It’s an exciting showdown as the Netherlands (NED) goes head-to-head against Afghanistan(AFG) in the 34th match of the ODI World Cup, 2023. The thrilling encounter is set to take place at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on November 3, 2023, at 2:00 PM IST.
The Netherlands is currently eighth on the points table after participating in six matches. They have won two games and are in the semifinal race. While their rivals, Afghanistan, hold the sixth position, having also played six matches in the series, however, they have one extra win as they thrashed three World Champions in their last four games. A win here will enhance their chances in the semifinals. So, here is our picks for NED vs AFG Dream 11.
NED vs AFG: Match Details
Match – Netherlands vs Afghanistan, ODI World Cup 2023, 34th Match
Venue – Bharat Ratna Atal Vihari Bhajpaie Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
Date and Time – November 3, 2:00 PM (IST)
Live coverage details – Star Sports India HD and SD Channels, Disney Hotstar (OTT)
NED vs AFG: Pitch Report
The pitch at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, has proven to be a balanced one, providing a fair contest between bat and ball. Over the last 5 matches, the average 1st inning score has been 243 runs. It offers decent assistance for both batters and bowlers, making it an intriguing prospect for the teams. However, with time, it helps spinners a lot in the first inning, while in the second inning, dew comes in as a turning factor. Teams might prefer chasing here due to the dew and batting-friendly conditions under the lights.
NED vs AFG: Weather Report
The weather forecast for the game in Lucknow predicts a temperature of approximately 31.67 °C with a humidity level of around 24%. The anticipated wind speed is 2.17 m/s. There is no chance of rain throughout the game.
NED vs AFG: Head-to-Head Records
In their nine ODI encounters, Afghanistan has emerged victorious seven times, while the Netherlands has managed to secure only two wins.
| Matches Played | 9 |
| Netherlands Won | 2 |
| Afghanistan Won | 7 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Tie | 0 |
NED vs AFG: Probable Playing XI
Netherlands: Vikramjit Singh, Max Owen, Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Scott Edwards (c & wk), Sybrand Engelbrecht, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Ikram Alikhil, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi
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NED vs AFG Dream 11 Fantasy Teams
Grand League:
NED vs AFG Dream 11 Grand League (Source: Twitter)
Wicketkeepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Scott Edwards
Batters: Ibrahim Zadran
All-Rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Collin Ackermann, Logan van Beek, Bas de Leede (C), Azmatullah Omarzai (VC)
Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq
Head to Head:
NED vs AFG Dream 11 H2H (Source: Twitter)
Wicketkeepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (VC), Scott Edwards
Batters: Ibrahim Zadran
All-Rounders: Collin Ackermann, Logan van Beek, Bas de Leede, Azmatullah Omarzai (C)
Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Paul van Meekeren
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