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Bastiaan Franciscus Wilhelmus de Leede (born 15 November 1999) is a Dutch cricketer.[1][2] He comes from a cricketing family and his father, Tim de Leede, too played for the Netherlands, in 29 One Day Internationals (ODIs).[3][4]

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Career

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He made his List A debut for Royal Netherlands Cricket Board XI (KNCB XI) during the Netherlands tour of Zimbabwe on 29 September 2017.[5] He made his first-class debut for the Netherlands against Namibia in the 2015–17 ICC Intercontinental Cup on 29 November 2017.[6]

In February 2018, he was added to the Netherlands squad for the 2018 Cricket World Cup Qualifier, after Stephan Myburgh was ruled out of the tournament due to an injury.[7] In June 2018, he was named in the Netherlands' Twenty20 International (T20I) squad for the 2018 Netherlands Tri-Nation Series.[8]

He made his T20I debut for the Netherlands against Ireland on 12 June 2018.[9] In July 2018, he was named in the Netherlands' One Day International (ODI) squad, for their series against Nepal.[10] He made his ODI debut against Nepal on 1 August 2018.[11]

In July 2019, he was selected to play for the Rotterdam Rhinos in the inaugural edition of the Euro T20 Slam cricket tournament.[12][13] However, the following month the tournament was cancelled.[14]

In September 2021, De Leede was named in the Dutch squad for the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup.[15]

In August 2022, it was announced that De Leede would be playing for the MI Emirates team in the new ILT20 competition.[16] In January 2024 he switched to the Desert Vipers to play in the ILT20.

On January 24 he was announced Associate Men's Cricketer of the Year 2023 by the ICC.[17]

2023 Cricket World Cup Qualifiers

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In July 2023, de Leede took his maiden five-wicket haul in ODI cricket, finishing with figures of 5/52 and scored his first ODI century against Scotland in the World Cup Qualifier (including four sixes in the space of two overs) to help Netherlands qualify for the World Cup in India later that year.[18][19][20][21] His all-round exploits and heroics came in do-or-die contest against Scotland as both Dutch and Scottish teams were eyeing for the final spot to qualify for the World Cup in India and for his performance, he received the Player of the Match award.[22][23][24] His 5/52 restricted Scotland to 277 on the board and the Netherlands were required to chase down the target of 278 within 44 overs in order to edge past Scotland's net run rate to book their World Cup berth.[25] Bas de Leede came into bat at number 4 position, especially at a critical juncture as far as the Dutch were concerned keeping in mind about the target to chase.[26] He smashed a quickfire 123 off just 92 deliveries which gave a glimmer of hope for the Dutch side in their run chase in a must win match.[27] de Leede was run out when the Dutch were on the brink of a victory. He eventually became the first Dutch cricketer and fourth player in the world in men's ODIs to score a century and take a fifer in a same ODI match after Viv Richards, Paul Collingwood and Rohan Mustafa.[28][29] He also became the first player ever to complete the double of taking a fifer and scoring 120 runs in an ODI match.[30]

2023 Cricket World Cup

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He was named in Dutch squad for the 2023 Cricket World Cup and it also marked his debut World Cup appearance.[31] In his team's first World Cup game against Pakistan, he returned figures of 4/62 before making 67 runs with the bat, which included a 70-run partnership with Vikramjit Singh, in a lost cause.[32] Along with father Tim (who played in 1996, 2003 and 2007 World Cup editions), Bas de Leede became the seventh father-son duo to feature in World Cups.[33][34][35] Bas de Leede became the first player in ODI history to complete the unique distinction of scoring 50+ and taking 5 wicket haul in consecutive ODI matches when he achieved the milestone against Pakistan. He also equaled his father Tim's feat of taking a four wicket haul in a World Cup match and became the first father-son duo to have captured a four wicket haul in World Cup matches.[36][37][38] He also became the fourth player in World Cup history to have scored 60+ runs and to have taken a four wicket haul in a same World Cup match after Duncan Fletcher, Feiko Kloppenburg and Tillakaratne Dilshan.[39]

In October 2023, during Netherlands group stage match against Australia, de Leede conceded the most runs by a bowler in an ODI match after returning with figures of 2/115 in his quota of 10 overs.[40] His expensive bowling figures were as a result of a late onslaught by Australian middle order batsman Glenn Maxwell who braced his way to score the fastest ever century in Cricket World Cup history which came off just 40 deliveries.[41][42] Bas de Leede set the unwanted record during the 49th over of the Australia's innings when he conceded 28 runs bowling to Maxwell and de Leede eventually surpassed the worst bowling figures in ODI cricket previously held by Adam Zampa and Mick Lewis.[43][44]

During Netherlands last group stage match against hosts India, Bas de Leede became the all-time highest wicket-taker for the Netherlands in Cricket World Cup history when he dismissed Indian captain Rohit Sharma with 15 scalps.[45][46] He also set the record for the Dutch for having taken the most number of wickets in a single edition of the World Cup.

In May 2024, he was named in the Netherlands squad for the 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup tournament.[47]

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Bas de Leede is a Dutch international cricketer who plays as a right-handed opening batsman and right-arm medium-fast bowler, serving as a key for the national team. Born on 15 November 1999 in , , he made his (T20I) debut on 12 June 2018 against and his (ODI) debut on 1 August 2018 against , quickly establishing himself in white-ball formats. De Leede comes from a prominent cricketing family; his father, , was a international who played in the , 1999, and 2003 Cricket World Cups, while his cousin represents the women's team. He honed his skills in domestic before breaking into the senior side, contributing to the team's qualification for major tournaments. His breakthrough came in 2023, when he played a pivotal role in the ICC Cricket World Cup qualifiers by scoring 123 runs and taking five wickets against , helping secure ' spot in the main event. In the itself, de Leede impressed with all-round displays, notably scoring 67 runs and claiming four wickets against , and finishing as the tournament's 11th-highest wicket-taker with 16 scalps, earning him the ICC Men's Associate Cricketer of the Year award. That year, he also signed a two-year contract with , making him available across all formats in English domestic .

Early life

Family background

Bas de Leede was born on November 15, 1999, in , . He hails from one of the most prominent families in Dutch , with his father, , serving as a former international cricketer and captain for the . Tim represented the national side in 29 One Day Internationals (ODIs) between 1995 and 2007, including appearances in the , , and 2007 ICC Cricket World Cups, where he contributed as a right-handed all-rounder. The family's deep involvement extends to the women's game, as Bas's cousin plays as a wicket-keeper batter for the women's national team, having debuted in ODIs in 2022. Raised as the second of six children in this cricketing household, Bas grew up immersed in the sport despite cricket's status as a niche pursuit in the , where it remains overshadowed by more popular activities like football and . This environment, often described as an "island of cricket" amid a sea of other sports, naturally influenced his early passion and development, with his father's legacy providing direct motivation for pursuing a professional career.

Introduction to cricket

Bas de Leede was introduced to early in life through his family's deep involvement in the sport, beginning with youth programs at Voorburg Cricket Club (VCC) in , a prominent hub in the local Dutch scene dominated by communities. Growing up in this niche environment, he honed his skills in club matches and training sessions, where the sport's limited popularity in the —primarily played among British and South Asian immigrants—meant access to quality coaching and facilities was often constrained. De Leede progressed steadily through the ' age-group system, representing the national Under-19 team and eventually captaining it, which provided crucial competitive experience against international youth sides. His performances at this level, including standout contributions in tournaments, marked him as a promising , blending right-handed batting with medium-pace bowling. This pathway was typical for Dutch talents, relying on the Koninklijke Nederlandse Cricket Bond (KNCB) programs to bridge club play and senior opportunities amid scarce resources.

Domestic career

Netherlands domestic competitions

Bas de Leede began his senior domestic career in 2017, playing for Voorburg CC in the Hoofdklasse, the premier club competition in the at the time. That year, his performances in the league contributed to his selection for the Netherlands senior team for a tour to , marking a significant milestone in his progression. In November 2017, de Leede made his first-class debut for the against in the in , where he scored an unbeaten 50 in the first innings, helping his team to a draw and showcasing his potential as a seam-bowling . This appearance highlighted his early impact in domestic first-class cricket, building on his club form and paving the way for further opportunities. By 2019–2020, de Leede had transitioned to a more prominent role in Dutch domestic structures, including captaining the Hurricanes side in the inaugural Pro Series, a national limited-overs competition designed to develop players for international duty. His leadership and allround contributions in these matches, such as taking key wickets and providing middle-order stability, solidified his status as a full-time professional cricketer within the setup.

Overseas leagues and counties

In February 2023, Bas de Leede signed a two-year contract with as a local player, making him eligible for all formats of the game and marking his entry into English county cricket. This deal allowed him to balance county duties with international commitments, including release for the ' ODI qualifiers. During the 2023 County Championship Division Two season, de Leede featured in six matches for Durham, contributing 17 wickets to help secure promotion to Division One. A highlight was his maiden first-class century, scoring 100 against in September, which supported Durham's innings declaration and set up a seven-wicket victory. In the 2024 season in Division One, he played seven matches, amassing 494 runs and taking 17 wickets, demonstrating his all-round utility in tougher conditions. In 2025, de Leede continued with Durham in Division One, taking 4 for 96 against in , contributing to his ongoing development on English pitches. Following the expiration of his initial contract, he was retained for the 2025/26 season. De Leede's county experience with Durham enhanced his adaptability to English pitches, where variable bounce and seam movement challenged his top-order batting and medium-pace bowling, fostering greater consistency under pressure. In limited-overs cricket, de Leede represented Northern Superchargers in The Hundred during the 2023 season, playing as a batting all-rounder in the top order alongside international stars. He returned for the 2024 edition, gaining exposure to high-intensity T20 environments that sharpened his aggressive strokeplay and death-over bowling. He was retained by Northern Superchargers for the 2025 season. De Leede ventured into franchise T20 leagues in the UAE, joining for the inaugural (ILT20) in 2023, where he contributed with bat and ball in a competitive setup featuring global talent. He switched to for the 2024 ILT20 season, playing key matches that tested his ability to perform in packed stadiums and against pace attacks. He was selected for in the 2025 ILT20 but withdrew due to injury in December 2024. Earlier, in December 2022, he featured for Morrisville Samp Army in the League, taking 3 for 18 in the third-place playoff to help secure a 79-run win over Team . These overseas stints, particularly in T20 franchises, accelerated de Leede's development by exposing him to varied strategies and high-stakes scenarios, improving his power-hitting and tactical variations for shorter formats.

International career

Debuts and early appearances (2019–2022)

Bas de Leede continued to feature prominently in the ' white-ball sides following his international debuts in 2018, establishing himself as a reliable through consistent performances in limited-overs from 2019 onward. In June 2019, he participated in the ODI series against , playing in the opening match at where he batted at number four but was dismissed for 2 runs off 13 balls during a chase of 209, contributing to the ' seven-wicket victory. Later that year, during the Ireland T20I Tri-Series in September, de Leede played three matches, scoring 49 runs at a of 92.45, including a top score of 30 off 36 balls against in a losing cause, while also economically to support the team's efforts in the tournament. Throughout 2020 and 2021, de Leede built on this foundation with key contributions in T20I series against and , often delivering with the ball in seam-friendly conditions. In the 2021 Europe Qualifier, he claimed several wickets across matches, including against , helping the Netherlands secure qualification for the global event; his proved effective, taking pacesetter roles with figures such as 2/24 in crucial games. These performances, combined with steady middle-order batting—such as scores in the 20s and 30s—solidified his reputation as an all-round asset, with domestic form in the Hoofdklasse providing the platform for his international selections. De Leede's breakthrough in ODIs came during the 2022 home series against , where he featured in all three matches at , showcasing his growing prowess. In the third ODI on June 22, he scored a career-best 56 runs off 63 balls at number four, forming part of a competitive total of 244 before chased it down; although he took no wickets in the series, his batting provided vital resistance against a strong attack. Later that year, de Leede earned selection for the ' squad at the 2022 in , where he excelled with the ball, claiming 13 wickets in seven matches at an average of 13.00—the joint-second highest in the tournament—including a standout 3/19 against and figures of 2/33 versus , while contributing 64 runs with the bat to aid the team's super-12 stage campaign. These efforts highlighted his development as a versatile middle-order batsman and seam bowler capable of performing on the global stage.

2023 World Cup qualifiers and World Cup

In the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier held in , Bas de Leede emerged as a pivotal for the , leading their charge to qualification for the main tournament. His defining performance came against on July 6 in , where he claimed his maiden ODI five-wicket haul of 5/52 to restrict the opposition to 277/9, before smashing an unbeaten 123 off 92 balls—his first ODI century—to guide the to a four-wicket in 42.5 overs, chasing the target within the required 44 overs for net run-rate advantage. This match-winning effort made de Leede only the fourth player in men's ODI history to score a century and take a five-for in the same , joining the likes of Garry Sobers, Mitch , and . Across the tournament, de Leede topped the ' batting charts with 352 runs in seven at an average of 58.66, including two fifties alongside his century, and was their leading wicket-taker with 15 scalps at an average of 22.13, playing a crucial role in securing direct qualification. De Leede's form carried into the 2023 ODI World Cup in , where he continued to shine as the ' standout performer despite the team's challenges. In their opening match against on October 6 in Hyderabad, he took 4/62—his best figures of the tournament—to bowl out the hosts for 286, while contributing a brisk 67 off 68 balls in a valiant chase that fell short at 205 all out. This all-round display marked a unique ODI milestone, as de Leede became the first player to score 50 or more runs and take four or more wickets in consecutive matches, bridging his qualifier heroics against . Over the nine-match campaign, he captured 16 wickets at an average of 27.81—eclipsing his Tim de Leede's record of 14 from the 2003 to become the ' highest wicket-taker in the tournament's history—while scoring 246 runs, highlighted by scores of 42 against and 34 against . The campaigns held deep personal resonance for de Leede, whose father Tim had represented the at the 2003 World Cup, taking 4/36 against —including the wicket of —in a memorable upset victory. Bas's four-for against echoed this legacy two decades later, with Tim recalling the emotional weight of those 2003 moments, including a year-long wait for Tendulkar's on the match ball, as Bas aimed to honor and surpass his father's contributions on the global stage.

2024–present performances

In January 2024, Bas de Leede was named the ICC Men's Associate Cricketer of the Year for his contributions during 2023, including key all-round displays that helped the qualify for and compete in the ODI . De Leede's form carried into the 2024 , where he featured in all four of the ' group-stage matches in the . In the opening fixture against on 4 June in , he claimed 2 wickets for 24 runs in a disciplined spell that restricted the opposition to 106 all out, before remaining unbeaten on 11 off 10 balls lower down the order to guide the to a six-wicket with a boundary off the penultimate delivery. Against four days later in New York, he took 1 wicket for 23 runs but struggled with the bat, scoring 6 off 16 balls as the were bowled out for 103 in a four-run defeat. He finished the tournament with 3 wickets at an average of 21.67 and modest batting returns of 20 runs across four innings, as the exited in the group stage without further advancement. Earlier in May 2024, de Leede played a supporting role in the ' T20I tri-series against and , where the hosts faced competitive encounters against fellow Associates. In a thrilling one-run loss to on 19 May in , he contributed 28 runs off 21 balls in the chase of 151 before being dismissed, helping stabilize the innings amid a narrow defeat. Five days later, in another close contest, he scored an unbeaten 8 off 6 balls in a three-run loss chasing 162, underscoring his utility in high-pressure chases against regional rivals. Building on his 2023 World Cup heroics, de Leede maintained white-ball consistency into 2025 without earning a Test debut, focusing instead on ODIs as a middle-order batsman and medium-pace bowler in Associate campaigns. In the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series hosted by the Netherlands against Scotland and UAE in May, he delivered mixed but impactful performances across four matches. On 10 May against Scotland in Amstelveen, his unbeaten 14 off 10 balls aided a total of 282 for 7, securing a 19-run victory. Two days later versus UAE, de Leede remained not out on 19 from 28 balls (bowling 0/45 from 10 overs) in a five-wicket win chasing 205, contributing to a comprehensive win. However, in the return fixture against Scotland on 16 May, despite a resolute 74 off 67 balls (9 fours, 1 six)—his highest ODI score of the year—he could not prevent a 145-run defeat after Scotland posted 360 for 4. These outings highlighted his all-round reliability in bilateral Associate series, bolstering the Netherlands' efforts to climb the League 2 standings.

Playing style and impact

Batting and bowling techniques

Bas de Leede is a right-handed top-order batsman who often bats in the middle order, typically at positions 3 to 6, employing an aggressive strokeplay that emphasizes quick scoring in the latter stages of innings. His technique is particularly strong against pace bowling, where he favors pull shots to dispatch short-pitched deliveries with authority, as demonstrated by his boundary off during the 2023 ODI World Cup match against Pakistan. As of October 2024, in ODIs, he has a of 33.13 across 57 matches, while in T20Is it is 21.02 across 52 matches, underscoring his role as a reliable accelerator in white-ball formats. As a right-arm medium-fast bowler, de Leede specializes in seam movement, using the new ball to extract lateral deviation off the pitch and targeting batsmen in the powerplay overs. He incorporates cutters to vary pace and yorkers to close out in the death overs, contributing to his effectiveness as a third seamer in limited-overs attacks. His ODI bowling economy stands at 5.69, with 55 wickets taken at an average of 29.65, reflecting disciplined control despite occasional high-scoring outings. De Leede's all-round balance is evident in his preference for new-ball duties paired with top/middle-order batting, allowing him to influence matches across phases. Transitioning from domestic to , he has shown adaptability, particularly in subcontinental conditions during the 2023 World Cup, where strategic adjustments helped him handle spin variations more effectively.

Records and awards

Bas de Leede has established several notable records in , particularly in One Day Internationals (ODIs). In the 2023 ICC Men's Qualifier semi-final against , he became only the fourth player in ODI history to score a century and take a in the same match, with figures of 123 runs and 5/52. Earlier in the same tournament, against , he recorded a century (123) and four wickets (4/62), marking the first instance of such an all-round performance by a Dutch player in ODIs. During the 2023 ICC Men's , de Leede took 16 wickets, the most by any bowler in a single World Cup edition. In domestic cricket, de Leede achieved his maiden first-class century while playing for Durham in the Division Two against , scoring 112 not out. In the 2024 T20 World Cup, de Leede contributed key wickets, including against , highlighting his ongoing all-round impact. As of October 2024, de Leede's international statistics reflect his all-round contributions (note: figures may have updated into 2025):
FormatMatchesBatting RunsBatting AverageWicketsBowling AverageBowling Economy
ODI571,58133.135529.655.69
T20I5275721.024425.957.82
These figures are sourced from aggregated career summaries. De Leede's standout 2023 performances earned him the ICC Men's Associate Cricketer of the Year award, recognizing his role in ' World Cup qualification and participation. He contributed to receiving the ICC Associate Member Men's Performance of the Year award in 2024 for their upset victory over in the 2023 World Cup. As of November 2025, no further individual honors for 2024 or 2025 have been announced, though his consistent contributions position him as a contender for future recognitions.

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