Netherlands

Netherlands

The Netherlands have won one of their last four matches, beating Namibia by seven wickets with 12 balls remaining. That victory came after three consecutive defeats.

Pakistan edged them by three wickets with three balls left, a narrow loss that came after a heavier 93-run defeat to the United States. India also beat them, winning by 17 runs in what was a tighter contest than the American loss.

The pattern across these four games is one of inconsistency. They have the ability to dismantle a side - the Namibia win showed attacking intent and control - but have struggled against stronger opposition and have been outplayed in patches. The losses to Pakistan and India suggest they can compete with top-ranked teams but cannot sustain it. The USA defeat was the most concerning: a 93-run margin indicates they were outgunned across both innings.

The Namibia result is the one to build from. It demonstrates they have the batting depth and bowling discipline to chase down targets under pressure. Whether they can replicate that form against higher-ranked teams remains the question. Their recent record suggests they are a team capable of beating anyone on their day but equally vulnerable to slipping into heavy defeats.