The 28-year-old all-rounder smashed 111 from 76 balls to help the Netherlands almost overhaul the West Indies’ tally of 374 for six.
We say almost because the Dutch finished on 374 for nine.
Wellington seamer Logan van Beek thumped 30 in the super over then captured two wickets to complete a memorable finish.
He was named player of the game for the feat. But Nidamanuru’s fine knock proved instrumental in forcing a super over.
Nidamanuru is remembered fondly at the Albion club. In 2017, he helped the club reach the final of the national club championships with a 50-ball century against Takapuna and was named all-rounder of the tournament.
The right-hander grew up in Auckland but moved south that year to push for a spot in the Otago team.
He was not able to crack the Volts and eventually returned to Auckland, where he went on to play five T20s and one one-day game for the Aces.
Netherlands opener Max O’Dowd is also a former Albion player. Like Nidamanuru, he moved south in a bid to make the Volts but was overlooked.
Both the West Indies and the Netherlands are through to the super six stage of the World Cup qualifiers.
They will be joined by Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, Scotland and Oman.
The top two teams advance to the World Cup in India in October and November.
