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ICC World T20: Netherlands beat England by 45 runs

Netherlands upset England by 45 runs in a Group One league match of the on-going ICC World Twenty20 tournament at Chittagong today. England, who were the 2010 champions, collapsed for 88 runs in 17.4 overs, while chasing a victory target of 134 runs.Earlier, sent in to bat, Netherlands had made 133 for 5 in the stipulated twenty overs. The result of the match, however, is only of academic interest as both the teams were already out of the race for the semi-finals.Both teams ended their league engagements with two points each. In today's second Group One fixture at Chittagong, New Zealand won the toss and elected to field against Sri Lanka. When reports last came in, Sri Lanka were 35 for 3 in 6 overs.The winners of this match will enter the semi-finals. At present, both teams are having four points each from their three games. South Africa have already booked their semi-final berth from this group with six points. It may be recalled that India have already qualified for the last four stage from Group Two. The result of tomorrow's match between the West Indies and Pakistan at Mirpur, will decide the ssecond semi-finalist from this Group Two.

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