Afghanistan vs Netherlands Cricket World Cup 2023: Match Preview, Key Players, Head-to-Head, Prediction, Probable XI, Key Players, Weather Report, Pitch Report

Afghanistan and Netherlands will face each other in match No. 34 of ICC Men’s World Cup 2023 on Friday (Nov. 03). The match will be played at BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh starting from 2:00 pm IST / 8:30 AM GMT.

Afghanistan vs Netherlands Match Details

Afghanistan vs Netherlands Match Preview

Both Afghanistan and the Netherlands surprised heavily-favored opponents to begin their campaigns, and they may now aim for a second win that would place the victor squarely in the running for a spot in the semifinals.

In the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, Afghanistan and the Netherlands are still in the running to advance to the knockout rounds after victories in their most recent games and early victories against top-four opponents.

Afghanistan would tie Australia and New Zealand for fourth position with eight points if they win four times today, putting them squarely in the running for a ticket in the knockout rounds.
With just two victories thus far, Netherlands’ route to the semifinals is more difficult, but two points might significantly improve their prospects.

With two crucial #CWC23 points up for grabs, which team takes a step towards a top 4 spot? 🤔

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Afghanistan vs Netherlands Head-to-Head

There have only been nine ODIs between the two teams; the Netherlands won the first one in 2009 and the only other one in 2012.

When Afghanistan batted first and kept the Netherlands at a distance during the chase, they won all three of their meetings in Doha in the beginning of last year. However, this time, the stakes are considerably higher for the two rising teams, who are both playing well.

Afghanistan vs Netherlands Match Prediction

According to Google’s win probability, Afghanistan has a 74% chance of defeating the Netherlands in this game.

Regardless of who bats first, Afghanistan will win for the fourth time, according to CricTracker.

MyKhel believes that Afghanistan will triumph once more. We also think that Afghanistan will advance farther to guarantee a spot in the semifinals.

Afghanistan vs Netherlands Match Pitch Report

Low-scoring games are common in the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, which is renowned for being a refuge for spinners and slower bowlers. Nevertheless, hitters have also benefited from the new World Cup wickets, which are constructed of black dirt.

Afghanistan vs Netherlands Match Probable Playing XI

Afghanistan Probable XI
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (capt), Azmatullah Omarzai, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq/Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Netherlands Probable XI
Max O’Dowd, Vikramjit Singh, Wesley Barresi, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards (capt & wk), Bas de Leede, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Logan van Beek, Shariz Ahmad, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren

Afghanistan vs Netherlands Match Weather Report

Afghanistan vs Netherlands World Cup 2023 Match Squad

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.

Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdul Rahman, Naveen ul Haq

Afghanistan vs Netherlands Key players

Netherlands – Scott Edwards

Afghanistan – Hashmatullah Shahidi