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Eric Szwarczynski drives through the covers on Sunday as he ensures that VRA Amsterdam reach next Saturday's Topklasse final ©CricketEurope

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Excelsior look to make it two (and four) in a row Excelsior look to make it two (and four) in a row ( )

But VRA Amsterdam have the resources to reverse the form book, beat the reigning champions, and regain the title they last won in 2007.

Stirling stars as Ireland gain revenge over Canada Stirling stars as Ireland gain revenge over Canada ( )

Paul Stirling produced a batting master class to compile Ireland’s highest ever score in a one-day international.

Orange Lionesses continue to roar Orange Lionesses continue to roar ( )

The Dutch national women's team prepare for next month's ICC Ranking Tournament with promotion to the County Championship Division 3 already assured.

Records tumble as Ireland beat Canada to square series Records tumble as Ireland beat Canada to square series ( )

It was a record breaking day in Toronto for both Paul Stirling and the Ireland team, as they bounced back from the loss of the first ODI to inflict a comprehensive 92 run defeat upon Canada.

Steindl and Scotland await ICC decision on Zimbabwe Steindl and Scotland await ICC decision on Zimbabwe ( )

Scotland coach Pete Steindl insists that his players must not be penalised for Cricket Scotland’s decision not to travel to Zimbabwe.

Gunasekera and Bagai lead Canada to victory Gunasekera and Bagai lead Canada to victory ( )

Ireland experiences its first ODI defeat by an Associate country since July 2008.

Metcalfe captains youthful Ireland Women's squad Metcalfe captains youthful Ireland Women's squad ( )

Cricket Ireland have announced their squad of 14 players ahead of the ICC Women's Cricket Challenge.

Zia leaves Uddingston on a high Zia leaves Uddingston on a high ( )

Uddingston Scottish Cup hero Sami Zia last night dedicated his medal and man-of-the-match prize to long-serving skipper Ricky Bawa.

Uddingston claim Scottish Cup Uddingston claim Scottish Cup ( )

Uddingston claimed the Scottish Cup for the first time since 2003 with a comprehensive and clinical triumph over lower-league Stirling County.

De (On)gein van Onstein - 7 De (On)gein van Onstein - 7 ( )

Ruud Onstein reflects on a Clydesdale Bank 40 campaign which saw few successes on the field but which gave the Dutch some valuable lessons.

A season of mixed fortune for the Dutch A season of mixed fortune for the Dutch ( )

In the national side's busiest season in history, some major successes were mingled with serious disappointments.

Gloucestershire hit the Dutch for six Gloucestershire hit the Dutch for six ( )

The county team proved superior in all departments in Rotterdam on Thursday, beating the Orange Lions by 54 runs in a match reduced to 10 overs a side.

Ireland wrap up the Under-17 Challenge Series Ireland wrap up the Under-17 Challenge Series ( )

With a much more comfortable victory in Utrecht on Wednesday, Ireland's Under-17s took a 2-nil lead in their three-match series against The Netherlands.

Spinners on top in Under-17 Challenge in Utrecht Spinners on top in Under-17 Challenge in Utrecht ( )

Ireland won the first of their three-match series against the Netherlands with just three balls to spare on a day when the spin bowlers ruled.

Northants too strong for the Dutch in rainy Rotterdam Northants too strong for the Dutch in rainy Rotterdam ( )

In a rain-affected CB40 match on Sunday, a thoroughly professional Northamptonshire beat the Netherlands by 32 runs.

Write Up in the Bloghole

In his latest blog entry, Rod Lyall reflects on the implications and lessons of the suspension of Dutch pace bowler Mark Jonkman for bowling with an illegal action.

Domestic News & Features

Szwarczynski and Barresi see VRA through Szwarczynski and Barresi see VRA through ( )

An unbroken century stand between Eric Szwarczynski and Wesley Barresi on Sunday took VRA Amsterdam into next week's Topklasse final as their side beat HCC by eight wickets.

Excelsior go through, Hermes fall as the bowlers rule Excelsior go through, Hermes fall as the bowlers rule ( )

Excelsior '20 survived a batting collapse to beat VRA and go into next week's Topklasse final, but neighbours Hermes-DVS lost out by just one run against HCC.

Topklasse play-offs promise a thrilling weekend Topklasse play-offs promise a thrilling weekend ( )

Three matches between the top four sides this weekend will decide who plays in the championship final on 11 September.

Quick take first step towards staying up Quick take first step towards staying up ( )

VRA Amsterdam moved into second place without a ball being bowled on Saturday, while Quick Haag took the lead in their relegation play-off series with a big win over Dosti.

Quick's last-ditch effort fails as Excelsior reign supreme Quick's last-ditch effort fails as Excelsior reign supreme ( )

VRA Amsterdam and Hermes-DVS Schiedam still vie for second place, but at the other end of the table Quick must now face a relegation play-off series.

VRA Amsterdam takes the Twenty20 Cup VRA Amsterdam takes the Twenty20 Cup ( )

With the last pair together, a single off the final ball gave VRA victory over VOC Rotterdam at De Diepput on Friday evening.

Plenty still at stake in the Topklasse Plenty still at stake in the Topklasse ( )

The jostle for final-four positions continues on Saturday, while the bottom four will be playing in the shadow of the committee room.

VOC-Quick match must be rescheduled, KNCB rules VOC-Quick match must be rescheduled, KNCB rules ( )

The KNCB has ordered that the Topklasse game abandoned on 8 August must be played on a new date, but whether it takes place may depend on results on Saturday.

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