After an exciting start to the ODI World Cup 2023, New Zealand will be facing off against Netherlands on October 9, 2023, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. New Zealand began their campaign on a high note, securing a convincing victory against reigning champions England. In contrast, Netherlands had a disappointing start to their World Cup journey, losing their opening match to Pakistan.
Match Details
Date: October 9, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM IST
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Live Streaming:
- Live Streaming will be available on Hotstar.
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network will broadcast the match.
Pitch Report:
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad is known for its batting-friendly conditions, with an average score of 288. The pitch offers assistance to fast bowlers early on but becomes more favorable for batsmen as the match progresses. This means that both teams will have an opportunity to put up competitive totals and make good use of their batting line-ups.
Predicted Playing XI
New Zealand:
Under the leadership of stand-in captain Tom Latham, New Zealand had a fantastic start to the tournament. Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra played pivotal roles by scoring centuries in their opening match against England. The return of regular captain Kane Williamson will further strengthen their lineup. Williamson’s tactical acumen and ability to handle high-pressure situations make him a valuable asset to the team.
New Zealand’s bowling attack, featuring players like Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, and Trent Boult, will be crucial in restricting the Netherlands batsmen and defending a competitive total.
Playing XI of New Zealand:
- Devon Conway
- Rachin Ravindra
- Kane Williamson (c)
- Daryl Mitchell
- Tom Latham (wk)
- Glenn Phillips
- Mark Chapman
- James Neesham
- Mitchell Santner
- Matt Henry
- Trent Boult
Netherlands:
Despite their opening loss to Pakistan, Netherlands showed promising signs in their performance. Bas de Leede, who contributed both with the ball (four wickets) and the bat (67 runs), was a standout performer. Vikramjit Singh also scored a half-century, providing the team with a solid start.
However, Netherlands will need better contributions from key players like Max O’Dowd, Scott Edwards, and Teja Nidamanuru if they want to pose a strong challenge to New Zealand. The team needs to build partnerships and ensure they have a competitive total on the board.
Playing XI of Netherlands:
- Vikramjit Singh
- Max O’Dowd
- Colin Ackermann
- Bas de Leede
- Teja Nidamanuru
- Scott Edwards (c)/(wk)
- Saqib Zulfiqar
- Roelof van der Merwe
- Logan van Beek
- Aryan Dutt
- Paul van Meekeren
Squads
New Zealand
Kane Williamson (c),Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitch Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Will Young.
Netherlands
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.
Considering their strong start and formidable lineup, New Zealand is the favorite to win this match. They have the experience and firepower to extend their winning streak and make it two wins in the tournament.
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