Match 3: Netherlands vs USA
Michael Levitt and captain Scott Edwards delivered explosive performances to propel the Netherlands to a commanding victory over the USA. Levitt’s rapid 68 from 34 balls and Edwards’ unbeaten 81 off 40 guided the Netherlands to a formidable 217, leaving the USA with a daunting target. The USA’s response was lacklustre as they succumbed to a heavy defeat by 102 runs. Despite a valiant 47-run stand between Aaron Jones and Shayan Jahangir, the USA crumbled, bowled out for 115 in 15.4 overs.
Levitt set the tone early, smashing 16 runs in the opening over off Juanoy Drysdale. Max O’Dowd contributed with quick boundaries, while Shadley Van Schalkwyk briefly stemmed the tide with key wickets. Edwards’ splendid 50 off 27 balls and subsequent aggressive hitting in the final overs allowed the Netherlands to finish strongly. In the chase, USA’s top order faltered under pressure from Aryan Dutt and Kyle Klein. Jones and Jahangir’s brief resistance was insufficient as the USA lost their last 7 wickets for just 32 runs.
Brief Scores:
- Netherlands 217/5 in 20 overs (Scott Edwards 81*, Michael Levitt 68; Shadley Van Schalkwyk 3-35) defeated USA 115 in 15.4 overs (Shayan Jahangir 37, Aaron Jones 34; Vikramjit Singh 3-16) by 102 runs.
Match 2: USA vs Canada
Rain disrupted the second match, leading to a no-result after Canada’s innings. Canada scored 169/5, thanks to contributions from Aaron Johnson (45) and Nicholas Kirton (44). The match was halted due to persistent rain, resulting in the teams sharing the points.
Brief Scores:
- Canada 169/5 in 20 overs (Aaron Johnson 45, Nicholas Kirton 44; Jasdeep Singh 2-31) vs USA. No Result.
Match 1: Canada vs Netherlands
In the opening match of the tri-series, the Netherlands secured a win over Canada with half-centuries from Michael Levitt and Vikramjit Singh. Canada, after electing to bat, managed 152/5, with Nicholas Kirton’s 69 not out and Ravinderpal Singh’s quick 39* providing the bulk of the runs. Despite a challenging start, the Netherlands chased down the total in 16.1 overs, driven by Levitt’s unbeaten 62 and Vikramjit’s blistering 52.
Canada’s innings was initially hindered by Kyle Klein’s early breakthroughs. However, Kirton and Ravinderpal’s late flurry lifted Canada to a respectable total. The Netherlands’ chase was anchored by Levitt and Vikramjit, who forged a 78-run partnership to steer their team to victory despite a minor wobble towards the end.
Brief Scores:
- Canada 152/5 in 20 overs (Nicholas Kirton 69*, Ravinderpal Singh 39*; Kyle Klein 3-31) lost to Netherlands 153/5 in 16.1 overs (Michael Levitt 62*, Vikramjit Singh 52; Saad Bin Zafar 2-29) by 5 wickets.
