T20 WC: Short of length and hitting straight – how de Leede mastered changing conditions

IANS | February 10, 2026 5:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) When Bas de Leede entered the Netherlands bowling attack, Namibia were cruising at 94/2 in 12 overs on a sticky pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton was at 38 off 33 balls, while captain Gerhard Erasmus looked dangerous in hammering 18 off eight balls – 16 of which came in the previous over off Timm van der Gugten.

T20 WC: Statistical review of Netherlands vs Namibia match

IANS | February 10, 2026 3:54 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Bas de Leede produced a commanding all-round performance as the Netherlands beat Namibia by seven wickets in their Group A clash in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday.