Series #1771519297706
20/02/2026 - 07:40 PM
NE

Netherlands

204/720.0 Overs
VS
AU

Australia

205/318.2 Overs

Australia won the match by 7 wicket.

Man of the MatchJosh Inglis

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Netherlands Inning

204/720.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
M
Michael Levitt
c Mitchell Marsh b Cooper Connolly 241521160.0
M
Max O'dowd
c Josh Inglis b Marcus Stoines 413051136.7
B
Bas De Leede
b Ben Dwarshuis 703994179.5
C
Colin Ackermann
s Josh Inglis b Cooper Connolly 5310166.7
S
Scott Edwards
lbw Adam Zampa 281413200.0
Z
Zach Lion-cachet
c Josh Inglis b Marcus Stoines 140025.0
L
Logan Van Beek
b Ben Dwarshuis 241003240.0
A
Aryan Dutt Striker
not out5310166.7
R
Roelof Van DER Merwe
not out6210300.0
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total204/7 (20.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
B
Ben Dwarshuis
4.0049212.25
N
Nathan Ellis
3.0034011.33
M
Marcus Stoines
3.0031210.33
M
Matthew Kuhnemann
3.0036012.00
C
Cooper Connolly
3.002929.67
A
Adam Zampa
4.002516.25
Fielding Highlights
Mitchell Marsh
1 C
Josh Inglis
2 C1 St

Partnerships

Michael Levitt & Max O'dowd
Michael Levitt 24 · Max O'dowd 32
56 (37b)
Bas De Leede & Max O'dowd
Bas De Leede 12 · Max O'dowd 9
21 (14b)
Colin Ackermann & Bas De Leede
Colin Ackermann 5 · Bas De Leede 6
11 (4b)
Scott Edwards & Bas De Leede
Scott Edwards 28 · Bas De Leede 36
64 (37b)
Zach Lion-cachet & Bas De Leede
Zach Lion-cachet 1 · Bas De Leede 4
5 (6b)
Logan Van Beek & Bas De Leede
Logan Van Beek 2 · Bas De Leede 12
14 (9b)
Aryan Dutt & Logan Van Beek
Aryan Dutt 5 · Logan Van Beek 22
27 (11b)
Roelof Van DER Merwe & Aryan Dutt
Roelof Van DER Merwe 6 · Aryan Dutt 0
6 (2b)
Match Timeline20 Overs
Over 20Ben Dwarshuis
1 Wkt24 Runs
6
6
6
W
4
2
Over 19Adam Zampa
5 Runs
1
0
1
2
0
1
Over 18Ben Dwarshuis
1 Wkt12 Runs
6
0
1
1
W
4
Over 17Marcus Stoines
1 Wkt6 Runs
0
W
1
0
4
1
Over 16Adam Zampa
1 Wkt6 Runs
1
W
0
1
4
0
Over 15Cooper Connolly
10 Runs
0
1
4
4
0
1
Over 14Nathan Ellis
15 Runs
6
1
0
4
4
0
Over 13Adam Zampa
6 Runs
0
0
4
1
0
1
Over 12Matthew Kuhnemann
17 Runs
4
0
0
1
6
6
Over 11Adam Zampa
8 Runs
1
6
0
0
1
0
Over 10Cooper Connolly
1 Wkt7 Runs
W
4
1
0
1
1
Over 9Marcus Stoines
1 Wkt13 Runs
1
1
W
4
1
6
Over 8Matthew Kuhnemann
7 Runs
0
2
1
0
0
4
Over 7Cooper Connolly
1 Wkt12 Runs
W
1
0
4
1
6
Over 6Matthew Kuhnemann
12 Runs
0
1
1
6
4
0
Over 5Nathan Ellis
6 Runs
4
0
1
0
1
0
Over 4Marcus Stoines
12 Runs
4
4
0
1
2
1
Over 3Ben Dwarshuis
5 Runs
0
1
1
0
2
1
Over 2Nathan Ellis
13 Runs
4
0
1
1
1
6
Over 1Ben Dwarshuis
8 Runs
0
4
1
0
1
2

Australia Inning

205/318.2 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
M
Mitchell Marsh
c Fred Klaassen b Fred Klaassen 9520180.0
T
Travis Head
c Scott Edwards b Aryan Dutt 853858223.7
J
Josh Inglis
c Colin Ackermann b Roelof Van DER Merwe674336155.8
C
Cameron Green Striker
not out191221158.3
G
Glenn Maxwell
not out251222208.3
Extras0 (wd 0, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total205/3 (18.2 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
L
Logan Van Beek
3.2046013.80
A
Aryan Dutt
4.0054113.50
F
Fred Klaassen
4.0056114.00
P
Paul Van Meekeren
4.002005.00
R
Roelof Van DER Merwe
3.002919.67
Fielding Highlights
Fred Klaassen
1 C
Scott Edwards
1 C
Colin Ackermann
1 C

Partnerships

Mitchell Marsh & Travis Head
Mitchell Marsh 9 · Travis Head 18
27 (10b)
Josh Inglis & Travis Head
Josh Inglis 66 · Travis Head 67
133 (74b)
Josh Inglis & Cameron Green
Josh Inglis 1 · Cameron Green 1
2 (3b)
Glenn Maxwell & Cameron Green
Glenn Maxwell 25 · Cameron Green 18
43 (23b)
Match Timeline19 Overs
Over 19Logan Van Beek
2 Runs
1
1
Over 18Aryan Dutt
12 Runs
4
0
1
0
6
1
Over 17Logan Van Beek
10 Runs
4
1
0
1
0
4
Over 16Fred Klaassen
18 Runs
6
6
4
1
0
1
Over 15Roelof Van DER Merwe
1 Wkt3 Runs
1
1
W
0
1
0
Over 14Aryan Dutt
1 Wkt16 Runs
2
1
6
6
1
W
Over 13Paul Van Meekeren
5 Runs
1
0
0
4
0
0
Over 12Logan Van Beek
23 Runs
6
6
1
6
4
0
Over 11Paul Van Meekeren
6 Runs
0
1
0
4
1
0
Over 10Roelof Van DER Merwe
12 Runs
4
0
1
0
6
1
Over 9Paul Van Meekeren
4 Runs
0
1
1
0
1
1
Over 8Logan Van Beek
11 Runs
0
1
0
4
0
6
Over 7Roelof Van DER Merwe
14 Runs
4
0
1
6
2
1
Over 6Fred Klaassen
16 Runs
0
2
1
6
1
6
Over 5Paul Van Meekeren
5 Runs
1
0
1
1
0
2
Over 4Fred Klaassen
13 Runs
4
0
1
0
6
2
Over 3Aryan Dutt
7 Runs
0
1
4
1
0
1
Over 2Fred Klaassen
1 Wkt9 Runs
4
4
0
W
0
1
Over 1Aryan Dutt
19 Runs
1
0
6
6
6
0
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Netherlands vs Australia — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

T20 World Cup • Australia won the match by 7 wicket.

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 409 runs & 10 wickets
Netherlands Top Batter: Bas De Leede — 70 (39b, 9x4, 4x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Cooper Connolly — 2/29 (3.0 ov)
Australia Top Batter: Travis Head — 85 (38b, 5x4, 8x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Roelof Van DER Merwe — 1/29 (3.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Josh Inglis & Travis Head — 133 runs (74b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Travis Head (Australia ) — 128.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 20-over encounter of T20 World Cup, Netherlands took on Australia on Feb 20, 2026, 03:49 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Australia won the match by 7 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 409 runs and 10 wickets fall between Netherlands (204/7 in 20.0 overs) and Australia (205/3 in 18.2 overs).

2. Netherlands Innings Breakdown (204/7)

Batting in the first innings, Netherlands finished on 204/7 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.20 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Netherlands accumulated 56 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Bas De Leede spearheaded the batting effort with 70 runs off 39 balls (including 9 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 179.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Max O'dowd , who contributed 41 runs off 30 deliveries, while Scott Edwards added 28 (14b). With the ball in the first innings, Cooper Connolly led the bowling figures with 2/29 in 3.0 overs (economy 9.67), assisted by Marcus Stoines (2/31 in 3.0 overs).

3. Australia Chase & Second Innings Summary (205/3)

Pursuing a target of 205 runs for victory, Australia recorded 205/3 in 18.2 overs at a scoring rate of 11.18 runs per over. Travis Head anchored the chase for Australia with 85 runs from 38 balls (5 fours, 8 sixes, strike rate 223.7), alongside Josh Inglis who chipped in with 67 off 43 balls. Defending the total, Roelof Van DER Merwe delivered a key spell of 1/29 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 9.67, while Aryan Dutt finished with 1/54 (4.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Josh Inglis and Travis Head (Australia ), who combined for 133 runs off 74 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 6 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Josh Inglis 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—Travis Head (Australia ) topped the match rankings with 128.0 total points, followed closely by Bas De Leede (113.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Josh Inglis .