Mohammad Mohsin to Logan van Beek, Another tight single. Full, on off, Logan van Beek pushes it to extra cover for a ricky single. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses.
Mohammad Mohsin to Logan van Beek, Much fuller, outside off, Logan van Beek pushes it to the mid off fielder.
Mohammad Mohsin to Roelof van der Merwe, Short, on off, Roelof van der Merwe taps it to extra cover for a quick single. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses.
Mohammad Mohsin to Roelof van der Merwe, Flighted up, on off, Roelof van der Merwe drives it through extra cover for a brace.
Halfway stage comparison - 75/6 for the Netherlands, 96/2 for the USA. This has gone entirely pear shaped for the chasing side and the Americans are eyeing their first points in this World Cup. Logan van Beek walks in next, at number 8, replacing his skipper, Scott Edwards. Mohammad Mohsin returns to bowl as well. 1-0-10-1 so far.
Harmeet Singh to Scott Edwards, OUT! BOWLED! Harmeet Singh has the last laugh and the Netherlands skipper departs. 5/34 in the last 31 balls! Flatter, on middle, Scott Edwards gets cramped for room as he looks to pull it. Misses it completely as the ball rattles over the stumps. Netherlands are 75/6 and need another 122 RUNS FROM 60 BALLS!
Harmeet Singh to Scott Edwards, Peach! Tossed up, just outside off, with a hint of turn. Scott Edwards lunges and looks to block it but gets beaten all ends up.
Harmeet Singh to Scott Edwards, FOUR! Brilliant from Scott Edwards! Nice and full, on off, Scott Edwards gets to the pitch of the ball and slogs it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
Harmeet Singh to Roelof van der Merwe, Short, outside off, Roelof van der Merwe steers it through cover for a single. The batters nearly collided with each other while taking a run.
Slight holdup in play. There seems to be some issues with one of the LED bails. The fourth umpire gets out a reserve bail from a box and we are ready to resume. No, we are not yet ready. Even the reserve bail is not lighting up. Okay, now it does. Ready then.
Harmeet Singh to Roelof van der Merwe, Tossed up, on leg, Roelof van der Merwe looks to reverse sweep but gets a bottom edge as the ball rolls back to the bowler. A stifled appeal for lbw but nothing from the umpire.
Harmeet Singh to Roelof van der Merwe, Beaten! Tossed up, outside off, with a hint of turn. Roelof van der Merwe looks to block it but gets beaten all ends up.
Shubham Ranjane to Scott Edwards, Short, on off, Scott Edwards blocks it back to the bowler.
Shubham Ranjane to Scott Edwards, Full, on off, Scott Edwards taps it to backward point. Roelof van der Merwe runs halfway but Scott Edwards sends him back. The fielder fumbles to collect the ball cleanly as Roelof van der Merwe makes it back in time.
Shubham Ranjane to Roelof van der Merwe, Much fuller, on off, Roelof van der Merwe knocks it down to long off for a single.
Shubham Ranjane to Scott Edwards, Short, just outside off, Scott Edwards stays back and guides it to deep third for a run.
Shubham Ranjane to Roelof van der Merwe, Short, on off, Roelof van der Merwe punches it to extra cover for as single.
Shubham Ranjane to Scott Edwards, An enquiry for a run out at the bowler's end now! The umpire sends it upstairs to have a check. Full, on off, Scott Edwards knocks it down the ground. Shubham Ranjane put his hand low in the followthrough as the ball hits the stumps at the bowler's end. The umpire checks and the replays show that there was a clear gap between his fingers and the ball. The ball rolls towards mid on as the batters collect a single.
Well, well, well. On what looked like a flat track, indifferent bounce is claiming wickets. 4th wicket goes to spin in this innings. Roelof van der Merwe walks in next, at number 7, replacing Zach Lion-Cachet. Harmeet Singh is given a break and Shubham Ranjane gets a chance to bowl.
Mohammad Mohsin to Zach Lion-Cachet, OUT! CHOPPED ON! Wicket number 5 falls for Netherlands and they are in deep trouble now. 4/25 in the last 19 balls! Slower one, outside off, and it keeps a tad low. Zach Lion-Cachet reaches out to it and looks to slap it but gets a bottom edge as the ball chops onto the stumps. Netherlands are now 66/5 and need another 131 RUNS FROM 72 BALLS.
Mohammad Mohsin to Zach Lion-Cachet, FOUR! Brilliant shot from Zach Lion-Cachet! A touch fuller, outside off, Zach Lion-Cachet gets to the pitch of the ball and caresses it through extra cover for a boundary.
Mohammad Mohsin to Scott Edwards, Keeps it full, on off, Scott Edwards steers it to point. The fielder makes a good stop to his right. The batters collect a single.
Mohammad Mohsin to Scott Edwards, Short and wide, Scott Edwards slaps it through point. The fielder runs to his left near the fence and makes a good stop. The batters collect two runs.
Mohammad Mohsin to Scott Edwards, Short, on off, Scott Edwards turns it through square leg for a brace.
Mohammad Mohsin to Zach Lion-Cachet, Just short! Short, on off, Zach Lion-Cachet looks to slap it but doesn't connect well. The ball lands just short of the fielder at backward point and deflects towards deep point. They collect a single.
Harmeet Singh to Scott Edwards, Slower one, on middle and leg, Scott Edwards stays back and tucks it through mid-wicket for a brace.
Harmeet Singh to Zach Lion-Cachet, Tossed up, on off, Zach Lion-Cachet pushes it to cover for a single.
Harmeet Singh to Zach Lion-Cachet, Short and just outside off, Zach Lion-Cachet looks to block it but gets beaten all ends up.
A huge wicket for Harmeet Singh. Bas de Leede falls. Zach Lion-Cachet walks in to bat now.
Harmeet Singh to Bas de Leede, OUT! CAUGHT! Harmeet Singh gets the big fish and the Netherlands are falling apart. Third wicket in the span of 10 balls! Flatter, outside off, and it skids through. Bas de Leede rocks back and tries to slap it but doesn't connect well. The ball goes straight into the hands of Monank Patel at extra cover. Netherlands are 53/4 and need another 144 RUNS FROM 81 BALLS!
Harmeet Singh to Scott Edwards, Flatter, on middle and leg, Scott Edwards plays it with soft hands towards the right of the bowler for a quick single.
Harmeet Singh to Bas de Leede, Much fuller, just outside off, Bas de Leede knocks it down to long off for a single.
Shadley van Schalkwyk to Scott Edwards, FOUR! A poor delivery from Shadley van Schalkwyk! He errs his line down the leg side, Scott Edwards picks it well and tickles it through fine leg for a boundary.
Shadley van Schalkwyk to Scott Edwards, On a length, outside off, Scott Edwards slaps it through point for a brace.
DRINKS BREAK! Netherlands are in a spot of bother now. They have lost three wickets already and need a gritty stand in this game desperately. USA are going well with the ball and will look to pick more wickets and put the Dutch batters under pressure. Let's see how it pans out. The skipper, Scott Edwards walks in to bat now.
Shadley van Schalkwyk to Colin Ackermann, OUT! TAKEN! 9th wicket in the tournament for Shadley van Schalkwyk, already being the leading wicket taker even before this match began. Colin Ackermann departs for a golden duck. A touch fuller, on middle and leg, Ackermann tries to flick it but the ball hits the upper part of his bat. It carries towards mid-wicket where Shubham Ranjane takes a good catch near his head. Netherlands are 45/3 after 5.4 overs and need another 152 RUNS FROM 86 BALLS!
Shadley van Schalkwyk to Bas de Leede, Short ball, outside off, Bas de Leede stays back and steers it over cover for a single.
Shadley van Schalkwyk to Bas de Leede, Nice and full, on middle, Bas de Leede blocks it back to the bowler.
Shadley van Schalkwyk to Bas de Leede, Wide! Sprays it down the leg side, Bas de Leede looks to flick it but misses.
Shadley van Schalkwyk to Bas de Leede, Much fuller, on middle, Bas de Leede looks to flick it but miscues it through point for a brace.
Another Dutch wicket falls inside the Powerplay. Colin Ackermann is the new batter.
Harmeet Singh to Max O'Dowd, OUT! TAKEN! Harmeet Singh gets a wicket in his first over. Short, on off, Max O'Dowd rocks back and he tries to loft it but gets a top edge. The ball carries straight towards Milind Kumar at mid on who takes an easy catch. Netherlands are 41/2 and need another 156 RUNS FROM 90 BALLS!
Harmeet Singh to Max O'Dowd, A full toss, on middle, Max O'Dowd misses on it and flicks it to the fielder at mid-wicket. Dot.
Harmeet Singh to Bas de Leede, In the air... safe! Full, on off, Bas de Leede gets low and looks to sweep it. Gets a top edge as the ball goes over short fine leg and lands safely. The batters collect three runs.
Harmeet Singh to Max O'Dowd, Much fuller, on off, Max O'Dowd pushes it to mid off for a quick single. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but misses.
Harmeet Singh to Bas de Leede, Flatter, on off, Bas de Leede punches it through cover for a single.
Harmeet Singh to Max O'Dowd, Short, just outside off, Max O'Dowd looks to slap it but gets a bottom edge. The ball bounces over the keeper and goes towards short fine leg. They cross.
Nosthush Kenjige to Bas de Leede, Short, on off, Bas de Leede makes room and punches it to the cover fielder.
Nosthush Kenjige to Max O'Dowd, Nosthush Kenjige keeps it full, on middle and leg, Max O'Dowd flicks it to mid-wicket for a run.
Nosthush Kenjige to Bas de Leede, Quicker, on middle, Bas de Leede drills it down to long off for a single.