Eddie Davies (footballer) nations for some time. Netherlands beat England in the 2009 ICC World Twenty20 which is one of the biggest wins in Dutch cricket history. One year later they recorded their first ODI win against a full ICC member when they beat Bangladesh. Although the sport is sustained by a small player base, some have won professional contracts in England. Netherlands is ranked within the top 15 teams in the world and has co-hosted the ICC Cricket World Cup in 1999. In February 2011, The Netherlands posted their highest ever total against a full-member nation, scoring 292 against England	Cricket in the Netherlands
24693974	, batting first at the 2011 Cricket World Cup. Ryan Ten Doeschate top scored 119 from 110 balls. However, the Netherlands were unable to defend their strong total and failed to pull off a huge shock, England winning by 6 wickets with 2 overs to spare. They eventually failed to win any of their group matches and were last in their Group. In September 2011, Netherlands whitewashed Kenya in a short two-match ODI series held at home. In January 2014, World Cup Qualifier saw Netherlands failed to qualify for the World Cup and lose their ODI status till 2018 although 	Cricket in the Netherlands
24693975	the Netherlands did qualify for 2014 ICC World Twenty20 instead of Scotland. National women's team. The Dutch women's cricket team represents the Netherlands in international women's cricket matches. Unlike their male counterparts, they currently have both Test and ODI status. Under-19 cricket team. Netherlands Under-19 cricket team represents the Netherlands in Under-19 international cricket. The team has been playing in international youth tournaments since 1979 but have only participated in one U-19 World Cup in 2000. They most recently participated in 2010 European U-19 Championship where they finished fourth, thus missing out on a chance for World 	Cricket in the Netherlands
24693976	Cup qualification. Famous players. Several Dutch cricketers have also played at first-class level elsewhere, the most successful of these probably being Cricket in the Netherlands Cricket has been played in the Netherlands since at least the 19th century, and in the 1860s was considered a major sport in the country. The sport is governed by the Royal Dutch Cricket Association. Other sports (notably football) have long since surpassed cricket in popularity amongst the Dutch but today there are around 6,500 cricketers in the Netherlands and recent developments show that cricket is growing in Netherlands. The first national association, the 	Cricket in the Netherlands
24693977	Eddie Davies (footballer) Eddie Davies (footballer) Edward Davies (3 May 1923 – 26 March 1995) was an English footballer who played at centre-forward for Port Vale, Witton Albion, and Herne Bay. Playing career. Davies joined Port Vale in January 1943, but was shortly guesting for Chelsea as Vale were in abeyance because of the war. His Vale debut finally came on 1 December 1945 in a 2–1 win at Macclesfield Town. He scored three goals in his next four games, before breaking his leg in January 1946. He recovered to play three Football League Third Division South games at The Old Recreation Ground 	Eddie Davies (footballer)
24693978	the next season, but was transferred to Witton Albion in November 1946 by new Valiants" boss Gordon Hodgson. He made his Witton debut on 20 November and scored two goals in his four games for the club. Later he played for Herne Bay. A prolific scorer at Herne Bay, he set the club's record for most goals in a season with 62. He was well known for his extremely hard head and ability to head the ball harder than most strikers could kick it. Davies retired in the 1959–60 season. Statistics. Source: Eddie Davies (footballer) Edward Davies (3 May