Wesley Barresi

Netherlands captain Scott Edwards won the toss and chose to bat against Afghanistan in the ICC Cricket World Cup. Netherlands made two changes to their playing XI, bringing in Wesley Barresi and Saqib Zulfiqar. Afghanistan made one change, replacing Naveen Ul Haq with Noor Ahmad.

As the National Cricket Academy emerging camp players sweated it out at the KSCA Alur stadium on Thursday morning, in the adjoining ground, players from Netherlands were hard at work getting used to Indian conditions.

England, having lost their title defense, are now focusing on restoring their pride and securing a place in the 2025 Champions Trophy as they face the Netherlands in the ongoing World Cup. England's campaign has been disappointing, with only one win from seven matches, leaving them at the bottom of the 10-team table. The Netherlands, on the other hand, has performed better, standing at the ninth position with two wins and four points. Both teams are out of contention for a spot in the World Cup semifinals.

Pakistan is hoping to address their issues and regain form as they begin their World Cup campaign against the Netherlands. The team's opening combination needs improvement, particularly in terms of strike rate. However, captain Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have been in excellent form.

Mohammad Rizwan and Agha Salman made unbeaten half-centuries as Pakistan eased to a seven-wicket win over the Netherlands in the second one-day international in Rotterdam on Thursday to complete a series victory.

The warm-up match between Australia and the Netherlands for the ODI World Cup was declared a 'no result' due to rain. In the limited play that took place, Mitchell Starc took a hat-trick while Steven Smith scored a half-century for Australia. The Netherlands struggled in their chase and were reduced to 12 for three before the rain interrupted the match. Australia posted a total of 166 for seven in 23 overs.

Both the teams have been eliminated from the race to the semi-finals, with just one spot up for grabs, which is being contested between Pakistan, New Zealand and Afghanistan. Languishing at the bottom of the table, Netherlands are No. 9 and England No. 10.

Pakistan dismissed the Netherlands for 186 in the second one-day international in Rotterdam on Thursday as Haris Rauf and Mohammad Nawaz took three wickets apiece.

Australia will be facing the Netherlands in the 24th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. The two teams have played two ODIs before, both of which were won by Australia. The Dutch recently achieved their first win in the tournament against South Africa, and they also stunned them in the 2022 T20 World Cup. However, the Netherlands has lost four matches by 200-plus runs, making them the only team to have this record in the World Cup.

Ireland qualified for their third successive ICC World Cup after their World Cricket League Championship match against the Netherlands ended in a tie.

Afghanistan will face the Netherlands in the 34th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup. The two teams have played 9 ODIs, with Afghanistan winning 7 and Netherlands winning 2. The match will take place on Friday at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana cricket stadium in Lucknow.

The Netherlands cricket team has announced its 15-member squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup in India, led by Scott Edwards. The squad includes experienced players Roelof van der Merwe and Colin Ackermann, who were absent from the Qualifiers. Their return to the squad is expected to be a boost due to their international experience.

Afghanistan's bowlers delivered a stellar performance by limiting the error-prone Netherlands to a mere 179 runs on Friday. The Netherlands, who won the toss and chose to bat, experienced a series of run-outs that derailed their innings.

Netherlands on Thursday named their 15-man ODI World Cup squad that strikingly balances youth and experience. After the announcement coach Ryan Cook expressed his team's determination to defy the underdog tag at the upcoming cricket spectacle. Although the Dutch have endured some significant setbacks, including a historic ODI loss to England in June of the previous year, their qualification for the tournament in India has been nothing short of sensational with wins over Scotland, Zimbabwe and the West Indies.

India captain Rohit Sharma has won the toss and elected to bat against the Netherlands in the last league match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Both teams are unchanged from their previous matches. The pitch is described as an "absolute beauty" with rock-hard conditions that favor the batsmen. India has been in excellent form throughout the tournament, while the Netherlands is hoping to give a good performance and compete against the strong Indian team.

Afghanistan secured a convincing seven-wicket victory over the Netherlands, significantly bolstering their prospects of advancing to the World Cup semi-finals. In pursuit of a target of 180, Afghanistan achieved the victory with 111 balls to spare, marking their fourth win in the tournament alongside previous triumphs over reigning champions England, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. With this win, Afghanistan reached a total of eight points, placing them on par with Australia and New Zealand, who currently occupy two of the semi-final qualifying positions.

The Indian cricket team has already secured a spot in the semifinals of the World Cup, and the Netherlands are already eliminated. India's final league encounter against the eliminated Netherlands is crucial as teams strive to improve their performance and achieve their objectives. Team India is no exception, aiming to sustain momentum and achieve team objectives against the Dutch side, with a major overhaul of the playing eleven unlikely at this stage.

Vikramjit Singh smashed a maiden ODI hundred as Netherlands beat Oman by 74 runs (DLS) in the rain-marred game to keep their bid to qualify for the Cricket World Cup alive in Harare on Monday. The Dutch needed to win to stay in contention for a place at the tournament in India later this year and Vikramjit rose to the occasion, firing 109-ball 110.

The Netherlands cricket team, fresh off their victory over South Africa, is looking to continue their success against Sri Lanka in the ICC Cricket World Cup. The Dutch team is hoping for improved performances from their top-order batsmen, while star all-rounder Bas de Leede needs to step up in terms of batting.

The Cricket World Cup is heating up as New Zealand and the Netherlands prepare to face off after their opening matches. New Zealand made a strong statement in their campaign opener, defeating defending champions England by nine wickets. Despite England's 282 for nine, New Zealand successfully chased the target in 36.2 overs, with key contributions from Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra showcasing their determination.

Skipper Scott Edwards overcame an edgy start to hit a gritty 89-ball 68 as Netherlands got to a modest 229 all out against Bangladesh in Match 28 in Kolkata on Saturday. Desparate to revive their campaign, Bangladesh bowlers produced an all-round effort led by pacers to restrict the Dutch to a par total.

Australian batsman Steve Smith showcased his prowess by scoring a half-century in a rain-affected warm-up match held in Thiruvananthapuram on a Saturday. However, it was the fiery pacer Mitchell Starc who stole the spotlight, claiming a remarkable hat-trick that dismantled the Netherlands' top-order batting lineup ahead of the 50-overs World Cup.

India's dominant run in the World Cup is set to continue in their final league game against the Netherlands, where Virat Kohli aims to achieve his 50th ODI century. With 543 runs in the tournament so far, Kohli leads India's batting chart and is set to surpass the 600-run mark in a 50-over World Cup for the first time in his career. Each match in the World Cup holds significance for both personal milestones and team goals.

England ended their five-match losing streak in the World Cup with a 160-run victory over the Netherlands. Ben Stokes scored his first century of the tournament, and with Chris Woakes, helped England reach a total of 339-9. The Dutch team could only manage 179 runs in response.

Bangladesh suffered their fifth consecutive defeat in the ICC ODI World Cup, losing to the Netherlands by 87 runs. Despite a poor start, the Dutch managed to score 229 runs due to Bangladesh's sloppy fielding. Bangladesh's batting performance was also disappointing, as they could only manage to score 149 runs. With two points from six games, Bangladesh is unlikely to progress in the World Cup. The Netherlands, on the other hand, can leave the tournament with their heads held high.

Bangladesh and the Netherlands will face off at Eden Gardens in Kolkata to revive their hopes for a semi-final spot in the World Cup. Kolkata, which recently concluded its Durga Puja festivities, is excited to host its share of five matches, including the India-South Africa match and the second semifinal. Both Bangladesh and the Netherlands have one win each from their five outings in the tournament.

Sri Lanka's spin duo of Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga weaved their magic to secure a hard-fought 21-run victory over the Netherlands in the opening Super Six game of the World Cup qualifying tournament on Friday.