ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifier: Van Beek helps Netherlands stun West Indies; Zimbabwe inflict record defeat on USA
FirstpostLogan van Beek starred in the Super Over after both Netherlands and West Indies finished level on 374 while Zimbabwe thrashed USA by 304 runs after posted 408/6 on the board. Van Beek would then boss the Super Over, blasting senior West Indian all-rounder Jason Holder for 30 runs with three sixes and as many fours before striking twice in as many deliveries to seal what will go down as one of the most famous finishes in ODI history. The Christchurch-born Van Beek, who has also represented New Zealand at the World U-19 Basketball Championships in 2009, struck 30 with the bat before taking the ball and conceding just eight, leading his side to a victory which saw them finish second in Group A and take two valuable points into the Super Six stage. 174 off 101 deliveries 🏏 For his memorable knock in #ZIMvUSA, Sean Williams is the @aramco #POTM 👏 #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/Dd9P2M4moJ — ICC Cricket World Cup June 26, 2023 He immediately set about dismantling the USA attack, hitting Nisarg Patel for three consecutive boundaries and brought up his 33-ball half-century with a six off Singh.