England's tour to Netherlands: England's incontrovertible 2-0 lead secures the series win.

Cricket General

England's tour to Netherlands: England's incontrovertible 2-0 lead secures the series win.

The English team achieved the highest score in ODI history of 498 in Friday's first match, in the 3 ODI series against Netherlands. 

England defeat the hosts by six wickets in a shortened second one-day international on Sunday at at VRA cricket ground outside Amsterdam.

After heavy rain overnight delayed the start of the match, the officials reduced the match to 41 overs a side. 

Winning the toss Netherland opted to bat first and just managed 235-7 in 41 overs. 

In response, Englishmen made a positive start with Jason Roy (73) and Phil Salt (77) putting on a 139-run opening partnership.

Despite of the terrific condition of pitch and weather England scored freely and won the second match which gave them an incontrovertible 2-0 lead in the series.