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Netherlands bowl first vs Namibia in T20 WC clash with key bowling changes

Netherlands captain Scott Edwards won the toss and elected to bowl first against Namibia in their Group A T20 World Cup match. The Dutch made two changes to their bowling attack, bringing in Fred Klaassen and Timm van der Gugten. Namibia, beginning their campaign, handed an international debut to all-rounder Willem Myburgh. Both teams are looking to start the tournament strongly, with the Netherlands aiming to bounce back from a narrow opening loss.

Key Points: Netherlands bowl first vs Namibia in T20 World Cup match

  • Netherlands bowl first after winning toss
  • Klaassen, van der Gugten replace van Meekeren, Klein
  • Namibia's Willem Myburgh makes debut
  • Both teams seek strong start in Group A
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T20 WC: Klaassen, van der Gugten come in as Netherlands elect to bowl first against Namibia

Netherlands elect to bowl, bring in Klaassen and van der Gugten against Namibia in Group A T20 World Cup clash at Arun Jaitley Stadium.

"Early morning, if there's anything in the wicket, it's probably going to be now. - Scott Edwards"

New Delhi, Feb 10

Netherlands have brought in pacers Fred Klaassen and Timm van der Gugten as skipper Scott Edwards won the toss and elected to bowl first against Namibia in a Group A clash of the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday.

Netherlands are aiming to get their first win of the competition after losing narrowly to Pakistan by three wickets in Colombo. After winning the toss, Edwards said left-arm pacer Klaassen and right-armer van der Gugten come in place of Paul van Meekeren and Kyle Klein respectively, thus adding more variety to the Dutch bowling line-up.

"Early morning, if there's anything in the wicket, it's probably going to be now. We feel like we played a lot of good cricket (against Pakistan), and we probably missed in certain parts of the game. So, for us, it's another opportunity to execute when those moments come," he said.

Namibia, meanwhile, are starting their campaign in the tournament and Tuesday's game marks the first time of them playing an international game in India. Captain Gerhard Erasmus said all-rounder Willem Myburgh has been handed a debut.

"It was a bit of a 50-50 for us. We feel like we are a good side batting first. We probably would have bowled first with the conditions, as Scottie mentioned. Phenomenal (preparation), we had 7 days in Dubai and then we were out there in the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.

"We played several games against the Afghans and Italy, and we're feeling really proud to be here for our fourth consecutive World Cup. It's always a special moment for someone making their debut because you've worked hard for many years. His life has literally changed over the last couple of months, so I'm really proud of him," he said.

Playing XIs

Namibia: Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Gerhard Erasmus (captain), JJ Smit, Zane Green (wk), Dylan Leicher, Ruben Trumpelmann, Willem Myburgh, Bernard Scholtz and Max Heingo

Netherlands: Michael Levitt, Max O'Dowd, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards (captain & wk), Zach Lion-Cachet, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Roelof van der Merwe, Timm van der Gugten and Fred Klaassen

- IANS

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Sarah B
Interesting bowling changes by the Dutch. Klaassen and van der Gugten bring experience. But after that close loss to Pakistan, the pressure is on them to win this one. Should be a good contest!
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Aryan P
Scott Edwards is right about the morning conditions in Delhi. The pitch might help the seamers early on. Smart toss to win. Let's see if his bowlers can capitalize.
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Priyanka N
A debut for Willem Myburgh! That's the beauty of the World Cup, giving new players a global platform. Wishing him all the best from an Indian cricket fan. Hope he has a memorable day.
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David E
Respectfully, while it's great to see these teams, the article feels a bit dry. Could use more analysis on the key player matchups, like de Leede vs Trumpelmann. Just listing the XIs isn't enough for true cricket lovers.
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Kavya N
Namibia playing their first international in India is a big moment for them. Our crowds are the best in the world, hope they get a good reception in Delhi and enjoy the experience! 🎉

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