In one of the most astonishing chases ever witnessed in ODI cricket, the Netherlands stormed to a stunning four-wicket win over hosts Scotland in Dundee despite chasing a mammoth target of 370 in ICC Men’s World Cricket League 2 action.
Max O’Dowd was the hero for the Dutch, carving his name into cricketing folklore with an unbeaten 158 off 130 balls, anchoring the chase with skill, composure, and calculated aggression to help his team chase down the third-highest total in ODI cricket’s history.
| Match | Date | Country | Target | Scored | Versus | Ground | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12/03/2006 | South Africa | 435 | 438/9 | Australia | Wanderers Stadium | South Africa won by 1 wicket |
| 2 | 05/10/2016 | South Africa | 372 | 372/6 | Australia | Kingsmead | South Africa won by 4 wickets |
| 3 | 12/06/2025 | Netherlands | 370 | 374/6 | Scotland | Forthill | Netherlands won by 4 wickets |
| 4 | 20/02/2019 | England | 361 | 364/4 | West Indies | Kensington Oval | England won by 6 wickets |
| 5 | 16/10/2013 | India | 360 | 362/1 | Australia | Sawai Mansingh Stadium | India won by 9 wickets |
| 6 | 10/03/2019 | Australia | 359 | 359/6 | India | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium | Australia won by 4 wickets |
| 7 | 14/05/2019 | England | 359 | 359/4 | Pakistan | County Ground (Bristol) | England won by 6 wickets |
| 8 | 12/02/2025 | Pakistan | 353 | 355/4 | South Africa | National Stadium (Karachi) | Pakistan won by 6 wickets |
| 9 | 22/02/2025 | Australia | 352 | 356/5 | England | Gaddafi Stadium | Australia won by 5 wickets |
| 10 | 15/01/2017 | India | 351 | 356/7 | England | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium | India won by 3 wickets |
Earlier, it was Scotland who had the record books in their sights. George Munsey hammered a brutal 191 off 150 balls, lacing 14 boundaries and clearing the ropes 11 times. His innings—the third-highest by a Scot in ODIs—powered Scotland to 369/6, a total that should have been more than enough.
The Netherlands’ chase wasn’t without stumbles. At one point, they found themselves at 143/3 when captain Scott Edwards fell. But O’Dowd’s presence offered calm. He stitched crucial partnerships: 111 runs with Teja Nidamanuru (51 off 42) and 76 with Noah Croes (50 off 29), ensuring the asking rate never spun out of control.
Even as wickets fell late, O’Dowd stood tall, carrying the chase deep and finishing the job alongside Roelof van der Merwe, who nudged home the winning runs for the Netherlands to complete a remarkable chase against Scotland.
This win not only boosts the Netherlands’ position in the League 2 standings but also serves as a clear indicator of their readiness for the big stage. It also underscores the growing depth in associate cricket, where 370 is no longer an unreachable summit.
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