The Netherlands finally secured their first win of the T20 World Cup with a strong seven-wicket victory over Namibia on Tuesday. After losing a close match to Pakistan in Colombo a few days earlier, the Dutch team made sure they did not let the game slip away this time.
All-rounder Bas de Leede played a key role in the win. He delivered an excellent performance with both bat and ball and guided his team calmly to victory. His efforts helped the Netherlands comfortably chase the target and finish the match without any last-minute trouble.
Bas comes from a cricketing family. His father, Tim de Leede, also played for the Netherlands. He is remembered for dismissing Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar during the 2003 ODI World Cup, which was his first international wicket.
Carrying forward his father’s legacy, Bas showed great skill and confidence at Delhi’s Feroz Shah Kotla ground. His match-winning performance helped the Netherlands earn an important and memorable win in the tournament.