Afghanistan vs Netherlands 2023 World Cup Match Preview

In this article, we discuss about Afghanistan vs Netherlands 2023 World Cup Match Preview, its timings, venue, Afghanistan team composition, Netherlands team composition, Key Players to watch out for, pitch and circumstances, predictions and much more.

Timings of Afghanistan vs Netherlands 2023 World Cup Match

The match number 34 of 2023 World Cup will be played between Afghanistan vs Netherlands and it is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2023, at 2:00 PM IST.

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Venue for Afghanistan vs Netherlands 2023 World Cup match

The Ekana Sports City, Lucknow is the venue for this match, It is a sports complex known for its state-of-the-art facilities and venues. It has a capacity of more than 50,000 spectators. This stadium has the longest straight boundaries when compared with other stadiums of India. It has hosted various international and domestic cricket matches, making it a key attraction for cricket enthusiasts.

Team Afghanistan

This has been the so far the best world cup for Afghanistan as they have done major upsets in this World Cup by defeating strong teams like England, Pakistan, Sri Lanka. They are still in the contention for semi-final spot.

Players List

• Batsmen: Hasmatullah Shahidi (captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz(wicket-keeper), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Sharafuddin Ashraf
• Bowlers: Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazal Faaroqi, Fareed Ahmad, Adbul Rahman, Mujjeb-ur-Rehman
• All-rounders: Mohammed Nabi, Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai

Team Netherlands

The Netherlands has also had a mixed start to the tournament, winning two and losing four of their matches. They will be looking to upset Afghanistan and boost their chances of reaching the knockout stages.

Player List

• Batsmen: Scott Edwards(captain & wicketkeeper), Colin Ackermann, Wesley Barresi, Max O’Dowd, Vikramjit Singh
• Bowlers: Aryan Dutt, Logan Van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, Paul van Meekeren, Shariz Ahmed, Ryan Klein, Saqib Zulfiqar
• All-rounders: Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Sybrand Engelbrecht

Key Players to watch out for Afghanistan vs Netherlands match

Here are some of the key players to watch out for in the match between  Afghanistan and Netherlands:

In Afghanistan Team

• Rashid Khan: The world’s number one ranked bowler in T20I cricket, Rashid Khan will be Afghanistan’s key player in the World Cup. He is a wicket-taking bowler who can also bowl economically, and will be looking to lead Afghanistan’s bowling attack to victory.
• Mohammad Nabi: The experienced all-rounder Mohammad Nabi will be another key player for Afghanistan. He is a consistent bowler who can also bat in the middle order, and will be looking to make an all-round impact in the World Cup.
• Rahmanullah Gurbaz: The opening batsman Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a dangerous hitter who can take the game away from the opposition on his day. He will be looking to give Afghanistan good starts in the World Cup.

In Netherlands Team

• Bas de Leede: The right-arm fast bowler Bas de Leede is the Netherlands’ leading wicket-taker in the World Cup so far. He is a consistent bowler who can swing the ball both ways, and will be looking to lead the Netherlands’ bowling attack against Afghanistan.
• Paul van Meekeren: He is the wicket-taking bowler for the Netherlands and is known for providing early break-throughs.
• Teja Nidamanuru: The left-arm spinner Teja Nidamanuru is a key player in the Netherlands’ bowling attack. He is a wicket-taking bowler who can also bowl economically, and will be looking to trouble the Afghan batsmen.

Pitch and circumstances

The pitch at the Ekana Sports City, Lucknow is expected to be a spin friendly track. The weather is expect to be sunny and warm during the day, with dew coming in at night time.

Predictions

Afghanistan will have a slight edge over Netherlands as this venue supports spinners, and Afghanistan has 3 quality spinners.

Conclusion

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