AUS vs NED: Netherlands playing XI vs Australia, Match 24, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 – Predicted

Match No. 24 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 will see a clash between Australia and Netherlands in Delhi.

Netherlands are the only associate nation team in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, who qualified after beating teams like West Indies, Zimbabwe and Ireland in World Cup qualifiers. They did something similar when they stunned a strong South African team in Dharamsala and registered their first World Cup win against a full-nation side.

Netherlands have won only one game but have the ability to surprise any big team in this tournament. That is what is expected of them on Wednesday, when they will face Australia at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Though Australia are favourites, no one can write off Netherlands. In this article, we will talk about the predicted playing XI for Netherlands against Australia.

AUS vs NED: Netherlands' Predicted playing XI vs Australia

1. Vikramjit Singh :

Vikramjit Singh started well with a half-century against Pakistan in the first game but has looked out of sorts since then. The left-hander is a big striker of the ball from the very start. He has a big innings left, and he will look to have that against Australia. Netherlands will hope that he can give them a good start at the top.

2. Max O'Dowd :

Max O’Dowd has been a very important player for Dutch at the top of the order, but he hasn't taken it to this tournament. It is hard to be an opener because you have to face swinging balls, but Max is pretty experienced enough. He will be keen to make an impact against Australia with a solid knock at the top.

3. Colin Ackermann :

Colin Ackermann has been one of the main pillars for Netherlands in both departments. The all-rounder has been impressive so far. He has scored 127 runs at an average of 31.75 and also taken four wickets at an economy rate of 5.22. With the form he is in, he can be a challenge for Australia.

4. Bas de Leede :

Bas de Leede is the biggest match-winner in the current squad because he can win games with bat and ball. De Leede has been among the wickets whenever he has bowled and then added some important runs with the bat. He has scored 93 runs with one half-century and taken seven wickets so far.

5. Sybrand Engelbrecht :

Sybrand Engelbrecht was not part of the first game, but he has been brilliant with the limited opportunities in this tournament. He has scored 118 runs in three innings at an average of 39.33 and will be confident to do well in the coming game against Australia. He has good numbers against pacers, and that might help him.

6. Teja Nidamanuru :

Teja Nidamanuru has played some brilliant innings in the past for Netherlands and won matches. But he hasn't lived up to expectations in this tournament, despite getting some starts. Nidamanuru will be eager to have an innings under his belt to feel confident, and we might see him deliver that against Australia on Wednesday.

7. Scott Edwards (c & wk):

Scott Edwards will be the player to watch out for. Being the captain of the team, he will be the man on whom Netherlands will rely in their middle-order. The captain played a match-winning innings against South Africa and won man of the match award. He can replicate it once again, and his team requires him to do so. Edwards has scored 124 runs at an average and strike rate of 41.33 and 108.77, respectively.

8. Logan van Beek :

Logan van Beek will be very important for Netherlands because of his ability to bowl and bat. He smashed a good half-century under pressure against Sri Lanka and also chipped in with wickets. Van Beek has scored 97 runs and taken four wickets in three games. He can be the game-changer against Australia.

9. Roelof van der Merwe :

Roelof van der Merwe played an important role when Netherlands beat South Africa in Dharamsala. That's what he can do again against Australia. He has immense experience playing against big players, and that is evident in this tournament. Van der Merwe has scored 41 runs and taken four wickets at an economy rate of 5.

10. Aryan Dutt :

It is very rare to see a spinner bowling in the powerplay, but Aryan Dutt has done it and has good numbers. He has six wickets at an economy rate of 4.94. He also hits the ball at a strike rate of 118.91. Dutt is a complete cricketer and can be pretty effective against Warner and Marsh at the start.

11. Paul van Meekeren :

Paul van Meekeren is the new ball bowler for Netherlands and has taken wickets in pressure situations. He has taken six wickets in four games and has been among the wickets in this tournament. Van Meekeren troubled Australian batters during the warm-up game and will be looking to bowl in the same line and length to be effective with the ball.