West Indies vs Netherlands — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ODI Cricket World Cup • West Indies won the match by 7 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of ODI Cricket World Cup, West Indies took on Netherlands on Mar 26, 2026, 05:49 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: West Indies won the match by 7 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 360 runs and 13 wickets fall between Netherlands (179/10 in 46.3 overs) and West Indies (181/3 in 31.3 overs).
2. Netherlands Innings Breakdown (179/10)
Batting in the first innings, Netherlands finished on 179/10 from 46.3 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 3.85 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Netherlands accumulated 36 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Zach Lion Cachet spearheaded the batting effort with 67 runs off 111 balls (including 6 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 60.4). Valuable middle-order support came from Max O’Dowd, who contributed 42 runs off 40 deliveries, while Vikramjit Singh added 29 (35b). The bowling side conceded 16 extra runs (wides: 14, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 2). With the ball in the first innings, Alzarri Joesph led the bowling figures with 4/28 in 9.3 overs (economy 2.95), assisted by Gudakesh Motie (2/25 in 9.0 overs).
3. West Indies Chase & Second Innings Summary (181/3)
Pursuing a target of 180 runs for victory, West Indies recorded 181/3 in 31.3 overs at a scoring rate of 5.75 runs per over. Nicholas Pooran anchored the chase for West Indies with 56 runs from 64 balls (6 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 87.5), alongside Shai Hope who chipped in with 52 off 54 balls. Defending the total, Logan van Beek delivered a key spell of 1/31 across 7.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.43, while Tim Pringle finished with 1/27 (5.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Nicholas Pooran and Shai Hope (West Indies), who combined for 69 runs off 75 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 2 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Shai Hope 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—Alzarri Joesph (West Indies) topped the match rankings with 279.0 total points, followed closely by Jayden Seales (229.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Alzarri Joesph.