T20 World Cup: Max ODowd Helps Netherlands Post 164/4 Against Namibia
Max O'Dowd scored 70 off 56 balls to help the Netherlands score 164/4 against Namibia in the first innings of the 7th match of the T20 World Cup. After being asked to bat first, the Netherlands had a good start as they scored 45 in the powerplay but also lost Stephan Myburgh for 17 during that phase. Roelof van der Merwe, too, got out early the Dutch we
Max O'Dowd
Max O'Dowd scored 70 off 56 balls to help the Netherlands score 164/4 against Namibia in the first innings of the 7th match of the T20 World Cup.
After being asked to bat first, the Netherlands had a good start as they scored 45 in the powerplay but also lost Stephan Myburgh for 17 during that phase. Roelof van der Merwe, too, got out early the Dutch were to 55/2 in the eighth over.
However, O'Dowd and Colin Ackermann added 82 in 62 balls for the third wicket to build a strong platform for a strong finish. While Ackermann hit 35, Dowd continued to find the boundaries till the end as the Netherlands finished on 164/4 in the first innings.
Brief Scorecard:
Netherlands - 164/4 (Max O'Dowd - 70)