World Cup 2023: Netherlands stun high-flying South Africa, win by 38 runs

DHARAMSALA :  The Netherlands caused a stunning upset by beating South Africa by 38 runs in a rain-shortened match to inflict a first defeat on the Proteas in the ongoing 50-overs World Cup in Dharamsala on Tuesday. Beaten in their previous two matches, the plucky Dutch side overcame a top-order collapse to post a competitive …

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Watching IPL on TV helps Pakistan get into India groove

Pakistan players may be banned from competing in the Indian Premier League but TV footage of the lucrative tournament played a part in the team’s opening World Cup win. Of the 15-man Pakistan squad, only all-rounders Mohammad Nawaz and Agha Salman had ever visited the country before this World Cup. Nawaz was part of the …

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Scotland denied Cricket World Cup spot as Netherlands qualifies in last spot

Netherlands secured a four-wicket victory over Scotland, earning a spot in the Cricket World Cup. The qualifying tournament in Zimbabwe also saw Sri Lanka qualify. Bas de Leede was the star of the match for the Netherlands, delivering an exceptional all-round performance. With his seam bowling, de Leede took 5-52, restricting Scotland to 277-9 in …

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Logan van Beek’s Heroics Stun West Indies in ODI World Cup 2023 Qualifier with an Astounding 30 Runs in Super Over | Watch

Cricket fans worldwide witnessed an exceptional game of cricket as Dutch cricketer Logan van Beek’s heroic performance in the super over led Netherlands to a remarkable victory over the West Indies. This defeat marks the West Indies’ second consecutive loss in the ICC Men’s World Cup Qualifier held in Harare. Logan van Beek, originally from …

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Ancient Sanctuary Resembling Stonehenge Unearthed in the Netherlands, Dated Back 4,000 Years

An aerial view shows the 4,000-year-old Stonehenge-like sanctuary discovered in Tiel.(Municipality of Tiel via Reuters) Some of the discoveries will be showcased in a local museum in Tiel and in the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities. Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient sanctuary in the central Netherlands, dating back 4,000 years. This sanctuary, similar to Stonehenge, …

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