Despite having a lengthy and illustrious history, the Netherlands cricket team has never been renowned for its batting skills. However, there have been indications in recent years that the Netherlands is beginning to build a stronger batting lineup.
The Netherlands’ highest individual score in an ODI was recorded by Wesley Barresi, and his performance is evidence that the group is now beginning to reach its offensive potential. Other outstanding batsmen from the Netherlands’ lineup include Vikram Singh, Bas de Leede, and Ryan ten Doeschate.
This article delves into the top 10 highest individual scores in ODI for the Netherlands.
Highest Individual Score in ODI for Netherlands
| Player | Runs (Balls) | 4s/6s | Opposition | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley Barresi | 137* (150) | 11/2 | Kenya | Lincoln | 23 Jan 2014 |
| Klass-Jan van Noortwijk | 134* (129) | 11/3 | Namibia | Bloemfontein | 3 Mar 2003 |
| Bas de Leede | 123 (92) | 7/5 | Scotland | Bulawayo | 6 Jul 2023 |
| Feiko Kloppenburg | 121 (142) | 6/4 | Namibia | Bloemfontein | 3 Mar 2003 |
| Ryan ten Doeschate | 119 (110) | 9/3 | England | Nagpur | 22 Feb 2011 |
| Teja Nidamanuru | 111 (76) | 11/3 | West Indies | Harare | 26 Jun 2023 |
| Teja Nidamanuru | 110* (96) | 9/3 | Zimbabwe | Harare | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Vikramjit Singh | 110 (109) | 11/2 | Oman | Harare | 3 Jul 2023 |
| Ryan ten Doeschate | 109* (125) | 9/0 | Bermuda | Nairobi (Ruaraka) | 4 Feb 2007 |
| Ryan ten Doeschate | 109* (121) | 10/4 | Kenya | Nairobi (Gym) | 16 Feb 2007 |
Key Insights
1: Wesley Barresi achieved his first ODI century against Kenya in the 2014 Cricket World Cup Qualifier, an innings of 137 not out that set a new record for the Netherlands’ highest individual score in ODIs.
134: Klass-Jan van Noortwijk holds the record for the second-highest individual score for the Netherlands in a One Day International, scoring an unbeaten 134 against Namibia at the 2003 World Cup.
228: During the same match, Noortwijk and Feiko Kloppenburg stitched together a partnership of 228 runs for the 2nd wicket, making it the highest partnership by associate team batters in the World Cup.
2: Teja Nidamanuru is the only Dutch batter who has scored two 110-plus scores in ODIs for the Netherlands.
119: Ryan ten Doeschate, whose highest score is 119 runs, has scored the most hundreds for the Dutch team in the 50-over format, with 5 tons to his name.
