The rivalry between the Netherlands National Cricket Team and the Nepal National Cricket Team represents the growing strength of associate nations in international cricket, where talented players, improving skills, and competitive spirit combine to create exciting matches, as both teams continue to develop strong squads with a mix of experienced performers and young stars, making their encounters increasingly thrilling and important in the global cricket landscape.
Latest Matches
Tournament
Venue
Date
Result
Series
T20I Tri-Series in Scotland
Glasgow
Jun 19, 2025
Nepal won by 6 wickets
T20I Tri-Series in Scotland
T20I Tri-Series in Scotland
Glasgow
Jun 16, 2025
Netherlands won by super over (tied)
T20I Tri-Series in Scotland
T20 World Cup 2024
Texas
Jun 4, 2024
Netherlands won by 6 wickets
T20 World Cup 2024
Nepal T20I Tri-Series 2024
Kathmandu
Mar 5, 2024
Netherlands won by 4 wickets
Nepal T20I Tri-Series 2024
Nepal T20I Tri-Series 2024
Kathmandu
Mar 2, 2024
Nepal won by 6 wickets
Nepal T20I Tri-Series 2024
Nepal T20I Tri-Series 2024
Kathmandu
Feb 28, 2024
Netherlands won by 2 runs
Nepal T20I Tri-Series 2024
Nepal T20I Tri-Series 2021
Kirtipur
Apr 24, 2021
Nepal won by 142 runs
Nepal T20I Tri-Series 2021
Nepal T20I Tri-Series 2021
Kirtipur
Apr 20, 2021
Netherlands won by 3 wickets
Nepal T20I Tri-Series 2021
Nepal T20I Tri-Series 2021
Kirtipur
Apr 17, 2021
Nepal won by 9 wickets
Nepal T20I Tri-Series 2021
Oman Pentangular T20I Series
Al Amarat
Oct 7, 2019
Nepal won by 4 wkts (1b rem)
Oman Pentangular T20I Series
Bilateral
London
Jul 29, 2018
No result
Bilateral
Bilateral T20I
Rotterdam
Jul 3, 2015
Nepal won by 3 wickets
Bilateral T20I
Bilateral T20I
Rotterdam
Jul 2, 2015
Netherlands won by 18 runs
Bilateral T20I
Bilateral T20I
Amstelveen
Jul 1, 2015
Netherlands won by 103 runs
Bilateral T20I
Bilateral T20I
Amstelveen
Jun 30, 2015
Netherlands won by 18 runs
Bilateral T20I
Head-to-Head Player Battles
Batsman (Team)
Bowler (Team)
Matches Faced
Runs Scored
Balls Faced
Wickets Taken
Economy
Max O’Dowd (Netherlands)
Sandeep Lamichhane (Nepal)
8
142
98
3
7.8
Dipendra Singh Airee (Nepal)
Roelof van der Merwe (Netherlands)
7
98
62
4
6.9
Bas de Leede (Netherlands)
Kushal Malla (Nepal)
6
115
75
2
8.2
Kushal Bhurtel (Nepal)
Paul van Meekeren (Netherlands)
9
167
112
1
9.1
Michael Levitt (Netherlands)
Pratis GC (Nepal)
5
76
48
3
7.5
Rohit Paudel (Nepal)
Logan van Beek (Netherlands)
7
89
71
2
6.4
Top Players Comparison
Rank
Player
Team
Matches
Runs Scored
Batting Avg
Strike Rate
Wickets
Bowling Avg
Impact Rating
1
Max O’Dowd
Netherlands
10
378
42.0
138.5
–
–
9.4
2
Dipendra Singh Airee
Nepal
9
312
44.5
152.9
5
18.4
9.2
3
Bas de Leede
Netherlands
11
265
38.0
131.2
8
22.1
8.7
4
Kushal Bhurtel
Nepal
8
289
36.1
145.7
–
–
8.5
5
Roelof van der Merwe
Netherlands
9
98
24.5
128.9
12
19.8
8.8
6
Sandeep Lamichhane
Nepal
7
45
15.0
112.5
11
16.3
8.6
7
Timm van der Gugten
Netherlands
6
62
20.6
140.9
9
21.4
8.1
Match Winner Players
Match Date
Venue
Winner
Margin
Star Player (Team)
Performance Highlights
Jun 19, 2025
Glasgow
Nepal
6 wickets
Dipendra Singh Airee (NEP)
68* off 39 + key fielding
Jun 16, 2025
Glasgow
Netherlands
Won in Super Over
Roelof van der Merwe (NED)
3/18 + crucial 30 in Super Over
Jun 4, 2024
Dallas (T20 WC)
Netherlands
6 wickets
Max O’Dowd (NED)
54* off 42 – guided chase
Mar 5, 2024
Kathmandu
Netherlands
4 wickets
Bas de Leede (NED)
81* off 52 + 2 wickets
Mar 2, 2024
Kathmandu
Nepal
6 wickets
Kushal Malla (NEP)
77 off 41 – explosive knock
Apr 24, 2021
Kirtipur
Nepal
142 runs
Sandeep Lamichhane (NEP)
5/20 – devastating spell
Apr 20, 2021
Kirtipur
Netherlands
3 wickets
Paul van Meekeren (NED)
3/28 in death overs
Jul 1, 2015
Amstelveen
Netherlands
103 runs
Stephan Myburgh (NED)
71* off 38 – explosive opening
Key Batters From Netherlands And Nepal
The Netherlands batting lineup is built around adaptability and steady run scoring, with Max O’Dowd playing a key role at the top order through his ability to anchor innings and build partnerships, while Bas de Leede adds aggression and all round value in the middle order, whereas Nepal’s batting strength lies in passion and attacking intent led by Rohit Paudel who provides stability and leadership, supported by Kushal Bhurtel who brings explosive starts and aggressive stroke play that can quickly change the momentum of the match.
Team
Player
Role
Strength
Netherlands
Max O’Dowd
Opener
Consistency
Netherlands
Bas de Leede
All Rounder
Power
Nepal
Rohit Paudel
Batter
Stability
Nepal
Kushal Bhurtel
Opener
Aggression
Fast Bowlers And Their Role
The Netherlands pace attack focuses on discipline and accuracy, with Paul van Meekeren leading the bowling unit through his ability to take wickets in crucial moments, while other bowlers maintain pressure with consistent line and length, whereas Nepal’s fast bowling unit continues to improve with players like Sompal Kami who provides early breakthroughs and control, making pace bowling an important part of both teams’ strategies.
Team
Player
Bowling Style
Key Skill
Netherlands
Paul van Meekeren
Fast
Wickets
Nepal
Sompal Kami
Fast
Control
All Rounders And Team Balance
All rounders are essential for both teams as they provide flexibility and balance, with the Netherlands relying heavily on Bas de Leede who contributes significantly with both bat and ball and often plays match winning roles, while Nepal depends on Dipendra Singh Airee who is known for his aggressive batting and useful bowling, making him a key player in tight situations.
Team
Player
Role
Strength
Netherlands
Bas de Leede
All Rounder
Balance
Nepal
Dipendra Singh Airee
All Rounder
Finishing
Spin Bowlers And Middle Overs Control
Spin bowling plays a major role especially in controlling the middle overs, with the Netherlands using spinners who focus on restricting runs and building pressure, while Nepal has a strong spin attack led by Sandeep Lamichhane who is known for his wicket taking ability and variations, making spin bowling a crucial factor in matches between these teams.
Team
Player
Type
Role
Netherlands
Roelof van der Merwe
Spin
Control
Nepal
Sandeep Lamichhane
Leg Spin
Wickets
Wicketkeepers And Fielding Strength
Wicketkeeping and fielding are key aspects that influence match outcomes, with the Netherlands maintaining solid standards behind the stumps and in the field, while Nepal has reliable wicketkeeping options like Aasif Sheikh who contributes with both bat and gloves, and both teams have shown significant improvement in fielding, adding competitiveness to their performances.
Team
Player
Role
Strength
Netherlands
Scott Edwards
Wicketkeeper
Leadership
Nepal
Aasif Sheikh
Wicketkeeper
Consistency
Emerging Players And Future Stars
Both teams continue to produce young talent that promises a bright future, with the Netherlands focusing on developing technically strong players who can perform consistently, while Nepal introduces energetic and fearless cricketers who bring excitement and unpredictability, ensuring that future contests between these teams remain engaging and competitive for fans worldwide.
Team
Player
Role
Potential
Netherlands
Vikramjit Singh
Batter
High
Nepal
Gulshan Jha
All Rounder
Rising
Conclusion
The rivalry between the Netherlands National Cricket Team and the Nepal National Cricket Team continues to grow as both teams develop talented players and competitive squads, and with a mix of experienced performers and emerging stars, their matches provide exciting cricket and highlight the progress of associate nations on the international stage.