Logan van Beek took 2-44 and held his nerve in the final over as Netherlands secured a thrilling one-run victory over Ireland in the first ODI.
Derbyshire’s returning overseas quick, who helped the side reach Vitality Blast Finals Day in 2019, also made a crucial 29 with the bat to help his side set the visitors a target of 196 to win.
Van Beek trapped William Porterfield (5) lbw, while Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie was also dismissed by the Wellington Firebirds fast bowler.
With 12 runs needed for Ireland to win the game, van Beek stepped up for the Netherlands and restricted them to ten, earning his side the narrow win and crucial points towards ICC World Cup qualification.
Ireland levelled the series two days later, despite van Been making an unbeaten 22 and producing a brilliant delivery to dismiss Porterfield, who he bowled for nought.
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Tickets for all Vitality Blast home games are on sale now, but they’re selling fast so don’t delay if you want to cheer on the Falcons in Derbyshire this summer.
From the East Midlands Derby, to Yorkshire at Queen’s Park, there’s plenty of huge clashes coming up.
Home Fixtures:
Birmingham Bears – Sunday 13 June; 2.30pm – SOLD OUT
Lancashire Lightning – Tuesday 15 June; 7pm – SOLD OUT
Northants Steelbacks – Thursday 17 June; 7pm
Leicestershire Foxes – Tuesday 22 June; 7pm
Notts Outlaws – Friday 25 June; 7pm
Worcestershire Rapids – Friday 2 July; 7pm
Yorkshire Vikings – Sunday 18 July; 2.30pm
