The Netherlands saved its bid to qualify for the Cricket World Cup alive as Vikramjit Singh’s hundred arrange a snug victory over Oman on Monday.
The Dutch, who haven’t performed on the world one-day showpiece since 2011, wanted to win to remain in rivalry for a spot on the match in India later this yr.
Singh’s maiden One-Day International ton and Wesley Barresi’s 65-ball 97 helped the Netherlands rack up 362 for seven from 48 overs after being put in to bat first in a weather-affected match.
Oman by no means seemed more likely to full the run-chase regardless of 105 not out from Ayaan Khan, ending on 246 for six after 44 overs when play was ended resulting from unhealthy mild.
The Netherlands’ profitable margin of 74 runs on DLS methodology in Harare additionally boosted its web run-rate, which may show essential.
The high two groups within the Super Six desk attain the World Cup, with one place nonetheless on provide after Sri Lanka certified by beating Zimbabwe on Sunday.
Host Zimbabwe may clinch the second spot with victory over Scotland on Tuesday, but when the Scots win that match, it will all however arrange a winner-takes all conflict between Scotland and the Netherlands on Thursday.
The 10-team World Cup will happen from October 5-November 19.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com