Netherlands vs Ireland, at Rotterdam, Jul 09 2008 - Match Result

Debuts don't come much better than Peter Connell's against Netherlands. He wrapped up Ireland's innings-and-67-run victory with a hat-trick, in the process completing a 10-wicket hau

Ireland continued their domination over Netherlands on the third day in Rotterdam, compiling 400 for 6 before blowing the home side away for just 127. Following on, Netherlands limped to 49 for 3

Only 19 overs were possible on the second day in Rotterdam, but there was enough time for Andre Botha to progress from his overnight 103 to 152, and Ireland went to stumps on 296 for 4

Andre Botha's century meant Ireland took the honours on a rain-shortened opening day against Netherlands in Rotterdam.