope to restrict their opponents to a small total. Ends by saying that they still have two games to go and they are looking to win this one.

Craig Ervine the skipper of Zimbabwe says that they are looking to bat first as it is sunny and the pitch may not change much. Adds that they are looking to put a decent score on the board and defend it. Admits that the start has been an issue for them and they have been losing a cluster of wickets. Mentions that they want to access the new conditions at a new venue and not lose too many wickets. Informs that they have one change as Brad Evans has picked up a slight niggle.

Netherlands (Playing XI) - Max O'Dowd, Stephan Myburgh, Tom Cooper, Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede, Scott Edwards (C/WK), Roelof van der Merwe, Logan van Beek (In for Tim Pringle), Fred Klaassen, Paul van Meekeren, Brandon Glover.

Zimbabwe (Playing XI) - Wesley Madhevere, Craig Ervine (C), Milton Shumba, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Regis Chakabva (WK), Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe (In for Brad Evans), Tendai Chatara, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani.

TOSS - The coin lands in favor of Zimbabwe. They will BAT first.

Scott Edwards' team will be trying for a comeback in this game. The Netherlands never appeared to be in a good position in any of their previous matches. They came close to a win over Bangladesh in their first game but were completely outplayed in their subsequent matches against India and Pakistan. The only positive for the Netherlands was the 4 wickets they bagged against Pakistan while defending a low total. The batting order has the tendency to collapse from decent positions but this game will be a great opportunity for them to register their first win in the Super 12 stage. Which team will be more motivated to come out on top? Let's find out soon. Stay tuned for the toss and team updates.