In a highly anticipated match, an in-form Indian cricket team will face off against the Netherlands in the 45th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. The match is scheduled to take place on Sunday, November 12, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, with the action set to begin at 2:00 PM IST.
The Netherlands suffered a major setback in their quest for a top-eight spot, which would secure their qualification for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, after a crushing 160-run defeat against England. Currently, they are ranked 10th in the World Cup 2023 standings, with two wins and six losses in their eight matches.
On the other hand, India has been on a winning streak, securing their eighth consecutive victory with a massive 243-run win against South Africa. Captain Rohit Sharma led the charge with a flamboyant 24-ball 40, followed by an unbeaten century by Virat Kohli, a gritty 77 by Shreyas Iyer, and a quickfire 29 by Ravindra Jadeja. The Proteas were bundled out for just 83 runs, thanks to Jadeja’s impressive five-wicket haul.
India has already secured the top spot in the standings and will feature in the first semi-final against the team that finishes in fourth place. It is expected that India will maintain their winning combination for the match against the Netherlands.
The opening pair for India will consist of captain Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill. Sharma has been in exceptional form, accumulating 442 runs in eight matches at an average of 55.25 and a strike rate of 122.77. Gill, on the other hand, has scored 219 runs in six matches, including a breathtaking 92 against Sri Lanka. He recently became the number one ODI batter in the ICC rankings.
In the middle order, India boasts the likes of Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and Suryakumar Yadav. Kohli has been in sensational form, scoring his second century of the tournament in the last match against South Africa. He is the team’s leading run-scorer with 543 runs at an average of 108.60. Iyer has also been impressive, contributing scores of 82 and 77 in his last two matches. Rahul has made 245 runs in seven innings, while Yadav showcased his skills with a 47-ball 49 in a previous match.
Ravindra Jadeja has been a standout performer for India in the all-rounder role. He has scored 111 runs at an average of 55.50 and has taken 14 wickets with an economy rate of 3.76. Jadeja’s five-wicket haul against South Africa was instrumental in India’s victory.
The Indian bowling attack will be led by Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, and Mohammed Siraj. Bumrah has taken 15 wickets in eight matches, while Shami has been in exceptional form with 16 wickets in just four games. Siraj has also made a significant impact with 10 wickets to his name. Yadav has been a consistent wicket-taker, scalping 12 wickets in the tournament.
Based on their recent performances, the predicted playing XI for India against the Netherlands includes Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj.
Overall, India will be looking to maintain their winning momentum and secure another victory against the Netherlands in their quest for the World Cup title.
