Over 20. 2 runs. Bowler: Ayabonga Khaka. Netherlands Women: 8-120(rr 6) The leg cutter outside off, pitched back of a length, is met with a controlled push left off the bat, leaving no room for runs. The Netherlands Women face a steep climb needing 89 from zero balls with just two wickets left, making their chances appear bleak.
The leg cutter pitches up on middle stump, and Hannah Landheer attempts to work it but misses completely. The ball sneaks through and she is bowled, a crucial breakthrough for the bowler. Hannah Landheer departs for a duck off just one ball.
Khaka bowls a slower ball right on middle length, and Iris Zwilling attempts a risky slog but misses entirely, leaving her stumps shattered. Zwilling departs for 2 runs from 3 balls.
Myrthe van den Raad attempts a drive on a full-length ball outside off, but it's slightly mis-timed, allowing just a single through the infield. The Netherlands get off to a start with van den Raad opening her account.
A back of a length delivery on off stump with no movement tests the batter. Babette de Leede attempts a pull shot but mistimes it, resulting in a catch at deep backward square leg. Babette de Leede departs after scoring 11 runs from 12 balls.
Over 19. 6 runs. Bowler: Nadine de Klerk. Netherlands Women: 5-118(rr 6.21) A full delivery just outside off sees de Leede push it, catching the inside edge for no run. Netherlands Women face a daunting chase: 91 runs needed off the final 6 balls with 5 wickets in hand.
De Klerk bowls a full toss down the leg side, and Zwilling attempts a slog but mistimes it slightly, managing just a quick single. Zwilling gets off the mark to boost the Netherlands' innings.
This full delivery on off stump sees the batter attempt a drive but just manages an inside edge, only to be bowled cleanly. A tight finish to this ball under close watch. Frederique Overdijk departs for a duck, bringing Babette de Leede to the crease.
Over 18. 2 runs. Bowler: Chloe Tryon. Netherlands Women: 4-112(rr 6.22) The stock ball comes in on off stump length, and the batter attempts a reverse sweep but misses completely, the ball striking her pad. She's given out leg before wicket as the appeal is upheld. Robine Rijke has been dismissed for 1 off 2 balls. The chase is daunting with 97 needed from 12 deliveries, six wickets remain but the win probability is at zero.
Chloe Tryon bowls a stock ball just outside off on length, but Babette de Leede swings a slog-sweep, catching a top edge and scrambles through for a single.
Delivered on middle stump, the length ball is met with a controlled glance that steers it away for a single. Robine Rijke gets off the mark with that run.
The stock ball on a length, angling on off stump, is worked carefully by Phebe Molkenboer with a controlled ground stroke. Unfortunately, she is run out following a direct hit from deep mid wicket, ending her innings. Phebe Molkenboer departs for 41 runs off 41 balls.
Over 17. 4 runs. Bowler: Nonkululeko Mlaba. Netherlands Women: 2-110(rr 6.47) The bowler delivers a length stock ball on leg stump, and the batter attempts to work it but misses, resulting in no run. The chase is tough with Netherlands Women needing 99 from 18 balls and a required rate of 33, facing slim chances with 8 wickets in hand.
Mlaba delivers a length ball on middle stump, and Molkenboer attempts a drive but mistimes it, sending the ball awkwardly towards backward point. She manages to sneak through a single despite the lack of control in the shot.
The stock ball on a length, right in line with middle, sees Babette de Leede attempt a drive but the connection is a little off, picking up two runs through the outfield.
Over 16. 4 runs. Bowler: Chloe Tryon. Netherlands Women: 2-106(rr 6.62) A length ball on leg stump, pushed quietly into the extra cover region and fielded cleanly by the fielder. It yields no run. The Netherlands Women face a steep chase, requiring 103 runs from 24 balls with eight wickets in hand and a daunting required run rate.
Outside off, back of a length delivery from the stock ball bowler. Phebe Molkenboer attempts a pull shot but it’s slightly mis-timed, staying grounded as she nudges through for a quick single.
The stock ball comes in on off stump length, and the batter confidently drives it straight to mid off where it's fielded cleanly. A well-timed shot but no run for the scoreboard.
