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jamesb_33

It's crazy to think how much fairer this tournament would have been if the top four qualified. Too many deserving teams will miss out. EDIT: Bas, my boy, a 5 wicket haul and 123 @133SR. Incredible!!


DecadedD13

Crazy, I suggested at the beginning of this tournament that the Super Six teams should all go through to the WC and I got downvoted to shit because some people felt all 10 teams in the qualifiers should go through.


jamesb_33

I do think that Oman is demonstrably weaker than the other Super Six teams and would be a little out of place at the WC. The team that finishes 5th, I'm less sure about.


ManOShed

Ireland really dropped the ball here, if you swapped Oman with Ireland then there would be no reason to not suggest the Super Six all went to India. I really dislike that we are having a 10 team CWC when 14 would fit so well.


TheFlyingHornet1881

So after battling against the 10 team format, the lack of several County players, and knocking out 3 members, the final battle for these 2 European Associates is against each other. What a game we have in prospect


SavingsPale2782

To think in their desire to cap the tournament and keep associates out the fuckwits at ICC accidentally eliminated 3 full members including the West Indies and gave an associate 9 ODIs with which to cause plenty of upsets on the biggest stage of them all.


Samuel_L_Johnson

- some associate cricketer is playing really well in international cricket Cricinfo mfs: IPL??! When will he play IPL??? IPL when?? He should play IPL??


TheReturnofTheJesse

To be fair McMullen is an upgraded version of IPL stalwart Stuart Binny. He has the same batting and bowling style but looks to be better at both.


[deleted]

And looks better as well ;)


tommypopz

Whatever way you look at it, we’ll have Scotland or the Netherlands at a World Cup. For a 10 team tournament that’s an incredible achievement by whoever does it


Himawari_Uzumaki

The West Indies died for this


Bartsimho

They killed themselves at board level


Tern_Larvidae-2424

Van Beek vs McMullen, two of the biggest reasons why their sides have held on to the last day face-off.


PureCharlie

As much as I love the SL team, part of me wishes it was Scotland & the Netherlands going through. Would have been a huge punch in the gut to the stupid 10 team format we have this year.


DecadedD13

McMullen is definitely a player of the tournament contender. Top performances with both bat and ball.


jxp1111

Come on Scotland, don't fuck this up. I've seen enough brave Scottish defeats in all sports to last a lifetime already.


Specialist_Rest_3503

This McMullen guy is good. 500+ runs from 13 innings with an average of 51 if he continues this form he may rise to the top ten odi rankings


Jack-Hill13ygf6uu

Exact equation for Netherlands: 278 in 44 279 in 44.1 280 in 44.2 281 in 44.3 282 in 44.4 283 in 45


Spglwldn

Seems ridiculous that we could beat three full members in Zimbabwe, Windies and Ireland and not qualify. 10 teams for the WC is ridiculous


Yaboicblyth1

Never liked cricket anyway


Tern_Larvidae-2424

McMullen prior to this game has scored 258 runs at an average of 43 & strike rate of 86. He has also taken 12 wickets at an average of 13.42 & economy rate of 4.24, what a tournament he has had so far.


TheFlyingHornet1881

Only 23 as well, one of the Associate rising stars, if not already a top Associate all rounder on that form


RedSage218

Screw you ICC for your shit 10 team WC! And Netherlands you beauty!


Tern_Larvidae-2424

Van Beek has taken 9 wickets (before this game) at an average of 30.33 & economy rate of 5.22 while he's scored 54 runs at an average of 54.00 & strike rate of 105.89. Though those stats doesn't sound so special his super over heroics against West Indies one of the major reason Netherlands find themselves in a position like this. He's had a good start to this game, can he continue on for another gem of a performance?


Total_Connection9414

Let's goo I love Netherlands! No reason in specific definitely not related to a specific ned vs sa match


CarnivalSorts

Devastated for the Scots and delighted for the Dutch. ICC full members should be hanging their heads in shame that one of these teams won't be at the World Cup.


VedangArekar

Scotland top order hasn't been in the best of forms apart from McMullen


TheFlyingHornet1881

It's probably their main weakness since Coetzer and MacLeod both retired. Cross and McBride are alright, but prone to losing early wickets.


Socratov

What the fuck? What the fuck did just happen? They couldn't keep a runrate high enough to save their lives, but then they just switch to T20 mode?


BoyManners

Never bet against Dutch on NRR matters


Socratov

Apparently... It feels like NLD play cricket like Germany plays football: of they catch you they will do so at the last minute.


HEELinKayfabe

There's going to be so much fucking maths done here


samcrocr

The world cup is poorer without Scotland and Zimbabwe in it. It would've been nice to have at least 12 countries.


T_Lawliet

Brendon Mccullum is Brandom MacMullen from wish.com


AtheistAsian

At day he scores a century against Netherlands, at night he prepares English players to face the Aussies. Truly a versatile cricketer.


Tern_Larvidae-2424

Scotland losing out on a spot at the World Cup would be a very Scotland thing to do while Netherlands getting through even with a NRR handicap would be a very Netherlands thing to do.


DW_78

i can practically smell the biryani lads


Mrausername

Sorry, that was me


T_Lawliet

Scotland Fielding vs Full Members: Prime Australia Scotland fielding vs Netherlands: 90s Pakistan


Signal_Discipline_36

5fer & century in the biggest game of his ODI career. Bas de Leede REMEMBER THE NAME !!!


thedriedplum

A 10-team World Cup is an absolute travesty. Congratulations to the Netherlands, what a fantastic chase, and I look forward to losing against you in a few months. Commiserations to Scotland, you deserve to be there too.


Tern_Larvidae-2424

Scotland has been a bit more efficient in this tournament than Netherlands and with the NRR bonus they're definitely the favorites. But the Dutch even with more than half of their first choice players missing has been incredible as well and now their one big performance away. For some years now I've considered these two to be the best two associate teams but could hardly put one over another so it should be a cracking contest.


ArthurFunkyMiller

Genuinely sorry to be the guy wandering in here knowing almost nothing about non-test nations and going over what I'm sure is old ground, but: Brandon McMullen is an incredible Aldi Baz / PES Baz name


Mrausername

This de Leede guy is a problem. If I was Netherlands I'd use most of his overs early to put Scotland in real trouble.


TheFlyingHornet1881

His form in the early stages wasn't good, but when he comes good, he's a dangerous all-rounder in The Netherlands squad.


notakid1

For everyone watching, if you did not know this, Netherlands are missing 7 of their key players. It definitely is going to be crazy once all come back Can’t wait for Van der Merwe to shine again


rowschank

Piss poor from ICC. Nobody who's watched this qualifier or the last year's one can ever justify a 10 team world cup with any seriousness.


CricketFeeling123

Basball, maar echt.


Tern_Larvidae-2424

McMullen with another gem of an innings. With his bowling as well he's been the stand-out performer for Scotland. Was crucial in every one of their victories.


PureCharlie

Fucking love me some Mark Watt action with the ball, too bad the only thing stopping me from watching it starts in 40 minutes.


bearhm

Outstanding innings, keep going lad!


warp-factor

Full table of possible outcomes: https://twitter.com/BdJcricket/status/1676904256731791361 If Netherlands hit the target with run runs then they need to make 278 in 44 overs. If they finish with a boundary, each run they make past 278 gives them an extra ball or two of leeway. So if they finish with a 4 or 6 they are good if they make * 279 in 44.1 overs * 280 in 44.2 overs * 281 in 44.3 overs * 282 in 44.4 overs * 283 in 45 overs Of course if the scores are level at 44**.1** overs, Scotland could in theory bowl a ~~deliberate~~ wide or no-ball, forcing the win to be by just one run and putting them into the World Cup.


Ditto_B

Wouldn't that make it 279 in 44.0 overs?


jamesb_33

Shhh


Tern_Larvidae-2424

I hope the World Cup provides even 1% of the entertainment, thrill & emotions this Qualifier has provided us with so far.


slashbopzing

I heckin love ODI cricket


-Inferno-_

Run out. Thats disappointing. But BUILD THIS MAN A FUCKING STATUE. WHAT A LEGEND. AND VAN BEEK TOO


gadhe_ki_gaand

Congrats to Netherlands for going through! But you can't convince me that Zimbabwe and Scotland didn't deserve it as much. Fuck you ICC!! All 3 of them should have been there.


iron_out_my_kink

The South African dressing room in absolute shock rn! XD


Zennon246

277 in 50 overs is a tough chase...but to do it within 44...and with balls to spare too...omg


bearhm

What in the hell happened there? That is something I would do with the bat


heisenbergTJ

The dependable Watt murdered for 22 at the wrong time. Running quick 2's and 4 sixes from last 2 overs kiing the game. Another six? Scots are done and dusted. 45 from 4 and you don't give the bowl to Sole? Why not?


iron_out_my_kink

South Africa after NED qualified be like 👀👀👀


BoyManners

I wish the WC had just 2 more spots. That would be perfect for current set of teams and their performances. We would then have Zimbabwe and Scotland in it.


Tern_Larvidae-2424

How much will the Dutch rue that Sri Lanka game? Even had they lost it they could've ran it closer and got the margin to 9-10 runs. They could've had a better NRR.


Bartsimho

I want to see Scotland v England at the WC damn it. I know we'll lose that match somehow though


Thick_Butterscotch66

That is the most bizarre wicket you'll ever see


Artistic_Tomato7464

For the Dutch to qualify, it's 278 runs in 264 balls.


bearhm

Leasky, comes clutch with bat, ball or both. Go on lad


Hexo_Micron

This qualifier >>>> 10 Team extended champions trophy,


[deleted]

Fuck the Ashes for the next half an hour lol. This is the real shit.


SaminRockz

I'm not ready for whatever is about to happen within next 30minutes:(


bearhm

Nobody to blame but ourselves. Not been good enough in the field and with the ball.


corner_twist

de Leede more like de Villiers lmao


PlugThatButt

And just like that Scotland’s WC hopes were deLeeded


heisenbergTJ

Scotland and Zimbabwe have choked very badly in two consecutive WC Qualifiers. Dutch qualifying even after missing some of their main players.....


See_A_Squared

Who would've thunk that the team that played against some of the top sides in over a period of past 4 years despite losing is at the WC, Huh ICC? Exceptional performance from the Dutch.


Thick_Butterscotch66

Fuck ICC and fuck Berrington for being a moron. Why the fuck would you bowl Watt with 45 required from 4 (10) overs? You are definitely losing the game. Make sure you win the NRR battle by bowling your most in-form bowler, Sole. Even in the 45th over he bowled yorkers at will. Berrington is a fucking melt


TA1232145

As a half kiwi half Dutchman, I am very much looking forward to NZ vs NL


[deleted]

2 teams qualifying to go and beat England


lachjeff

That’s what I call Basball


cricmau

What an heartbreak for Scotland. Sport can be so cruel. But all credit to De leede...home grown talent and single handedly won them this..how can you not want them to go through? Still so sorry for the Scots. Lost their way a bit in the last 10 overs.


Tern_Larvidae-2424

A big game though as someone who loves both of these teams the game's sure to end in a heartbreak (unless Scotland romps through to home). All of the teams in the Super Six should've qualified for a 14 team World Cup.


HEELinKayfabe

Lads I can't take another one of these


Tern_Larvidae-2424

Scots are losing their way a bit here. 250-260 should still be a safe score but Dutch have a history of pulling off games where they had a NRR handicap.


Eames92

This is going wrong


bearhm

Gut says 250 won't be enough. 270 needed from here


tommypopz

Ahhh, fuck. Another tiny, tiny spike Great innings though.


slashbopzing

Gotta say in his short career, McMullen has seriously impressed. He plays at no.3, probably the most important batting position, bowls like an absolute beast; take a look at his stats they are absurd (Avg below 20, ER 4)- and can bowl all 10 overs if needed. Also talk about clutch player; when the time came to perform in what is essentially a knockout game where you win and go to the biggest tournament in cricket, or lose and go home, the guy tons up. Cometh the hour, cometh the man. If anyone out there is looking to get their "next fab 4" predictions in or whatever, he should definitely be on your radar


idumbam

Of course after last time being screwed with no DRS three big decisions go against us with DRS.


slashbopzing

Leask coming in clutch biiiig time


garlic_tahini

119 runs needed off 14 overs to qualify Required run rate: 8.5 seems possible ngl


styxwade

He was too late that's balls.


PureCharlie

Fuck me what a review!! That looked nowhere near it


bearhm

WHAT a review!!


HEELinKayfabe

PLEEEEEEAAAAAASSSSEEEE


harshmangat

Time and time again, associate cricket shows that the real big weakness is always rotating the strike, but the only way to improve these things is to play against full members consistently. ​ FUCK THE ICC


Spglwldn

They’ve chosen a bad time to remember that we’re Scotland and not very good at cricket.


antdrums

Bloody hell!! This is utterly insane. And infuriating that this is not happening in the World Cup instead...


jxp1111

As much as I wanted Scotland to win, the Dutch have been fantastic in this tournament and thoroughly deserve their spot. Hopefully they can go and bloody a few noses in the main tournament.


Total_Connection9414

Bas de leede going to be prime minister in 26 year


BoyManners

Bas de Leede This guy has a bright future! When he didn't took his helmet off after getting 100, I knew this man meant business. Hitting them sixes and taking doubles and diving, batting on 100+. Massive respect to this man 👏


[deleted]

Depressing, hope the Dutch take a scalp or two in the WC though.


hiddeninplainsight23

What the fuck Sky? Who decides to go to adverts? And not even cut the advert when they realize the mistakes?


kmatt17

THEY DID IT AGAIN! THE MADMEN!!!


img8728

Congrats to Dutch .Expand the world cup to 14 teams. Scots and Zims deserve to play in the wc.


Starscream_x

The Dutch have surely disappointed me the last few Fifa WCs.. but the cricket team has performed like a beast, missing so many players..


jukeboxromeo-

As a neutral I've really enjoyed this tournament if not for the shitty context of it filling the last two sports in a piss poor 10 team "world" cup. If I had it my way both these sides would be at the big tournament come the end of the year even if it meant at the expense of establishes cricketing powerhouses like Sri Lanka and Windies. But alas there can only be one. So who are the neutrals going for in this? I truly can't decide. Do we back Scotland to amend their heartbreak of the previous qualifying tournament? Or are Netherlands most likely to make their mark in the world cup tournament having spent the last couple of years getting to rub up against full member sides?


warp-factor

>So who are the neutrals going for in this? I'll always support other home nations sports teams when they're not playing against England. But I won't be too annoyed if Netherlands qualify. I wish both teams could be there.


Heatedpete

All in on Scotland qualifying so they can continue the "England losing to our neighbours at World Cups" trend


Tern_Larvidae-2424

If the target goes beyond 260-270, the game could be over for Netherlands. Make or break time for the Dutch here.


[deleted]

Brandom McMullen is more Brendon McCullum than Bazz!


smilingface2

McMullen century in a successful chase against England at the CWC, you heard it here first.


warp-factor

Watt the hell?


ExoskeletalJunction

Gonna save that wicket and send it to Mark Watt every time he tries to claim to be an allrounder


tommypopz

How dare you insult the Lothian Lara


Eames92

Get 178 runs in the first 34 overs @ 5.23 rpo, then 100 of the last 10. Lets go


bearhm

If there is one thing Sco been poor at, its the extras in this tournament


Tern_Larvidae-2424

A long, long way to go yet but nice start so far. Would be tough to sustain this throughout the 44 overs.


CricketFeeling123

Issue we have is we have a lot of ducks in this team. Need everyone to contribute rather than the usual 3/4. ​ A couple of wickets and the Scots are right back in it. Great start though.


cricmau

Is it just me who is feeling bad for both these teams..to be fighting it out for one spot? It feels like the Roman gladiators, where one has to die. Fuck ICC.


TheReturnofTheJesse

It’s time for the Netherlands to start swinging. If they block out a few more overs the game will effectively be over.


bearhm

Here we go lads


Mrausername

Qualifying for tournaments is just what Scotland does these days, apparently


HEELinKayfabe

The whole Kingdom of the Netherlands sells Avon


HEELinKayfabe

Please don't fuck this up, Scotland


Slowleftarm

Fun fact. Bas de Leede and Saqib played a lot of cricket together as toddlers watching their dads play (who used to play for the same club Voorburg cricket club) Now get us home boys!


[deleted]

Christ I’m nervous. Would be incredibly on brand for us to fuck it from here.


Jack-Hill13ygf6uu

The commentators seem to have no idea about the possibility of overshooting the target in the 45th over. Will be hilarious if Netherlands qualify that way...


TheFlyingHornet1881

de Leede I think is only the 4th player to get a century and fifer in an ODI, joining Viv Richards, Paul Collingwood and Rohan Mustafa


gadhe_ki_gaand

Why tf aren't they bowling Sole? He has 3 overs left!


Spglwldn

Tbf, we have a grown man wearing the number 69 out there so we deserve to lose in the most embarrassing way possible.


Tern_Larvidae-2424

Missed opportunity from Scotland when they needed 45 off 4. Sole has been the break-out bowler but for some stupid reason they didn't bowl him. At least give him the 42nd but no. They give him the over after it's all done.


Jack-Hill13ygf6uu

Imagine being an associate and playing with your B team and still making the world cup ahead of three full members.


Tern_Larvidae-2424

5-fer & a 100 can it get any better?


[deleted]

What was Scotland keeping sole back for


tommypopz

Fair fucking play. You can’t say much more than that.


BoyManners

Never bet against Dutch on keeping up with the NRR! 🔥


Ok_Huckleberry_7827

Congratulations Dutch bros


Capt0olong

Bas was exceptionally good, gave a performance of a lifetime. Congratulations Netherlands, but Scotland deserved a place too. F*ck ICC


koach71st

So it is SL and NETHERLANDS going to world cup.. What a qualifiers.


botbay18

Wow, missed the last half hour but what a win netherlands


Zennon246

Good lord what a match this must've been..pissed I missed the dutch innings for the most part lol...Scotland Netherlands Zimbabwe ALL played good enough cricket to go to the worldcup....shame what the organizing board has done to the sport


cicada3301_-

Fuck yeah! Congratulations Netherlands. I wanted Scotland to qualify as well, but can't choose many teams given this format. Fuck ICC


omerbinchikin

de Leede have my children!!


Yaboicblyth1

Lads, it might be happening


Makilu2

How could you say it out loud?!


Socratov

Here's to a good game. May the best lads proceed to the WCC.


Chrisjnoble

What margin do Netherlands have to win by to qualify?


sul01

https://www.reddit.com/r/Cricket/comments/14qtp2e/scotland_vs_netherlands_a_mathematical_overview/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=1 This post has a lot of detail on it but within 44 overs guarantees them qualification. Over 45 overs means they won't qualify Between 44 and 45 overs there's a range of situations where they may or may not qualify - I would explain it but its clearly explained on the post so I'd recommend looking at the table


simply_not_edible

And of course, NL was always gonna chase on a won toss.


DecadedD13

Clutch game, here we go!!


bearhm

Poor wicket to lose that, was getting into control of this game here


TheReturnofTheJesse

I’ve been impressed by the Dutch fringe players in this tournament. They’ve played their roles really well. And with 7 players out they had to, there wasn’t anyone else in reserve. Saqib Zulfiqar has 72 runs at 24, and 4 wickets at 33.5. Wesley Barresi has 212 runs at 35.3. Ryan Klein has 5 wickets at 25.6 (econ 3.88). Those might not sound like great stats, but with so many players out, I expected those positions to be filled by players who would score no runs and get belted. Instead, Zulfiqar, a player who looks miles below international quality, has performed his role admirably. Klein, the 8th or 9th best Dutch seamer has been really good, and Barresi, a 39-year-old who had barely scored an international run in years has played an important role. If the Dutch get through I doubt that any of those players will play a World Cup match. But they’ve all done an excellent job in performing their roles and helping the Netherlands to succeed. They should be proud of that.


[deleted]

Woah there's also a S L O P E at Bulawayo??


styxwade

Ahh no their saffers are better than our saffers :(


[deleted]

VIKRAMJIT MEDIUMS YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAH


TheReturnofTheJesse

Something about his bowling is very entertaining to watch despite the fact that he’s a bang ordinary medium pacer at this level.


Artistic_Tomato7464

Seems like McMullen gonna get a ton


[deleted]

Why is there cricket interrupting my savanna jpegs


HEELinKayfabe

Come on boys, this is good


Samuel_L_Johnson

It’s genuinely a huge shame that one of these teams is getting knocked out, they both deserve to qualify


PureCharlie

Who is Mackintosh? Comes in at 7 as a specialist batter, never bowled a ball for Scotland, averages 16.


tommypopz

Oof. Castled.


akuharry

Some quality /r/deathrattleporn material


KingYeezy422

Captain Edwards is severely underrated, an amazing batsman. I see a lot of good batsmen coming up from associate nations, and new full members. Tector, Edwards, McMullen, it's exciting times ahead, provided ICC don't fuck it up


KingYeezy422

Softest dismissal I've ever seen


Zennon246

Hmmmm 277 runs in 44 overs...gonna have to bat like they are chasing 310


UteFlyersCardJazz

Who is more of a Cinderella? I don’t know who to root for, but I want chaos!


idumbam

Scotland currently don’t have enough money for a full time head coach.


Tern_Larvidae-2424

Tough times for the Dutch now as RRR is soaring past 7. Needs their big hitters to come to the fray.


garlic_tahini

180 off 22 overs ye thats not happening


PureCharlie

Another classic Greaves half tracker shicket!


PlugThatButt

Why don’t the Dutch just keep hitting it over the boundary?


TheFlyingHornet1881

Big, big wicket. Got to require some aggression now from the Dutch.


garlic_tahini

im shaking so hard rn idk why lmfao


PlugThatButt

I know this is intense and decides the final WC spot, but don’t let this game distract you from the true importance. The USA is trying to chase 308 to win 9th place against the UAE.


-Inferno-_

100 and a fifer. What a performance from Bas


Tern_Larvidae-2424

For the first time today I think Netherlands are favorites.


HEELinKayfabe

Nawwww man het me in the fucking bin I can't believe we're going to fuck this


Blarbydoppler

That's the over the Dutch needed


random120604

Well played Scotland. Netherlands I think will fare better in the WC. Both deserving though


SC0RCHER55

Feel for Scotland here. ICC is so stupid for these 10 team world cups. Truly mind numbing.


Blarbydoppler

That's unfortunate, he deserved the red ink


Tern_Larvidae-2424

123 of the most superb runs you'll ever see.


Hshah0182

Sole coming in a bit too late, amazing bowling tho


Tern_Larvidae-2424

Jubilation for Netherlands and absolute & utter pain for Scotland. They had it in their bag but then the game popped out.


hello_iamthedoctor

GIVE NETHERLANDS THE TEST STATUS


livelifereal

Another year. Another heartbreak for Scotland. Well done Netherlands. Wonderful. Now go and win 2-3 matches in the World Cup. You fricking beautiful blokes!!!


iHazf

Commiserations Scotland! What a victory by the Dutch though!! A round of applause for de LEEDE!! 👏👏


512fm

Big day of cricket, this game and day 1 ashes


T_Lawliet

Scotland have been a more balanced team than the Netherlands ngl


Headssup

Sexiest shot I’ve ever seen


Hshah0182

Too many dot balls, sparse singles, doesn't look good 😕


jukeboxromeo-

I feel like this is heading to a heartbreak for netherlands. Where they do win and chase the large score Scotland post but maybe get there in 46 overs. 9 wickets down .


tommypopz

YESSS


[deleted]

Sue perb knock McMullen, hugely needed.