Preview of AUS vs. NL ODI in the ICC World Cup 2023

October 24, 2023, 03:02 PM
by Nafiz Tahmid

UNB News
Publish- October 24, 2023, 03:02 PM
Nafiz Tahmid
Update- October 24, 2023, 03:18 PM

Preview of AUS vs. NL ODI in the ICC World Cup 2023

Australia vs Netherlands ODI (UNB Digital Image)

The 24th match of the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023, featuring Australia and the Netherlands, is scheduled to take place at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium. The match will begin at 2:30 pm Bangladesh time on October 25. Let’s see the match preview and what to expect from this match.

Australia vs. Netherlands ODI in the 2023 ICC Men’s World Cup: Match Preview

Australia Team’s Performance in the Ongoing ICC ODI World Cup

Australia wants to keep winning in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 as they face the Netherlands in Delhi. The Aussies lost their first two matches but then won two in a row. On the other hand, the Dutch beat South Africa but lost to Sri Lanka.

Australia had tough losses against India and South Africa, but they bounced back with strong victories against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Still, they have room for improvement, especially in their middle-order and fast-bowling. The Netherlands will be aware of these weaknesses when they face Australia on Wednesday.

In the last match, Australia got a 62-run win over Pakistan. After this win, Australia, led by Pat Cummins, is starting to match their status as favorites in the tournament. They secured two vital wins after two subpar performances, with the Australian batting shining in an impressive display against Pakistan in Bengaluru. David Warner and Mitchell Marsh played outstanding centuries to lead Australia to a 62-run win over Pakistan in the fourth match for both teams at the Cricket World Cup 2023. The bowling has also seen gradual improvement, notably with Adam Zampa finding his form and taking two consecutive four-wicket performances.

Performance of the Netherlands Team in the Ongoing ICC ODI World Cup

The Dutch team had a great win against South Africa, but they suffered a five-wicket loss to Sri Lanka. However, they can find encouragement in their strong performance in that game. Even though they were struggling at 91/6, the Netherlands’ batting showed a bounce back after an initial setback, but it hasn’t provided adequate support to the bowlers. A remarkable partnership between Sybrand Engelbrecht and Logan van Beek helped them reach a competitive total of 262. They also made a good start with the ball, taking two early wickets, but Sri Lanka ultimately outperformed them on that day. Speaking of the bowlers, the Netherlands has seen good performances from players like Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, and Aryan Dutt.

While the Netherlands is expected to play with the regular squad, Australia might include their regular opener, Travis Head, in the playing XI. But according to recent news, Australia’s opener, Travis Head, is in good condition but is unlikely to make a comeback against the Netherlands. He has missed all the World Cup matches so far due to an injury. Travis Head suffered a left-hand fracture during Australia’s tour of South Africa in September 2023.

Australia vs. Netherlands Head-to-Head ODI Records

Australia and the Netherlands have played two ODI matches against each other. Out of these two games, Australia won both.

Table: Australia vs Netherlands Head-to-Head ODI Matches So Far

Matches	Australia Won	Netherlands Won
2	2	0

Predicted Playing XI for Australia

David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.

Predicted Playing XI for the Netherlands

Vikramjit Singh, Max ODowd, Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Scott Edwards (c & wk), Sybrand Engelbrecht, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren.

Australian Players to Watch in AUS vs. NL Match

David Warner

David Warner leads as the highest run-scorer for Australia, amassing 228 runs with a strike rate of 109.09. He has hit 10 sixes and 22 fours. However, his performance in the last match against Pakistan was very incredible. He scored 163 runs from 124 balls, and he might replicate the same performance in the next match against the Dutch.

Steve Smith

Steve Smith, usually the key batsman for the Australian team, has had a relatively quiet performance in the World Cup up to this point. He has experienced a duck and two single-digit scores, with his highest score being 46 against India in their first match. However, as a batter, Smith’s caliber is not likely to stay out of form for too long. He is overdue for a significant innings and might consider the Netherlands’ bowling attack as an opportunity to regain his top form.

Adam Zampa

Leg-spinner Adam Zampa had a shaky start in the first two games but found his form in the following two matches, achieving consecutive four-wicket hauls against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. His impressive performances contributed to Australia’s two recent victories, highlighting the impact he can make. Zampa aims to use his sharp leg-break deliveries to trouble the Netherlands’ batting lineup and maintain his strong form.

Dutch Players to Watch in AUS vs. NL Match

Paul van Meekeren

Paul van Meekeren will play a crucial role in that effort, striving to demonstrate the same determined spirit and skills that have brought the Netherlands this far. The right-arm pacer is known for his discipline and possesses a solid yorker, qualities that could prove valuable when facing the aggressive Australian batters. Meekeren got 6 wickets from 4 matches.

Scott Edwards

Netherlands captain Scott Edwards, who has Australian roots, might pose a significant challenge for Zampa. Edwards is an aggressive batsman known for his prowess in sweeping and reverse-sweeping spinners. Given the key roles of Edwards, his performance on the field could have a crucial impact on the overall outcome of the match. In his four World Cup 2023 matches, Edward scored 124 runs.

Colin Ackermann

Colin Ackermann leads as the highest run-scorer for the Netherlands, accumulating 127 runs at a strike rate of 84.66, including 14 fours. However, Ackermann gave his best performance so far against New Zealand by scoring 69 runs from 98 balls.

Final Words

On paper, Australia is the favored team to win Wednesday’s (October 25, 2023) match. However, considering the Netherlands’ performances in the World Cup thus far, they are a team that should not be underestimated. Despite all the facts and performance, our prediction goes for Australia to win the AUS vs. NL match in the 2023 ICC Men’s ODI World Cup Tournament.