Santner, Mitchell score unbeaten half-centuries during New Zealand thrash Netherlands

The Hague, Aug 6 : In a match that was dominated by two half-centuries that were unbeaten from Mitchell Santner and Daryl Mitchell, New Zealand made a complete sweep of the two-match T20I series against the Netherlands at Sportpark Westvliet, defeating the hosts by eight wickets in the second game here.

They beat Ireland with a 6-0 win in the white ball series and then a 3-0 win over Scotland in ODIs.Now, they have the 2-0 win over the Dutch.

Netherlands Bas de Leede was once more rewarded with a superb half-century that was unbeaten in the hope that the Dutch might give themselves a chance having won the toss, and then choosing to bat first.Due to the unbeaten de Leedes Tom Coopers 26 off 17 , and Scott Edwards unbeaten 26 off 20 balls, the Dutch scored a spirited 1474/4 in the 20 overs they played.

The hosts offered themselves a chance by taking two quick wickets --Finn Allen (13), and Martin Guptill (22).Martin Guptill (2) and Finn Allen (13) -after which substitute captain Mitchell Santner (77 not out) and Daryl Mitchell (51 not out) won the match.

Brief score: Netherlands 147/4 (Bas de Leede 53; Bracewell 2/20) lost to New Zealand 149/2 (Mitchell Santner 77 not out, Daryl Mitchell 51 not out) by eight wickets.akm.