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Bas de Leede's Delhi redemption: From record-breaker to match-winner
10 Feb
Summary
- Bas de Leede achieved redemption in Delhi with an unbeaten 72 runs.
- He previously conceded a record 115 runs in an ODI match in Delhi.
- His father, Tim de Leede, also played for the Netherlands and dismissed Sachin Tendulkar.

Bas de Leede found redemption on the same Delhi ground where he previously endured a difficult ODI match. He starred in the Netherlands' seven-wicket T20 World Cup win against Namibia, achieving his first tournament victory after a narrow loss to Pakistan.
In February 2026, de Leede played an unbeaten 72-run innings off 48 balls, guiding the Dutch chase of 157 with 12 balls to spare. He also contributed significantly with the ball, taking two wickets for 20 runs in three overs, restricting Namibia to 156.
This performance contrasts sharply with his last outing in Delhi during the ODI World Cup 2023, where he conceded a record 115 runs in 10 overs against Australia, contributing to the Netherlands' massive 309-run defeat. De Leede expressed his focus on forgetting past performances and delivering for his family, whose cricketing legacy is honored by his father Tim's portrait at the stadium.




