Afghanistan ODI vs Netherlands ODI — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Associate One-Day Cup S1 • Netherlands ODI won the match by 3 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 30-over encounter of Associate One-Day Cup S1, Afghanistan ODI took on Netherlands ODI on Feb 1, 2026, 01:51 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Netherlands ODI won the match by 3 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 375 runs and 17 wickets fall between Afghanistan ODI (187/10 in 26.1 overs) and Netherlands ODI (188/7 in 29.5 overs).
2. Afghanistan ODI Innings Breakdown (187/10)
Batting in the first innings, Afghanistan ODI finished on 187/10 from 26.1 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.15 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Afghanistan ODI accumulated 42 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Azmatullah Omarzai spearheaded the batting effort with 37 runs off 24 balls (including 3 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 154.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Rahmat Shah, who contributed 35 runs off 22 deliveries, while Mohammad Nabi added 27 (18b). The bowling side conceded 4 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 2). With the ball in the first innings, Timm van der Gutgen led the bowling figures with 3/32 in 5.1 overs (economy 6.19), assisted by Shane Snater (3/38 in 5.0 overs).
3. Netherlands ODI Chase & Second Innings Summary (188/7)
Pursuing a target of 188 runs for victory, Netherlands ODI recorded 188/7 in 29.5 overs at a scoring rate of 6.30 runs per over. Zach Lion-Cachet anchored the chase for Netherlands ODI with 62 runs from 56 balls (6 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 110.7), alongside Bas De Leede who chipped in with 33 off 15 balls. Defending the total, Rashid Khan delivered a key spell of 4/42 across 6.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.00, while Azmatullah Omarzai finished with 1/20 (5.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Michael Levitt and Max O’Dowd (Netherlands ODI), who combined for 51 runs off 55 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 0 run-outs, and 2 stumpings, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz 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—Rashid Khan (Afghanistan ODI) topped the match rankings with 184.0 total points, followed closely by Azmatullah Omarzai (167.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Zach Lion-Cachet.