Top 5 performers of NED vs WI ODIs
West Indies clean swept the Netherlands side 3-0 in their own backyard as the ODI series with the Men in Maroon coming out on top in every single match. The short series, which marked a new era for the Caribbean side under the leadership of Nicholas Pooran, saw few players making their cases in the 50-overs format by delivering for their side.
Let’s take a look at the top 5 performers of Netherlands vs West Indies ODIs:
Brandon King
With 159 runs in three matches, West Indies player Brandon King finished the series as the fourth-highest run-getter. He smashed two half-centuries at a staggering average of 159.00 and a strike rate of 103.92 with the highest score of 91*. King amassed 58 not out in the first ODI and 91 in the second to clinch the series for his side in both the run-chases. He also won the Player of the Match award in the second game.
Shai Hope
Wicketkeeper-batter Shai Hope racked up 161 runs as he scored the third-most runs in the series. The Caribbean player had an average of 80.50 and a strike rate of 81.72 with one century to his name. He slammed an unbeaten 119 off 130 which included 12 fours and two sixes in the first encounter to take his team to a seven-wicket victory by D/L method, which also won him the Player of the Match award.
Max O’Dowd
Netherlands opening batter Max O’Dowd ended the series as the highest run-scorer. The right-handed batter amassed 179 runs at an average of 59.66, which included two half-centuries and the highest score of 89. He mustered 51 and 89 runs in the first and second ODIs respectively as the 28-years old Dutch was the only shining light for the home side in the dismal series.
Shamarh Brooks
Shamarh Brooks scored the most runs for West Indies and the second-most overall in the series. He notched up 167 runs at an average of 83.50 with one century and one half-century. His highest score of an unbeaten 101 off 115 came in the third and final ODI as the was the only player from either side to register a ton and also a fifty in the series.
Akeal Hosein
West Indies spinner Akeal Hosein ended the series as the highest wicket-taker. In three games, the slow left-arm orthodox bowler took eight wickets at an average of 15.00 and a strike rate of 21.7. His economy rate was just 4.13 with the best bowling figures of 4/39. He was the best bowler of the series as Hayden Walsh and Logan van Beek both were behind him with just four scalps to their names.
