Bas de Leede’s explosive batting and sharp bowling propelled the Netherlands to a dominant seven-wicket triumph over Namibia in their T20 World Cup 2026 Group A encounter at Arun Jaitley Stadium. The all-rounder’s heroics ensured a comfortable chase completed with 12 balls remaining.
Opting to field first, Netherlands bowlers dismantled Namibia’s batting lineup. The Africans limped to 156/8, with Lofty-Eaton’s 42 the standout effort. Frylinck (30) and Smit (22) offered support, but skipper Gerhard Erasmus managed only 18 off nine. De Leede (2/–) and van Beek (2/–) led the attack, backed by Dutt and Klaassen.
Tasked with 157, Netherlands lost O’Dowd early for 7. Enter de Leede, who blazed to an unbeaten 72 from 48 deliveries, smashing four sixes and five boundaries. His partnerships were gold: 30 with Levitt and 68 with Ackermann, before partnering Edwards (18*) for 43.
The winning runs came via de Leede’s bat as Netherlands reached 159/3 in 18 overs. This clinical performance highlights de Leede’s value, bagging him Player of the Match honors.
For Namibia, the loss exposes batting frailties, while Netherlands gain vital momentum. As the tournament progresses, de Leede’s form could be a game-changer for the Dutch in this high-stakes competition.