England is all set to take on the Netherlands in Match 40 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 on Wednesday, November 8 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Both the teams have a star-studded squad that can change the course of the game with their abilities. Netherlands is the favourite to win this encounter against England.
England and Netherlands have a fierce rivalry in the format. Both teams have played 6 ODI matches, with England winning 6 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 40 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 between England and Netherlands.
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Here are three player battles to watch out for during ENG vs NED match:
1) Dawid Malan vs Paul van Meekeren
Dawid Malan, England’s leading run-scorer in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, boasts a century and a half-century among his 286 runs, acquired at an average of 40.85. He will be eager to extend his impressive form in the upcoming game. On the other side, Paul van Meekeren has been a notable performer for the Netherlands, having accumulated 10 wickets in seven matches, including a remarkable 4/23 against Bangladesh.
2) Bas de Leede vs Liam Livingstone
Bas de Leede has struggled against Liam Livingstone in the realm of ODI cricket, having fallen prey to the bowler once while managing only 23 runs at a strike rate of 69.7. In the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, de Leede has amassed 117 runs in seven matches at an average of 16.71. Conversely, Liam Livingstone has secured three wickets.
3) Vikramjit Singh vs David Willey
Netherlands’ batter Vikramjit Singh has found it challenging to face David Willey in previous encounters. Willey has dismissed him three times in as many ODI matches, restricting Vikramjit to just 11 runs off 29 deliveries at a meager strike rate of 37.9. Their upcoming clash promises an intriguing battle. Vikramjit has accumulated 98 runs in the ongoing World Cup, while Willey has claimed six wickets.