De Leede and De Lange centuries powers Netherlands to crushing win over Oman

BAS de Leede smashed a magnificent unbeaten 145 as the Netherlands powered to an emphatic 106-run victory over Oman in a high-scoring encounter dominated by the Dutch batting line-up.

The Netherlands captain struck 14 fours and five sixes in his superb 110-ball innings, sharing the century-making honours with Cedric de Lange as the Dutch piled up an imposing 371 for five from their 50 overs.

Oman were never seriously in contention despite half-centuries from Jatinder Singh and Zikria Islam, eventually being dismissed for 265 in the final over.

Max O'Dowd set the tone with a typically aggressive 63 from just 46 deliveries, striking eight fours and three sixes as he and de Lange raced to 102 without loss inside 12 overs. De Lange continued the assault with a fine 102 from 91 balls, adding 154 for the third wicket with de Leede to leave Oman facing a daunting task.

The skipper then took centre stage, accelerating brilliantly through the closing overs, while Michael Levitt chipped in with an unbeaten 29 as the pair added 77 in an unbroken sixth-wicket partnership. Aryan Bisht was the pick of the Oman attack, claiming two for 32.

Oman captain Jatinder Singh led the response with a determined 67, but wickets fell regularly as the chase faltered. Mujibur Ali contributed 29 and Bisht 27, but at 200 for six the contest was effectively over. Zikria Islam provided some late entertainment with a blistering 77 from just 46 balls, including five fours and four sixes, before falling as the last man.

Aryan Dutt claimed three for 51, while Zach Lion-Cachet collected three for 43 and Daniel Doram two for 51 to complete a dominant Dutch performance.

Summary Score 
Netherlands 371/5 (50 overs; Bas de Leede 145*, Cedric de Lange 102, Max O'Dowd 63, Aryan Bisht 2-32) beat Oman 265 (49.3 overs; Zikria Islam 77, Jatinder Singh 67, Zach Lion-Cachet 3-43, Aryan Dutt 3-51) by 106 runs.