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India's Hardik Pandya ruled out of Cricket World Cup
India all-rounder and vice-captain Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the Cricket World Cup in a blow to the so-far unbeaten host's campaign for a third title.
The 30-year-old suffered a left ankle injury in India's seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Pune last month and was in a fight to regain fitness ahead of the tournament’s knockout stages.
Read: India dismantles Sri Lanka to book semifinal spot at Cricket World Cup with 302-run win
Since then, he has missed games against New Zealand, England and Sri Lanka as India continued its winning spree, going unbeaten in the tournament across its seven games.
In Pandya’s absence, Mohammed Shami has played all three games and picked up 14 wickets, including two five-wicket hauls. The two-time champions are the first team to qualify for the semi-finals with two games in hand.
Pacer Prasidh Krishna has been brought in as replacement for Pandya, after gaining approval from ICC’s tournament technical committee. The 27-year-old has played 17 one-day internationals and taken 29 wickets.
Read: ICC World Cup 2023: Bangladesh stumble to modest 204 against Pakistan
India takes on South Africa in Kolkata on Sunday and then plays the Netherlands in Bengaluru on Nov. 12.
It will play its semifinal in Mumbai on Nov. 15, unless it meets archrival Pakistan in the last four — in which case the game would be played in Kolkata on Nov. 16.
Bangladesh Women’s Cricket Showing Light of Hope
While the Bangladesh men’s cricket team is struggling in World Cup 2023, the Bangladesh women’s cricket team made history by winning a T20 series against Pakistan at home. These young women might not get as much attention as the men’s cricket team, but they show incredible determination, strength, and skill. Even though they do not get the deserved recognition or pay, the Bangladesh women’s cricket team consistently make all-out efforts. Now, it is high time for Bangladesh to focus on women’s cricket too.
Bangladesh Women’s Cricket: Performances in 2023
Bangladesh’s men’s cricket team had faced disappointment three times in the Asia Cup final; the women’s cricket team brought us a championship in the 2018 Asia Cup. Apart from this, Tigressed have other achievements too. Let’s dive deep.
ODI
This year, the Bangladesh Women’s team has played 5 ODIs and won one match against the India Women’s team. Indian team visited Bangladesh in July 2023 for a three-match ODI series. Tigress got their maiden win against India in the first match on July 16, 2023. Bangladesh Women’s team set a target of 152 for 9 in 43 overs, and India was all out for 113 and lost the match by 40 runs. However, Bangladesh lost the next game. Apart from this, Bangladesh also lost a match against Sri Lanka on May 4, 2023. Further, there was one no result against Sri Lanka, and one match was tied against India.
16 years ago, the women’s cricket team entered international cricket through a match against Thailand in Bangkok. After winning the first two matches, Tigresses took part in the ACC Women’s Tournament and won the title that year.
After that, the Bangladesh team led by Salma Khatun did not have to look back. However, in 2011, the Tigresses achieved an important milestone under coach Mamatha Maben. Despite finishing in 5th place in the Women’s World Cup Qualifier held on their own soil, the Bangladesh team won ODI status for the first time.
The Bangladesh women’s cricket team, which entered the top ten in the global rankings, then played a total of 57 ODIs until October 31, 2023, including bilateral and trilateral series. Bangladesh women’s cricket team won 15 ODI matches so far; 5 matches remain without results and tied in one match. Bangladesh women’s team is now ranked eighth in ICC Women’s ODI Rankings.
T20I
The roar of the Tigresses has been felt in the shortest and most popular version of current cricket, T20. The statistics of 42 wins in 107 matches are not very surprising, but once the top position of the ICC T20 ranking was occupied by the Tigresses. Bangladesh women’s cricket team is now ranked ninth in ICC Women’s T20I Rankings.
This year, Tigress played 15 T20I matches on home ground and abroad. But, the team could not get enough success at the beginning of this year. Most recently, they made history by winning a T20I series against Pakistan. Among the 15 T20I matches played this year, the Bangladesh women’s team won only five games.
The Bangladesh women’s cricket team has not made it to the finals of the ODI World Cup yet, but they have already competed in three T20 World Cups. In this edition of the World Cup qualifiers, they have been champions twice. In addition, this year, the team led by Nigar Sultana and Jahanara has won three of their last five T20 matches. The Bangladesh women’s cricket team has also achieved significant success in the Asian Games, earning silver medals in both the 2010 and 2014 editions.
Read more: Bangladesh win historic Women's T20 series against Pakistan
ODI and Test Status
On November 24, 2011, Bangladesh achieved ODI status by beating USA with 9 wickets in the 2011 Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier. This victory ensured that Bangladesh would be among the top 6 teams in the tournament and be ranked in the top 10 globally, which was the condition for getting ODI status. In April 2021, the ICC granted permanent Test and One Day International (ODI) status to all full-member women’s teams. But Tigresses are yet to play their debut test match.
Bangladesh won the 3-match T20I Series against Pakistan
Recently, Bangladeshi women won a T20I series against Pakistan by 2-1, which took place from October 25 to October 29. Bangladesh won the second T20 in a row against Pakistani girls in Chattogram on October 27. The Tigresses were happy to beat Pakistan by 20 runs in the second T20 of the three-match series.
In September 2023, Tigresses won the bronze medal by defeating Pakistan in the Asian Games. And winning a series against Pakistan in Bangladesh is another achievement for confident Tigresses. Bangladesh made history by winning the series for the first time in T20I with one match in hand, defeating the Pakistani women by 20 runs in the second match.
ICC World Cup 2023: England wins toss and will field in Cricket World Cup match against India
England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and chose to field first in its Cricket World Cup match on Sunday against India.
India is flying high – the only unbeaten team in the competition thus far. The hosts sit second on the points’ table with 10 points from five games. It trails South Africa – equal on points after six games – on net run-rate.
Read: ICC World Cup 2023: Bangladesh stumble, lose 5 wickets for 69 chasing 230
England, meanwhile, is 10th on the table. The 2019 champions sunk to last spot again on Saturday evening as the Netherlands beat Bangladesh.
It has a mere two points from only one win in five games – the worst run for a defending champion since 1999. Australia in 1992 is the only other defending champion to lose four (or more) matches in a World Cup.
Read: ICC World Cup 2023: Australia hold nerve to beat New Zealand
England has only beaten Bangladesh and still trails them on run-rate. It has lost to New Zealand, Afghanistan, South Africa and Sri Lanka.
Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is still unavailable for India and is nursing a left ankle injury. In his absence, the hosts have gone with a similar combination as it did against New Zealand a week ago in Dharamsala – six batsmen and five bowlers.
Both India and England have fielded an unchanged side from the previous game.
Read: World Cup 2023: Bangladesh bowl first against Netherlands
Sunday is going to be dry and hot in Lucknow, with a slow and turning wicket expected at the BRABVE Stadium. It should assist the batters, but spin should come into play prominently as the match progresses.
Evening dew could favour the side chasing, but pacers have also enjoyed bowling under lights at this venue.
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Line-ups:
India: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Lokesh Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj.
England: Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (captain), Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.
Preview of ENG vs. IND ODI in ICC World Cup 2023
The highly anticipated clash between India and England in the ICC World Cup 2023 is set to start at 2:30 pm Bangladesh time on October 29, 2023. This thrilling ENG vs. India encounter will take place at the iconic Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
IND vs. ENG ODI in the 2023 ICC World Cup: Match Preview
England’s Performance In the Ongoing Men’s ODI World Cup
England had a tough time in the Cricket World Cup, losing their fourth game out of five. They suffered an eight-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka in Bangalore. As a result, Jos Buttler’s team is now in a tough spot, and it is unlikely they’ll make it to the semi-finals.
Right now, England is in the 9th position with a 1-4 record. In their recent game on Thursday night, they had a tough time against Sri Lanka. When they batted first, they only managed to score 156 runs before losing all their wickets in just 33.2 overs. The only noteworthy performance came from Ben Stokes, who scored 43 runs off 73 balls. Further, England’s performance with the ball was disappointing as they managed to take only two wickets, and Sri Lanka easily reached the target in 25.4 overs. England has only managed to score over 300 runs in one out of their five games played. If we look at the scores from their last three matches, it’s quite concerning: they were bowled out for 215 against Afghanistan, 170 against South Africa, and 156 against Sri Lanka.
Technically, England has not been ruled out of the semi-final race, but their fate now depends on other teams’ results, and they cannot afford to lose another game if they want to have a shot at the semi-finals.
It is unclear which direction the England team will take for the upcoming match. They have been trying out various lineups during the tournament but have not found the winning combination yet. Players like Sam Curran, Harry Brook, and Gus Atkinson could be considered for the team, especially after the loss to Sri Lanka on Thursday.
Read more: ICC World Cup 2023: Schedule, Fixtures, Venues, Team List
Performance of India In the 2023 ICC Men’s ODI World Cup
While England is struggling, India is performing exceptionally well in the ICC Cricket World Cup. They have won all five of their opening games, making them a perfect 5-0 and putting them in a strong position for a spot in the semi-finals. Their team is well-equipped with depth and flexibility, enabling them to adjust to various weather conditions and pitch conditions on any match day.
In the last game, Virat Kohli maintained his excellent form by scoring 95 runs from 104 balls, playing a leading role with the bat. Rohit Sharma contributed with 46 runs at the top of the order. Since all-rounder Hardik Pandya is still sidelined due to injury, it is probable that India will stick with the same team for their upcoming match against England, which means they will rely on just five bowlers.
India vs England Head-to-Head ODI
India has won 57 out of the 106 games they have played against England. On the other hand, England has won 44 times.
In their most recent five one-day matches, India has won three, and they also won the last series with a score of 2-1 when they played against a team led by Jos Buttler in July 2022.
Table: England vs India Head-to-Head ODI Matches So Far
Matches
England Won
India Won
No Result
Tie
106
44
57
3
2
Predicted India XI
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj.
Predicted England XI
Johnny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, David Willey, Mark Wood.
Read more: World Cup 2023: England outplayed as Afghanistan script historic win in Delhi
Key Indian Players to Watch
Virat Kohli
Kohli has been exceptional in this tournament, consistently scoring runs in all parts of the cricket field. His average in the tournament is an incredible 118. So far, he’s scored a total of 354 runs in 5 innings. This includes a century in the match against Bangladesh and three fifties in games against Australia, Afghanistan, and New Zealand.
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma’s performance with the bat in this World Cup has been absolutely outstanding. The captain of the Indian team seems determined and unstoppable, scoring a total of 311 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 133.47. He has played 19 ODI matches against England and scored 637 runs, with 137 highest score. So, we might see another incredible performance against England.
Mohammed Shami
In his first match of the World Cup 2023, Mohammed Shami had a remarkable comeback. He took five wickets in the game against New Zealand. Shami was brought into the team to replace Shardul Thakur because of an injury to Pandya. Due to Pandya’s absence, India had to change their playing XI and went in with five specialist bowlers instead of having an all-rounder in the lineup. And Shami’s inclusion worked very well. So, he will surely give his best against the English.
Read more: ICC World Cup 2023: India ODI Squad Analysis
Key English Players to Watch
Dawid Malan
Dawid Malan is doing quite well in the team in ICC World Cup 2023, with an average of 44. He’s been the top scorer for his team, with a total of 220 runs in five innings. He even managed to score a century against Bangladesh. It’s very likely that he’ll continue to open the innings along with Jonny Bairstow.
Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes is taking the captain’s role for England for the rest of the tournament. He only played two matches so far. In his first World Cup match against South Africa, the all-rounder didn’t have a great game. He only scored 5 runs off 8 balls and got out by chipping a catch back to Kagiso Rabada. In the second match against Sri Lanka, he scored 43 runs from 73 balls. However, he has a good record against India, scoring 522 runs from 22 matches. So, he might turn out to be a savior for England.
Reece Topley
With 8 wickets in three matches in this World Cup, Topley is the top wicket-taker for England. So, he might throw his spell against India.
Final Words
Things haven’t been going well with the England team. The expectations for the English side were incredibly high before the tournament began, but their performance has been quite disappointing. They appeared completely lost, especially after their unexpected loss to Afghanistan. India has a good opportunity to win this IND vs. ENG match, which would mark their sixth consecutive victory in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023.
Read more: ICC World Cup 2023 Live Streaming: How and Where to Watch all matches Online
ICC World Cup 2023: England choose to bat in must-win game vs Sri Lanka
England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and opted to bat in a must-win game for the defending champions against Sri Lanka on Thursday at the Cricket World Cup.
England has one win — against Bangladesh — from its opening four games at the tournament following heavy losses to New Zealand and South Africa and an upset defeat to Afghanistan.
Sri Lanka's five-wicket win over the Netherlands last weekend was its first victory in four games at the tournament.
Read: World Cup 2023: Australia brighten their semifinal berth with a record 309-run victory over Netherlands
England made three changes to its side from the massive defeat against South Africa.
Pacer Reece Topley was already ruled out of the tournament with a hand injury, and was replaced by all-rounder Chris Woakes.
Spin all-rounder Moeen Ali and big-hitting batsman Liam Livingstone have also been included, with Harry Brook and pacer Gus Atkinson left out.
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Sri Lanka brought in all-rounder Angelo Mathews as an injury replacement for pacer Matheesha Pathirana. Medium pacer Lahiru Kumara also comes into the side, with bowling all-rounders Dushan Hemantha and Chamika Karunratne left out.
Buttler has managed only 87 runs in four games thus far, with a highest of 43.
Sri Lanka is unbeaten against England in their past four World Cup meetings.
Lineups:
England: Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (captain), Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (captain), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka
Preview of ENG vs. SL ODI in ICC World Cup 2023
Ranked at 8th and 9th places, Sri Lanka and England, respectively, are gearing up to face each other with the intent of strengthening their campaigns in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023. Both teams find themselves in a must-win situation as they go head to head in the 25th match of the 2023 World Cup on Thursday, October 26, at 2:30 pm Bangladesh time. This crucial showdown will take place at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium at Bengaluru in India.
England vs. Sri Lanka ODI in ICC Men’s World Cup 2023: Match Preview
England Team’s Performance in the World Cup So Far
The England team is facing significant challenges. Having managed to secure just one victory out of their four matches in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 group stage, the defending champions are on the edge of a potentially embarrassing elimination. This disappointing turn of events has left fans disheartened. England, however, is not alone in their struggles. Just slightly ahead of them in the standings due to a better net run rate, Sri Lanka is sharing the bottom spot with England.
The 2023 tournament began on a sour note for England as they suffered a defeat against New Zealand. They appeared to regain their footing by defeating Bangladesh in the next match. Nevertheless, a surprising loss to Afghanistan halted England's resurgence, and a significant defeat at the hands of South Africa landed them in the ninth position in the league standings.
Jos Buttler's team suffered their most substantial ODI loss ever against South Africa, effectively signaling the demise of England's weak defense of their World Cup title at the Wankhede Stadium. The Proteas exhibited ruthless efficiency against an underwhelming England bowling unit, scoring 399 runs on the scoreboard in their allotted 50 overs, with Heinrich Klaasen demonstrating a brilliant display of aggressive batting. In reply, Buttler and his team struggled, and it was only a partnership between Mark Wood and Gus Atkinson that prevented England from facing complete humiliation.
Read more: ICC World Cup 2023 Tickets: How to Buy Online, Booking, Prices, Starting Dates and Timings
Performance of the Sri Lanka Team in the World Cup So Far
On the other hand, Sri Lanka commenced their campaign with three high-scoring matches, although they concluded with losses to South Africa, Pakistan, and Australia. A crucial win against the Netherlands injected some momentum into the Sri Lankan challenge. However, Sri Lanka's batting has generally been sharp, with scores exceeding 300 in two matches against South Africa and Pakistan and a successful chase of 253. However, their bowling has been somewhat inconsistent, particularly when facing stronger opponents. This is an area that England will likely aim to capitalize on, while the Lankans aim to capitalize on the confidence they gained from a win over the Netherlands.
When it comes to their team selection, England has already utilized all 15 players they brought along, leaving them with limited options. However, there is a remaining hope that Brydon Carse, who is set to join the team, can have a similar impact to Liam Plunkett, bolstering their performance in the middle overs. The batting department has underperformed, with only one century and four fifties so far, but they might find some comfort in facing a Sri Lankan bowling attack that initially struggled by conceding scores of 428 for 5 and 345 for 4 in the tournament.
Regarding Sri Lanka's aspirations, securing a spot in the top four is a tough challenge, especially with upcoming matches against India and New Zealand. Nevertheless, they have displayed flashes of their potential, primarily through Kusal Mendis, who has taken on the captaincy in addition to his wicketkeeping duties, and Sadeera Samarawickrama's batting performances. Additionally, Dilshan Madushanka has demonstrated his wicket-taking skill with the ball.
Read more: ICC World Cup 2023 Live Streaming: How and Where to Watch all matches Online
ENG vs. SL Head-to-Head Records in ODI
In ODI cricket, England and Sri Lanka have played a total of 78 matches. Out of these 78 games, England emerged as winners in 38, while Sri Lanka won 36 matches. Three matches concluded without a result, and one match ended in a tie.
Table: England vs Sri Lanka Head-to-Head ODI Matches So Far
Matches
England Won
Sri Lanka Won
No Result
Tie
78
38
36
3
1
Predicted Playing XI for England
Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (capt, wk), Harry Brook, Chris Woakes, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Gus Atkinson, Mark Wood.
Predicted Playing XI for Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (capt, wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dushan Hemantha/Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka.
Read more: ICC World Cup 2023: Schedule, Fixtures, Venues, Team List
English Players to Watch
Dawid Malan
Dawid Malan's remarkable innings of 140 against Bangladesh paved the way for England's only victory in the 2023 ODI Cricket World Cup as of the time of writing. Teaming up with Jonny Bairstow as an opening batsman, Malan has displayed occasional brilliance but has also struggled with consistency. However, his explosive potential is evident when he is at his best.
Adil Rashid
Once again, the ever-reliable Adil Rashid has been England's primary choice to stop the opposition's batting aggressiveness and capture key wickets, particularly during the crucial middle overs. Rashid has notched up six wickets in four matches in this World Cup and stands as the second most prolific bowler for the reigning champions, trailing only behind the injured Reece Topley.
Gus Atkinson
Gus Atkinson, who played only one match and bowled for nine overs, managed to take two wickets but gave away 60 runs in the process. He might be the solution to England's bowling needs. His upcoming contest against the effective Sri Lankan batters on Thursday could determine how the important game unfolds.
Sri Lankan Players to Watch
Dilshan Madushanka
To stop the English batsman from scoring, Sri Lanka is expected to bring in Dilshan Madushanka as their bowler. This left-arm fast bowler has been performing well in the tournament so far, taking 11 wickets in four matches, which is the second-best performance. In one of the matches, he took four wickets for 50 runs when they played against the Netherlands.
Sadeera Samarawickrama
Sadeera Samarawickrama has been performing really well. The 28-year-old has had a standout tournament, scoring a total of 230 runs in four games. Notably, he scored 91 runs in one match against the Netherlands and 108 runs against Pakistan. So, he can replicate this against England.
Kusal Mendis
Mendis played a crucial role in Sri Lanka's first two games. He scored 76 runs off 42 balls in a challenging chase against South Africa and followed that with a hundred in just 65 balls against Pakistan. It's worth noting that he's one of the four remaining players in the Sri Lankan team who were part of the squad that caused an upset by defeating England at Headingley in the 2019 World Cup.
Final Words
October 26’s ODI match between England and Sri Lanka is expected to be a closely fought contest, as both teams have been dealing to uplift their ranking in the points table. As both teams have had their moments of success in the past, any of them can win the match. Not to mention, the ENG vs SL ODI match in the ICC World Cup 2023 would be quite interesting and is full of possibilities.
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Preview of AUS vs. NL ODI in the ICC World Cup 2023
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.
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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.
Read more: ICC World Cup 2023: Schedule, Fixtures, Venues, Team List
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.
Read more: ICC World Cup 2023: Australia Men's ODI Squad Analysis
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.
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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.
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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.
Read more: ICC World Cup 2023 Live Streaming: How and Where to Watch all matches Online
Preview of BAN vs. SA ODI in ICC World Cup 2023
On October 24, at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, South Africa and Bangladesh will face off in a crucial World Cup match. The BAN vs. SA match will start at 2:30 pm Bangladesh time.
Preview of BAN vs. SA ODI in the 2023 ICC Men’s World Cup
South Africa’s Performance in the Ongoing World Cup So Far
Like in past tournaments, the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 has been full of surprises. South Africa had a tough time when they unexpectedly lost to the Netherlands. But they made a great comeback on Saturday by defeating England by a huge 229-run difference in Mumbai.
The Proteas, the South African cricket team, made a strong comeback after their surprising loss to the Netherlands. They scored 399 runs for 7 wickets against England in the last match on October 20. Heinrich Klaasen hit 109 runs in just 61 balls, and Marco Jansen scored an unbeaten 75 runs in 42 balls.
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On the other hand, England struggled when they batted. They were at a score of only 38 runs with the loss of 4 wickets after 8.1 overs. Eventually, they were all out for just 170 runs in 22 overs.
Klaasen and Jansen played really well against England’s fast and spin bowlers. They made a partnership of 151 runs, helping South Africa reach the second-highest total in the tournament. South Africa had also scored the highest total of 428-5 against Sri Lanka in this World Cup.
Now, South Africa seems to be in form again, and they will play against a struggling Bangladesh team, which has lost three out of four games, in Mumbai on Tuesday.
South Africa is doing pretty well, with six points from four games. On the other hand, Bangladesh is in a tough spot and has to win all five of their upcoming matches to have a chance at making it to the semi-finals.
However, in their previous games, both teams were missing their captains. South Africa’s middle-order batsman, Temba Bavuma, couldn’t play against England because of illness. Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s all-rounder, Shakib Al Hasan, had to skip their important match against India because he injured his left quadriceps. In those matches, Aiden Markram took the role of captaincy for South Africa, and Najmul Hossain Shanto took on that role for Bangladesh.
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Bangladesh’s Performance in the Ongoing World Cup So Far
Shakib may return to the next match. But this time, Taskin Ahmed is doubtful. During the first match against Afghanistan, Taskin suffered a shoulder injury. He played against England and New Zealand. Against India, he took a rest and Hasan Mahmud played instead.
In their last game against India, Bangladesh had a strong start with a 93-run opening partnership, but then their performance deteriorated, and they lost wickets quickly, ending up with just over 200 runs and four wickets left.
The pair of Bangladeshi batsmen, Mahmudullah and Mushfiqur Rahim, were broken by an amazing catch made by Ravindra Jadeja, who caught the ball at point. This catch gave Jasprit Bumrah his first wicket in the game. So, all of India’s bowlers, except for Hardik Pandya and Virat Kohli, who only bowled 6 balls, managed to take wickets.
This match will be Bangladesh’s last chance to keep their hope alive for the World Cup. So, the Tigers will surely try their best in this game.
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Bangladesh vs South Africa Head-to-Head ODI
In the 24 ODI matches played between South Africa and Bangladesh, South Africa has won 18 times, while Bangladesh has managed to win 6 times.
Table: Bangladesh vs South Africa Head-to-Head ODI Matches So Far
Matches
Bangladesh Won
South Africa Won
No Result
Tie
24
6
18
0
0
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Predicted Playing XI for Bangladesh
Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman.
Predicted Playing XI for South Africa
Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.
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Bangladeshi Players to Watch in BAN vs. SA Match
Mushfiqur Rahim
So far, Mushfiqur Rahim is the top scorer for the Bangladesh team. In four matches, he scored 157 runs with an 83.51 strike rate. He consistently scored in the last three matches in this World Cup. However, his performance was poor in the first match against the Afghans.
Mahmudullah
Mahmudullah had three matches in this World Cup. But, he technically played two innings as he was not required to bat in the first match against Afghanistan. After that, he played against New Zealand and India and scored 41 runs and 26 runs respectively. He has a 102.35 strike rate and may play a crucial role against the Proteas.
Litton Das
The opener, Litton Das, has scored more than 50 runs in two matches in the tournament. His scores have been 13, 76, 0, and, most recently, 66 against India. So, he might come up as a savior for Bangladesh by scoring another 50+ score.
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South African Players to Watch in the BAN vs. SA Match
Quinton de Kock
Quinton de Kock is the leading run-scorer for South Africa, having scored 233 runs at a strike rate of 108. He’s hit 8 sixes and 24 fours. With 108.88 strikes, he is one of the hardest hitters in this World Cup. So, Bangladesh will have to be careful bowling Quinton de Kock.
Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada has been South Africa’s top bowler, taking 8 wickets. He has an average of 22 and an economy rate of 5.74. Bangladesh’s top order needs to have a cautious approach to facing Rabada.
Aiden Markram
Aiden Markram has been very aggressive throughout the World Cup. With a 141.38 strike rate, he is a quick run scored, boosting South Africa’s run machine. So far, he has scored 205 runs from 4 appearances in the World Cup 2023.
Final Words
If we look at the two teams, the Proteas have been performing well compared to the Tigers. Additionally, when we consider the current World Cup records, it seems like South Africa is likely to win the BAN vs. SA ODI match in the ICC World Cup 2023.
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ICC World Cup 2023: Preview of AUS vs. SL ODI
Australia and Sri Lanka aim to secure their first victory in the 2023 Cricket World Cup as they meet in match 14 at Ekana Sports City in Lucknow on Monday, October 16, at 2:30 pm Bangladesh time. After losing the first two matches, both teams understand the imperative nature of the situation, treating each subsequent game as a virtual knockout match to revive their World Cup campaign.
Preview of Australia vs. Sri Lanka ODI in the 2023 ICC World Cup
Team Australia did not start the competition well. They lost their first game to India, and it wasn't a good sign. But things got worse in their second match against South Africa. They didn't play well and lost by a huge margin of 134 runs.
The main problem for Australia has been with their batting. None of their main players have given their best yet. Surprisingly, no one from the team has scored fifty runs in any match so far.
Now, they are facing Sri Lanka, a team that beat them 3-2 the last time they played in June 2022. Looking at how Australia has played in the first two games, they really need to step up their game. If they don't give their best against Sri Lanka, their chances of moving to the next round might be in trouble even before the middle of the competition.
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On the other hand, even though Sri Lanka lost their first two matches in the tournament, it's worth acknowledging their efforts. In the first game, they faced a strong South African team that set a new record for the highest score in the ICC World Cup history, reaching 428/5 in 50 overs. Although Sri Lanka couldn't chase down this huge score, they managed to score 326 runs, which would have been a winning total on most other days.
Three days later, on October 10, Sri Lanka faced Pakistan and played excellent with the bat again, setting a target of 345. However, Pakistan managed to chase it down. Although Sri Lanka has been strong with their batting, they need to do better when it comes to bowling. They have only taken nine wickets in their last two matches.
Sri Lanka beat Australia in June 2022, and considering Australia's current struggles, Sri Lanka believe they have a good chance of winning this match and getting their first victory in the tournament.
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Team News
It's fair to say that Australia hasn't been the same without Usman Khawaja opening the innings. Trying Mitchell Marsh in that role hasn't worked well, as he has only scored seven runs in the competition so far. Because of this, Cummins might be thinking about bringing in Travis Head. This change could allow Marsh to move to the middle order, where he has performed well in recent months. Further, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, and David Warner have had decent starts in the last two matches and are likely to stay in the team. However, the pressure is on them to score big in this upcoming game.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka has felt the absence of leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga de Silva, who couldn't play in the World Cup due to a hamstring injury. In the last match, Matheesha Pathirana gave 90 runs in his nine overs. Because of this, Dasun Shanaka might consider giving Kasun Rajitha a chance as the first change bowling option in the upcoming game.
Australia vs Sri Lanka Head-to-Head Records in ODI So Far
Australia and Sri Lanka have played each other in 103 ODI matches. Out of these, Australia has won 63 times, while Sri Lanka has emerged victorious on 36 occasions. Additionally, 4 matches concluded without a result.
Table: Australia vs Sri Lanka Head-to-Head ODI Matches So Far
Matches
Australia Won
Sri Lanka Won
No Result
103
63
36
4
Probable Playing XI for Australia
David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (capt), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.
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Probable Playing XI for Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (capt, wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka.
Key Australian Players to Watch
Marnus Labuschagne
Even though he's not in his best form, Marnus Labuschagne was the highest scorer with 46 runs for Australia in the last game and has the potential to play a substantial innings in the upcoming match. In India, Marnus has an average of 40 runs, showcasing his ability to adjust to challenging conditions. Moreover, he has scored 30 or more runs in five out of the last eight matches.
Mitchell Starc
Mitchell Starc remains one of the premier ODI bowlers globally, known for his lethal toe-crushing yorkers and challenging left-arm swing that troubles batsmen. Against Sri Lanka, the fast bowler maintains an average of taking two wickets per match. He has played 14 matches against Sri Lanka and grabbed 27 wickets. Starc has a remarkable record in World Cups, being a specialist in the format, having secured an impressive 52 wickets in 20 tournament matches on the grandest stage.
Adam Zampa
Adam Zampa is the only designated spinner in Australia's World Cup squad. Since the tournament is taking place on spin friendly pitch, Australia’s performance will highly depend on Zampa’s bowling.
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Key Sri Lankan Players to Watch
Kusal Mendis
Kusal Mendis is currently in the best form of his career for Sri Lanka, scoring 122, 76, and 17 runs in his last three ODI innings. As a star player at the number three position, Mendis excels in the white ball format, displaying a skill for constructing his innings. His record for playing against Australia is evident, boasting an average of 50.33 runs across 11 matches against them.
Dilshan Madushanka
In the process of developing his career, Dilshan Madushanka is demonstrating notable consistency for the Sri Lankan team, securing two wickets in each of their World Cup games thus far. As a pace bowler, Madushanka possesses the ability to generate swing on the ball even during the latter part of the innings. Despite being underrated, he has maintained an average of two wickets per match over the past year in ODI.
Final Words
Australia has been in poor form, losing seven out of its last 10 ODI matches. They now face Sri Lanka, who have emerged victorious in three of the last five meetings between the two teams. While Sri Lanka have a good chance of winning this match, considering Australia's inconsistent form, it might be safer to consider the AUS vs. SL World Cup 2023 match is likely to be a closely contested match.
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ICC World Cup 2023: Australia Men's ODI Squad Analysis
Australia announced an 18-member provisional squad in August for the ICC World Cup 2023. Later, one month ahead of the tournament, in September 2023, they finalized their squad by trimming it down to 15 players. Although Australia started the World Cup with two losses, they still have a chance to come back with their abundance of all-rounders and top orders.
Australia Squad for ICC World Cup 2023
Pat Cummins (c), Steve Smith, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Sean Abbott, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitch Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc.
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Australia Men’s ODI Squad Analysis for World Cup 2023
Australia's World Cup team is packed with amazing batters who can really give a hard time to any bowling team. Even though Travis Head is injured, there is still Mitchell Marsh, a super-talented player. He can give the Australian team a powerful start with his awesome batting skills when he opens the game.
The Australian team's strong suit is definitely its batting. There is a lot of depth, with skilled hitters all the way down to the ninth spot in the lineup. David Warner, who is in great form, is geared up for his last ODI tournament and has given an average performance in the first two matches of the World Cup. But he still has a chance to give his best. Warner finding his form ahead of the 2023 World Cup is a positive sign for Australia. Given his extensive experience and impressive batting record, the team hopes he will put a lot of pressure on the opposing bowlers.
Steven Smith and Glenn Maxwell are two key players with the experience of leading Australia to victory in the 2015 World Cup. While they have not had a stellar year in terms of runs, underestimating them could be a mistake for other teams.
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An aggressive bowling attack is another strength of Australia. There is no doubt that Australia has one of the top-notch pace attacks in the 2023 World Cup, led by Mitchell Starc. Starc is a force to be reckoned with, boasting an exceptional record in World Cups. With an impressive collection of 39 wickets in 17 matches, the 33-year-old is the fifth-highest wicket-taker in World Cup history. Starc is just 19 wickets away from surpassing Glenn McGrath's record as the bowler with the most wickets in the 50-over World Cup.
In addition to the usual fast bowlers, Green and Stoinis can also contribute with the ball. Stoinis has taken 44 wickets in 64 one-day matches. Similarly, Green has impressed with 16 wickets in 21 games played for the national team, proving to be a valuable asset in the bowling department.
While Australia has a competitive edge in batting and fast-blowing, they are lagging behind in the spin department. Indian pitches are famous for favoring spinners. Adam Zampa stands out as the go-to spinner in the squad, known for taking crucial wickets and keeping the runs in check. Unfortunately, Ashton Agar is unavailable due to a calf injury. If Zampa doesn't perform in any of the World Cup matches, Australia might face a shortage of quality options in the spin department.
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Key Australian Players to Watch in World Cup 2023
Marnus Labuschagne
Marnus Labuschagne, the reigning ICC Test Player of the Year, has smoothly adapted to the ODI format, showcasing his batting excellence. Accumulating over 1,000 runs in ODIs in 2023, Labuschagne's outstanding form highlights his considerable talent. Serving as the leader of Australia's campaign, he aims to guide the team to their sixth World Cup title. He already scored 73 runs in two World Cup matches.
Adam Zampa
Adam Zampa is the sole specialist spinner in Australia's World Cup squad. Since the start of 2022, he has claimed 46 so far wickets in the 50-over format. Zampa played a key role in Australia's ODI series win against India in March 2023.
Despite facing a loss with an expensive spell that led to an unfortunate record in a recent ODI loss to South Africa in September 2023, the 31-year-old bounced back impressively. In the lead-up to the World Cup, he redeemed himself by taking six wickets in his last three matches before the tournament.
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Mitchell Starc
Mitchell Starc is renowned as one of the fastest bowlers globally, and his ability to grab key wickets is well-known. In the 2019 World Cup, he showcased this talent by securing 27 wickets, earning him the Player of the Tournament award. Starc is determined to replicate that success in the upcoming 2023 World Cup.
David Warner
The iconic Australian opener, David Warner, is appearing in the last World Cup of their career and might announce his retirement from ODI cricket afterward. Warner holds a key role in the Australian playing XI, and his impressive stats in limited-overs cricket in India significantly boost the team's confidence. As an opener, Warner is anticipated to provide Australia with a dynamic and strong start in the tournament. In 2023, he played 11 matches and scored 444 runs. So, he needs to give his regular performance to keep Australia’s hope alive.
Final Words
The Australian team clinched their first World Cup title in India back in 1987, defeating England at Eden Gardens. So, Australian fans are hopeful that Pat Cummins can lead the team to a similar victory on November 19th at Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium. But, the two losses have already distracted their track. However, Aussies still have a chance to come back. While Cummins has shown his leadership skills in other formats, he has yet to prove himself in the ODI format. With a strong squad at their disposal, Australians aim to secure their sixth World Cup title, setting high expectations among their supporters.
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