Zimbabwe ODI vs Netherlands ODI — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Associate One-Day Cup S1 • Zimbabwe ODI won the match by 4 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 30-over encounter of Associate One-Day Cup S1, Zimbabwe ODI took on Netherlands ODI on Jan 24, 2026, 03:12 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Zimbabwe ODI won the match by 4 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 374 runs and 16 wickets fall between Netherlands ODI (186/10 in 27.0 overs) and Zimbabwe ODI (188/6 in 27.3 overs).
2. Netherlands ODI Innings Breakdown (186/10)
Batting in the first innings, Netherlands ODI finished on 186/10 from 27.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.89 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Netherlands ODI accumulated 39 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Scott Edwards spearheaded the batting effort with 69 runs off 52 balls (including 10 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 132.7). Valuable middle-order support came from Michael Levitt , who contributed 32 runs off 28 deliveries, while Colin Ackermann added 18 (15b). The bowling side conceded 3 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, Sikander Raza led the bowling figures with 2/33 in 6.0 overs (economy 5.50), assisted by Ernest Masuku (2/36 in 6.0 overs).
3. Zimbabwe ODI Chase & Second Innings Summary (188/6)
Pursuing a target of 187 runs for victory, Zimbabwe ODI recorded 188/6 in 27.3 overs at a scoring rate of 6.84 runs per over. Tony Munyonga anchored the chase for Zimbabwe ODI with 41 runs from 36 balls (5 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 113.9), alongside Brian Bennett who chipped in with 39 off 28 balls. Defending the total, Roelof van der Merwe delivered a key spell of 2/35 across 6.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.83, while Aryan Dutt finished with 2/37 (6.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Brendan Taylor and Brian Bennett (Zimbabwe ODI), who combined for 68 runs off 41 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 6 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Clive Madande making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Sikander Raza (Zimbabwe ODI) topped the match rankings with 147.0 total points, followed closely by Roelof van der Merwe (139.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Sikander Raza .