South Africa will take on the Netherlands in the 15th game of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, hoping to continue their momentum. The South Africans have been on a roll and come here with a huge win against the Australians, which will boost their confidence. The Netherlands fell to New Zealand in their previous game and will be looking for their first victory.
The Netherlands lacks the type of experience that the majority of other teams have. In both games, they batted badly and failed to capitalize on opportunities with the ball. This game will be a huge test for their bowlers. South Africa has crucial players in strong form and will try to climb the points table.
THE VENUE FOR SOUTH AFRICA-NETHERLANDS MATCH
The third ODI of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 will be played at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala. Black soil pitches are likely to be used during this World Cup at the HPCA Stadium.
The black soil wickets produce true bounce, making it a venue, where the quick bowlers will have some joy at least in the early stages of an innings
Average 1st Innings Score: 214
Average 2nd Innings Score: 184
TEAM PREVIEW
SOUTH AFRICA
Temba Bavuma’s squad has dominated the event thus far. In the previous game, they overcame the odds by defeating Australia by 134 runs. Their main batsmen and bowlers are in fantastic form, and the team will want to capitalise on this opportunity to win and recover first place on the points table.
Quinton de Kock made a century in the last game and will try to get off to a strong start alongside Temba Bavuma in this encounter.
The team’s middle order has performed admirably, and they will seek combinations amongst Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, and Heinrich Klaasen. Along with Marco Jansen, David Miller is a solid hitter who brings firepower to the batting order.
Lungi Ngidi and Marco Jansen bowled brilliantly against Australia and will seek to get the team off to a good start. In the middle overs, Kagiso Rabada will attempt to utilise his speed to hamper the Dutch batsmen. Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi will be encouraged by the circumstances and will play a vital role.
EXPECTED PLAYING XI OF SOUTH AFRICA v NETHERLANDS
Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi
NETHERLANDS
Scott Edwards’ team had lost two games in a row, both of which were huge losses for the Dutch team. They were defeated by New Zealand by 99 runs in their previous game and will need to mount a significant recovery. They are up against a powerful batting lineup, and Edwards would need his team to be more disciplined in this game if they are to win and collect their first points.
For the team to have a good chance in this game, Vikramjit Singh and Max O’Dowd must maintain a consistent relationship. Colin Ackermann performed admirably in the last game, and he must use his expertise to forge middle-order partnerships with Bas de Leede and Teja Nidamanuru. Roelof, Scott Edwards, and Sybrand Engelbrecht, Scott Edwards, Sybrand Engelbrecht, and Roelof van der Merwe must do well in the lower middle order for the side to win this game.
The bowling attack has been found wanting in both games. The side will need a good show with the new ball from Aryan Dutt and Ryan Klein. Roelof van der Merwe and Shariz Ahmad have to bowl tight spells in the middle overs as the South African batters shall take them on. Bas de Leede and Ackermann must bowl good spells in the supporting role.
EXPECTED PLAYING XI OF NETHERLANDS v SOUTH AFRICA
Vikramjit Singh, Max ODowd, Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Scott Edwards (c & wk), Sybrand Engelbrecht, Roelof van der Merwe, Ryan Klein, Aryan Dutt, Shariz Ahmad
PREDICTION FOR THE MATCH
South Africa has been clinical and has its fast bowling attack in good form. It makes them favorites to win this game.