In the fourth game of the Netherlands T20I Tri-series 2024, which is scheduled to take place at Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd in Utrecht, host Netherlands will be eager to keep up their winning streak when they meet Canada.
Thanks to outstanding performances from Michael Levitt, Scott Edwards, and Kyle Klein, the Netherlands defeated the USA by 102 runs in the first game of the tri-series. Netherlands’ lead at the top of the table has grown as a result of this outcome.
However, against the Netherlands, Canada will want to right the wrongs and deliver a better performance with the bat and the ball.
NED vs CAN Team Preview & Squads
Netherlands
The team’s batting lineup, which includes Michael Levitt, Max O’Dowd, Scott Edwards, Vikramjit Singh, and Zach Lion Cachet, will be expected to provide the majority of the runs. With four boundaries and four sixes, Scott Edwards of the Netherlands concluded the innings with an undefeated 81 runs off 40 balls, demonstrating his exceptional play in the previous game. In addition to Edwards, Michael Levitt, the opener, amassed 68 runs off just 34 balls with five sixes and six boundaries.
When it matters most, bowlers like Paul Van Meekeren, Daniel Doram, Vivian Kingma, Ryan Klein, and Kyle Klein will be relied upon to provide the big hits for the squad. Vikramjit Singh was the Netherlands’ best bowler in the previous game, taking three wickets for sixteen runs in his three overs. In addition to Singh, Paul van Meekeren, Kyle Klein, and Zach Lion Cachet also bowled well and each took two wickets.
Netherlands Squads
Netherlands
Scott Edwards (c & wk), Michael Levitt, Vikramjit Singh, Noah Croes, Aryan Dutt, Ryan Klein, Kyle Klein, Zach Lion Cachet, Paul van Meekeren, Max O’Dowd, Daniel Doram
Canada
The team will rely on players like Rayyan Pathan, Aaron Johnson, Pargat Singh, Saad Bin Zafar, and skipper Nicholas Kirton to score the majority of the runs when they bat. So far this season, Netherlands skipper Nicholas Kirton has topped the batting rankings with 113 runs in two innings.
The team will be counting on bowlers like Jeremy Gordon, Dilon Heyliger, Harsh Thaker, Kaleem Sana, and Saad Bin Zafar to make significant breakthroughs when needed.
Canada Squads
Canada
Nicholas Kirton (c), Shreyas Movva (wk), Parveen Kumar, Harsh Thaker, Dillon Heyliger, Ravinderpal Singh, Jeremy Gordon, Rayyan Pathan, Kaleem Sana, Aaron Johnson, Saad Bin Zafar
The only three Twenty20 Internationals played at Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd in Utrecht have been won by the team batting second. Both sides aim to secure the vital toss, bowl first, and limit the other team to less than 160 runs.
The game’s weather is expected to be mild with light clouds and a modest wind.
In the four T20I matches played at Utrecht, the first innings have averaged 150 runs. In the third T20I Tri-series encounter at Utrecht, the Netherlands recorded the highest total of 217 for 5 against the United States. The Netherlands defeated the USA by a commanding 102 runs.
NED vs CAN Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches
The NED won three games in their last four matches and CAN won one.
Netherlands vs Canada Prediction
Winning the toss
Netherlands
Player of the Match
Netherlands – Scott Edwards
Most runs
Netherlands – Scott Edwards
Canada – Aaron Johnson
Most wickets
Netherlands – Vikramjit Singh
Canada – Dilon Heyliger
Most sixes
Netherlands – Scott Edwards
Canada – Aaron Johnson
Team Scores Batting First
Netherlands – 150+
Canada – 120+
According to cricket analysts, the Netherlands has a 71% chance of winning.
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