Bas de Leede

Biography

Bas de Leede is a dynamic Dutch cricketer who has quickly become a vital all-rounder for the Netherlands national team. Born on November 15, 1999, he comes from a strong cricketing lineage; his father, Tim de Leede, also represented the Netherlands in international cricket.   

Bas de Leede is a right-handed batsman and bowls right-arm medium pace. He made his international debut for the Netherlands in 2018, playing his first One Day International (ODI) against Nepal on August 1, 2018, and his first Twenty20 International (T20I) against Ireland on June 12, 2018. His First-Class debut came against Namibia in the ICC Intercontinental Cup in November 2017.   

A significant moment in his career came during the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers. In a crucial match against Scotland, he achieved a rare feat by taking 5 wickets for 52 runs and then scoring a match-winning century (123 off 92 balls). This remarkable all-round performance not only earned him the Player of the Match award but also secured the Netherlands' qualification for the 2023 Cricket World Cup in India. He became only the fourth male cricketer to score a century and take a five-wicket haul in the same ODI.   

In the 2023 Cricket World Cup, de Leede continued to impress, being the eleventh highest wicket-taker in the tournament with 16 wickets. His contributions with both bat and ball have made him a key player for the Dutch side.

As of May 2025, Bas de Leede has played 51 ODIs, scoring 1132 runs with one century and five half-centuries, and has taken 44 wickets. In 41 T20Is, he has scored 722 runs with four half-centuries and claimed 33 wickets. His all-around abilities have also seen him participate in various franchise leagues, including the ILT20 for MI Emirates and Desert Vipers, and county cricket for Durham.   

De Leede's talent and impactful performances have earned him recognition, including being named the ICC Associate Men's Cricketer of the Year 2023. He is considered a rising star in international cricket, with the potential to become a prominent name in the sport.