Netherlands vs Afghanistan 34th Match ICC World Cup 2023 - Match Preview, Prediction
In Match 34 of the 2023 Cricket World Cup, the Netherlands and Afghanistan are set to face off in Lucknow on a Friday afternoon. Both teams have exceeded expectations in the tournament, instilling confidence in their ability to secure another victory.
The Netherlands have won two of their six matches, while Afghanistan has clinched three out of their six fixtures. This preview delves into the upcoming game, which is a day-night match scheduled to begin at 14:00 local time at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium.
The Netherlands recently displayed resilience by overcoming early setbacks against Bangladesh, ultimately winning comfortably. This triumph has infused the squad with self-belief as they approach this match. Nevertheless, their success hinges on the performance of their top-order batsmen, especially when facing an in-form Afghanistan.
Afghanistan's journey in this tournament has been remarkable, transitioning from a team with a single previous World Cup victory and initial losses in this campaign to genuine contenders for a spot in the final four. They carry a high level of confidence into this clash, reflecting their newfound aspirations.
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Netherlands Predicted Playing 11
Vikramjit Singh, Max O’Dowd, Wesley Barresi, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards (c) (wk), Bas de Leede, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren
Afghanistan Predicted Playing 11
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi
The Netherlands recently displayed resilience by overcoming early setbacks against Bangladesh, ultimately winning comfortably. This triumph has infused the squad with self-belief as they approach this match. Nevertheless, their success hinges on the performance of their top-order batsmen, especially when facing an in-form Afghanistan.
Afghanistan's journey in this tournament has been remarkable, transitioning from a team with a single previous World Cup victory and initial losses in this campaign to genuine contenders for a spot in the final four. They carry a high level of confidence into this clash, reflecting their newfound aspirations.
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Netherlands Predicted Playing 11
Vikramjit Singh, Max O’Dowd, Wesley Barresi, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards (c) (wk), Bas de Leede, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren
Afghanistan Predicted Playing 11
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi
