Zimbabwe vs Netherlands, ICC WCQ 2023, Today Match Prediction

zim vs nl Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Zimbabwe will be looking to continue their winning momentum when they face Netherlands in the opening match of the 2023 ICC World Cup Qualifiers played at Harare Sports Club in Harare.

In the opening match, Zimbabwe registered a dominant win over Nepal, courtesy splendid centuries from captain Craig Ervine and Sean Williams. The home side will be looking to maintain their standards with bat and ball in this fixture.

On the other hand, Netherlands will need to acclimatize to the conditions and will be looking to put on a decent show against Zimbabwe.

Earlier this season, Zimbabwe beat the Netherlands in a three-match one-day series played in Zimbabwe.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Zimbabwe Preview

In the batting department, the side will be depending on the likes of captain Craig Ervine, Sean Williams, Wesley Madhevere, Sikandar Raza and Ryan Burl to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, captain Craig Ervine was the star performer with the bat for Zimbabwe and finished the innings with the top-score of 121 runs off 128 balls with the help of fifteen fours and one six. He was well supported by Sean Williams, who smashed a splendid 102 not out off just 70 balls with the help of thirteen fours and one six.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Tendai Chatara, Richard Ngarava, Tendai Chatara, Sikandar Raza, Blessing Muzarabani and Wesley Madhevere to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Richard Ngarava was the pick of the bowlers for Zimbabwe and claimed 4 for 43 in his nine overs.

Zimbabwe Predicted Playing XI:

Craig Ervine (c), Wesley Madhevere, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Joylord Gumbie, Clive Madande (wk), Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Tendai Chatara, Blessing Muzarabani

Zimbabwe Actual Playing XI:

Richard Ngarava, Joylord Gumbie, Craig Ervine, Wellington Masakadza, Clive Madande, Sikandar Raza, Blessing Muzarabani, Ryan Burl, Wesley Madhevere, Tendai Chatara, Sean Williams

Netherlands Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Scott Edwards, Vikramajit Singh, Teja Nidamanuru, Bas De Leede and Max O’Dowd to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

Since Jun 2022, Scott Edwards has been the leading run-scorer for Netherlands in limited-overs format. In 10 ODIs, Edwards has accumulated 348 runs at an average of 38.66 with three half-centuries to his name.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Shariz Ahmad, Aryan Dutt, Logan Van Beek, and Ryan Klein, to deliver the timely breakthroughs.

Since Jun 2022, Leg-spinner Shariz Ahmad has topped the bowling charts for Netherlands in limited-overs format and claimed 10 wickets at an average of 28.50.

Netherlands Predicted Playing XI:

Vikramajit Singh, Max O’Dowd, Saqib Zulfiqar, Wesley Barresi, Scott Edwards (captain), Bas De Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Shariz Ahmed, Aryan Butt, Logan Van Beek, Ryan Klein/Vivian Kingma.

Netherlands Actual Playing XI:

Aryan Dutt, Teja Nidamanuru, Wesley Barresi, Clayton Floyd, Shariz Ahmad, Logan van Beek, Max O'Dowd, Saqib Zulfiqar, Vikramjit Singh, Scott Edwards, Bas de Leede

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The weather forecast for the game is going to be sunny throughout the day with humidity around 33%. The wicket prepared for the game at Harare is going to be decent for batting.

Venue Details

Harare Sports Club in Harare is going to host the fifth match of the 2023 ICC World Cup Qualifiers between Zimbabwe and Netherlands.

Zimbabwe will take heart from the fact that they have won three matches out of four played against Netherlands at this venue.

Toss: To Bowl

Both the sides will be keen to win the toss, bowl first and restrict the opposing to less than 295 runs. The previous match was won by side batting second.