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On the 19th of March, 2023, Zimbabwe and Netherlands faced off in the third and final ODI of their bilateral series. The match was held at the Harare Sports Club in Zimbabwe’s capital city, Harare.
25 MARCH 2023
TIME: 03:30 AM ET
Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat first. The opening pair of Tinashe Kamunhukamwe and Regis Chakabva got off to a steady start, scoring 47 runs in the first 10 overs. However, the introduction of Dutch spinner Pieter Seelaar led to the dismissal of both openers in quick succession.
Zimbabwe’s middle order struggled to get going, with only Brendan Taylor and Sean Williams managing to get to double figures. The Dutch bowlers were disciplined and kept the pressure on the Zimbabwean batsmen, with Seelaar finishing with figures of 3 for 26. Zimbabwe was bowled out for just 161 in 45 overs.
In response, the Dutch openers Max O’Dowd and Stephan Myburgh got off to a flying start, scoring 82 runs in just 12 overs. Myburgh, in particular, was in fine form, hitting six boundaries and a six before being dismissed for 44. O’Dowd continued to dominate the Zimbabwean bowlers, and his century off just 78 balls took the game away from Zimbabwe. The Dutch team chased down the target in just 26.2 overs, with O’Dowd finishing unbeaten on 125.
The match was a dominant performance by the Dutch team, who outplayed Zimbabwe in all departments of the game. O’Dowd’s century was the highlight of the match, and he was awarded the player of the match award for his excellent knock.
The victory in the third ODI gave the Dutch team a 2-1 series win over Zimbabwe. This victory is a significant milestone for the Dutch team, who have been making steady progress in international cricket in recent years. The series win is a testament to their hard work and dedication.
