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Zimbabwe vs Netherlands Result – Match 3

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Match 3 • Netherlands tour of Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe cricket team logo
ZIM
235/3 (41.4)
Netherlands cricket team logo
NED
231/9 (50)
Match completed
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Player of the match: Sean Williams

41.4
4
Shariz Ahmad to Sikandar Raza, Four
41.3
1
Shariz Ahmad to Gary Ballance, 1 run
41.2
4
Shariz Ahmad to Gary Ballance, Four
41.1
4
Shariz Ahmad to Gary Ballance, Four
End of over 41 (12 runs)
Sikandar Raza 14 (8)
Gary Ballance 55 (69)
ZIM 222/3
Fred Klaassen 8-1-45-0
40.6
2
Fred Klaassen to Sikandar Raza, 2 runs
40.5
0
Fred Klaassen to Sikandar Raza, no run
40.4
6
Fred Klaassen to Sikandar Raza, Six
40.4
Wd
Fred Klaassen to Sikandar Raza, 1 wide
40.3
0
Fred Klaassen to Sikandar Raza, no run
40.2
2
Fred Klaassen to Sikandar Raza, 2 runs
40.1
1
Fred Klaassen to Gary Ballance, 1 run
End of over 40 (6 runs)
Gary Ballance 54 (68)
Sikandar Raza 4 (3)
ZIM 210/3
Shariz Ahmad 9-2-58-0
39.6
1
Shariz Ahmad to Gary Ballance, 1 run
39.5
0
Shariz Ahmad to Gary Ballance, no run
39.4
2
Shariz Ahmad to Gary Ballance, 2 runs
39.3
0
Shariz Ahmad to Gary Ballance, no run
39.2
3
Shariz Ahmad to Sikandar Raza, 3 runs
39.1
0
Shariz Ahmad to Sikandar Raza, no run
End of over 39 (5 runs)
Gary Ballance 51 (64)
Sikandar Raza 1 (1)
ZIM 204/3
Fred Klaassen 7-1-33-0
38.6
4
Fred Klaassen to Gary Ballance, Four
38.5
0
Fred Klaassen to Gary Ballance, no run
38.4
0
Fred Klaassen to Gary Ballance, no run
38.3
1
Fred Klaassen to Sikandar Raza, 1 run
38.2
W
Fred Klaassen to Sean Williams, Bowled!
38.1
0
Fred Klaassen to Sean Williams, no run
End of over 38 (4 runs)
Gary Ballance 47 (61)
Sean Williams 43 (51)
ZIM 199/2
Colin Ackermann 8-0-40-0
37.6
0
Colin Ackermann to Gary Ballance, no run

Match Summary

Zimbabwe and Netherlands met in Match 3 of Netherlands tour of Zimbabwe, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 41.4: Shariz Ahmad to Sikandar Raza, Four | 41.2: Shariz Ahmad to Gary Ballance, Four | 41.1: Shariz Ahmad to Gary Ballance, Four. The turning point arrived at 38.2 when Fred Klaassen to Sean Williams, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Match completed), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 41.4: Shariz Ahmad to Sikandar Raza, Four
  • 41.2: Shariz Ahmad to Gary Ballance, Four
  • 41.1: Shariz Ahmad to Gary Ballance, Four
  • 40.4: Fred Klaassen to Sikandar Raza, Six
  • 38.6: Fred Klaassen to Gary Ballance, Four
  • 38.2: Fred Klaassen to Sean Williams, Bowled!

Turning Point of Match

The turning point arrived at 38.2 when Fred Klaassen to Sean Williams, Bowled!. That single moment shifted momentum, forced tactical recalculations, and changed the run-scoring pattern for both sides.

Short Highlights Summary

Match completed. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 41.4: Shariz Ahmad to Sikandar Raza, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

41.4 4 Shariz Ahmad to Sikandar Raza, Four

41.3 1 Shariz Ahmad to Gary Ballance, 1 run

41.2 4 Shariz Ahmad to Gary Ballance, Four

41.1 4 Shariz Ahmad to Gary Ballance, Four

End of over 41 (12 runs)
Sikandar Raza 14 (8)
Gary Ballance 55 (69)
ZIM 222/3
Fred Klaassen 8-1-45-0

40.6 2 Fred Klaassen to Sikandar Raza, 2 runs

40.5 0 Fred Klaassen to Sikandar Raza, no run

40.4 6 Fred Klaassen to Sikandar Raza, Six

40.4 Wd Fred Klaassen to Sikandar Raza, 1 wide

40.3 0 Fred Klaassen to Sikandar Raza, no run

40.2 2 Fred Klaassen to Sikandar Raza, 2 runs

40.1 1 Fred Klaassen to Gary Ballance, 1 run

End of over 40 (6 runs)
Gary Ballance 54 (68)
Sikandar Raza 4 (3)
ZIM 210/3
Shariz Ahmad 9-2-58-0

39.6 1 Shariz Ahmad to Gary Ballance, 1 run

39.5 0 Shariz Ahmad to Gary Ballance, no run

39.4 2 Shariz Ahmad to Gary Ballance, 2 runs

39.3 0 Shariz Ahmad to Gary Ballance, no run

39.2 3 Shariz Ahmad to Sikandar Raza, 3 runs

39.1 0 Shariz Ahmad to Sikandar Raza, no run

End of over 39 (5 runs)
Gary Ballance 51 (64)
Sikandar Raza 1 (1)
ZIM 204/3
Fred Klaassen 7-1-33-0

38.6 4 Fred Klaassen to Gary Ballance, Four

38.5 0 Fred Klaassen to Gary Ballance, no run

38.4 0 Fred Klaassen to Gary Ballance, no run

38.3 1 Fred Klaassen to Sikandar Raza, 1 run

38.2 W Fred Klaassen to Sean Williams, Bowled!

38.1 0 Fred Klaassen to Sean Williams, no run

End of over 38 (4 runs)
Gary Ballance 47 (61)
Sean Williams 43 (51)
ZIM 199/2
Colin Ackermann 8-0-40-0

37.6 0 Colin Ackermann to Gary Ballance, no run

Frequently Asked Questions

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Match completed.

What is the Zimbabwe vs Netherlands Match 3?
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