Nederland vs Afghanistan — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
WORLD CUP • Afghanistan won the match by 8 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 5-over encounter of WORLD CUP, Nederland took on Afghanistan on Feb 13, 2026, 07:27 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Afghanistan won the match by 8 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 112 runs and 2 wickets fall between Nederland (55/0 in 5.0 overs) and Afghanistan (57/2 in 3.3 overs).
2. Nederland Innings Breakdown (55/0)
Batting in the first innings, Nederland finished on 55/0 from 5.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.00 runs per over. During the opening 5 overs, Nederland accumulated 55 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Max Odowd spearheaded the batting effort with 28 runs off 19 balls (including 2 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 147.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Wesley Barresi , who contributed 27 runs off 11 deliveries. With the ball in the first innings, G Naib led the bowling figures with 0/6 in 1.0 overs (economy 6.00), assisted by Mohammad Nabi (0/9 in 1.0 overs).
3. Afghanistan Chase & Second Innings Summary (57/2)
Pursuing a target of 56 runs for victory, Afghanistan recorded 57/2 in 3.3 overs at a scoring rate of 16.29 runs per over. R Gurbaz anchored the chase for Afghanistan with 24 runs from 8 balls (4 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 300.0), alongside R Shah who chipped in with 23 off 10 balls. Defending the total, A Dutt delivered a key spell of 1/10 across 0.3 overs at an economy rate of 20.00, while L Van Beek finished with 1/20 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Wesley Barresi and Max Odowd (Nederland), who combined for 55 runs off 30 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 2 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with T NIDAMANURU 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—Wesley Barresi (Nederland) topped the match rankings with 39.0 total points, followed closely by R Shah (37.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to R Gurbaz .