Cricket Match Prediction | Oman vs Netherlands | 1st T20I | Nov 13 – Who do you think will win this OMA vs NED fixture?

OMA vs NED Match Analysis

On November 13, 2024, at Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat, Oman, and the Netherlands will play the first Twenty20 International of a three-match series at noon. Oman has struggled in recent T20Is, winning only 2 of their last 10 games. However, it’s worth noting that 8 of these matches were played at away venues.

The Netherlands may lack confidence heading into this bilateral series, as they haven’t shown strong performances in recent ODIs at Al Amerat during the World Cup League 2.

OMA vs NED Team Preview & Squads

Oman 

Oman will be confident heading into this game, having won 7 of their last 10 matches at Al Amerat, giving them a strong home advantage. However, a recent ODI against the Netherlands saw them bowled out for only 155 runs, which remains a significant concern for the hosts as they approach this series.

The two main hitters for OMA at the top are Jatinder Singhi and Kashyap Prajapati. If early wickets are taken, Aqib Ilyas at number three is the key to a comeback. A strong finish will depend on all-rounders like Zeeshan Maqsood and Ayaan Khan, who are useful batsmen in the bottom middle order.

Aamir Kaleem, Samay Srivastava, and Shakeel Ahmed of Oman will be the main bowlers to keep an eye on. Oman defeated the Netherlands in the ODIs thanks to their game-winning performances.

Oman Squads

Oman

Aqib Ilyas, Pratik Athavale, Hammad Mirza, Jatinder Singh, Khalid Kail, Kashyap Prajapati, Shoaib Khan, Zeeshan Maqsood, Ayaan Khan, Kaleemullah, Rafiullah, Shakeel Ahmed, Sufyan Mehmood, Muzahir Raza, and Siddharth Bukkapatnam.

Netherlands

The Netherlands have struggled with the bat recently and will rely on their bowlers to provide an advantage in the contest. With the recent ODIs offering little help for the batters, we expect the curators to prepare a better pitch for the T20Is.

For the Twenty20 Internationals, Michael Levitt ought to be joining the top order among players like Vikramjit Singh and Max Odwd. The NED’s main hitters into this series are these three. Other important middle-order players are captain Scott Edwards and Colin Ackerman. With Teja Nadimanuru and Bas de Leede lower in the order and both capable of big-time hitting, this lineup has depth.

The main spinners for the Netherlands who can have a significant influence on this match are Roelof van der Merwe, Colin Ackerman, and Aryan Dutt.

Netherlands Squads

Netherlands

Scott Edwards, Wesley Barresi, Michael Levitt, Max O’Dowd, Vikramjit Singh, Bas de Leede, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Teja Nidamanuru, Tim Pringle, Saqib Zulfiqar, Aryan Dutt, Vivian Kingma, Kyle Klein, Logan van Beek, Paul van Meekeren, Daniel Doram, and Fred Klaassen.

Oman vs Netherlands outfield report

Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat

Despite its poor batting performance in previous ODIs, this pitch has a respectable record in T20Is. Considering that the chasing team has won six of the previous ten Twenty20 Internationals, we believe that batting second will be advantageous in this match. 

The day of the match in Al Amerat would be sunny and clear, with a maximum temperature of 32 degrees Celsius. In terms of the T20Is, it is a balanced wicket. Both bowlers and hitters have found it useful. On this surface, though, the bowlers have the advantage and there haven’t been many high-scoring thrillers. 

OMA vs NED Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

NED won two of their four games, while OMA won one.

Oman vs Netherlands Prediction

Cricket analysts predict Oman has a 51% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.