Exciting Match in Bengaluru
The thrilling encounter between India and Netherlands in the 2023 World Cup is underway at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on the occasion of Diwali. India won the toss in the final league match and opted to bat first.
India Dominates with Batting Brilliance
In the first 10 overs, India scored an impressive 91 runs without losing any wickets. Captain Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill are at the crease, building a strong partnership. Rohit Sharma hit his 59th six this year, breaking AB de Villiers’ record of 58 sixes in a calendar year.
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Unchanged Playing XI for Both Teams
Both India and Netherlands retained their playing XI from the previous matches for this encounter.
India Playing XI:
- Rohit Sharma (Captain)
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper)
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohammed Shami
- Mohammed Siraj
Netherlands Playing XI:
- Scott Edwards (Captain and Wicketkeeper)
- Wesley Barresi
- Max O’Dowd
- Colin Ackermann
- Saqib Zulfiqar
- Bas de Leede
- Teja Nidamanuru
- Logan van Beek
- Roelof van der Merwe
- Aryan Dutt
- Paul van Meekeren
India Eyes 9th Consecutive Win
Team India, having won all eight matches in the tournament, aims to secure a ninth consecutive victory, reaching the semi-finals. On the other hand, Netherlands hopes to win today’s match to qualify for the 2025 Champions Trophy.
India’s Remarkable Tournament Journey
Having won all eight matches, India tops the points table with 16 points. The team has displayed consistent and impressive performance, and a win today will solidify their position as the number one team in the points table.
Head-to-Head: India vs Netherlands
India and Netherlands have faced each other only twice in ODIs, both in World Cup matches. India emerged victorious on both occasions, winning by 68 runs in 2003 and by 5 wickets in 2011.
India Triumphs Over South Africa in Last Match
In the previous match, India defeated South Africa by a significant margin of 243 runs. The Indian bowling unit, led by fast bowlers Shami, Bumrah, and Siraj, has been outstanding, taking a combined total of 41 wickets in the tournament. Spinners Jadeja and Kuldeep have contributed with 26 wickets.
Kohli Leads with Bat, Shami with Ball
Virat Kohli is the highest run-scorer for India in the tournament, amassing 543 runs. Mohammed Shami leads the wicket-takers for India with 16 wickets.
Netherlands’ Campaign and Players to Watch
Netherlands, having won two matches in the tournament, defeated South Africa and Bangladesh. They aim to secure a win today and qualify for the 2025 Champions Trophy. Saqib Zulfiqar is the leading run-scorer for Netherlands, while Bas de Leede is their top wicket-taker.
Exciting Battle on Diwali
As the India-Netherlands clash unfolds on Diwali, cricket fans are in for an exciting battle between two formidable teams. Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling encounter!