The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 continues today with the Pakistan cricket team set to take on Netherlands cricket team in the match number 2 of the World Cup 2023 being played in India.
Earlier in the opening match of the tournament, New Zealand completely dominated the defending champions England. After restricting them for just 282 runs, New Zealand’s Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra both scored century to take New Zealand over the line in just 36.2 overs and won the match by 9 wickets.
The match number 2 will be played between the Pakistan cricket team and the Netherlands cricket team at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on 6th October from 2 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
This is a huge occasion for the Netherlands team to take part in the World Cup 2023. The Dutch team is considered as one of the best associate nation. Every cricket fans remember how Netherlands crushed England in the 2011 World Cup, thus they are not to be taken lightly. But it’s a new squad, who are the star players for them. Today in this article, we take a at Netherlands players to watch out for during the Pakistan vs Netherlands match.
Scott Edwards
Keep your eyes on Netherlands captain and wicketkeeper batsman Scott Edwards. Edwards is a right-hand batsman who bats in the middle-order. The 27-years-old has played 35 ODI innings and has scored 1212 runs with an average of 40.
Max O’Dowd
Another player who can be a superstar for the Netherlands team is their opening batter Max O’Dowd. The 29-years-old experienced batter has played 33 innings for the Dutch team and has scored 1158 runs with an average of 37 in ODI.
Logan Van Beek
All-rounder Logan Van Beek is another key player for the Netherlands cricket team. The 33-years-old is more a impactful player with the ball. Having played 25 ODI matches, Van Beek has taken 34 wickets and scored 337 runs in 24 inning, batting lower down the order.
Vikramjit Singh
India born 20-years-old opening batter Vikramjit Singh is considered one of the big prospect for the Netherlands cricket team. The Punjab born batter has played 25 innings for the Dutch team and has scored 808 runs with an average of 32. Being just 20, he has a long career ahead of him.
Roelof Van Der Merwe
38-years-old left-arm orthodox bowler Roelof Van Der Merwe isg going to be Netherlands’ best bet to take wickets in the middle-order. Although Van Der Merwe is not playing as many matches nowadays for the Netherlands, but his experience could just be helpful for the Dutch in a big event like the World Cup. Roelof Van Der Merwe has played only 16 recognised ODI matches and has taken 19 wickets. He also has the experience of playing in the IPL, having played 21 matches for the Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Daredevils, and has 21 wickets.
