NAGPUR: A superb century by Ryan ten Doeschate powered the Netherlands to an astonishing total of 292 runs for six wickets against a strong England side in their Group B match here at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground on Tuesday.The 30-year-old South Africa-born right-hander hit three sixes and nine fours in his 110-ball 119 that was the cornerstone of the Netherlands's innings.It was his fourth hundred in One-day Internationals and first in the World Cup.Ten Doeschate added 78 runs with Tom Cooper (47), 64 with Tom de Grooth (28) and 61 with skipper Peter Borren (35 not out) to set a target that should be quite a test for England's tweaked batting order.Earlier, after Borren had won the toss and elected to bat first, the Dutch openers provided a bright start of 36 from only six overs but the English bowlers soon got rid off them.First, Tim Bresnan got Alexei Kervezee caught behind for 16 when Netherlands were 36.Later, Graeme Swann got Wesley Barresi stumped out for 29, again by wicketkeeper Matt Prior.Then, Ten Doeschate ensured there was no panic in the Dutch camp. He offered dogged resistance in the company of former Australia under-19 player Cooper, consolidated the innings with his smart association with de Grooth before providing the late charge with Borren.The total of 293 looks a difficult target for England despite a formidable batting line.
