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Zimbabwe vs Netherlands, 3rd ODI<\/strong> - Half-centuries from Gary Ballance and Wessly Madhevere helped Zimbabwe defeat the Netherlands by seven wickets and win a World Cup Super League one-day international series 2-1 on Saturday. SCORECARD<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n

After two midweek thrillers that were won in the final over, the home side were always ahead on run rate after restricting the tourists to 231 for nine.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Sikandar Raza hit the match-winning four, taking Zimbabwe to 235 for three with 50 balls remaining at Harare Sports Club.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"Winning the series is huge for us as a team, and for me as an individual," said Zimbabwe all-rounder and man of the series Sean Williams.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"Winning becomes a habit. We had got to a stage where losing had become a habit. We are learning to win again.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"Wessly is an extremely talented kid and a fantastic competitor. It is huge for us as a team because he is maturing."<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Netherlands captain Scott Edwards was upbeat despite losing the series after winning the opening match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

"We played a lot of good cricket here and will be back in a few months (for a World Cup qualifying tournament) and hopefully be very competitive."<\/p>\r\n\r\n

\"ZimZimbabwe have often battled in all three formats due to poor top-order batting, but openers Madhevere and captain Craig Ervine excelled by putting on 96 for the first wicket.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

After their departures, former England batter Ballance and Williams maintained a dominance over the Dutch attack to deliver a 96-run third-wicket partnership.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

While Ballance top scored with an unbeaten 64, including eight fours, Madhevere (50), Ervine (44) and Williams (43) played significant roles.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Teenage Dutch leg-spinner Shariz Ahmad, who took five wickets on Thursday in a one-run second match loss, captured another two, but they came at a high price as he conceded 71 runs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Opener Max O'Dowd top scored with 38 for the Netherlands after Edwards won the toss for the first time in the series.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Colin Ackerman (37) and Edwards (34) also made valuable knocks. However, none of the trio could manage a six, with O'Dowd hitting six fours, Ackermann two and Edwards four.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Williams was the most impressive Zimbabwe bowler, capturing three wickets for 41 runs, including those of Ackermann and Edwards.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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With both countries out of contention for direct entry to the 2023 World Cup in India, they used the series to prepare for a qualifying tournament Zimbabwe will host in June and July.<\/p>\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Zimbabwe-vs-Netherlands-3rd-ODI.jpg", "alt_img": "Zimbabwe vs Netherlands", "alt_title": "ZIM v NED, 3rd ODI - Zimbabwe Won By 7 Wickets", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "Zimbabwe vs Netherlands 3rd ODI Match Report", "seo_desc": "Zimbabwe vs Netherlands, 3rd ODI - Half-centuries from Gary Ballance and Wessly Madhevere helped Zimbabwe defeat the Netherlands by seven wickets and win a World Cup Super League one-day international series 2-1 on Saturday.", "seo_keywords": "Wessly Madhevere, Gary Ballance, Zimbabwe vs Netherlands", "tag": null, "tagging": "Wessly Madhevere,Gary Ballance,Zimbabwe vs Netherlands,", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "zimbabwe-vs-netherlands-3rd-odi-match-report", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "1", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "1463", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "1", "created": "2023-03-25 21:44:53", "updated": "2023-03-25 21:44:53", "img_from": "Image Source: Google", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "Zimbabwe vs Netherlands, Gary Ballance, Wessly Madhevere ", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "0", "google_feed": "0", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "1", "jio_date": "2023-03-25 21:44:53", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "1", "breaking_news": "1", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "pred_match_id": "Select", "article_content_type": null, "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-news\/zimbabwe-vs-netherlands-3rd-odi-match-report-119739" }