The ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 is all set for Match 34 between Netherlands and Afghanistan, which will take place on Friday, November 3 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Netherlands is led by Scott Edwards, while Afghanistan is captained by Hasmatullah Shahidi.
As of now, 9 ODI matches have been played between Netherlands and Afghanistan, in which Netherlands has won 2 matches while Afghanistan has won 7 matches. The Netherlands team is currently ranked fourteenth, while the Afghanistan team is ranked ninth in the ICC ODI rankings.
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Here are top five players to watch out during Netherlands vs Afghanistan, 34th Match ICC ODI World Cup 2023:
1) Max O’Dowd
Max O’Dowd, with 564 runs at an average of 29.68 and a strike rate of 76.01 in 19 ODI innings this year, is a player to watch out for in today’s match.
2) Ibrahim Zadran
Ibrahim Zadran, boasting 690 runs at an average of 43.12 and a strike rate of 79.40 in 17 ODI innings this year, including five fifties and a century, is a key player to keep an eye on.
3) Bas de Leede
Bas de Leede, known for his 399 runs at an average of 33.25 and a strike rate of 90.27 in 13 ODI innings this year, along with his 26 wickets at 24.38 balls apiece in 13 ODI innings this year, is another significant player to watch out for in today’s match.
4) Fazalhaq Farooqi
Fazalhaq Farooqi, who has taken 21 wickets at an average of 31.85 and strike rate of 32.52 in 16 ODI innings this year, featuring a notable four-wicket haul, is a player to keep a close watch on.
5) Scott Edwards
Scott Edwards, with 642 runs at an average of 45.85 and a strike rate of 102.22 in 18 ODI innings this year, along with six fifties, is another player to watch out for today.