Amsterdam Flames vs Rotterdam Dockers, Match 17, Sep 6, 2026: commentary

Over 18. 25 runs. Bowler: Logan van Beek. Amsterdam Flames: 178/2(rr 9.89)

SIX! Logan van Beek to Tim David. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs. Amsterdam Flames secure a convincing eight wicket victory, chasing down the target with 14 balls to spare. Bas de Leede anchored the innings brilliantly with an unbeaten 69, while Tim David started slowly, but then shifted through the gears, providing explosive support when it mattered most, finishing unbeaten on 68. With the ball, Ben Manenti made a key impact, claiming a wicket. David Wiese also bowled effectively, taking a wicket and keeping the pressure on. Unfortunately, Amsterdam's batting lineup proved too explosive for Rotterdam. Bas de Leede is the Player of the Match.

No ball Logan van Beek to Tim David. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control to deep mid wicket and it was a no ball.

FOUR! Logan van Beek to Tim David. Off cutter short, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.

SIX! Logan van Beek to Tim David. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.

Logan van Beek to Bas de Leede. Off cutter half volley, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Singh.

Wide Logan van Beek to Bas de Leede. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot Leave, left for 1 run, fielded by Klaasen.

Over 17. 7 runs. Bowler: Anrich Nortje. Amsterdam Flames: 153/2(rr 9.00)

Anrich Nortje to Bas de Leede. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid wicket for 1 run, shy attempt by van der Merwe, fielded by du Plessis.

Anrich Nortje to Bas de Leede. Reverse Swing-In length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid off for 2 runs, shy attempt by Wiese, fielded by Levitt.

Anrich Nortje to Tim David. Reverse Swing-In yorker, off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Wiese.

Anrich Nortje to Tim David. Leg cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, missed for no runs, fielded by Klaasen.

Anrich Nortje to Tim David. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 2 runs, fielded by Singh.

Anrich Nortje to Bas de Leede. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, Played to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Singh.

Over 16. 15 runs. Bowler: Roelof van der Merwe. Amsterdam Flames: 146/2(rr 9.12)

Roelof van der Merwe to Bas de Leede. Stock ball half volley, down leg side on the front foot Slog, Played to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by McDermott.

Roelof van der Merwe to Tim David. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, well timed to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Singh.

Roelof van der Merwe to Tim David. Stock length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot cutting, well timed in the air under control to deep point for 2 runs, fielded by Singh.

SIX! Roelof van der Merwe to Tim David. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs.

Roelof van der Merwe to Bas de Leede. Stock ball half volley, wide outside off stump down the track driving, inside edge to square leg for 1 run, fielded by Moondra.

Over 20. 24 runs. Bowler: Richard Gleeson. Rotterdam Dockers: 176/6(rr 8.80)

SIX! Richard Gleeson to David Wiese. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over deep mid wicket for 6 runs, dropped catch by Campher. David Wiese hits three conseuctive sixes to finish the innings and power Rotterdam Rockers to a total of 176. Faf du Plessis led the way with a composed 60, Heinrich Klaasen added a brisk 29 before Wiese provided the late fireworks, smashing an unbeaten 43 off just 16 balls. Michael Bracewell was the pick of the bowlers with three wickets. Join us for the run chase in a few minutes.

SIX! Richard Gleeson to David Wiese. Full toss, to leg on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control over deep backward square leg for 6 runs.

SIX! Richard Gleeson to David Wiese. Seaming in short, wide outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.

FOUR! Richard Gleeson to David Wiese. Back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, well timed in the air under control past deep extra cover for 4 runs.

Richard Gleeson to Logan van Beek. Slower ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to long off for 1 run, fielded by David.

Richard Gleeson to David Wiese. Off cutter back of a length, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, mis-timed to mid off for 1 run, fielded by Bracewell.

Over 19. 14 runs. Bowler: Bas de Leede. Rotterdam Dockers: 152/6(rr 8.00)

Bas de Leede to David Wiese. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to long on for 1 run, fielded by David.

FOUR! Bas de Leede to David Wiese. Slower length ball, off stump on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control past fine leg for 4 runs.

SIX! Bas de Leede to David Wiese. Slower ball short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep backward square leg for 6 runs.

FREE HIT. Bas de Leede to David Wiese. Slower ball short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, hit body to silly point for no runs.

No ball Bas de Leede to Logan van Beek. Off cutter length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot driving, Played to extra cover and it was a no ball, fielded by Pringle.

Bas de Leede to David Wiese. Half volley, middle stump on the front foot Slog, inside edge in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Campher.

Bas de Leede to David Wiese. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, missed for no runs, fielded by Edwards.

Over 18. 9 runs. Bowler: Michael Bracewell. Rotterdam Dockers: 138/6(rr 7.67)

Wide Michael Bracewell to Logan van Beek. Off break length ball, down leg side on the front foot Leave, Left for 1 run, mis-fielded by Edwards.

Michael Bracewell to Logan van Beek. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot working, Played to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Pringle.

Michael Bracewell to Logan van Beek. Off break length ball, down leg side backing away working, hit pad to point for no runs, fielded by Edwards.

Michael Bracewell to David Wiese. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot working, Played to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Campher.