We are back for the run chase! The umpires and the players are back on the field and it will be Vikramjit Singh to open the innings alongside Max O'Dowd for Netherlands. Trent Boult has been handed the new ball and is raring to go. A couple of slips in place, let's go…

… THE RUN CHASE …

Right then, Netherlands need 323 runs to win and what a famous win it would be if they do get there. New Zealand though do have some world-class bowlers in their ranks and it will be interesting to see if the dew plays a role later on or not. Join us for the exciting run chase in a bit.

Paul van Meekeren is down for a quick chat. He says that he is happy with his bowling effort but would have liked to be better. Adds that he was just trying to execute his plans. He says that at one point, it was looking like the score would be around 350 and they wanted to restrict them under 300, but in the end, they got somewhere in the middle. Jokingly says that he doesn't want to give a lot away on the wicket of Daryl Mitchell as the Kiwis might be listening. Mentions he just wanted to bowl at the stumps. Further adds that the boys gained confidence in the qualifiers chasing big totals and they have chased 374 against West Indies so he is confident about the batting unit.

Netherlands will be a bit gutted to have lost all the momentum in that last over as they bowled fairly well in the final 10 overs but now need their greatest effort with the bat in an ODI run chase to get the victory here. The wickets were fairly shared between the bowlers but the likes of Aryan Dutt and Paul van Meekeren used the slowness of the pitch well on a few occasions. Bas de Leede proved to be dependable once again but was put to the sword in the final over by Mitchell Santner. They had a chance to restrict New Zealand to under 300 runs but will still feel that they are in the game.

The Kiwis started slowly but soon enough both openers got in the groove and put on 67 runs for the first wicket before Devon Conway got out. Will Young and Rachin Ravindra then stitched together another solid partnership as both batters brought up half-centuries and Daryl Mitchell too made an useful contribution of 48 runs. After being 238/3m in 40 overs, they lost 3 wickets in the next 5 overs which pushed them back but skipper Tom Latham scored a fighting half-ton and in the end one lusty blow from Matt Henry and a very handy cameo from Mitchell Santner took the Kiwis to a good total.

What an end to the first innings! A really good battle between bat and ball in the first half of this match but at the halfway mark, it will be New Zealand who will go into the dressing room feeling much better thanks to those fireworks from Mitchell Santner in the final over.

Bas de Leede to Mitchell Santner, SIX! Mitchell Santner finishes the innings in style! Bas de Leede misses his yorker again and bowls a full toss, on middle, Mitchell Santner clears his front leg away and tonks it over the long on fence for another maximum. New Zealand end on 322/7!

Bas de Leede to Mitchell Santner, NO BALL AND SIX! Not ideal for Netherlands! Bas de Leede loses his grip as he tries to bowl the wide yorker, but instead serves a very high full toss above the waist, Mitchell Santner somehow manages to dispatch it over the deep point fence for a biggie. Free Hit coming up…

Bas de Leede to Matt Henry, Short and on middle, Matt Henry once again pulls it towards deep square leg and gives the strike back to Mitchell Santner.

Bas de Leede to Mitchell Santner, Touch fuller and on off, Mitchell Santner forces it towards long on for another run.

Bas de Leede to Matt Henry, Short of a length and around leg, angling in, Matt Henry gets cramped and awkwardly pulls it towards deep square leg for a run.

Bas de Leede to Mitchell Santner, A loopy full toss, on off, Mitchell Santner miscues his drive towards long off for just a single. He is disappointed as it was there to be put away.

Bas de Leede to Mitchell Santner, FOUR! Good start to the over for the Kiwis! This is full and around off, Mitchell Santner backs away a bit and carves it through extra covers for a boundary.

Bas de Leede (9-0-43-1) comes back in to close out the first innings.

Aryan Dutt to Matt Henry, Fires this one full and around off, Matt Henry forces it towards long off for a run, but the fielder there has wild throw and the batters get one more.

Aryan Dutt to Matt Henry, SIX! WOW! Matt Henry shows his strength now! Aryan Dutt lands this a bit short and around middle, Matt Henry moves back and hammers it over the deep square leg fence for a maximum.

Matt Henry is the new man in.

Aryan Dutt to Tom Latham, OUT! STUMPED! Aryan Dutt gets his man! Really clever bowling from him and Tom Latham goes back after a nicely played knock. Aryan Dutt sees the batter advance and bowls this slower through the air, on off, turning away too, Tom Latham is halfway down the pitch and gets beaten by the flight as well as the spin, Scott Edwards collects it behind the stumps and takes the bails off easily. New Zealand seven down now!

Aryan Dutt to Tom Latham, Floated, full and on off, Tom Latham drags it with no timing towards deep mid-wicket and comes back for the second run.

Aryan Dutt to Mitchell Santner, Short and around off, Mitchell Santner punches it through covers for a run.

Aryan Dutt to Tom Latham, Tossed up, full and on off, Tom Latham uses his feet and eases it towards long off for a single.

Paul van Meekeren to Mitchell Santner, FOUR! Mitchell Santner finds the gap now! 17 runs off the over! Paul van Meekeren bowls this short of a length and outside off, Mitchell Santner frees his arms and crunches it past point for four more runs.

Paul van Meekeren to Tom Latham, FIFTY FOR LATHAM! This has been a good knock from him and he will look to finish well for the Kiwis now. Paul van Meekeren bowls the slower one, on a length and on off, Tom Latham steers it towards short third man for one.

Paul van Meekeren to Tom Latham, FOUR! Up and over! Paul van Meekeren serves this one full again and on middle, Tom Latham takes a couple of steps to the leg side to make room and lifts it over mid off for an easy boundary.

Paul van Meekeren to Mitchell Santner, Short of a length and around leg, Mitchell Santner pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a run.

Paul van Meekeren to Tom Latham, Fuller one and around off, Tom Latham moves across to scoop but gets an inside edge onto his body as the ball rolls to the leg side. They cross.

Paul van Meekeren to Tom Latham, SIX! BOOM! Tom Latham starting to show intent now! Paul van Meekeren lands this on a good length and just around off, Tom Latham stays in his crease and swipes it hard and over the deep mid-wicket fence for a biggie.

Aryan Dutt to Tom Latham, Flighed, full and around middle, Tom Latham sweeps it again behind square on the leg side of one more run. Six single in the over then!

Aryan Dutt to Mitchell Santner, Aryan Dutt drags his length back again, on off, Mitchell Santner slaps it through extra covers for one more.

Aryan Dutt to Tom Latham, Tossed up, full and on middle, Tom Latham goes down and sweeps it towards deep square leg for one.

Aryan Dutt to Mitchell Santner, Goes short again and on off, Mitchell Santner cuts it towards sweeper covers for another run.

Aryan Dutt to Tom Latham, Quicker, full and on off, Tom Latham drives it towards extra covers for a run.

Aryan Dutt to Mitchell Santner, This is short and around off, Mitchell Santner punches it through covers for a single.

Bas de Leede to Mitchell Santner, Another good slower delivery, back of a length and around off, Mitchell Santner stabs it towards covers for a run.

Bas de Leede to Tom Latham, Length again and around off, Tom Latham pushes it towards long off for a single.

Bas de Leede to Tom Latham, This is on a good length and around off, Tom Latham looks to cut it away but gets an inside edge on the bounce to the keeper.

Bas de Leede to Tom Latham, Just short! Or is it? The umpires want to make sure if that is a catch or not. Bas de Leede lads this short and around leg, with no pace at all, Tom Latham moves across to hook it away but gets a top edge as the ball loops up and just lands in front of the gloves of Scott Edwards who dives to his left to take it. The replay confirms the same.

Bas de Leede to Mitchell Santner, Another fuller one, on off, Mitchell Santner drills it well wide of short covers as the ball rolls towards long on. The batters cross for a run.

Bas de Leede to Tom Latham, A slower delivery now, full and angling into leg, Tom Latham flicks it nicely towards deep mid-wicket but only for a single.

Aryan Dutt to Tom Latham, Short in length and outside off, Latham rocks back and punches it to sweeper cover for a single. 30 balls left in the innings, can the Black Caps reach 300?

Aryan Dutt to Mitchell Santner, Skidding down the leg side, Santner moves back and helps it towards short fine. Paul van Meekeren dives and saves a certain boundary. One run taken.

Aryan Dutt to Mitchell Santner, Floated and full, on middle, Santner knocks it down to long on for a couple of runs.

Aryan Dutt to Mitchell Santner, EDGY FOUR! Turning away from a length outside off, Santner tries to drive but edges it past the keeper and short third for a boundary.

Aryan Dutt to Mitchell Santner, Flatter and on off, defended from the crease to the off side.

Mitchell Santner is the next man in.

Aryan Dutt to Mark Chapman, OUT! CAUGHT! The pressure was building on Mark Chapman and he has succumbed. Flighted delivery, around off and turning away a bit. Mark Chapman makes room to go inside-out over extra cover but it takes the outside half his bat. The ball flies behind point and the ever-so-athletic Roelof van der Merwe sprints behind to take the catch with a dive. Mark got too far from the line of the delivery and that brought his downfall. New Zealand need to be wary here, another wicket and they could waste a few balls towards the end.

Bas de Leede to Mark Chapman, Back of a length, around off, Chapman turns it in the gap at mid-wicket and sets off for a run. The bowler tries to run to his left but collides with Latham. The batters eventually collect a single to close yet another economical over bowled by Netherlands.

Bas de Leede to Tom Latham, Slower one, very loopy and on off, Latham steps forward and works it off his pads to deep mid-wicket for a run.

Bas de Leede to Mark Chapman, Very full and on off, Chapman drives it down to long off and at last gets off strike with a single.

Bas de Leede to Mark Chapman, Make it three dots and something got to give here. Shortish and outside off, played down towards the point fielder.

Bas de Leede to Mark Chapman, These dots are building pressure. Full again, outside off, Chapman drives it from the toe end of his bat but the cover fielder stops it.

Bas de Leede to Mark Chapman, Full and angling down the leg side, Chapman flicks but finds the fielder at mid-wicket.

Aryan Dutt to Mark Chapman, Tossed up and around off, a touch short again, Chapman goes back and taps it down to the off side. They cross for a single.

Aryan Dutt to Mark Chapman, Another dot ball. Netherlands are squeezing in some excellent overs. Short and on leg, it's punched to covers.

Aryan Dutt to Mark Chapman, Quicker and shorter, on middle and leg, Mark goes back and cuts but finds the fielder at cover-point.

Aryan Dutt to Tom Latham, Skidding into the batter, from around middle, Tom moves back and drops it gently in front of square leg for one.

Aryan Dutt to Mark Chapman, A touch short and on off, Mark Chapman goes back and taps it down to the right of the short cover fielder for a single.

Aryan Dutt to Mark Chapman, Floated and full, around off, Mark defends it off the front foot.

Bas de Leede to Mark Chapman, Around off, angling in from a length, Mark Chapman stays back and helps it to mid-wicket for a run. A couple of good overs for the Netherlands in the Powerpay 3 – 10 runs, 2 wickets!

Bas de Leede to Mark Chapman, Given CAUGHT BEHIND! Has Bas de Leede struck on consecutive deliveries? Mark Chapman is quick to review the decision. It's a shortish delivery, on middle and leg and going down the leg side, Chapman fails to flick but there is some noise as it goes to the keeper. The UltraEdge comes into the picture and there is no spike coming from the bat. It's off the thigh pad. Mark survives.

Mark Chapman walks out to bat at number 7.

Bas de Leede to Glenn Phillips, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Bas de Leede gets a wicket and it's yet another big blow to the Black Caps given the hitting prowess of Glenn Phillips in the death overs. A 134.2 kph length delivery, landing outside off and carries a hint of outward movement behind it. Glenn shows zero footwork as he tries to blast it through covers but all he gets is an outside edge and Scott Edwards makes no mistake behind the stumps. A good phase of play for the Dutch team, they are certainly looking to end things on a high.

Bas de Leede to Tom Latham, Lovely wristwork. Full and around off, angling in from 'round the wicket, Latham flicks it aerially over wide mid on. It goes on one bounce to the fielder in the deep and they cross.

Bas de Leede to Tom Latham, On a length and around off, Latham again pushes through the line but finds short cover.

Bas de Leede to Tom Latham, Fullish and on off, pushed to short cover.

Paul van Meekeren to Glenn Phillips, MISFIELD AND FOUR! A good effort but that in a way has cost the Netherlands a boundary. Paul pitches it up and around off, Glenn Phillips drives it through the line and the fielder from extra cover tries to stop it with a dive. He gets a touch on the ball and that deflects it past mid off where the fielder gets wrong-footed as he was anticipating the ball to his left. 8 from the over along with the wicket of Daryl Mitchell!

Paul van Meekeren to Tom Latham, Back of a length around off, Latham stays on the back foot and pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a run.

Paul van Meekeren to Glenn Phillips, Another delivery travelling down the leg side, Glenn Phillips fails to flick and it goes off his pads to fine leg. They take one more leg bye in this over.

Paul van Meekeren to Tom Latham, Sliding down the leg side, Latham tickles it gently behind square leg for one.

Paul van Meekeren to Glenn Phillips, Pace and movement behind this good-length delivery. Lands around off and cuts back in sharply to beat the batter. It takes the thigh pad of Glenn and trickles behind square on the off side. They cross for a leg bye.

Glenn Phillips is the next man in.

Paul van Meekeren to Daryl Mitchell, OUT! BOWLED! A clever change in pace from Paul van Meekeren and he has struck right at the beginning of the death overs. A big wicket. This one pitches on a shortish length at 122.6 kph and stays a bit low. Daryl Mitchell hangs on the back foot to have a swing at it across the line but is first beaten for the lack of pace and then for the lack of bounce. It goes through to rattle the stumps and New Zealand lose a set batter at a crucial juncture.

Powerplay 3! The fielding side is now allowed as many as five boundary riders till the end of the innings.

Ryan Klein to Tom Latham, Pulls his length back a bit, on off, Tom Latham pushes it towards short covers.

Ryan Klein to Daryl Mitchell, A good yorker now, on middle, Daryl Mitchell jams it out towards wide of long on for one.

Ryan Klein to Tom Latham, Fuller one and on off, Tom Latham knocks it towards mid off for a quick run.

Ryan Klein to Daryl Mitchell, Length again, on middle, Daryl Mitchell nudges it through mid-wicket for a single.

Ryan Klein to Daryl Mitchell, This is on a good length and on off, Daryl Mitchell looks to push it away but misses as Scott Edwards fails to collect it clean and has no idea where the ball went as it lands halfway down the pitch.

Ryan Klein to Daryl Mitchell, FOUR! Another boundary! This is full and outside off, Daryl Mitchell goes hard at it and slices it through cover-point for four more runs. That also brings up the 50-run partnership between these two batters.

Paul van Meekeren to Tom Latham, FOUR! Fine shot! Paul van Meekeren lands this short of a length and on middle, Tom Latham picks up the length early and heaves it towards the deep mid-wicket fence, making sure it stays along the ground, as the ball beats the dive of the fielder in the deep to find the fence.

Paul van Meekeren to Tom Latham, Good bowling! Paul van Meekeren lands this on a good length and around off, shaping away, slower too, Tom Latham looks to play at it but misses as the ball goes past the outside edge to the keeper.

Paul van Meekeren to Daryl Mitchell, Pitched up, on middle, Daryl Mitchell drives it towards long on for a run.

Paul van Meekeren to Daryl Mitchell, A loopy delivery, full and on off, Daryl Mitchell only manages to knock it back to the bowler.

Paul van Meekeren to Daryl Mitchell, Boom, stumps shattered but it's not a wicket. The action happened at the bowler's end. Fullish delivery, on middle, Daryl Mitchell smacks it hard and down the ground where Paul van Meekeren withdraws his hands and the ball goes on to break the stumps at the bowler's end. Tom Latham was outside the crease but is safe. The bowler did right to avoid that travelling ball. He does a 'namaste' perhaps to acknowledge the batter and Mitchell, who knows that he has been robbed of a boundary, flashes a smile.

Paul van Meekeren to Tom Latham, A full toss, on off, Tom Latham drills it through covers for a single.

Bas de Leede to Daryl Mitchell, A good over for Netherlands! Only one run from it. Bas de Leede pulls his length back this time, on off, Daryl Mitchell pats it down the pitch.

Bas de Leede to Daryl Mitchell, Pitched up and on middle, Daryl Mitchell keeps it out to the right of the bowler.

Bas de Leede to Tom Latham, Back of a length and around leg, Tom Latham clips it through backward square leg for a single.

Bas de Leede to Tom Latham, This is on a good length and around middle, Tom Latham moves across to glance it away but misses as the ball deflects off his thigh pads towards the keeper where Scott Edwards dives to his left to collect it. There is a slight appeal for it, but nothing doing.

Bas de Leede to Tom Latham, Fuller one now, on middle, Tom Latham knocks it towards mid on.

Bas de Leede to Tom Latham, On a length and on off, angling in, Tom Latham blocks it back to the bowler.

Roelof van der Merwe to Daryl Mitchell, SIX! BANG! Daryl Mitchell goes big now! This is flighted and around middle, Daryl Mitchell dances down the track and presents the full face of the bat to loft it stylishly over the bowler's head for a biggie.

Roelof van der Merwe to Tom Latham, Slower through the air, on middle, turning away, Tom Latham uses his feet to work it away but gets a leading edge through extra covers for one.

Roelof van der Merwe to Daryl Mitchell, Pushed through quicker, short and on middle, Daryl Mitchell punches it towards long on for another run.

Roelof van der Merwe to Tom Latham, Short and on middle, turning in, Tom Latham flicks it off the back foot through mid-wicket for a run.

Roelof van der Merwe to Daryl Mitchell, Floated, full and on off, Daryl Mitchell taps it wide of point for a quick single.

Roelof van der Merwe to Daryl Mitchell, FOUR! Daryl Mitchell joins in the act now! This is tossed up, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell goes down on one knee and sweeps it really well towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary.

Bas de Leede to Tom Latham, FOUR! THREE IN A ROW! The runs are flowing now! Bas de Leede bowls this on a good length but down the leg side, Tom Latham just tickles it away towards the fine leg fence for another boundary.

Bas de Leede to Tom Latham, FOUR! A streaky boundary now! Bas de Leede lands this back of a length and outside off, Tom Latham slashes at it and gets an outside edge past the keeper towards the third-man fence for four more runs.

Bas de Leede to Tom Latham, FOUR! Lovely shot! Bas de Leede serves this touch fuller and around off, Tom Latham leans on and times his push sublimely as the ball races through covers for a boundary.

Bas de Leede to Tom Latham, Just short! This is on a hard length and around off, keeps low, Tom Latham looks to swipe it away but gets an under edge as the ball just lands in front of Scott Edwards behind the stumps.

Bas de Leede to Tom Latham, On a length and on middle, slower too, Tom Latham turns it towards short mid-wicket.

Bas de Leede to Tom Latham, Bas de Leede bowls this right in the blockhole, outside off, Tom Latham looks to dig it out but his bat hits the ground and he misses it.

Roelof van der Merwe to Daryl Mitchell, Gives this one some air again, full and on off, Daryl Mitchell taps it towards short covers again.

Roelof van der Merwe to Daryl Mitchell, Slower through the air, on middle, turning away, Daryl Mitchell pushes it towards short covers.

Roelof van der Merwe to Daryl Mitchell, Roelof van der Merwe sees the batter advance and drags his length back, on middle, Daryl Mitchell only manages to block it down the pitch.

Roelof van der Merwe to Tom Latham, A bit short and on middle, Tom Latham nudges it through mid-wicket for a run.

Roelof van der Merwe to Tom Latham, FOUR! Tom Latham finds the fence now! This is floated, full and around middle, Tom Latham goes down quickly and nails his reverse-sweep towards the deep point fence for a boundary.

Roelof van der Merwe to Daryl Mitchell, Tossed up, full and on off, turning away, Daryl Mitchell looks to play at it but gets an outside edge towards short third man for a single.

Bas de Leede to Tom Latham, Pitched up, on middle, Tom Latham once again finds short mid-wicket with his flick shot.

Bas de Leede to Tom Latham, Goes fuller this time, on middle, Tom Latham flicks it straight to short mid-wicket.

Bas de Leede to Tom Latham, BEATEN! Bas de Leede lands this on a hard length and around off, shaping away, Tom Latham has a poke at it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Bas de Leede to Daryl Mitchell, On a length and on middle, Daryl Mitchell clips it wide of short mid-wicket for a single.

Bas de Leede to Daryl Mitchell, FOUR! Nice shot! Bas de Leede lands this short and around middle, sits up nicely for the batter, Daryl Mitchell rocks back and pulls it towards the deep mid-wicket fence for a boundary.

Bas de Leede to Daryl Mitchell, Fuller one and on middle, Daryl Mitchell tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

Bas de Leede (3-0-16-0) is back on.

Roelof van der Merwe to Daryl Mitchell, Tossed up, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell drives it towards long off for one.

Roelof van der Merwe to Daryl Mitchell, A bit short and on middle, Daryl Mitchell stays back and blocks it out.

Roelof van der Merwe to Tom Latham, Flighted and around middle, Tom Latham uses his feet and works it towards long on for a single and gets off the mark.

Roelof van der Merwe to Tom Latham, Floated, full and on off, turning in, Tom Latham looks to block but misses and gets hit on the pads.

Skipper, Tom Latham is the next batter in.

Roelof van der Merwe to Rachin Ravindra, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! A soft dismissal but Netherlands won't mind one bit. Rachin Ravindra goes back right after getting to his half-century. Roelof van der Merwe bowls this quicker, short and around leg, angling in, Rachin Ravindra looks to flick it away but only manages to get a slight nick behind where Scott Edwards moves to his left and takes a really sharp catch. New Zealand three down now!

Roelof van der Merwe to Rachin Ravindra, FIFTY FOR RAVINDRA! He backs up his hundred with another fine fifty here. He will be eying for another big one now. This is short and around off, Rachin Ravindra punches it towards sweeper covers where a fumble allows the second run.

Drinks break! Netherlands could have had a couple of wickets in the previous over and should have had one but it is New Zealand who are in a great position at the moment. They are close to scoring run-a-ball and with wickets in hand, they will look make a mark in the last 18 overs. Netherlands simply need wickets and that is the only thing that can keep a check on the scoring rate in the coming overs. Let's see how the remaining innings pans out.

Ryan Klein to Daryl Mitchell, Pitched up, on middle, Daryl Mitchell tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

Ryan Klein to Daryl Mitchell, DROPPED! The debutant drops a sitter here! Ryan Klein bowls the slower one, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell is early into his flick and the ball loops up towards short mid-wicket where Sybrand Engelbrecht moves to his left but spills it out. A huge chance for Netherlands goes begging and Mitchell gets another life!

Ryan Klein to Rachin Ravindra, On a length and on middle, Rachin Ravindra clips it through square leg for one.

Ryan Klein to Rachin Ravindra, FOUR! Good reply from Rachin Ravindra! Ryan Klein serves this full and around off, Rachin Ravindra leans on to his drive nicely and creams it through extra covers for a boundary.

Ryan Klein to Rachin Ravindra, An appeal for LBW, but turned down! Scott Edwards thinks for a long time and then goes for the review in the last few seconds. Ryan Klein nails the yorker this time, on leg, angling in, Rachin Ravindra is late to put his bat down in time and gets hit on the pads first. It hits him on the full and looks close. UltraEdge confirms it is pad first but Ball Tracking indicates impact is umpire's call. Not Out it is and Netherlands keep their review!

Ryan Klein to Daryl Mitchell, On a length and on middle, Daryl Mitchell pushes it towards long on for a single.

Roelof van der Merwe to Rachin Ravindra, Goes short and outside off, Rachin Ravindra punches it off the back foot wide of deep point for a couple of runs.

Roelof van der Merwe to Daryl Mitchell, Looped up, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell easily towards long off for one.

Roelof van der Merwe to Rachin Ravindra, Quicker, full and on middle, Rachin Ravindra uses his feet and works it towards long on for another run.

Roelof van der Merwe to Daryl Mitchell, Flighted, full and on middle, Daryl Mitchell drills it past the bowler towards long off for a run. Roelof van der Merwe has injured his finger a bit while putting the dive in.

Roelof van der Merwe to Daryl Mitchell, Tossed up, full and on off, turning away, Daryl Mitchell taps it towards backward point.

Roelof van der Merwe to Rachin Ravindra, Short and on middle, turning in, Rachin Ravindra stays back and flicks it towards deep square leg for a single.

Ryan Klein to Daryl Mitchell, Pitched up in and around the off stump, Daryl Mitchell blocks it out on the off side.

Ryan Klein to Daryl Mitchell, Back of a length over middle, Daryl Mitchell hops back and plays it straight to mid-wicket, the only fielder inside the ring on the on side.

Ryan Klein to Daryl Mitchell, Hard length around the top of off, Daryl Mitchell stands tall and hits it to extra cover.

Ryan Klein to Daryl Mitchell, Three wides! full and well down the leg side, Daryl Mitchell falls over a bit but the ball is out of the keeper's reach and rolls down to fine leg. The batters pick up a couple of runs as well.

Ryan Klein to Daryl Mitchell, FOUR! Cleverly done! Good length over middle and off, Daryl Mitchell walks across and gets a bit low to ramp it down to fine leg where the fielder is very wide and the ball goes into the fence.

Ryan Klein to Daryl Mitchell, Stump-to-stump bowling and Daryl Mitchell just defends it out from his crease.

Ryan Klein to Rachin Ravindra, Length ball around leg and nipping back in a bit, Rachin Ravindra works it away through mid-wicket for one and looks for two but Daryl Mitchell says no.

Paul van Meekeren to Rachin Ravindra, Short of a length over leg stump and this is half-pulled down to deep square leg for a single.

Paul van Meekeren to Daryl Mitchell, Good length on the pads, nudged away in front of square leg for a single.

Paul van Meekeren to Daryl Mitchell, SIX! Crunched away and Daryl Mitchell takes full advantage of the Free Hit. Banged in short outside off at almost 140 clicks. Mitchell picks it up early, hangs deep and pulls it flat in front of mid-wicket for a maximum.

Paul van Meekeren to Daryl Mitchell, Slower one, a touch fuller and around off, Daryl Mitchell plays it softly onto the on side. Oh, no! Paul van Meekeren has overstepped and a Free Hit will now follow.

Paul van Meekeren to Daryl Mitchell, Hard length, angling into the body, nudged away in front of mid-wicket.

Paul van Meekeren to Daryl Mitchell, FOUR! Forced over the top for a boundary! Good length around the top of off, Daryl Mitchell with a checked-drive over the bowler's head and just holds his shape well enough to pick up a boundary.

Paul van Meekeren to Daryl Mitchell, Pitched up on the stumps, Daryl Mitchell punches it back toward the bowler who gets a hand on it but the ball doesn't quite deflect back onto the stumps at the other end.

Ryan Klein to Rachin Ravindra, Very full and on off stump, Rachin Ravindra looks to back away and jam it out but gets an inside edge onto the leg side.

Ryan Klein to Daryl Mitchell, Fullish length, angling into middle and leg, Daryl Mitchell clips it away through mid-wicket and looks for one but stays content with the one run.

Ryan Klein to Daryl Mitchell, Nagging length, angling into middle, Daryl Mitchell watchfully keeps it out on the off side.

Ryan Klein to Rachin Ravindra, Hard length over off stump, Rachin Ravindra stands tall and punches it firmly past the point region for a single.

Ryan Klein to Rachin Ravindra, length ball on the pads, Rachin Ravindra flicks it away straight to mid-wicket where Max O'Dowd fumbles but no run is taken.

Ryan Klein to Daryl Mitchell, very full and straight, Daryl Mitchell jams it down to long on and rotates the strike.

Paul van Meekeren to Daryl Mitchell, Three quick single in a row and if that had hit, it could have been very tight. Full and straight, Daryl Mitchell just pushes it to mid on and scampers across to the other end.

Paul van Meekeren to Rachin Ravindra, Excellent running again! Shortish length over leg stump, nudged away in front of mid-wicket for one more.

Paul van Meekeren to Daryl Mitchell, Pitched up on middle, Daryl Mitchell pushes the ball to the right of mid on and pinches a quick single. Rachin Ravindra, running to the batter's end is a bit sluggish but no harm is done.

Paul van Meekeren to Daryl Mitchell, Back of a length around off, pulled away in front of mid-wicket.

Paul van Meekeren to Daryl Mitchell, Slower ball, into the pitch and around off, Daryl Mitchell gets across and hops back to keep it down on the deck.

Daryl Mitchell comes out to the middle now.

Paul van Meekeren to Will Young, OUT! CAUGHT! Paul van Meekeren breaks the stand and Will Young has to depart now. Van Meekeren bowls into intp the pitch and over the off pole. Young looks to hang back and short-arm pull it over mid-wicket but the ball isn't that short. Young ends up toe-ending it up high in the air and just beyond mid on. Bas de Leede over there, backtracks a bit and takes a good catch. Young departs after a solid knock as Netherlands pick up their second wicket.

Vikramjit Singh to Rachin Ravindra, FOUR! Helped on its way to the boundary! Way too short and with no real pace behind it over leg stump, Rachin Ravindra swivels and gets on top of the bounce to pull it away well wide of fine leg into the ropes.

Vikramjit Singh to Will Young, Pitched up on middle and leg, Will Young gets his hands out in front of the pads and knocks it down to long on for one.

Vikramjit Singh to Will Young, Back of a length over off stump, Will Young hangs back and dabs it down late toward backward point.

Vikramjit Singh to Will Young, Angling in on the pads, Will Young works it away to the left of fine leg and races back for the second run.

Vikramjit Singh to Rachin Ravindra, Pitched up on middle and leg, flicked away in front of mid-wicket for another single.

Vikramjit Singh to Will Young, Just short of a length, honing in on middle and leg, Will Young rocks back and punches it through mid on for a run.

Vikramjit Singh comes into the attack now.

Paul van Meekeren to Rachin Ravindra, Pitched up on off stump, Rachin Ravindra gets on the front foot and drives it firmly but straight to mid off.

Paul van Meekeren to Will Young, Back of a length and on the hips, flicked down to fine leg for an easy single.

Paul van Meekeren to Will Young, Well bowled! Gets the yorker in now around off, Will Young tries to jam it out but the ball sneaks under the willow.

Paul van Meekeren to Will Young, A bit fuller and angling into middle and leg, Young drives it gently toward mid on.

Paul van Meekeren to Will Young, Length ball around off, punched away toward mid off.

Paul van Meekeren to Will Young, Good commitment in the deep! Pitched up on the leg pole, Will Young whips it off his pads and through square leg. Ryan Klein runs around from deep backward square leg and puts in the dive to save a couple of runs for his team.

Halt! One of the zings is not working properly at the batter's end and a replacement is needed.

Colin Ackermann to Will Young, A bit uppish again but through the gap. Shorter one on middle, turning in. Will Young gets caught on the back foot and ends up pushing it a bit uppishly to the left of the diving man at short mid-wicket and picks up a single.

Colin Ackermann to Rachin Ravindra, Quicker one around off, cut away late off the back foot toward deep point for one more.

Colin Ackermann to Will Young, Short and wide, cut away off the deck foot in front of square on the off side for a run.

Colin Ackermann to Will Young, Flighted delivery on middle, nudged away to short mid-wicket.

Colin Ackermann to Rachin Ravindra, Flatter and a bit shorter, sliding into middle and leg, this is punched down to long on for a single.

Colin Ackermann to Rachin Ravindra, SIX! Oh, that's gone a long way! Tossed up on the stumps, Rachin Ravindra skips down the track and smokes the ball against the turn but well over the long on fence for a maximum.

Bas de Leede to Will Young, A slowish bumper, over middle, and Will Young toe-ends the pull back onto the deck.

Bas de Leede to Will Young, On the pads, flicked away in between deep mid-wicket and deep backward square leg for a couple of runs now.

Bas de Leede to Rachin Ravindra, Full on leg stump, hit away down to long on for yet another single.

Bas de Leede to Will Young, Good length around off, punched down to long on for one by Will Young.

Bas de Leede to Rachin Ravindra, Whipped away! Full at the toes, Rachin Ravindra gets that front leg out of the way and uses his wrists to flick it toward wide long on for one.

Bas de Leede to Rachin Ravindra, Good length on off, Ravindra stands tall and taps it straight back to the bowler.

Colin Ackermann to Will Young, A touch shorter on middle and leg, nudged away straight to mid-wicket.

Colin Ackermann to Rachin Ravindra, Sliding on from outside off, Rachin Ravindra backs away and taps it past point for one. The 50-run stand is up between these two.

Colin Ackermann to Rachin Ravindra, Quicker and flatter around off, Rachin Ravindra punches it out on the off side.

Colin Ackermann to Will Young, A bit fuller on off, knocked down to mid on for a single.

Colin Ackermann to Will Young, SIX! Lifted over the ropes with utmost ease. Flighted delivery on middle, Will Young uses his feet and gets to the pitch of the ball before just lofting it back over the bowler's head for a maximum.

Colin Ackermann to Rachin Ravindra, Tossed up on off stump, Rachin Ravindra gets on the front foot and drives it down to long off for a single.

Bas de Leede to Rachin Ravindra, Length ball on middle and leg, flicked away toward mid-wicket for a single.

Bas de Leede to Rachin Ravindra, FOUR! Eased through the gap! Way too full and wide, Rachin Ravindra comes forward and plays it on the full, opening the face of the bat and just runs it down to the vacant third man fence for a boundary.

Bas de Leede to Rachin Ravindra, Full and straight now, driven straight down to mid off.

Bas de Leede to Rachin Ravindra, Banged in short and over leg stump, a bit slower too. Rachin Ravindra is early on the pull and gets struck on the elbow. That could have been a painful one but Ravindra seems unfazed.

Bas de Leede to Will Young, Uppish but in the gap! Fuller and onto middle and leg, Will Young punches it on the up and well in front of the man at mid-wicket to pick up a single down to long on.

Bas de Leede to Will Young, Bowls it on a hard length and angles it onto middle, Will Young gets behind the line and pushes it back to the bowler.

Aryan Dutt to Will Young, FIFTY FOR YOUNG! A crucial half-century for him and he needed this one. Now, he will want to make this even bigger. This is another short delivery, on middle, Will Young drags it towards deep mid-wicket for one more.

Aryan Dutt to Rachin Ravindra, Flatter, full and on off, Rachin Ravindra pushes it through covers for one.

Aryan Dutt to Rachin Ravindra, Quicker, short and on off, Rachin Ravindra keeps it out to the off side.

Aryan Dutt to Rachin Ravindra, Slightly shorter in length and on middle, Rachin Ravindra heaves it towards deep mid-wicket for a brace.

Aryan Dutt to Will Young, Tossed up, full and on middle, Will Young flicks it uppishly but wide of short mid-wicket for a run.

Aryan Dutt to Rachin Ravindra, Short and on middle, Rachin Ravindra moves back and cuts it towards deep point for a single.

Bas de Leede to Will Young, Short of a length and on middle, Will Young nurdles it towards short mid-wicket.

Bas de Leede to Rachin Ravindra, Back of a length and around off, Rachin Ravindra punches it through cover-point for one.

Bas de Leede to Will Young, Pitched up, on leg, Will Young flicks it over mid-wicket for another run.

Bas de Leede to Will Young, Fuller one and on off, Will Young lofts it over mid off without much timing for a couple of runs.

Bas de Leede to Rachin Ravindra, Risky run! This is on a length and on middle, Rachin Ravindra works it towards mid on and sets off for the run, his bat gets stuck in the ground as he tries to drag it in but the fielder misses his shy at the bowler's end. A direct hit and he would have been a goner.

Bas de Leede to Rachin Ravindra, Bas de Leede begins with a good-length delivery, on off, Rachin Ravindra pats it down towards short covers.

Bas de Leede comes into the attack now.

Aryan Dutt to Will Young, Looped up, full and on middle, Will Young drills it down the pitch where Aryan Dutt dives to his right to make a good stop.

Aryan Dutt to Will Young, Pushed through quicker, short and on middle, Will Young clips it towards short mid-wicket.

Aryan Dutt to Will Young, Flighted, full and on middle, Will Young stays back and keeps it out on to the pitch.

Aryan Dutt to Will Young, Shorter in length and around off, Will Young dabs it towards backward point.

Aryan Dutt to Rachin Ravindra, Floated, full and on middle, Rachin Ravindra drives it towards long off for a single.

Aryan Dutt to Rachin Ravindra, Tossed up, full and on middle, Rachin Ravindra leans on and blocks it back to the bowler.

Drinks break! This has been a fairly even start to the match but New Zealand do have their noses in front. After a tight start with the ball, Netherlands started to leak runs but have pulled back things after the first Powerplay. Will Young has 2 centuries in his last 3 matches against Netherlands and looks well-set at the moment. This partnership could be crucial as both sides look to make in-roads in the middle phase of the innings. Also, Aryan Dutt (4-0-26-0) is back into the attack.

Roelof van der Merwe to Rachin Ravindra, Another short delivery, on middle, Rachin Ravindra slaps it towards long on for one.

Roelof van der Merwe to Rachin Ravindra, Flighted, full and on off, Rachin Ravindra knocks it to the right of the bowler.

Roelof van der Merwe to Rachin Ravindra, Flatter, full and on middle, Rachin Ravindra tucks it towards short mid-wicket.

Roelof van der Merwe to Will Young, Goes short again, on off, Will Young forces it through covers for a run.

Roelof van der Merwe to Will Young, FOUR! Nice shot! This is tossed up, full and around middle, Will Young goes down on one knee and nails his sweep towards the deep square leg fence for a boundary.

Roelof van der Merwe to Rachin Ravindra, Short and on middle, turning in, Rachin Ravindra moves back and punches it towards long on for a single.

Colin Ackermann to Will Young, Flatter, short and outside off, keeps low, Will Young tries to cut it away but misses.

Colin Ackermann to Will Young, Quicker one, full and on off, Will Young stays back and keeps it out to the off side.

Colin Ackermann to Will Young, Short and around off, Will Young guides it towards short third man.

Colin Ackermann to Rachin Ravindra, Floated, full and on off, Rachin Ravindra drives it towards long off for a single.

Colin Ackermann to Rachin Ravindra, Tossed up, full and on middle, Rachin Ravindra opens the face and steers it towards point.

Colin Ackermann to Will Young, Short and on middle, Will Young moves back and flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Roelof van der Merwe to Will Young, Looped up, full and on middle, Will Young drives it towards long off for one more.

Roelof van der Merwe to Will Young, Slower through the air, on middle, Will Young prods forward and defends it on the front foot.

Roelof van der Merwe to Rachin Ravindra, Shorter in length and around leg, Rachin Ravindra pulls it towards deep square leg for one.

Roelof van der Merwe to Rachin Ravindra, Floated, full and on middle, Rachin Ravindra knocks it back to the bowler.

Roelof van der Merwe to Will Young, Short and around off, Will Young punches it towards sweeper covers for a single.

Roelof van der Merwe to Will Young, Tossed up, full and on middle, Will Young blocks it down the pitch.

Colin Ackermann to Rachin Ravindra, Another short delivery, on middle, Rachin Ravindra looks to pull it but gets a bottom edge towards short mid-wicket.

Colin Ackermann to Will Young, Goes short again, o middle, Will Young stays back and works it wide of short mid-wicket for another run.

Colin Ackermann to Rachin Ravindra, Flatter, full and on off, Rachin Ravindra taps it towards point for a run.

Colin Ackermann to Will Young, Short again and on middle, Will Young nudges it through mid-wicket for a single.

Colin Ackermann to Will Young, FOUR! Good shot! Colin Ackermann lands this short and around off, Will Young moves back and lets the ball come onto his bat to cut it with sweet timing through point for a boundary.

Colin Ackermann to Will Young, Colin Ackermann starts with a floated delivery, full and on middle, Will Young turns it towards short mid-wicket.

Colin Ackermann now comes in to roll his arm over.

Roelof van der Merwe to Will Young, Another single to end the over as this short delivery is cut towards sweeper covers by Young.

Roelof van der Merwe to Rachin Ravindra, Short and on middle, Rachin Ravindra moves back and punches it towards long on for one more.

Roelof van der Merwe to Will Young, Looped up, full and on middle, Will Young drives it towards long on for one.

Roelof van der Merwe to Will Young, Tossed up, full and on off, Will Young pushes it towards short covers.

Roelof van der Merwe to Rachin Ravindra, A bit short and on off, turning in, keeps low too, Rachin Ravindra stabs it towards point for a single.

Rachin Ravindra is in at number 3.

Roelof van der Merwe to Devon Conway, OUT! TAKEN! Roelof van der Merwe draws first blood! This is a huge wicket for Netherlands as the dangerous Devon Conway walks back to the hut now. This is floated, full and around middle, turning in, Devon Conway skips down the track to heave it away but fails to get under it and hits it with the toe-end in the air towards deep mid-wicket where Bas de Leede moves forward and pouches it safely. Roelof van der Merwe is pumped up as New Zealand lose their first wicket.

Paul van Meekeren to Devon Conway, This is pitched up and around off, Devon Conway winds up for the scoop but has to change his shot at the last moment and guides it towards third man for one.

Paul van Meekeren to Devon Conway, Pulls his length back a bit, on off, Devon Conway taps it down in front of point.

Paul van Meekeren to Devon Conway, Full again and on middle, Devon Conway keeps it out to the left of the bowler.

Paul van Meekeren to Devon Conway, BEATEN! Paul van Meekeren serves this a bit fuller and around off, angling away again, Devon Conway goes for the drive but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Paul van Meekeren to Devon Conway, Back of a length and around off, angling away, Devon Conway leaves it alone.

Paul van Meekeren to Devon Conway, Paul van Meekeren bangs in a bouncer around 134 clicks, on middle, Devon Conway sways away from it.

Roelof van der Merwe to Devon Conway, Looped up, full and on leg, Devon Conway works it towards long on for one.

Roelof van der Merwe to Will Young, Goes short and around off, Will Young punches it towards sweeper covers for a run.

Roelof van der Merwe to Will Young, Flighted, full and on middle, turns away a bit, Will Young taps it towards short covers.

Roelof van der Merwe to Devon Conway, Tossed up, full and on middle, Devon Conway eases it towards long on for a single.

Roelof van der Merwe to Devon Conway, Flatter, full and on off, Devon Conway initially goes down for the sweep but adjusts well and steers it towards short third man.

Roelof van der Merwe to Devon Conway, Tossed up, full and on middle, Devon Conway turns it towards short mid-wicket.

Powerplay 2! Netherlands can now have up to 4 players outside the 30-yard circle till the 40th over.

Paul van Meekeren to Will Young, Slightly shorter and at the body, Will Young looks to work it past backward square leg but can't get it through.

Paul van Meekeren to Will Young, Good length around the top of off, blocked out from inside the crease by Will Young.

Paul van Meekeren to Devon Conway, Short of a length and outside off, Devon Conway reaches out and guides it down to third man for another single.

Paul van Meekeren to Will Young, On the hips, tucked away 'round the corner for a single. Given as leg byes.

Paul van Meekeren to Will Young, Back of a length around off, defended back onto the deck off the inner half.

Paul van Meekeren to Will Young, A good short ball this, bowled at a good pace and zipping through around helmet height. Will Young looks to take it on but is well beaten.

Roelof van der Merwe to Devon Conway, FOUR! And now the reverse! Tossed up, Devon Conway goes early and nails the reverse well behind square on the off side as the ball races away into the backward point fence for back-to-back boundaries.

Roelof van der Merwe to Devon Conway, FOUR! Nicely done! Fuller and on the pads, Devon Conway with a deft touch to just deflect the ball fine of the man at short fine leg and the ball rolls away into the fence for a boundary.

Roelof van der Merwe to Devon Conway, Floated up, nice and full around off, Devon Conway reverse-sweeps it straight to the man at short third man.

Roelof van der Merwe to Devon Conway, Nagging length around leg stump, Devon Conway goes deep in his crease and tucks it away to square leg.

Roelof van der Merwe to Will Young, Drops it short over middle as Will Young jabs it off the back foot through mid-wicket for a single.

Roelof van der Merwe to Will Young, Starts with a fuller one around off stump, Will Young plays it late and toward backward point.

Roelof van der Merwe replaces Aryan Dutt.

Paul van Meekeren to Devon Conway, Devon Conway decides to step out early and Paul van Meekeren sees him coming. Van Meekeren bangs one in at the body but Conway manages to fend it away on the leg side.

Paul van Meekeren to Devon Conway, Perfect length, in the channel and just angling away. Devon Conway makes a watchful leave.

Paul van Meekeren to Will Young, Back of a length around off, Will Young hangs back and dabs it down toward third man for a single.

Paul van Meekeren to Will Young, FOUR! Yet another boundary and the 50 is up for New Zealand in the 8th over even after they had no runs on the board after the first 3 overs. A bit too full on the stumps, Will Young lays into it and hammers it straight back past the bowler and manages to steer clear of the stumps as well to muster up four runs.

Paul van Meekeren to Will Young, Hard length over middle and off, Will Young defends this one out from his crease.

Paul van Meekeren to Will Young, FOUR! Glorious from Will Young! Paul van Meekeren starts off with a fullish delivery outside off, Young plants his front foot forward and just drives it beautifully through the cover region for a boundary.

Aryan Dutt to Devon Conway, SIX! UP, UP AND AWAY! Devon Conway is the man in-form and is back into his groove here. Flighted ball on off stump, Conway dances down the track and whacks it away deep into the stands over the long on fence for a biggie.

Aryan Dutt to Devon Conway, FIVE WIDES! Bonus runs here for New Zealand. Flatter delivery around leg stump and this one just goes on with the ar, and runs down to the fine leg fence for a boundary as well.

Aryan Dutt to Devon Conway, Sees Devon Conway using his feet and pushes it through quicker. Conway adjusts to block and gets an inside edge off the pads on the off side.

Aryan Dutt to Devon Conway, Nicely flighted, full and on off, Devon Conway gets on the front foot and drives it back to the bowler.

Aryan Dutt to Devon Conway, Nagging length again but this time it is angled into the legs, the ball stays a touch low and hits Conway on the pads.

Aryan Dutt to Devon Conway, Nagging length around off and turning away a touch, Devon Conway plays it off the back foot toward cover.

Aryan Dutt to Devon Conway, FOUR! Short and put away yet again! Dragged down over off and middle, Devon Conway picks the length early, rocks back and pulls it away well in front of square on the leg side for a boundary. New Zealand have shifted gears pretty quickly here.

Ryan Klein to Will Young, A touch fuller around off stump, Will Young stays put and blocks it with soft hands on the off side.

Ryan Klein to Will Young, Good length over middle and leg, Will Young nudges it down toward square leg.

Ryan Klein to Will Young, Nicely timed but hit a bit too straight! Pitched up on middle, Will Young shows the full face of the bat and drives it straight into the stumps at the other end. Ryan Klein dives but doesn't get a fingertip on it, otherwise, Devon Conway was well out.

Ryan Klein to Devon Conway, Short around off, Devon Conway stands tall and taps it away with good timing just behind point for a single.

Ryan Klein to Devon Conway, FOUR! Errs in line this time and Devon Conway picks up yet another boundary. Fullish length on the pads, Conway uses his wrists and flicks it away just in front of square leg for a boundary.

Ryan Klein to Devon Conway, FOUR! Way too full and put away with ease by Devon Conway. A low full toss outside off, Conway stylishly drives it away through extra cover and the ball races away to the fence.

Aryan Dutt to Will Young, Floated outside off, Will Young stays back and plays it late with soft hands down toward backward point.

Aryan Dutt to Will Young, Flatter one around off, blocked out onto the off side.

Aryan Dutt to Will Young, Fuller one on off stump, Will Young leans forward and pushes it out on the off side.

Aryan Dutt to Will Young, SIX! That has been timed to perfection! Floated up full around middle, Will Young just hits through the line and chips it straight back over the bowler's head. The ball comes a bit off the inner half and goes to the left of long on and over the ropes for a maximum.

Aryan Dutt to Will Young, FOUR! Timed well enough and Will Young racks up his third boundary. Tossed up full and outside off, Young just reaches out and lofts it over extra cover as the ball trickles away into the fence.

Aryan Dutt to Devon Conway, Shorter length on off, Devon Conway uses the depth of the crease and manages to push it down to long off. Conway is off the mark now with a single.

Ryan Klein to Will Young, Good length in that channel around off and nibbling away. Will Young looks to hit it away through covers but is beaten on the outside edge.

Ryan Klein to Will Young, FOUR! Valiant effort in the deep from Teja Nidamanuru but the ball wins the race. A gentle-loosener full and down leg, Will Young flicks it away just behind square leg and the ball beats the chasing fielder from fine leg to roll into the fence.

Ryan Klein to Will Young, Very full and on the stumps, firmed straight to the fielder at mid on who is in pretty close. Netherlands just trying to squeeze the singles.

Ryan Klein to Will Young, Hard length now, attacking the off stump, Will Young stays back to defend it out.

Ryan Klein to Will Young, Good length around off stump, Will Young stands tall and taps it out in front of covers.

Ryan Klein to Will Young, FOUR! Will Young and New Zealand are up and running in fine fashion! Pitched up on off stump, Young just leans on and drives it straight back to the right of the diving fielder at mid off and picks up a boundary.

Aryan Dutt to Devon Conway, A hat-trick of maidens and New Zealand are yet to get off the mark in this game, unreal! Sees Devon Conway using his feet and pulls back the length well. Conway manages to just block it out.

Aryan Dutt to Devon Conway, Flatter again on off stump, Devon Conway blocks it onto the off side.

Aryan Dutt to Devon Conway, Tossed up, full and on off, Devon Conway leans on and just eases it to mid off.

Aryan Dutt to Devon Conway, Fifteen dot balls in a row now! Flatter delivery around off, punched away firmly toward extra cover.

Aryan Dutt to Devon Conway, Nicely bowled! Nagging length, closer to the off pole and quicker as well. Devon Conway looks to rock back and cut but misses.

Aryan Dutt to Devon Conway, Just held up a bit! Dropped on a shorter length outside off and this one turns and bounces extra as well. Devon Conway looks to fend it away but plays it uppishly toward point.

Ryan Klein to Will Young, Back-to-back maidens to start the match! Fullish length around off, shaping away a touch, Will Young caresses it on the up to cover.

Ryan Klein to Will Young, Full and straight, angling into middle and off, Will Young pushes it out toward mid on.

Ryan Klein to Will Young, Full and outside off, right in the blockhole. Will Young looks to squeeze it away square through cover-point but the ball sneaks through to the keeper.

Ryan Klein to Will Young, This is pitched up on the off stump with a hint of away movement, Will Young defends it off the front foot toward extra cover.

Ryan Klein to Will Young, Perfect length, outside off and just shaping away a touch at a gentle pace. Will Young has a poke at it but the ball beats the outside edge.

Ryan Klein to Will Young, A real freebie on offer first up but Will Young can't get it away! Klein starts with a juicy full toss outside off but Young lets him go unpunished as he strokes it away gently toward cover.

Ryan Klein to take the other new ball.

Aryan Dutt to Devon Conway, A maiden to start with! Top end to the over from Aryan Dutt as he tosses this one up on the off stump, teasing the batter but Devon Conway stays solid in defense.

Aryan Dutt to Devon Conway, Nice bit of flight and drift onto middle and leg, Devon Conway leans forward and makes the blocks.

Aryan Dutt to Devon Conway, Opportunity missed! Short and wide, there to be put away but Conway cuts it straight to the man at cover. Four dots to start here!

Aryan Dutt to Devon Conway, Just a touch short and wide, Devon Conway goes on the back foot to cut but mistimes the ball in front of point.

Aryan Dutt to Devon Conway, A touch fuller this time and attacking the off stump, Devon Conway defends it off the front foot.

Aryan Dutt to Devon Conway, A little bit of bite! Starts with a quicker one, on a nagging length around off and the ball grips and turns away a bit. Devon Conway rocks back and punches it out to cover.

Done with the pre-match formalities! We can see the Netherlands players in a huddle and then they spread out and take their respective field positions. Devon Conway and Will Young are the two openers for New Zealand. We will see spin straightaway as Aryan Dutt has the new ball in hand. Let's play…

The two umpires walk out to the middle followed by the players of both sides who now line up for their respective national anthems. It will be Netherlands' first followed by the national anthem of New Zealand.

The New Zealand captain, Tom Latham says that they would have had a bowl as well and it looks like a decent surface but will now look to put runs on the board. Adds that it was a fantastic game last time around and the bowlers and the partnership between Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra was an excellent one. Ends by informing that they have one change as Lockie Ferguson comes in for James Neesham.

Scott Edwards, the skipper of Netherlands says that they will bowl first. Adds that from the earlier game, it seemed like bowling conditions are better and dew is not a factor as well. Tells that they are at a good level and will try to cash in win games. Informs they have two forced changes as Saqib Zulfiqar and Logan van Beek miss out.

Netherlands (Playing XI) – Vikramjit Singh, Max O'Dowd, Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Scott Edwards (C/WK), Sybrand Engelbrecht (On debut) (In for Saqib Zulfiqar), Roelof van der Merwe, Ryan Klein (In for Logan van Beek), Aryan Dutt, and Paul van Meekeren.

New Zealand (Playing XI) – Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (C/WK), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Trent Boult, and Lockie Ferguson (in for James Neesham).

TOSS – Up goes the flip of the coin and it lands in favor of Netherlands. They have elected to BOWL first.

PITCH REPORT – Ian Bishop is pitchside. He says that there is a nice breeze coming through and it is 69m and 62m on either side square of the wickets. Katey Martin joins him and says that the pitch looks like a batting paradise and it's a good day to be a batter. She reckons that the spinners might be important for either side but even more so for Netherlands.

Netherlands are a gritty side and they have shown it in the Qualifiers leading up to the mega event and they gave it their all against Pakistan in their opening fixture. There were a few notable individual performances but it was Bas de Leede who was their best player with runs and wickets both in his kitty. They do have the players to cause an upset but just need it all to come together for a longer period in the game. Can they hand the high-flying Kiwis an unlikely defeat? Or will New Zealand breeze through this game as well? We shall find out. Toss and team news in a bit.

New Zealand come into this fixture on the back of a thumping victory against reigning champions England. It was a near-perfect game for the Kiwis as they restricted a powerful English batting lineup to about 280 runs on a surface that suited batting. Matt Henry and Mitchell Santner were the chief architects of their stellar bowling and then Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra hit twin tons to make a mockery of the run chase. They will be hoping to continue in the same fashion and given a couple of the injured players are available for selection, we might see a change or two in the side.

Hello and a warm welcome to one and all! We are at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad where New Zealand will be going up against Netherlands in Match 6 of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup. Two teams who have had contrasting starts to the tournament but both have shown some promising signs and we sure are to get a good game in.

… MATCH DAY …

The 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup is off to a flier and with all teams having featured at least once, it is now time for the second round of fixtures. An in-form New Zealand side takes on Netherlands at the Rajiv Gandi International Stadium in Hyderabad and even though it's early in the tournament, this could be a vital contest for both sides. The Kiwis played their fixture up in Ahmedabad in a repeat of the 2019 final and absolutely demolished one of the favourites England. They were missing the likes of their talismanic skipper Kane Williamson along with pacers Tim Southee and Lockie Ferguson but that didn't seem to stop them one bit. Matt Henry had a fabulous outing with the ball along with Mitchell Santner. Trent Boult also managed to pull things back later on but it was the added advantage of part-time spinner Glenn Phillips that really turned the tide in the first innings as Phillips picked up two massive wickets. With the bat, Devon Conway struck a big ton surpassing the 150-run mark and with him Rachin Ravindra too notched up a classy century, marking his presence on the biggest stage. Tim Southee and Lockie Ferguson are most likely to be fit for this clash but if they get a spot in the starting XI is a question mark. Williamson in all likelihood is to be rested for this game too as he continues to recover. Talking about Netherlands, they threatened Pakistan at times in their opening fixture at the same ground. Bas de Leede was their best player on the field as he took 4 wickets and even scored a fighting half-century later in the game. They seem to have a decent bowling attack with the likes of Aryan Dutt and Logan van Beek showing consistency. Batting will be a bit of an issue and skipper Scott Edwards himself would like to get into a bit of form. The Netherlands do have the positive of having already played in Hyderabad and will look to notch up a famous win. The Kiwis will be absolutely pumped up and full of confidence and would like to get back-to-back wins under their kitty. Who are you backing?