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Nepal vs Netherlands 2025 Match 2 Full Commentary
Result · Jun 16 2025, Mon - 07:30 PM (IST)
Match 2, - Titwood
NETHERLANDS152/7 , 6/0 , 19/0 , 17/2
NEPAL152/8 , 19/1 , 17/0 , 0/2
Match Tied (Netherlands win the third Super Over)
Player Of The Match
Karan KC to Saqib Zulfiqar. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Bhurtel. That's the end of the first innings. Nepal's bowlers put in a solid performance, restricting the Netherlands to a modest total. Teja Nidamanuru and Vikram Singh contributed valuable runs to help their side post a competitive score. Sandeep Lamichhane was the standout bowler for Nepal, claiming three crucial wickets. Can Nepal chase down this target and begin the series with a win, or will the Netherlands successfully defend their total? Join us shortly for the run chase.
Nandan Yadav to Saqib Zulfiqar. Off cutter half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to mid off for 2 runs, fielded by Chhetri.
Nandan Yadav to Kyle Klein. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Airee.
OUT! Bowled. Nandan Yadav to Teja Nidamanuru. Reverse Swing-In yorker, middle stump on the back foot working, missed. What a delivery to dismiss Teja.
Nandan Yadav to Teja Nidamanuru. Leg cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Sah.
Nandan Yadav to Saqib Zulfiqar. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, hit pad to short extra cover for 1 run.
SIX! Rupesh Singh to Teja Nidamanuru. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
Rupesh Singh to Teja Nidamanuru. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to cover for no runs, fielded by Thagunna.
Rupesh Singh to Saqib Zulfiqar. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Paudel.
Rupesh Singh to Teja Nidamanuru. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Chhetri.
Rupesh Singh to Saqib Zulfiqar. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run.
SIX! Rupesh Singh to Saqib Zulfiqar. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
Wide Rupesh Singh to Saqib Zulfiqar. Length ball, down leg side moves in front Scoop, Left for 1 run, fielded by Sah.
Kushal Bhurtel to Teja Nidamanuru. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Kushal Bhurtel to Saqib Zulfiqar. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Chhetri.
SIX! Kushal Bhurtel to Saqib Zulfiqar. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Kushal Bhurtel to Saqib Zulfiqar. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Sah.
Wide Kushal Bhurtel to Saqib Zulfiqar. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Sah.
FOUR! Kushal Bhurtel to Saqib Zulfiqar. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past long off for 4 runs.
Kushal Bhurtel to Saqib Zulfiqar. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 2 runs.
Lalit Rajbanshi to Teja Nidamanuru. Arm ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for no runs, fielded by Airee.
Lalit Rajbanshi to Saqib Zulfiqar. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Yadav.
Lalit Rajbanshi to Teja Nidamanuru. Stock ball full toss, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Bhurtel.
Lalit Rajbanshi to Teja Nidamanuru. Stock ball half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to deep extra cover for 2 runs, fielded by Airee.
Lalit Rajbanshi to Teja Nidamanuru. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, missed for no runs, fielded by Sah.
Lalit Rajbanshi to Teja Nidamanuru. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
OUT! Caught. Kushal Bhurtel to Zach Lion-Cachet. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep extra cover, caught by Yadav. Netherlands are in deep trouble.
SIX! Kushal Bhurtel to Zach Lion-Cachet. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the back foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
Kushal Bhurtel to Teja Nidamanuru. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, in the air under control to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Bam.
Kushal Bhurtel to Zach Lion-Cachet. Leg spinner length ball, down leg side backing away working, hit pad to short fine leg for 1 run, shy attempt by Sah.
SIX! Sandeep Lamichhane to Michael Levitt. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs. That's it, an extraordinary game comes to an end and Netherlands finally take the win in the third Super Over. Zach Lion-Cachet's over proves to be the decisive moment and he is the man for the Netherlands. Perhaps appropriately he was at the non-striker's end as Michael Levitt took just one ball to finish things with a six. Zach Lion-Cachet is the Player of the Match.
FOUR! Kyle Klein to Nandan Yadav. Half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep extra cover for 4 runs. What a thrilling match! Nepal's batters fought valiantly right until the end, taking the game into a Super Over. Rohit Paudel led from the front with a well-crafted 48, while the lower-order batters stepped up at just the right moment to keep the chase alive. Now, it's time for the Super Over!
Kyle Klein to Nandan Yadav. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 2 runs, run save by O'Dowd.
Kyle Klein to Nandan Yadav. Full toss, outside off stump moves in front Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 2 runs, shy attempt by O'Dowd, mis-fielded by Klein.
FOUR! Kyle Klein to Nandan Yadav. Slower ball half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
Kyle Klein to Sandeep Lamichhane. Slower ball yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Fletcher.
Kyle Klein to Sandeep Lamichhane. Slower ball yorker, to leg on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Zulfiqar.
OUT! Caught. Vikram Singh to Rohit Paudel. Length ball, to leg on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by Croes. Skipper departs at a crucial time.
FOUR! Vikram Singh to Rohit Paudel. Back of a length, off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.
FOUR! Vikram Singh to Rohit Paudel. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
Vikram Singh to Sandeep Lamichhane. Slower ball back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot pulling, in the air under control to long on for 1 run, fielded by O'Dowd.
OUT! Caught. Vikram Singh to Karan KC. Slower length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to backward point, caught by Levitt. Six and gone.
SIX! Vikram Singh to Karan KC. Slower length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
Daniel Doram to Rohit Paudel. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, missed for no runs, fielded by Edwards.
Daniel Doram to Rohit Paudel. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Edwards.
Daniel Doram to Karan KC. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, to short leg for 1 run, fielded by Edwards.
Daniel Doram to Rohit Paudel. Stock ball half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Lion-Cachet.
SIX! Daniel Doram to Rohit Paudel. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Daniel Doram to Rohit Paudel. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed to silly point for no runs, fielded by Edwards.
Zach Lion-Cachet to Karan KC. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Edwards.
Zach Lion-Cachet to Rohit Paudel. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot driving, in the air under control to long off for 1 run, fielded by Singh.
Zach Lion-Cachet to Karan KC. Off break length ball, off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for 1 run, shy attempt by Lion-Cachet.
OUT! Caught. Zach Lion-Cachet to Rupesh Singh. Off break length ball, off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to backward point, caught by Edwards. Six down for Nepal.
Zach Lion-Cachet to Rupesh Singh. Off break length ball, middle stump on the front foot pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Edwards.
Zach Lion-Cachet to Rupesh Singh. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Klein.
Ben Fletcher to Rupesh Singh. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Croes.
SIX! Ben Fletcher to Rupesh Singh. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
Ben Fletcher to Rohit Paudel. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, in the air under control to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Nidamanuru.
Ben Fletcher to Rupesh Singh. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Klein.
FOUR! Ben Fletcher to Rupesh Singh. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep backward point for 4 runs.
Ben Fletcher to Rupesh Singh. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Croes.
OUT! Caught. Daniel Doram to Kushal Bhurtel. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by O'Dowd. A brilliant batting effort from Nepal as they score 19 runs in the Super Over, largely thanks to Kushal Bhurtel, who scored 18 runs in 5 balls. Netherlands took the gamble to bowl Daniel Doram, who was brilliant with the ball earlier today, but it did not work in the Super Over. Let's see how Netherlands batters approach their chase
SIX! Daniel Doram to Kushal Bhurtel. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
Daniel Doram to Kushal Bhurtel. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 2 runs, run save by O'Dowd, fielded by Lion-Cachet.
SIX! Daniel Doram to Kushal Bhurtel. Stock length ball, to leg on the front foot slog sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.
FOUR! Daniel Doram to Kushal Bhurtel. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.
Daniel Doram to Rohit Paudel. Stock ball half volley, to leg on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Croes.
FOUR! Karan KC to Max O'Dowd. Full toss, outside off stump backing away driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled past deep backward point for 4 runs. Another super over! The Netherlands batters do the same as the Nepal and hit a boundary to tie the match. Karan KC failed to defend the 20 runs, resulting in the second Super Over of the game. Join us shortly.
SIX! Karan KC to Max O'Dowd. Full toss, outside off stump backing away driving, well timed in the air under control over deep extra cover for 6 runs.
Karan KC to Max O'Dowd. Full toss, outside off stump backing away Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Bhurtel.
Karan KC to Michael Levitt. Beamer, off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for 1 run, shy attempt by Sah, by Chhetri.
Karan KC to Michael Levitt. Full toss, down leg side backing away Slog, missed for no runs, shy attempt by Sah.
SIX! Karan KC to Michael Levitt. Back of a length, outside off stump backing away pulling, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
OUT! Caught. Lalit Rajbanshi to Scott Edwards. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket, caught by Airee. Netherlands batters scored 17 runs. This time, Nepal took a chance with the spinner, but they failed to contain it. Can Nepal's batters chase this, or can the Netherlands bowlers defend this and secure the result?
Lalit Rajbanshi to Scott Edwards. Stock ball full toss, wide outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg for 2 runs, fielded by Airee.
Lalit Rajbanshi to Max O'Dowd. Stock ball half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Thagunna.
Wide Lalit Rajbanshi to Max O'Dowd. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Sah.
SIX! Lalit Rajbanshi to Max O'Dowd. Stock length ball, outside off stump backing away driving, well timed in the air under control over deep cover for 6 runs.
Lalit Rajbanshi to Scott Edwards. Stock ball half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Airee.
SIX! Lalit Rajbanshi to Scott Edwards. Stock ball half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot sweeping, well timed in the air under control over deep backward square leg for 6 runs.
SIX! Kyle Klein to Dipendra Singh Airee. Length ball, down leg side on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs. Oh! We still didn't get the result as the match moved to the third Super Over. This time, Dipendra Singh Airee hit a six in the last ball, resulting in another Super Over.
Kyle Klein to Dipendra Singh Airee. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Edwards.
Kyle Klein to Dipendra Singh Airee. Half volley, wide outside off stump deep in crease Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Edwards.
FOUR! Kyle Klein to Dipendra Singh Airee. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, thick edge in the air uncontrolled past third man for 4 runs.
Kyle Klein to Rohit Paudel. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Lion-Cachet.
SIX! Kyle Klein to Rohit Paudel. Length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, well timed in the air under control over long off for 6 runs.
OUT! Caught. Zach Lion-Cachet to Rupesh Singh. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, outside edge, caught by Edwards. Finally, we will probably get the result, as Netherlands bowler Zach Lion-Cachet bowled brilliantly. They just need one run to win this match. Let's see how the Nepal bowlers come up with a plan.
Zach Lion-Cachet to Rupesh Singh. Off break yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Edwards.
Zach Lion-Cachet to Rupesh Singh. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Edwards.
OUT! Caught. Zach Lion-Cachet to Rohit Paudel. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off, caught by Klein. Big fish departs.