India is all set to take on the Netherlands in Match 45 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 on Sunday, November 12 at the M Chinnaswamy in Bangalore. Both the teams have a star-studded squad that can change the course of the game with their abilities. India is the favourite to win this encounter against Netherlands.
India and Netherlands have a fierce rivalry in the format. Both teams have played 2 ODI matches, with India winning 2 games and Netherlands winning 0 games so far in the head to head encounters. In this article, we will take a look at the key player battles to watch out for in the match 45 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 between India and Netherlands.
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Here are three player battles to watch out for during IND vs NED match:
1) Rohit Sharma vs Logan van Beek
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has exhibited magnificent form in the ICC World Cup 2023, amassing 442 runs in eight matches with a striking strike rate of 122.77. This includes a century against Afghanistan and two half-centuries against Pakistan and England. His anticipated battle against Netherlands’ in-form new ball bowler, Logan van Beek, who has taken 12 wickets in seven matches with an impressive economy of 6.06, promises to be a captivating showdown.
2) Virat Kohli vs Roelof van der Merwe
Virat Kohli stands as one of the leading run-scorers in the tournament, trailing only a few runs behind Quinton de Kock. With 543 runs in eight matches, featuring two centuries and four half-centuries, Kohli boasts a spectacular average of 108.60 and a commendable strike rate of 88.29. Roelof van der Merwe, the left-arm spinner, has secured five wickets at an economy of 5.60. Their history dates back to the IPL in 2009, and in ODIs, where Kohli faced van der Merwe’s 20 deliveries, scoring 12 runs without conceding his wicket.
3) Shreyas Iyer vs Bas de Leede
Bas de Leede has proven to be sensational for the Netherlands in the middle overs, claiming 14 wickets and making a significant impact with the ball. The battle between de Leede and Shreyas Iyer, who accumulated 293 runs in eight matches, showcasing two successive half-centuries, promises to be pivotal. Shreyas Iyer’s recent performances include a blistering 82 off 56 balls against Sri Lanka and a responsible knock of 77 off 87 balls against South Africa.