Holland captain Jeroen Smits toasted the greatest day in his country's cricket history.

Smits was also intent on buying a big round of drinks to celebrate victory over England.

Only hours after Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds was sent home from the World Twenty20 for an alcohol-related incident, no one could begrudge the Dutch their celebratory tipple.

Smits was intent on using up his $100 daily allowance for the tournament on Friday night at the bar after his team - most of whom are on unpaid leave from their day jobs - scrambled a last-ball win to shock the hosts at Lord's.

Prior to the contest, Smits had argued the case for Holland's inclusion in English domestic limited-overs competitions.

"This result speaks for itself, doesn't it?" said wicketkeeper Smits. "It's a huge victory.

"Without doubt, the biggest day in Dutch cricket history, and now we are looking to qualify for the Super Eights and maybe the semi-finals. We will all have to get more time away from work - it will cost us a lot of money - but I would love to take some days off."

England failed to defend 162 for five in wet conditions as Tom de Grooth smashed an enterprising 49 and Peter Borren hit 30; the Dutch also crucially won the six count in the contest 4-0.

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A Stuart Broad overthrow from the final ball of a scrappy final over thrust English hopes of progressing to the latter stages into grave doubt.

Ultimately it was three missed run-out chances - including one from the final ball - and a dropped catch during that finale which cost England dear.

Following the four-wicket loss, England must now beat Pakistan at the Oval on Sunday to realistically retain their chance of progressing from Group B.

"Batting-wise we played to our capabilities," explained Smits. "Twenty20 is all about momentum and at half-time we spoke to the batsmen in the dressing room and said, 'We are going to do it today'.

"I would rather be 80 all out than 130 for five, so I told them to play hard, play their shots and they had nothing to lose."