Dutch retain title

THE Netherlands retained the ICC Europe Under-15 title after a big win over Guernsey at KGV on Friday.

Batting first after winning the toss, Guernsey started cautiously, seemingly hoping to survive their 50 overs.

Will Fazakerly scored a patient 44 before he was run out and his dismissal sparked a collapse.

Faced with some tight bowling, the 20 overs of spin from Daniel Doram and Asad Zulfiqar going for just 27 runs with both taking a wicket, Guernsey lost wickets regularly.

Sikander Zulfiqar came back towards the end of the innings and took three more wickets, ending with four for 29.

Guernsey had been bowled out for 112, with only the openers reaching double figures.