Netherlands v Worcestershire: Match delayed due to rain at Rotterdam – Clydesdale Bank 40 Group A Match
A Clydesdale Bank 40, Group A match between Netherlands and Worcestershire has been delayed due to continuous rain at Hazelaarweg, Rotterdam, today, July 18, 2011.
The play was scheduled to begin at 11:00 local time (09:00 GMT) but the inhospitable weather has not allowed the officials to start the proceedings. The situation at Rotterdam is still not clear since the Umpires are waiting for the drizzling to cease, so
that they can make any further decision after inspecting the prevailing conditions.
Although, the game is extremely significant for both sides as it will give the winning side two crucial points. The match will be a make-or-break situation for the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Worcestershire-c866 men, who are currently languishing at the bottom of the Group A points table.
On the other hand, the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Netherlands-c753 side is presently enjoying No.4 position in the standings and a victory will push them up to the second spot.
While the Worcestershire side tasted a bitter seven-wicket defeat at the hands of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Kent-c802 by a handsome margin of 40 runs (D/L) in the previous game, played at Rotterdam, on Sunday, July 17, 2011.
The Netherlands-Kent encounter was restricted to 37 overs due to rain. Batting first, the Dutch side posted a challenging score of 206, thanks to brilliant batting by http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Tom-Lexley-William-Cooper-c94199. The total proved be the winnings one at the end of the
day since the Kent side collapsed on paltry 165, suffering an embarrassing 40-run loss.
On the other hand, the Worcestershire side is playing their match in the Clydesdale Bank 40 tournament after a gap of almost two months as the last played their game against Yorkshire on May 22, 2011.
Today’s game is crucial for two teams but there are no signs of play yet. The covers are firmly in place and the players are hoping that clouds will blow away soon.
Netherlands Squad
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/PM-Seelaar-c2196, MR Swart, ES Szwarczynski
The Worcestershire squad is yet to be announced for the critical contest.
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