Two matches and two defeats, both by big margins. In their ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 opener, the Netherlands lost to Pakistan by 81 runs. It was followed by a 99-run defeat against New Zealand on Monday (October 9). Colin Ackermann, who waged a lone battle while chasing a target of 323 runs against the Kiwis, said that the Netherlands "were kind of on track to chase that down" the target, and all he needed was partners. The South African-born hit a strokeful 69 off 73. (Video: ICC)