da prosport bet： Holland defeated Denmark with a 41-run win in the ICC Trophy SuperLeague which got under way here Monday
Latafat Ali Siddiqui11-Jul-2001Holland defeated Denmark with a 41-run win in the ICC Trophy SuperLeague which got under way here Monday.Holland, who had qualified for the main league with an advantage ofsix points, enhanced their tally to eight – two points clear of theirclose rivals, Scotland, who defeated Ireland by seven wickets.The United Arab Emirates (UAE) also posted an identical seven-wicketvictory over USA. Another North American team, Canada, went downfighting to Namibia by two wickets.At Ajax, Denmark were happy when they sent Holland crashing to 174 butstill the total looked challenging as the wicket was offeringsignificant movement off the seam and encouraging turn for thespinners.Taking full advantage of a somewhat hostile pitch, Holland’s bowlersRoland Lefebvre (3 for 14), Adeel Raja (3 for 28) and Asim Khan (2 for14) subdued the rival batsmen who finally collapsed to 133.At the Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club, wicketkeeper/batsman Melt van Schoor steered Namibia to victory over Canadawith a solid knock of 68.Earlier, the host nation had reached 189 before being disintegrated.Ian Billcliff (54) was their top scorer. Namibia’s paceman van Vuurenfinished with four for 33.Ahmed Nadeem (47) and Asim Saeed (52) powered UAE to a facile win overUSA with their brilliant batting performance. They both remainedunbeaten to give their side invaluable two points.At Malton Stadium, 30 kilometres north of Toronto, Ireland wererestricted to 174 for eight by Scotland, who later reached the targetfor the loss of just three wickets. Scotland were powered by ColinSmith (68 not out) and Douglas Lockhart (64).