NL vs AFG Match Preview
The success of the Netherlands in this tournament relies heavily on the performance of their top 4 batsmen. Unfortunately, Max O Dowd and Vikramjit Singh have been underwhelming, failing to accumulate a total of 100 runs across 6 innings.
However, Wesley Barresi, who made his debut in this edition, showcased his skills by scoring 41 runs and displaying good form. The team's captain, Scott Edwards, has been leading by example, emerging as the highest scorer for the Netherlands. Additionally, Sybrand Engelbrecht and Colin Ackermann have shown glimpses of their potential with some impressive performances.
The Netherlands also possesses two talented all-rounders in Bas de Leede and Logan van Beek. Their contributions will be crucial to the team's success. Furthermore, Paul van Meekeren has been exceptional with the new ball, claiming 10 wickets.
The success of the Netherlands in this tournament relies heavily on the performance of their top 4 batsmen. Unfortunately, Max O Dowd and Vikramjit Singh have been underwhelming, failing to accumulate a total of 100 runs across 6 innings.
However, Wesley Barresi, who made his debut in this edition, showcased his skills by scoring 41 runs and displaying good form. The team's captain, Scott Edwards, has been leading by example, emerging as the highest scorer for the Netherlands. Additionally, Sybrand Engelbrecht and Colin Ackermann have shown glimpses of their potential with some impressive performances.
The Netherlands also possesses two talented all-rounders in Bas de Leede and Logan van Beek. Their contributions will be crucial to the team's success. Furthermore, Paul van Meekeren has been exceptional with the new ball, claiming 10 wickets.
Weather Report
The temperature will remain between 25 to 30 degrees. We may see some dew during the second half of the match.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Lucknow is one of the more difficult surfaces to bat on in this tournament. The average first-inning score on this ground is 217. However, the team batting first will look to get at least 250 runs. This will be the 5th match on this ground and the surface has plenty of rough patches.
Notable stats
Ibrahim Zadran: Rock at the Top
Ibrahim Zadran has scored the most runs for Afghanistan this year. He has scored 690 runs at an average of 43.12 and a strike rate of 79.40.
Team News
There are no updates regarding injuries from either side.
NL vs AFG Probable 11
NL Playing 11
- Vikramjit Singh
- Max O’Dowd
- Scott Edwards (C)
- Wesley Barresi
- Colin Ackermann
- Bas de Leede
- Logan van Beek
- Sybrand Engelbrecht
- Shariz Ahmed
- Aryan Dutt
- Paul van Meekeren
AFG Playing 11
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wk)
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Hashmatullah Shahidi (C)
- Rahmat Shah
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Ikram Alikhil
- Mohammad Nabi
- Rashid Khan
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Naveen ul-Haq
- Fazalhaq Farooqi
Dream11 Prediction
We are backing Afghanistan to win this contest. They have played some excellent cricket so far, defeating heavyweights like Pakistan and England. While the Netherlands have some good players, they lack the dynamic batting line-up of their opponents.
Top Picks
Bas de Leede: Bas de Leede is the leading wicket-taker for the Netherlands with 11 wickets. He has also scored 114 runs.
Hashmatullah Shahidi: Hashmatullah Shahidi is the leading run-scorer for Afghanistan. He has scored 226 runs at an average of 56.50. His knocks include 2 half-centuries.
Rashid Khan: The pitch at Lucknow tends to help the spinners and Rashid Khan is arguably the best spinner in this match.
NL vs AFG Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: R Gurbaz, S Edwards
Batters: I Zadran, H Shahidi, R Shah
All-rounders: B de Leede (C), L van Beek, A Omarzai (VC)
Bowlers: Rashid-Khan, P van Meekeran, A Dutt
