The Netherlands beat Oman by seven wickets in the 144th Match of the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 2023-27 at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai on Monday, 2 November 2026.
Chasing a modest target, the Netherlands reached 183 for 3 in just 36 overs after bowling Oman out for 182 in 49.2 overs, sealing a comfortable win with 84 balls to spare.
The result completed a second win over Oman in this tri-series, following the Netherlands’ 106-run victory over the same opponents on 27 October, and underlined the gap between the sides in Dubai. Colin Ackermann was named Player of the Match after a superb spell of 4 for 23, and the chase was then finished in style by Cedric de Lange and Zach Lion-Cachet.
Match Summary
| Team | Score | Overs |
| Oman | 182 all out | 49.2 |
| Netherlands | 183/3 | 36 |
Netherlands captain Max O’Dowd won the toss and chose to bowl first, and that decision was vindicated by a disciplined bowling display. Oman never found fluency against tight spin and accurate seam bowling. Jatinder Singh gave them a brisk start with 30 from 36 balls, but once he fell, the innings lost momentum. Oman were 40 for 1 after the powerplay, then slipped to 51 for 3 and 80 for 4, with Hammad Mirza’s dismissal for 17 leaving the middle order with a rebuilding job.
Mujibur Ali and captain Vinayak Shukla steadied the innings, adding valuable runs through the middle overs, but neither could convert a start into a match-defining score. Shukla fell for 38 and Mujibur for 44, and the lower order could not lift Oman beyond a below-par total. From 158 for 6, Oman folded to 182 all out in 49.2 overs, with Kyle Klein taking the final two wickets.
In reply, the Netherlands lost O’Dowd for a quick 29, but that was the only early setback. De Lange and Lion-Cachet then took complete control with a 140-run partnership that removed any doubt about the result. De Lange was run out for 79 with the finish line in sight, and Scott Edwards was also run out for 2, but Lion-Cachet remained unbeaten on 68 and Ackermann hit the winning runs as the Netherlands closed out the chase in the 36th over.
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Player of the Match
Colin Ackermann was named Player of the Match for his 4 for 23 from 10 overs, including a maiden, which broke Oman innings and set up the comfortable chase.
Key Performances
Ackermann’s bowling was the decisive first-innings performance. His 4 for 23 from 10 overs, including a maiden and an economy rate of just 2.30, broke Oman’s batting at key moments, removing Jeet Shah, Aryan Bisht, Karan Sonavale and Nadeem Khan. He was well supported by Aryan Dutt, whose 1 for 22 from 10 overs kept the pressure on, while Shariz Ahmad took 2 for 44 and Kyle Klein claimed 2 for 38.
With the bat, de Lange’s 79 from 107 balls, with eight fours, was the highest score of the match and the anchor of the chase, while Lion-Cachet’s unbeaten 68 from 75 balls, with six fours, provided the fluency to finish the job with overs to spare. For Oman, Mujibur Ali’s patient 44 from 78 balls was their top score, and Shukla’s 38 gave the innings brief structure, but no other batter passed 30. Oman’s bowlers also struggled for breakthroughs: Nadeem Khan’s 1 for 38 was their only wicket with the ball, with the other two Netherlands dismissals coming from run outs.
What It Means for League 2
For the Netherlands, this was a statement of control in the tri-series. Having already beaten Oman heavily six days earlier, they backed it up with a professional all-round display, first restricting Oman to a total well below the Dubai par score and then chasing it without ever looking troubled. It strengthens their position in the League 2 standings and keeps them firmly on course in the qualification race for the 2027 ODI World Cup, where the top four teams advance to the World Cup Qualifier.
For Oman, it was a missed opportunity to respond to the 27 October defeat. Their batting again failed to build a platform, and their bowlers could not defend a small total or create sustained pressure. With every League 2 point carrying weight in a long qualification cycle, Oman will need a sharp improvement with the bat in their remaining fixtures if they are to stay in contention.
FAQs
Who won Oman vs Netherlands, 144th Match 2026? — The Netherlands won by 7 wickets.
What were the scores in Oman vs Netherlands, 144th Match? — Oman 182 all out in 49.2 overs; Netherlands 183 for 3 in 36 overs.
Who was the Player of the Match? — Colin Ackermann, for his 4 for 23 in 10 overs.
Who were the top scorers? — Cedric de Lange top-scored with 79 for the Netherlands, while Zach Lion-Cachet made an unbeaten 68; Mujibur Ali’s 44 was Oman’s highest score.
Where and when was the match played? — At the ICC Academy Ground, Dubai, on Monday, 2 November 2026, with the Netherlands winning the toss and electing to bowl first.
Conclusion
In the end, this was a comfortable Netherlands victory built on two clear phases: Ackermann’s outstanding bowling to keep Oman to 182, and the calm 140-run partnership between de Lange and Lion-Cachet that made the chase a formality. Oman showed brief resistance through Mujibur Ali and Shukla, but they never posted enough runs to test a confident Dutch side. The Netherlands leave Dubai with another valuable League 2 win, while Oman must regroup quickly and find more runs from their top order.
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