On Thursday, the Netherlands will face Zimbabwe for the second time in three days at the Harare Sports Club. They will be confident that they will win the ODI series after a remarkable victory on home soil. Let’s take a close look at the team news, the predicted starting XI, the pitch report, and a lot more ahead of this exciting game.
Zimbabwe was expected to win the first one-day international against the Netherlands, but they lost by just one wicket to lose. The former team will try to play better with the bat in the upcoming matchup, hoping to save the ODI series and their pride at home.
In a previous, close game against Zimbabwe, the Netherlands prevailed thanks to the heroism of Anil Nidamanuru. The top-order batsmen, on the other hand, will be looking to get back on track in the second ODI because the Dutch team is very close to winning this ODI series in Harare against the 11th-seeded (latest ICC ODI Ranking) Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe vs Netherlands Match details :
- ZIM vs NED, 2nd ODI
- Date: March 23
- Time: 12:45 PM IST
- Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare
Zimbabwe vs Netherlands Prediction :
Zimbabwe was close to winning against the former team, despite the fact that the Dutch team is eager to play. Nonetheless, considering that a lot is on the line in the second ODI, the host group is probably going to quickly return as the Netherlands’ top batting request has given extraordinary indications of inconsistency all through.
Furthermore, given that we anticipate a one-sided match between Zimbabwe and Netherlands, Klaassen may be the MOM. Zimbabwe is the top choice to overcome the Netherlands at a chance of 1.45.
Zimbabwe vs Netherlands Weather Report :
The conditions are ideal for a successful match, with an expected temperature of 19 degrees and a peak humidity of 64 percent during the match.
Zimbabwe vs Netherlands Pitch report :
The unexpected movement of the ball presented challenges for the top-order batsmen of both teams, making this appear to be a low-scoring venue. Whichever comes to mind, both captains will want to field first.
Fast bowlers can be the x-factor on this track, as they will be the looming bounce off the surface with the ball swinging in both directions. Batsmen will need time to adjust.
Zimbabwe vs Netherlands Head to head :
Zimbabwe has been defeated in each of the Netherlands’ last three games. More importantly, they have won both of their previous matches against the mentioned nation by three wickets.
| Matches Played | ZIM Won | NED Won | Tie | No Result | |
| Overall | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Zimbabwe vs Netherlands Fantasy tips :
- Zimbabwe’s only batsman who appeared to be in fine form was Clive Madande, who scored 74 runs off 98 balls to help the home team reach a total of 249 runs. In contrast, Wellington Masakadza performed admirably with the bat, scoring only 36 runs in his ten overs and taking three wickets. In the second ODI, we anticipate him to also take over two wickets.
- Anil Nidamanuru scored his first century for the Netherlands. He played at a strike rate of over 110 runs and helped his team win by one ball and three wickets. In contrast, Fred Klaassen demonstrated his decisiveness with the new ball by taking a team-high 3 wickets in 10 overs while bowling at a rate of fewer than 5 runs per over.
- In the first ODI, Colin Ackermann also scored 70 runs, and we expect the right-handed batsman to score another half-century in the second ODI.
Zimbabwe vs Netherlands Dream 11 :
- Wicketkeeper: Scott Edwards
- Batter: Craig Ervine, Gary Ballance, Clive Madande (VC)
- Allrounder: Roelof van der Merwe, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Teja Nidamanuru (C)
- Bowler: Paul van Meekeren, Fred Klaassen, Blessing Muzarabani
Zimbabwe vs Netherlands Where to watch :
This series will not air on television in India. The FanCode app and ICC.tv website will both feature live action.
Zimbabwe vs Netherlands Playing XIs :
Zimbabwe:
- Craig Ervine (c), Wesley Madhevere, Gary Ballance, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Clive Madande (wk), Ryan Burl, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Tendai Chatara and Brandon Mavuta/Wellington Masakadza
Netherlands:
- Vikramjit Singh, Max ODowd, Tom Cooper, Musa Ahmed, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards (c & wk), Teja Nidamanuru, Shariz Ahmad, Paul van Meekeren, Fred Klaassen, Brandon Glover