New Zealand beat Netherlands in third ODI: Records broken
New Zealand hammered the Netherlands in the third ODI, claiming a 115-run win. With this victory, the Kiwis claimed the three-match series 3-0. Batting first, New Zealand posted 333/8 in 50 overs. Martin Guptill and Will Young hammered centuries. In response, the Dutch folded for 218 in just 42.3 overs. Here are the key records scripted.
How did the match pan out?
NZ lost Henry Nicholls early on before Guptill and Young added a mammoth 203-run partnership for the second wicket. Important cameos down the order helped NZ get to 333. Clayton Floyd (2/41) was pick of the bowlers. In response, Stephan Myburgh scored a valiant 43-ball 64. However, the Kiwis kept claiming regular wickets to hurt the visitors. Matt Henry claimed four wickets.
7,000-plus ODI runs for Guptill
Guptill broke the shackles and piled up a defining 106 from 123 balls. He slammed 11 fours and two sixes. Guptill has registered his 17th ODI century. He now has 7,041 runs at 42.16, becoming the fourth Kiwi batter to get past the mark of 7,000. He is only behind Ross Taylor (8,607), Stephen Fleming (8,007), and Nathan Astle (7,090).
Will Young hammers his second ODI century
Young was superb, hammering an aggressive 120 from 112 balls. He hit six fours and four sixes at a strike rate of 107.14. Notably, Young now has 236 runs, having played five ODIs. He amassed his second ODI century, besides the top score as well. He has an average of 78.66 in ODIs, including 112.00 versus the Netherlands.
100-plus wickets for Henry in ODIs
Matt Henry claimed figures worth 4/36 from 7.3 overs. The senior pacer has surpassed 100 ODI wickets. He now has 103 ODI scalps at 25.29. He is now the 17th Kiwi bowler to claim 100-plus ODI wickets. In 30 ODIs at home, he has claimed 60 wickets at 19.85. Overall in ODIs, he has taken nine four-wicket hauls.
Fourth ODI fifty for Myburgh
Myburgh was brilliant for his side, hitting an aggressive 64. He plundered 13 fours and a six. Myburgh has now gone past 500 ODI runs. He has 527 runs at 26.35. This was his 4th ODI fifty.
Fourth ODI fifty for Myburgh
Myburgh was brilliant for his side, hitting an aggressive 64. He plundered 13 fours and a six. Myburgh has now gone past 500 ODI runs. He has 527 runs at 26.35. This was his 4th ODI fifty.
