NZ vs NED: New Zealand to face off Netherlands in ODI World Cup today
The stage is set for a thrilling showdown as New Zealand and Netherlands to clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
Hyderabad: The stage is set for a thrilling showdown as New Zealand and the Netherlands gear up for their second match of the 2023 ODI World Cup at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
The encounter promises to be a gripping battle between two contrasting teams, with New Zealand riding high on a spectacular win against England while the Netherlands look to bounce back from a valiant effort against Pakistan.
The Black Caps come into this contest with their confidence soaring after an impressive performance against England, where they successfully chased down a target of 282 in just 36.2 overs.
On the other hand, the Netherlands, led by Bas de Leede, caught attention with their spirited display against Pakistan but fell short in their opening game.
History:
History favours New Zealand in this matchup, as they have faced the Netherlands in four ODIs, emerging victorious on every occasion. Notably, the Kiwis’ wins have been dominant, with three of them coming by margins exceeding 100 runs and one by seven wickets.
The two teams have only crossed paths once in the ODI World Cup, back in 1996 in Vadodara, where New Zealand set a target of 307/8 and restricted the Dutch to 188/7.
Weather Update:
The weather conditions appear to be favourable for cricket, with no chance of rain in sight. Weather.com predicts that the humidity will reach 68%, while the temperature is expected to peak at 33 degrees Celcius.
Predictions:
If New Zealand captain Tom Latham wins the toss, he is expected to opt for fielding without a second thought.
According to Google’s win probability, there is a 92% chance that New Zealand will be victorious in this match. However, the Netherlands, with their promising performance against Pakistan, should not be underestimated.
Various cricket pundits and predictions align with New Zealand’s supremacy in this clash.
CricTracker anticipates that New Zealand will bowl the Dutch out for 220-230 runs and score 320-340, depending on the toss outcome.
Khel Now also leans in favour of the Kiwis, anticipating a cautious win that paves the way for their continued success in the tournament.
The match will start at 2 p.m., and cricket fans can watch the live streaming of this exciting encounter on the Star Sports Network and the Disney+ Hotstar website and app.
Ms Kalinga