In a dominant performance, New Zealand secured their second consecutive victory in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, defeating Netherlands by a margin of 99 runs at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
New Zealand set a challenging target of 322/7 for Netherlands, thanks to an aggressive batting display. Will Young top-scored for New Zealand with 70 runs, well-supported by Rachin Ravindra (51), Tom Latham (53), and Daryl Mitchell (48).
Mitchell Santner showcased his all-round skills, contributing a quickfire 36* with the bat and picking up a five-wicket haul (5/59) with the ball.
Santner's five-for marked a historic achievement, making him the first New Zealand spinner to achieve this feat in the Men's Cricket World Cup.
Netherlands, in their chase, had moments of promise but struggled to form cohesive partnerships.
Colin Ackermann was their top-scorer with 69 runs, while Scott Edwards (30) and Sybrand Engelbrecht (29) made notable contributions.
However, Mitchell Santner's spin proved to be their downfall, as he claimed five crucial wickets, including Ackermann and Edwards.
The Dutch innings faced early setbacks with the dismissals of Vikramjit Singh (12) and Max O'Dowd, both falling victim to the Kiwi bowlers.
Bas de Leede attempted to accelerate the scoring but eventually fell to a brilliant boundary catch by Trent Boult, who managed to stay in play despite the momentum taking him outside the boundary.
Colin Ackermann and Teja Nidamanuru tried to revive Netherlands' innings with a partnership, but New Zealand's efforts to increase the scoring rate resulted in the loss of wickets.
Will Young was the first to depart after a well-made 70, and Ravindra (51) also fell while trying to score.
A crucial 53-run partnership between Mitchell and Latham propelled New Zealand's total past 200.
However, a mini-collapse followed as New Zealand lost three wickets for just 16 runs.
Latham's half-century (53) and a quick cameo from Mitchell Santner (36* from 17) ensured New Zealand reached a competitive total of 322/7 at the end of their innings.
Netherlands captain Scott Edwards won the toss and elected to field for the second time in a row, while New Zealand's skipper, Tom Latham, expressed a similar preference had he won the toss
The Dutch bowlers began impressively, even delivering three maidens in succession.
However, New Zealand's aggressive approach, led by Devon Conway and Will Young, ensured they steadily built a strong foundation for their innings.
Conway's dismissal for 32 brought Rachin Ravindra to the crease, who, alongside Young, maintained the momentum. Young reached his half-century in the 20th over.
Netherlands faced a challenging task against an in-form New Zealand team, and despite some individual performances, they fell short by 99 runs.
Netherlands made two changes to their XI, with Klein and Sybrand Engelbrecht coming into the team.
Engelbrecht, a former South Africa U19 player, made his first appearance in competitive cricket since 2016. Logan van Beek was sidelined due to a hamstring strain.
For New Zealand, Lockie Ferguson returned to the playing XI in place of James Neesham, while Kane Williamson and Tim Southee were unavailable for selection.
Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c) (wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult
Vikramjit Singh, Max O'Dowd, Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Scott Edwards (c) (wk), Sybrand Engelbrecht, Roelof van der Merwe, Ryan Klein, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren