In-form opener Max O’Dowd slammed a fine half-century after a clinical show by the pace bowlers as Netherlands beat Zimbabwe by five wickets for their first win of the ongoing T20 World Cup here on Wednesday.

The Netherlands chased down the small target of 118 with O’Dowd hitting 52 from 47 balls, reaching 120 for 5 to collect their first points in the tournament. Both teams are out of the tournament.

Paul van Meekeren (3/29) led the Dutch’s disciplined pace bowling show after Zimbabwe opted to bat. Brandon Glover, Logan van Beek and Bas de Leede also returned with two wickets apiece to skittle out Zimbabwe for 117 in 19.2 overs.

An aboriginal dancer performs ahead of the T20 World Cup match between the Netherlands and Zimbabwe in Adelaide on Wednesday. AP/PTI

In their must-win match, Sikandar Raza was the lone bright spot for Zimbabwe in an otherwise sloppy batting display. The target of 118 proved way below par as the Dutch cantered home in 18 overs en route to their first win of the Super 12 stage.

Brief scores: Zimbabwe 117 in 19.2 (Sikandar Raza 40, Paul van Meekeren 3/29). Netherlands 120/5 in 18 (Max O’Dowd 52). Netherlands won by 5 wkts.