India vs Netherlands Cricket Head-to-Head | ODI WC Meetings 

India vs Netherlands cricket head-to-head ODI World Cup meetings have been rare as the Dutch outfit isn’t a regular in the mega event. However, the Netherlands gave India a stern test in the two fixtures between both sides in the 2003 and 2011 World Cups. 

India vs Netherlands Cricket Head-to-Head Records in ODI World Cup

The first match in the India vs Netherlands cricket head-to-head meeting was in the 2003 World Cup in Paarl. Eight years later, both teams met again in the 2011 World Cup group stage clash in Delhi. 

Here are the results of the India vs Netherlands cricket head-to-head meetings in the ODI World Cup: 

• 2011 World Cup – India won by 5 wickets (Group Stage)
• 2003 World Cup – India won by 68 runs (Group Stage)

Let’s look at the two  meetings between India and Netherlands in the World Cup: 

.2003 World Cup

India and the Netherlands met for the first time in a World Cup at the 2003 edition. It was the opening match of the campaign for both teams. India won the toss and put themselves to bat first at Boland Bank Park, Paarl. However, Tim de Leede and Adeel Raja were excellent with the ball as India was reduced to 114/5. Sachin Tendulkar’s half-century and valuable contributions from Yuvraj Singh and Dinesh Mongia helped India surpass 200. 

In reply, the Dutch struggled early and were bowled out for just 136. Javagal Srinath and Anil Kumble grabbed a four-wicket haul each. Only three batters registered double-digit scores. Opening batter Daan van Bunge top-scored for the Netherlands with 62. Tim de Leede was named the player of the match for his 4/35. 

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.2011 ODI World Cup

India and the Netherlands were paired in Group B in the 2011 World Cup. The Netherlands batted first and were folded for 189. Zaheer Khan grabbed three wickets, while Piyush Chawla and Yuvraj Singh took two each. The Netherlands captain, Peter Borren, made 38, while the top-order batters, too, got a start but couldn’t convert into a big score.  

India was expected to win the match convincingly, especially after the brisk start by Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar. The middle-order struggled, leaving India needing 51 to get with five wickets in hand. Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni stitched an unbeaten 52-run partnership, taking India over the line comfortably. Yuvraj Singh was named the player of the match for his crucial all-round performance. 

Concluding Thoughts 

India and the Netherlands are a complete mismatch when it comes to the India vs Netherlands cricket head-to-head record in the ODI World Cup. However, in the two meetings between both teams, the Netherlands proved they are no pushover.   

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