In the thrilling realm of international cricket world cup, there are moments that not only make fans rejoice but also etch the names of the players in the annals of history. Such a moment transpired at the Ekana Sports City Stadium in Lucknow during the ICC World Cup 2023 when the Netherlands team defied expectations.
Facing a challenging situation with a top-order collapse, the Netherlands managed to put up a resilient fight. A total of 263 runs, a remarkable recovery, was set as a target for their opponents. What made this recovery even more special was the incredible partnership between two of their batters, Sybrand Engelbrecht and Logan Van Beek.
These two individuals showcased exceptional resilience and skill, helping their team rise from the ashes. Sybrand Engelbrecht contributed 70 runs, and Logan Van Beek played a pivotal role by adding 130 runs for the seventh wicket. This astounding partnership not only demonstrated their determination but also etched their names in the records books of ICC World Cup history.
Let’s dive into the records that this dynamic Dutch duo set during their memorable partnership:
Highest Innings Totals for the Netherlands in World Cups
- 314/4 vs Namibia, Bloemfontein, 2003
- 306 vs Ireland, Kolkata, 2011
- 292/6 vs England, Nagpur, 2011
- 262 vs Sri Lanka, Lucknow, 2023
- 245/8 vs South Africa, Dharamsala, 2023
Highest Partnerships for the 7th Wicket or Below in World Cups
- 130 – Sybrand Engelbrecht, Logan Van Beek (NED) vs SL, Lucknow, 2023
- 126* – Kapil Dev, Syed Kirmani (IND) vs ZIM, Tunbridge Wells, 1983
- 117 – Iain Butchart, Dave Houghton (ZIM) vs NZ, Hyderabad, 1987
- 116 – MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja (IND) vs NZ, Manchester, 2019
Highest ODI Partnerships for 3rd Wicket or Below for the Netherlands
- 186* – Ryan ten Doeschate, Bas Zuiderent vs KEN, Potchefstroom, 2009
- 158 – Ryan ten Doeschate, Tom Cooper vs SCOT, Rotterdam, 2010
- 143 – Scott Edwards, Teja Nidamanuru vs WI, Harare, 2023
- 130 – Sybrand Engelbrecht, Logan Van Beek vs SL, Lucknow, 2023
- 121 – Peter Borren, Atse Buurman vs Canada, Toronto, 2007
- 121 – Peter Borren, Ryan ten Doeschate vs IRE, Kolkata, 2011
Before this remarkable day, the highest ODI partnership for the 7th wicket or below for the Netherlands was 110, achieved by Teja Nidamanuru and Shariz Ahmad against Zimbabwe in Harare earlier this year.
Highest Partnerships for the Netherlands in World Cups (Any Wicket)
- 228 – Feiko Kloppenburg, KJJ van Noortwijk vs NAM, Bloemfontein, 2003
- 130 – Sybrand Engelbrecht, Logan Van Beek vs SL, Lucknow, 2023
- 121 – Peter Borren, Ryan ten Doeschate vs IRE, Kolkata, 2011
- 114 – KJJ van Noortwijk, Bas Zuiderent vs ENG, Peshawar, 1996
- 103* – Ryan ten Doeschate, Bas Zuiderent vs SCO, Basseterre, 2007
Netherlands’ previous highest for the 6th wicket or below in World Cups was 64, achieved by Scott Edwards and Roelof van der Merwe against South Africa in Dharamsala earlier in the tournament.
50-Plus ODI Scores from No.7 or Below for the Netherlands
- 110* – Teja Nidamanuru vs ZIM, Harare, 2023
- 78* – Scott Edwards vs SA, Dharamsala, 2023
- 71* – Peter Borren vs SCOT, Aberdeen, 2011
- 70 – Sybrand Engelbrecht vs SL, Lucknow, 2023
- 59 – Logan Van Beek vs SL, Lucknow, 2023
Two 50-Plus Scores from No.7 or Below in World Cups
- Shaun Pollock (52), Lance Klusener (52) – SA vs ZIM, Chelmsford, 1999
- Amjad Javed (56), Nasir Aziz (60) – UAE vs WI, Napier, 2015
- MS Dhoni (50), Ravindra Jadeja (77) – IND vs NZ, Manchester, 2019
- Sybrand Engelbrecht (70), Logan Van Beek (59) – NED vs SL, Lucknow, 2023
Sybrand Engelbrecht and Logan Van Beek have etched their names in the record books with their exceptional performance. As they achieved the highest partnership for the 7th wicket in World Cup history, they have left an indelible mark on the tournament. The Dutch duo’s remarkable partnership will be remembered as a day of Dutch cricket that defied expectations and set new standards.