Netherlands vs Afghanistan: At the Ekanna Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, the Netherlands will play Afghanistan in a match that they absolutely must win. It will be their second meeting at this location. The Dutch defeated Sri Lanka by scoring 262 runs when they batted first in their prior encounter here.
Considering that the Netherlands were six down for ninety-one runs, it was an impressive performance. Captain Scott Edwards will be quite concerned going into this game because of the uneven hitting.
Afghanistan, on the other hand, is getting better at batting as they continue to gain strength. Afghanistan chased down 283 against Pakistan after losing by 149 runs, and they then defeated Sri Lanka by 7 wickets when chasing a target of 242 runs.
The 34th ODI match between Netherlands vs Afghanistan will take place on November 3rd, 2023, at Ekana Sports City, Lucknow, Lucknow, India.
Match Details to Note:
Match: Netherlands vs Afghanistan, 34th ODI
Date: November 3rd, 2023 (Friday)
Time: 02:00 PM IST
Venue: Ekana Sports City, Lucknow, Lucknow, India.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan
Netherlands (Match Odds- 3.20)
Preview
The Netherlands will be up against a formidable opponent in Lucknow, the same ground where they collapsed badly in the batting match against Australia. The opposition will be buoyant following consecutive victories against elite teams and boasts a strong bowling assault.
To create the stage for a thrilling end, the top four batsmen for the Netherlands must thus recover their form and forge some vital partnerships. They can’t keep expecting the lower order to come to their aid repeatedly.
Max O’Dowd and Vikramjit Singh must lead the squad to the first fifty runs scored and play through at least the first powerplay. The Dutch benefited well from starting Wesley Barresi at number three in their previous game, and everyone will be watching him in this one as well.
With players like Colin Ackerman, captain Scott Edwards, and all-rounder Bas de Leede, the middle order is quite potent. Even though Edwards scored 68 runs in their most recent game against Bangladesh, none of the middle-order hitters have shown consistency.
With fifty runs apiece at seven and eight in their match against Sri Lanka, Sybrand Engelbrecht and Logan van Beek were instrumental in the team’s comeback. This demonstrates the batting lineup’s enormous potential.
They are currently having trouble being consistent, though, and that will be a big problem coming into this game. Their ability to bowl will be crucial to their success in Lucknow as they just defeated Bangladesh.
Full Squad:
Scott Edwards (c), Max O’Dowd, Bas de Leede, Vikram Singh, Teja Nidamanuru, Paul van Meekeren, Colin Ackermann, Roelof van der Merwe, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Ryan Klein, Wesley Barresi, Saqib Zulfiqar, Shariz Ahmad, Sybrand Engelbrecht.
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Players to watch out for:
Wesley Barresi
The Dutch benefited well from starting Wesley Barresi at number three in their previous game, and everyone will be watching him in this one as well.
Logan van Beek
Logan van Beek were instrumental in the team’s comeback. This demonstrates the batting lineup’s enormous potential.
Possible Playing XI:
Vikramjit Singh, Max ODowd, Wesley Barresi, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards (c & wk), Bas de Leede, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Logan van Beek, Shariz Ahmad, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren
Afghanistan (Match Odds- 1.35)
Preview:
Afghanistan is dominating England, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka in the World Cup, all of which were previous champions. They have never won two straight games at a World Cup before.
Their batting has been the most impressive aspect of their season. Afghanistan lost badly to New Zealand following their victory over England. They chased 289 runs before being knocked out for 139.
The opening pair against Pakistan in the very following match forged a 130-run partnership as they pursued 283 runs. Afghanistan won the match by 8 wickets thanks to fifty runs apiece from their top 3 batters.
In the subsequent encounter, Afghanistan defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets thanks to fifty-score contributions from numbers three, four, and five. Rahmat Shah, who is ranked third, has been quite effective with two straight fifties.
Afghanistan now have a fantastic option at number five after Azmatullah Omarzai struck a terrific blow in the last game. Afghanistan’s batting appears to be in excellent health right now.
As a result of Ikram Alikhil’s injury in the previous game, Najibullah Zadran might be substituted. It won’t be easy to bat here, so Afghanistan should be prepared to adjust to the circumstances in Lucknow.
Full Squad:
Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdul Rahman, Naveen ul Haq.
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Players to watch out for:
Azmatullah Omarzai
Afghanistan now have a fantastic option at number five after Azmatullah Omarzai struck a terrific blow in the last game. Afghanistan’s batting appears to be in excellent health right now.
Noor Ahmad
Afghanistan’s best bowler in the last game was left-arm chinaman Noor Ahmad. Noor Ahmad took three wickets in his first World Cup encounter, giving up 49 runs in his allotted overs.
Possible Playing XI:
Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Head-To-Head:
Afghanistan has won seven of the nine ODI format head-to-head clashes between the Netherlands and Afghanistan; the Netherlands has won two of these matches.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Toss Prediction
Of the 13 ODIs held at this Lucknow location, teams that bowl first have won nine of them. Afghanistan should want to bowl first in this match since they have effectively pursued a target in their past two matches thanks to a potent bowling assault. Given their present form, Netherlands would prefer support their bowlers, who appear promising following their recent victory, than take the chance of batting first.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Pitch Report
This pitch is well-balanced, providing assistance to both bowlers and hitters. But in the last several games, the pacers were so good that hitters had a hard time scoring runs. India even managed to stave off England on this pitch, scoring just 229 runs. There will be a high of 32 degrees Celsius and largely overcast skies.
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Netherlands vs Afghanistan Match Report
In every facet of the game, both clubs appear to have a lot of potential. But the Netherlands are less dependable against an Afghanistan that is in form due to their inconsistent play. In this game, the toss may be quite important, and the side bowling first can get off to a head start. However, taking into account the advantages and disadvantages of both sides, we believe Afghanistan will have a minor advantage in this encounter and will begin as favourites.
Afghanistan is predicted to win the match Netherlands vs Afghanistan at the odds of 1.35
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Most Recommended Player to Bet
Afghanistan now have a fantastic option at number five after Azmatullah Omarzai struck a terrific blow in the last game. Afghanistan’s batting appears to be in excellent health right now.
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