The UAE vs NED result is a three-wicket win for the Netherlands at the ICC Academy Ground, Dubai, on October 25, 2026, in the 140th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 2023-27. UAE posted 244/8 in 50 overs, and the Netherlands chased it down for the loss of seven wickets in 43.5 overs, with 37 balls to spare. Max O’Dowd scored 103 off 79 balls and was named Player of the Match.
UAE vs NED Result: Scorecard Summary
| Team | Score | Top Batter | Top Bowler |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | 244/8 in 50 overs | Rahul Chopra 82* (102) | Khuzaima Tanveer 4/43 |
| Netherlands | 245/7 in 43.5 overs | Max O’Dowd 103 (79) | Timm van der Gugten 5/39 |
Result: Netherlands won by 3 wickets (37 balls remaining).
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UAE Scored 244/8
UAE batted first, and Rahul Chopra anchored the innings with an unbeaten 82 off 102 balls, which included nine fours. Akshdeep Nath made 68 off 77 balls with seven fours before Timm van der Gugten bowled him. Tanish Suri added 40 off 60 balls, caught by Cedric de Lange off Bas de Leede, and Muhammad Waseem scored 19 off 20 balls before Aryan Dutt had him caught. Aayan Afzal Khan finished unbeaten on 9 off 8 balls.
Van der Gugten was the pick of the bowlers with 5/39 in 10 overs, removing Aryansh Sharma (15), Muhammad Shahdad (0), Nath, Basil Hameed (3) and Awais Ali Shah (0). Dutt took 1/40 and De Leede 1/38, while Paul van Meekeren took 1/42 in nine overs. UAE’s total included 8 extras.
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Netherlands Chase It Down
Max O’Dowd led the chase with 103 off 79 balls, hitting 10 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 130.38, before Aayan Afzal Khan had him caught by Muhammad Waseem. Khuzaima Tanveer took 4/43 in 9.5 overs, dismissing Cedric de Lange (23), Noah Croes (0), Zach Lion-Cachet (16) and Colin Ackermann (2). Muhammad Shahdad bowled captain Bas de Leede for 9, and Timm van der Gugten was run out for 9.
Michael Levitt held the middle order together with an unbeaten 36 off 51 balls. Aryan Dutt then finished the game with an unbeaten 36 off 36 balls, including three fours and three sixes, a strike rate of 100. UAE’s bowlers conceded 11 extras, including 8 wides, which helped the Netherlands over the line.
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Star Performers
| Player | Team | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Max O’Dowd | Netherlands | 103 off 79 balls, Player of the Match |
| Timm van der Gugten | Netherlands | 5/39 in 10 overs |
| Aryan Dutt | Netherlands | 36* off 36 balls, and 1/40 with the ball |
| Michael Levitt | Netherlands | 36* off 51 balls |
| Rahul Chopra | UAE | 82* off 102 balls |
| Akshdeep Nath | UAE | 68 off 77 balls |
| Khuzaima Tanveer | UAE | 4/43 in 9.5 overs |
| Tanish Suri | UAE | 40 off 60 balls |
What Next for the CWC League 2 Tri-Series?
The Netherlands play Oman on October 27, UAE face Oman on October 29, and UAE and the Netherlands meet again on October 31. The tri-series is broadcast live and free on ICC.tv.
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