4, 6, 4, 6, 6, 4 - Logan van Beek, the Dutch all-rounder, etched his name in the history books of ODI cricket on Monday when he smoked the most runs in a Super Over.
The 32-year-old smashed 30 runs off Jason Holder of West Indies in Harare.
The record-breaking knock helped Netherlands register a thrilling victory over West Indies, pushing the two-time World champions onto the brink of elimination from the World Cup qualifiers in Zimbabwe.Van Beek also bowled for the Dutch side in the Super Over, taking 2 wickets.
And his Super Over double act against West Indies has now drilled more belief into the camp.Interestingly, van Beek, who was born and raised in New Zealand, has his roots in the Caribbean too."I'm still Dutch, still West Indian and still Kiwi.
I've got a mix of passports and heritage and yes, it is special to do it against the West Indies," van Beek had said after the match.The 32-year-old grew up in Christchurch, New Zealand, and brings in a unique blend of Dutch, West Indian, and Kiwi heritage to the cricketing world.Van Beek's paternal grandparents migrated from the Netherlands to New Zealand during the 1950s.
On his maternal side, he proudly claims the esteemed lineage of his grandfather, Sammy Guillen, a former Test cricketer who left an indelible mark by representing both the West Indies and New Zealand.Logan van Beek (Cricket World Cup Photo)Logan van Beek's sporting journey started with promising success in the under-19 Cricket World Cup in 2010, where he represented New Zealand.
His versatility really shone through as he showcased his basketball talents as a point guard, proudly representing New Zealand in the 2009 FIBA under-19 World Championship.In 2012, van Beek made his cricket debut for the Netherlands in the prestigious ECB40 tournament, although he had to initially play as an overseas professional due to ICC regulations.
His patience paid off, as three years later, he became eligible as a local player for the Netherlands, marking a significant turning point in his career.
It was during the 2014 ICC World Twenty20 in Bangladesh that he truly announced his arrival on the international stage.While representing the Netherlands, van Beek continues to hone his skills on the domestic front, playing for Wellington in New Zealand alongside renowned names like Devon Conway and Finn Allen.Van Beek's bowling abilities have been consistently impressive throughout his career, with his standout performance of 4 for 24 against Nepal propelling the Netherlands into the Super Sixes of the World Cup Qualifiers.
His prowess as a wicket-taker was evident during the 2010 Under-19 World Cup, where he claimed nine wickets in six matches, boasting an average of 20.22 and an economy rate of 4.66.Logan van Beek's ODI Records:Batting: M 21 | I 20 | R 310 | HS 32 | Ave.
20.66 | SR 80.72Bowling: M 21 | I 21 | W 28 | Best 4/24 | Ave.
34.50 | Econ.
5.43