The India national cricket team and the Netherlands national cricket team timeline- the Netherlands not represent one of the more talked about, or daily rivalries in most of the classic rivalries in cricket. However, these teams play each other, and their games in ODIs, are defining moments, especially for Dutch cricket, as they met with one of the most powerful cricketing teams in the world.
India and Netherlands have played almost entirely under the ICC umbrella. In fact, despite such little experience on the team’s part, it gave them the scope to test their skills against the best the world has to offer. Let’s dig a bit deeper into some of the key matches and great contests between the national teams of India and the Netherlands and see how this cricketing camaraderie flourished over time.
The Rise of Associate Cricket, 1966
Before that, the Dutch national cricket team was yet to take international exposure, and cricket in the Netherlands was flourishing at the associate level to cater for the growth of the game globally, away from the Test-playing countries. The Netherlands came out as one of the prominent cricket nations in Europe during the 1970s and 1980s. However, official matches between India and the Netherlands were not played before the ICC tournaments till the early 2000s.
Note: Associate Cricket refers to the development and recognition of a non-Test cricket team, commonly referred to as Associates in international cricket.
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First Meeting: IND vs NED (ICC Cricket World Cup) 2003
The first match played by India against the Netherlands was in the 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup. The hosting nations of the tournament were South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Kenya something Dutch cricket would never forget. India was on this list with none other than one of the world’s mighty cricket teams.
- Date: February 12, 2003
- Venue: Boland Park, Paarl, South Africa
- Result: India won by 68 runs
- Key Performers: Sachin Tendulkar 52 runs (India), Anil Kumble 4 wkts (India), Tim de Leede 4 wkts (Netherlands)
In the first group stage match (Men in Blue and The Dutch) played first time in 2003 World Cup. After winning the toss,India elected to bat first, scoring 204 all out, 52 made by Sachin Tendulkar and Dinesh Mongia 42 made notable contributions. From Netharlands, Tim de Leede was the pick of the bowlers as he took 4 wickets for 35 runs.
IND vs NED (ICC Cricket World Cup 2011)
Eight years later, the next encounter between India and the Netherlands occurred at the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup, which India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh co-hosted. This event was played in India, creating excitement among the home teams’ fans.
- Date: March 9, 2011
- Venue: Feroz Shah Kotla Ground (Arun Jaitley Stadium), Delhi, India
- Result: India won by 5 wickets
- Key Performers: Yuvraj Singh 51 runs (India), Virender Sehwag 39 runs (India), Peter Borren 38 runs 1 wkts (Netherlands)
This match played against the Netherlands was a group-stage affair, where the Dutch team put 189 runs total. India chased down the total with ease and won by 5 wickets with 13.7 overs to spare.
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Netherlands vs India ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022)
One of the latest and most crucial encounters of this India national cricket team vs Netherlands national cricket team timeline was experienced during the 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup that took place in Australia.
- Date: October 27, 2022
- Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney(SCG), Australia
- Result: India won by 56 runs
- Key Performers: Rohit Sharma 53* runs (India), Virat Kohli 62 runs (India), Suryakumar Yadav 51 runs (India), Paul van Meekeren 14 runs 1 wkts (Netherlands)
After scoring 179/2 in 20 overs Ind won the game by 56 runs. The Netherlands managed only 123/9. The match indicated a larger gap between the top cricket nations and associates since there is a huge requirement for giving more opportunities to teams like the Netherlands to feature against stronger opponents.
India vs Netherlands( ICC World Cup 2023)
M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore, India, witnessed the match between (India and the Netherlands) in the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup group stage.
- Date: November 12, 2023
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India
- Result: India won by 85 runs
- Key Performers: Virat Kohli (India), KL Rahul (India), Bas de Leede (Netherlands)
India won the toss and decided to bat. Shreyas Iyer scored 128 from 94 balls, with KL Rahul sharing the stage with 102 from 64 balls. India eventually scored 410/4 after 50 overs. The Netherlands showed so much grit, but India’s bowling, led by Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav, was too strong. The Netherlands were bowled for 250, and it became a 160-run victory for India. The match underscored the deficit in experience and resources between the two sides but also highlighted the Dutch ability to play tough against good teams.
