NEW DELHI: The Netherlands, known for their spirited performance in the ongoing World Cup with two upset wins under their belt, are now calling for greater recognition from the International Cricket Council (ICC) and aspiring to attain "bigger nation" status, according to batting all-rounder Bas de Leede.
The Dutch cricket team, currently the only Associate Nation competing in the World Cup, first caused a major upset by defeating South Africa by 38 runs in Dharamsala. They continued their giant-killing spree by defending a modest total of 229 against Bangladesh, bowling them out for 142 and securing an impressive 87-run victory.