New Delhi, Feb. 10 -- A dominant, unbeaten 72 from Bas de Leede propelled the Netherlands to a seven-wicket triumph over Namibia during their Group A Twenty20 World Cup clash on Tuesday, 10 February.

De Leede's 48-ball masterclass, featuring five boundaries and four sixes, allowed the Dutch to overtake a 157-run target with 12 balls to spare, marking their inaugural victory of the competition. This win offered redemption after they nearly upset former champions Pakistan in Colombo last Saturday, only to fall in the final over.

"I think we were lucky to bowl first," player of the match de Leede said. "It gave us a good look at the wicket, and I thought we adjusted really well as a bowling group."

""Later in the game, I felt the pitch st...