Netherlands v Eire ODI collection: Irish bounce again to stage collection in model

Josh Little

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Fast bowler Josh Little starred again taking 4-39
Netherlands 157: M O’Dowd 36, S Edwards 23; J Little 4-39, C Young 4-18
Ireland 158-2 (43 overs): A Balbirnie 63*, P Stirling 52; L van Beek 1-34
Ireland won by 8 wickets
Scorecard

Ireland levelled their three-game one-day international series with the Netherlands thanks to a comfortable eight-wicket win in the second match.

Captain Andrew Balbirnie anchored his side’s innings with an unbeaten 63 as they easily chased down the Netherlands’ total of 157 in Utrecht.

Craig Young and Josh Little starred with the ball taking four wickets each.

The win gives Ireland 10 World Super League points, as they chase automatic qualification for the 2023 World Cup.

It is just their second victory in the competition; a much-needed win that sets up a series decider at the same venue on Monday.

The top seven sides in the Super League will advance to the World Cup, however the eighth-placed team will also progress if hosts India, who qualify automatically, finish…

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