England vs Netherlands, Lord’s, Live Streaming, Live Scores
After all the warm-up matches the ICC World T20 gets underway with the opening ceremony and first match as hosts England take on Netherlands at Lord’s.
England vs Netherlands Live Scorecard
England won their first warm-up match against Scotland but it was far from a convincing display from the hosts.
Pietersen’s big-hitting saved England Talented batsman Kevin Pietersen arguably rescued England’s innings – hitting 53 runs from 40 balls, including two sixes.
At the other end of the scale, youngster Eoin Morgan hit a quick-fire 23 from 17 balls.
Skipper Paul Collingwood starred with the ball, taking two wickets at the cost of just 18 runs.
The Netherlands side should offer little threat to the hosts but with nothing to lose could cause an upset.
The “Oranje” lost out in a thrilling ‘eliminator over’ to Ireland at Lord’s on Monday.
Batting down the order, Peter Borren’s cameo 17 from 10 balls including two big sixes.
Spinner Pieter Seelar took three wickets, ripping out Ireland’s middle-order.
That’s all without mentioning first-class county experienced players like Dirk Nannes – who’s zippy pace caused Ireland trouble – and Essex’s Ryan ten Doeschate, a talented all-rounder.
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