The Netherlands will take on Namibia in the 121st ODI of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 cycle on July 31, 2026, at Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd in Utrecht.
The match is set to begin at 11:00 AM local time (2:30 PM IST), with the toss scheduled for 10:00 AM local (2:00 PM IST).
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Both teams are competing for crucial points to advance toward World Cup qualification.
The Netherlands currently hold second place in the League 2 standings, having secured 17 wins and 10 losses, which positions them favorably for direct qualification to the World Cup Qualifiers.
Namibia, on the other hand, ranks fifth with 12 wins and 17 losses.
They must finish in the top four to avoid the Qualifier Playoffs, making this match vital for their campaign.
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The Netherlands recently defeated Nepal by 57 runs, setting a total of 225 for 9 in 50 overs.
Scott Edwards scored 57, and Noah Croes contributed 70 runs. Kyle Klein took 3 wickets for 26 runs to help restrict Nepal to 168 runs.
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Namibia eked out a 3-run victory over Nepal in their last match, posting 211 for 7.
Key contributions came from Jan Frylinck and Louren Steenkamp, who put together a 131-run partnership. However, Namibia's total was considered below par.
Scott Edwards, captain of the Netherlands, leads his team as they aim to maintain their strong position in the tournament.
Gerhard Erasmus captains Namibia as they seek a significant win on foreign soil to improve their standing.
The match will be available for live streaming on the FanCode app and website in India, while viewers in the Netherlands and Namibia can watch through the official ICC.
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