New Zealand met Netherland in a super 10 match of group 1 in Chittagong. The Dutch in the previous almost had South Africans. The previous performances raised the expectations from an underdog team. The kiwis won the toss and elected to field first. Fighting performances by T cooper and Borren ensured that the Dutch reach a respectable score of 151 runs. T. Cooper gave the team a momentum by scoring 40 runs in just 23 balls. The younger McCullum was pick of the bowler as he was economical in his bowling.
Guptil in the chase fell very early and failed to mark an impression on the match. The elder McCullum who came in at 1st down played a great knock of 65 runs in just 45 balls. He was the highest scorer from his side and before getting caught by Bukhari he ensured that his team was in touching distance from the victory. Van der Gugten was the star bowler for the Dutch as he took 3 wickets giving away only 30 runs in his 4 overs. This world class bowling performance was not enough for his team and eventually the Dutch lost the game. Brendon McCullum for his 65 run knock was named the player of the match. Though the Dutch may have lost the match but they surely have won the hearts of many in the cricketing world with their spirited performances against any opposition.