ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Match Prediction 2023 | Match 34 | Netherlands vs Afghanistan – Will Afghanistan be able to beat the Netherlands and maintain their winning streak in this World Cup? | Nov, 03

NED vs AFG Match Analysis

At the Ekanna Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, the Netherlands will play Afghanistan in a crucial game that they must win. It will be their second meeting at the location. The Dutch defeated Sri Lanka by scoring 262 runs when they batted first in their prior match played here.

Considering that the Netherlands were six wickets behind for ninety-one runs, it was an impressive effort. Captain Scott Edwards will be quite concerned about the batting going into this game because of its uneven nature.

On the other hand, as they continue to gain strength, Afghanistan’s batting performances have improved. Following their defeat of New Zealand by 149 runs, Afghanistan defeated Pakistan by 283 runs and then defeated Sri Lanka by 7 wickets while chasing a goal of 242 runs.

The bowlers have some great news regarding the Lucknow pitch as they prepare for a crucial match between the two teams to advance to the semi-finals. Afghanistan has a small beginning advantage due to their recent batting form, but it will be a competitive match between the two sides.

NED vs AFG Team Preview & Squads

Netherlands

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 after consecutive victories against elite teams and boasts a strong bowling attack.  

Max O’Dowd and Vikramjit Singh must lead the squad to the first fifty runs scored and play through at least the first powerplay. 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.

Netherlands Squads

Netherlands

Scott Edwards (c & wk), Vikramjit Singh, Max ODowd, Shariz Ahmad, Aryan Dutt, Colin Ackermann, Paul van Meekeren, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Wesley Barresi,  Bas de Leede, and Logan van Beek.

Afghanistan

Afghanistan is winning the World Cup, defeating past champions Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and England. They are the first team in the World Cup to win two straight games. Their hitting has been the standout feature of their season thus far. Following their victory over England, Afghanistan was soundly defeated by New Zealand. While chasing 289, they were dismissed for 139 runs.

The opening pair against Pakistan in the very following game shared a 130-run partnership as they chased 283 runs. Afghanistan won by eight wickets thanks to fifty runs apiece from their top three batsmen. Afghanistan has a fantastic option at number five after Azmatullah Omarzai scored a magnificent knock in the final game. Afghanistan’s batting appears to be in excellent form right now.

They might substitute Najibullah Zadran for Ikram Alikhil, who was hurt in the previous match. Bowlers can get plenty of help from the surface, and pacers have been dominating the game in recent games. Along with the spinners, Omarzai, Naveen Ul Haq, and Fazhalhaq Farooqi will be important players with the ball.

Afghanistan Squads

Afghanistan

Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Ibrahim Zadran, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi,  Naveen-ul-Haq, Rahmat Shah, and  Najibullah Zadran.

NED vs AFG outfield report

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium Lucknow

Out of the 13 ODIs held at this Lucknow location, teams that bowl first have won nine of them. With a potent bowling assault, Afghanistan should aim to bowl first in this game as they have successfully chased a target in their last two matches.The high temperature of 32 degrees Celsius will be accompanied by largely cloudy weather.

This match will take place in Lucknow at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. It has so far hosted four World Cup games, and this one will be the last. The first-batting team should aim for a score of more than 260–270 runs to win the match, as the average first-inning total in this instance is 229 runs.

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

The Netherlands has only won one game thus far, whereas Afghanistan has won four of the last five.

Netherlands vs Afghanistan Prediction

Winning the toss

• Afghanistan

Player of the Match

• Afghanistan– Ibrahim Zadran

Most runs

• Netherlands– Scott Edwards
• Afghanistan– Ibrahim Zadran

Most wickets

• Netherlands– Bas de Leede
• Afghanistan– Rashid Khan

Most sixes

• Netherlands– Scott Edwards
• Afghanistan– Ibrahim Zadran

Team Scores Batting First

• Netherlands– 260+
• Afghanistan– 280+

       According to cricket analysts, Afghanistan has a 70.01% chance to win. 

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