Dutch beat Scotland for final ODI World Cup 2023 spot

Bas de Leede. Pic/AFP

A magnificent all-round performance by Bas de Leede secured the Netherlands the final spot in the World Cup after they beat Scotland by five wickets on Thursday.

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De Leede struck a brilliant 123 after taking 5-52 in the Scottish innings. The Dutch join Sri Lanka in reaching the sport's quadrennial showpiece which is being hosted by India.

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