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Max O'Dowd Guides Netherlands To Epic 370-Run Record Chase Against Scotland

Soumyajit Dutta

Netherlands pulls off stunning chase against Scotland [Source: @CricketScotland/X]Netherlands pulls off stunning chase against Scotland [Source: @CricketScotland/X]

In a match that will go down in CWC League 2 folklore, the Netherlands pulled off a stunning run-chase of 374 with just four balls to spare, riding on a masterful 158 from opener Max O'Dowd at Forthill Dundee. 

Chasing Scotland’s imposing 369/6, O’Dowd anchored the innings with poise and control, hitting 13 fours and four sixes in his 130-ball effort. This marks the highest-ever successful run chase in the history of the Cricket World Cup League 2 and one of the highest run chases in the history of ODI games.

Netherlands Become 2nd Team To Chase Most Runs In ODI History

While South Africa tops the record list with its 435-run chase against Australia back in 2006, the Netherlands made itself rank third among the elite table.

TeamTargetOpponentScore AchievedYear
South Africa435Australia438/92006
South Africa372Australia372/62016
Netherlands370Scotland374/62025
India360Australia362/12013
England361West Indies364/42019

How Did Netherlands Pull Off The Record-Breaking Chase?

Scotland's Massive Total

Earlier in the day, Scotland’s George Munsey produced a sensational knock of 191 off 150 balls, smashing 14 fours and 11 sixes to guide his team to a massive total. Supported by a quickfire 59 from captain Matthew Cross and 28* from Michael Leask, Scotland looked firmly in control at the halfway stage, posting 369/6.

Netherlands' Stunning Chase

However, the Dutch side remained undeterred. After a brisk 44-run start from Michael Levitt, Max O’Dowd took the reins. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, including Cachet (3), Edwards (32), and Barresi (13), the chase was kept alive by crucial cameos from Teja Nidamanuru (51 off 42) and Noah Croes (50 off 29). Their explosive batting in the middle overs ensured the asking rate remained within reach.

Safyaan Sharif tried his best for Scotland, claiming 3 for 62, but lacked enough support at the other end. O'Dowd stood tall until the very end and, along with Roelof van der Merwe, sealed the win in the 50th over, sparking wild celebrations in the Dutch camp.