The Nepal National Cricket Team Vs Netherlands National Cricket Team Match Scorecard from June 4, 2025 tells the story of a compelling ODI at Forthill, Dundee, where Nepal chased down 226 with 17 balls to spare to win by 5 wickets. It was a match that set the record for the highest aggregate — 451 runs — ever scored in an ODI between these two nations, making the Nepal National Cricket Team Vs Netherlands National Cricket Team clash one for the history books.
Aarif Sheikh was the undeniable hero of Nepal’s successful run chase, anchoring the innings with a composed 78 off 99 balls including 7 fours and 2 sixes. His measured knock gave Nepal the control they needed in the middle overs, and once he and Dipendra Singh Airee put on a crucial 89-run fifth-wicket partnership, the result was never really in doubt. Sompal Kami led the way with the ball, picking up 3 wickets to restrict the Dutch to a chaseable total, while Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, and Lalit Rajbanshi each chipped in with two wickets apiece.
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Match Summary Table
Match Scorecard
| Team | Runs | Wickets | Overs | Run Rate (RR) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 225 | 10 | 49.1 | 4.57 | Lost by 5 wickets |
| Nepal | 226 | 5 | 47.1 | 4.79 | Won by 5 wickets (17 balls remaining) |
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Venue | Forthill, Dundee |
| Date | June 4, 2025 |
| Format | ODI (50 overs) |
| Series | ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 |
| Toss | Netherlands won the toss and elected to bat first |
| Player of the Match | Aarif Sheikh (Nepal) |
Netherlands elected to bat first and built a competitive total through Scott Edwards (46), Noah Croes (48), and a late cameo from Roelof van der Merwe (21). However, Nepal’s bowlers maintained discipline throughout, taking wickets at regular intervals to keep the Dutch below 230. Nepal’s chase was authoritative — a shaky top order was steadied by Aarif Sheikh, and Gulsan Jha’s explosive finish sealed a comfortable win with 17 balls to spare.
Batting Highlights
Netherlands Innings – 225 All Out (49.1 Overs)
| Player | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Levitt | c Paudel b Sompal Kami | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| Max O’Dowd | b Karan KC | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Vikramjit Singh | c Aarif Sheikh b Lamichhane | 38 | 56 | 2 | 0 | 67.85 |
| Scott Edwards (c)† | c Paudel b Rajbanshi | 46 | 71 | 4 | 0 | 64.78 |
| Zach Lion-Cachet | c Karan KC b Rajbanshi | 27 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 79.41 |
| Teja Nidamanuru | c Airee b Lamichhane | 13 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 44.82 |
| Noah Croes | b Sompal Kami | 48 | 55 | 5 | 0 | 87.27 |
| Kyle Klein | c Aarif Sheikh b Karan KC | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 |
| Roelof van der Merwe | run out (sub [R Dhakal]/†Aasif Sheikh) | 21 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 95.45 |
| Paul van Meekeren | not out | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20.00 |
| Vivian Kingma | b Sompal Kami | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Extras | (lb 5, w 17) | 22 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 49.1 Overs | 225 | — | — | — | RR: 4.57 |
Fall of Wickets: 1-1 (Levitt, 1.1 ov), 2-16 (O’Dowd, 4.5 ov), 3-88 (Vikramjit, 21.4 ov), 4-110 (Edwards, 26.1 ov), 5-143 (Lion-Cachet, 32.5 ov), 6-159 (Nidamanuru, 37.3 ov), 7-166 (Klein, 38.3 ov), 8-221 (Croes, 47.5 ov), 9-224 (van der Merwe, 48.3 ov), 10-225 (Kingma, 49.1 ov)
Netherlands’ innings was a tale of steady rebuilding followed by a late collapse. After losing Michael Levitt (1) and Max O’Dowd (4) inside the first five overs, Vikramjit Singh (38) and Scott Edwards (46) rebuilt with a composed 72-run third-wicket stand. The middle order — Zach Lion-Cachet (27) and Teja Nidamanuru (13) — added useful runs but fell before converting. Noah Croes’ brisk 48 off 55 and Roelof van der Merwe’s aggressive 21 gave the innings a respectable finish, but three wickets in the final two overs meant the Dutch came up short of a truly daunting total.
Nepal Innings – 226/5 (47.1 Overs)
| Player | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kushal Bhurtel | b Levitt | 25 | 42 | 3 | 0 | 59.52 |
| Aasif Sheikh† | b van Meekeren | 19 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 86.36 |
| Bhim Sharki | c van der Merwe b Levitt | 11 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 42.30 |
| Rohit Paudel (c) | run out (Klein) | 23 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 58.97 |
| Aarif Sheikh | c Nidamanuru b Kingma | 78 | 99 | 7 | 2 | 78.78 |
| Dipendra Singh Airee | not out | 38 | 51 | 3 | 0 | 74.50 |
| Gulsan Jha | not out | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 275.00 |
| Extras | (lb 3, w 18) | 21 | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 47.1 Overs | 226/5 | — | — | — | RR: 4.79 |
Did not bat: Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi
Fall of Wickets: 1-32 (Aasif Sheikh, 6.2 ov), 2-63 (Kushal Bhurtel, 13.4 ov), 3-68 (Bhim Sharki, 15.4 ov), 4-123 (Rohit Paudel, 30.3 ov), 5-212 (Aarif Sheikh, 45.5 ov)
Nepal’s top order wobbled early — three wickets falling inside 16 overs left them at 68/3 with Rohit Paudel and Aarif Sheikh needing to rebuild. Paudel contributed a measured 23 before a run-out ended his stay at 123/4, leaving Nepal still needing 103 off roughly 19 overs. What followed was Aarif Sheikh at his very best: 78 off 99 balls, striking 7 fours and 2 sixes, controlling the chase with poise and precision. His 89-run fifth-wicket stand with Dipendra Singh Airee (38*) made the task look comfortable. After Sheikh fell for 78 with the target in sight, Gulsan Jha (11* off just 4 balls, including a six) ended it emphatically.
Bowling Figures
Nepal Bowling (vs Netherlands)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karan KC | 10 | 0 | 35 | 2 | 3.50 | 2 | 0 |
| Sompal Kami | 9.1 | 0 | 48 | 3 | 5.23 | 4 | 0 |
| Aarif Sheikh | 7 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 5.00 | 2 | 0 |
| Gulsan Jha | 4 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 3.75 | 2 | 0 |
| Dipendra Singh Airee | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4.50 | 1 | 0 |
| Sandeep Lamichhane | 10 | 0 | 48 | 2 | 4.80 | 1 | 0 |
| Lalit Rajbanshi | 7 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 4.28 | 0 | 0 |
Netherlands Bowling (vs Nepal)
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivian Kingma | 9 | 2 | 51 | 1 | 5.66 | 1 | 0 |
| Kyle Klein | 10 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 3.90 | 4 | 0 |
| Paul van Meekeren | 10 | 0 | 63 | 1 | 6.30 | 3 | 0 |
| Michael Levitt | 10 | 0 | 43 | 2 | 4.30 | 1 | 0 |
| Roelof van der Merwe | 8.1 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 3.30 | 1 | 0 |
Nepal’s bowling was a collective effort across seven contributors. Karan KC was the most economical specialist, conceding just 35 runs across 10 overs at 3.50 per over while claiming 2 wickets. Sompal Kami was the chief destroyer with 3 for 48, striking early and returning to break the tail. Sandeep Lamichhane (2/48) and Lalit Rajbanshi (2/30) were excellent in the middle overs — Rajbanshi’s twin strikes removing Edwards and Lion-Cachet in quick succession being particularly damaging.
For Netherlands, Michael Levitt was their most dangerous bowler with 2 for 43, removing both Kushal Bhurtel and Bhim Sharki. Roelof van der Merwe was the tightest with 0/27 at just 3.30, but his wicketless spell came too late to change the match’s course. Paul van Meekeren conceded 63 runs in 10 overs — an economy of 6.30 that gave Nepal’s middle order easy pickings in the death.
Key Moments & Tactical Analysis
Toss Impact: Netherlands won the toss and chose to bat first — a reasonable call at Forthill where the pitch traditionally assists seamers early. However, chasing conditions improved as the day wore on, and Nepal’s batters found their rhythm on a surface that had eased considerably by the 30-over mark.
Powerplay Momentum: Netherlands lost Michael Levitt (1) in the very first over and Max O’Dowd (4) by the fifth, giving Nepal an immediate psychological edge. The Dutch managed only 16 runs for 2 wickets in the powerplay — a start that stunted the entire innings’ acceleration.
Turning Point: Lalit Rajbanshi’s back-to-back dismissals of Scott Edwards (46) and Zach Lion-Cachet (27) in overs 26 and 33 were the pivotal moments of the Dutch innings. Those two wickets ended Netherlands’ most productive partnership and prevented them from reaching a genuinely challenging total.
Aarif Sheikh’s Anchor Role: Nepal were in real trouble at 68/3 after 15 overs. Sheikh’s arrival halted the collapse. His ability to find boundaries at will — 7 fours and 2 sixes — while also rotating the strike intelligently made him virtually impossible to contain. He consumed 99 deliveries yet kept the required rate manageable at every stage, before Gulsan Jha’s pyrotechnics (275.00 SR off 4 balls) ended it in style.
Captaincy Decisions: Rohit Paudel rotated his seven bowlers with clear intent. Karan KC operated in the middle overs where his cutters were most effective; Sompal Kami was deployed in two spells to target openers and the tail. For Netherlands, Scott Edwards could not find the right combination to dislodge Sheikh once he settled. Van der Merwe’s tight 8.1-over spell (0/27, Econ 3.30) was the Dutch’s best passage but came too late.
Pitch and Conditions: Early movement off the pitch evaporated after 20 overs and the surface flattened out for batting — ultimately favouring Nepal’s chasing lineup. The 18 wides conceded by Netherlands’ bowlers handed Nepal unnecessary extras in a game decided by just one run margin (225 vs 226), underscoring how costly bowling indiscipline can be.
Key Stats Comparison
| Metric | Netherlands | Nepal |
|---|---|---|
| Total Runs | 225 | 226 |
| Wickets Lost | 10 | 5 |
| Overs Played | 49.1 | 47.1 |
| Extras | 22 (lb 5, w 17) | 21 (lb 3, w 18) |
| Run Rate | 4.57 | 4.79 |
| Top Scorer | Noah Croes – 48 (55 balls) | Aarif Sheikh – 78 (99 balls) |
| Best Bowler | Michael Levitt – 2/43 | Sompal Kami – 3/48 |
| Most Economical Bowler | Roelof van der Merwe – 3.30 | Karan KC – 3.50 |
| Best Partnership | 72 – Edwards & Vikramjit (3rd wkt) | 89 – Aarif Sheikh & Airee (5th wkt) |
| Match Aggregate | 451 (ODI record – NEP vs NED) | — |
Despite the scores being separated by just one run, this Nepal National Cricket Team Vs Netherlands National Cricket Team match was far more decisive than the margin suggests. Nepal lost only 5 wickets to Netherlands’ 10, with four bowlers who didn’t bat at all — highlighting the complete nature of their victory. Netherlands’ 17 wides in the field also gifted Nepal runs that proved the difference on the day.
Head-to-Head Analysis
Nepal National Cricket Team Vs Netherlands National Cricket Team Matches – ODI Record
| Metric | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total ODIs Played | 5 |
| Netherlands Wins | 3 |
| Nepal Wins | 2 |
| Highest Aggregate | 451 (June 4, 2025, Dundee) |
| Nepal’s Highest Score | 226/5 (June 4, 2025) |
| Netherlands’ Highest Score | 225 (June 4, 2025) |
In ODI format, the Nepal National Cricket Team Vs Netherlands National Cricket Team standings show the Dutch holding a 3–2 advantage. However, Nepal’s recent upward trajectory and increasingly competitive batting depth suggest the ledger may well be level — or tipped — by the time this World Cup League 2 cycle concludes.
Nepal National Cricket Team Vs Netherlands National Cricket Team Timeline – Historical Rivalry
The Nepal National Cricket Team Vs Netherlands National Cricket Team rivalry has developed primarily through ICC qualifying events and the World Cup League 2 competition. Netherlands, the more established ODI side, initially dominated these contests, but Nepal’s rapid rise through Associate cricket has made this one of the most competitive fixtures at this level.
Early ODI meetings saw the Dutch leverage greater experience to control match tempo. From 2024 onward, however, Nepal’s batting depth — headlined by Aarif Sheikh and Dipendra Singh Airee — alongside proven performers like Sandeep Lamichhane and Karan KC, has given them the tools to win on any surface. The Nepal National Cricket Team Vs Netherlands National Cricket Team stats increasingly reflect a parity that simply did not exist two years ago, and this June 2025 encounter was further proof of that shift.
Nepal National Cricket Team Vs Netherlands National Cricket Team Players – Key Names to Watch
Nepal: Aarif Sheikh, Dipendra Singh Airee, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Rohit Paudel (c), Sandeep Lamichhane, Kushal Bhurtel, Lalit Rajbanshi
Netherlands: Scott Edwards (c/wk), Noah Croes, Vikramjit Singh, Roelof van der Merwe, Paul van Meekeren, Michael Levitt, Zach Lion-Cachet
ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 – Nepal National Cricket Team Vs Netherlands National Cricket Team Standings Context
This 2-point win for Nepal in the Nepal National Cricket Team Vs Netherlands National Cricket Team match was hugely significant in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 standings. Both teams are competing for points that could determine their path toward 2027 ODI World Cup qualification. Nepal’s victory — with all four of their specialist bowlers not even needing to bat — highlighted just how complete their performance was. For Netherlands, losing all 10 wickets against a side they led in the overall ODI head-to-head was a wake-up call.
Conclusion
The Nepal National Cricket Team Vs Netherlands National Cricket Team match on June 4, 2025 was a compelling ODI — competitive throughout, record-setting in its aggregate, and ultimately decided by superior composure under pressure. Aarif Sheikh’s 78 was the innings that made the difference, and Nepal’s seven-man bowling attack collectively dismantled the Dutch lineup to keep the target within range.
In the context of the Nepal National Cricket Team Vs Netherlands National Cricket Team series, this result was both a points gain and a statement of intent. With the sides meeting again just six days later on June 10, Nepal’s confidence would have been sky-high. Netherlands needed to address their middle-order brittleness and bowling discipline — two areas that cost them dearly in this encounter. Both teams’ journeys through the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 continued, but Nepal’s trajectory was unmistakably on the rise.
❓ FAQs
What was the final score in the Nepal National Cricket Team Vs Netherlands National Cricket Team Match Scorecard?
Netherlands scored 225 all out in 49.1 overs. Nepal chased it down to 226/5 in 47.1 overs, winning by 5 wickets with 17 balls remaining.
Who was the Player of the Match?
Aarif Sheikh of Nepal, for his innings of 78 off 99 balls (7 fours, 2 sixes) plus 2 catches in the field.
Who scored the most runs?
Aarif Sheikh (Nepal) top-scored with 78 off 99 balls. For Netherlands, Noah Croes led with 48 off 55 balls.
Who took the most wickets?
Sompal Kami was Nepal’s standout bowler with 3 wickets for 48 runs in 9.1 overs. Michael Levitt led the Netherlands attack with 2 for 43.
What was the turning point?
Lalit Rajbanshi’s double strike — removing Scott Edwards (46) and Zach Lion-Cachet (27) — broke Netherlands’ most dangerous partnership and capped their total. In the chase, the Aarif Sheikh–Airee 89-run 5th wicket partnership effectively sealed Nepal’s win.
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