Not since the US scored that sensational soccer victory over England in the 1950 World Soccer Cup in Brazil, has the nation which also gave cricket to the world suffered such a big humiliation in cricket. Last Friday they were beaten by Holland, at their cricket headquarters - the hallowed Lord's turf. Their four-wicket defeat at the hands of Holland during their World Twenty20 campaign was a big shock which will be talked about in many cricket conversations in the years to come. No reasons or excuses will justify that loss. The Netherlands are minnows in the game and better known in soccer. Scribes and fans have not only slammed the defeat, many in England now claim the English women are more likely to capture the women's Twenty20 Trophy. England's chances of remaining in the tournament will depend on their match against Pakistan today at the Oval.
Nevertheless, credit must be given to Holland for their success. Many took the match lightly, because England is a full ICC member and Holland are only associate members. Nevertheless, skipper Paul Collingwood praised Holland for bowling so well. He even said England should have defended their score of 162 for 5, instead of allowing Holland to overtake them and win the match. Last Friday's victory over England in the Twenty20 tourney at Lord's is their biggest ever success in their history of cricket and it boosts Netherlands chances of doing well in future competitions.
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