New Zealand is all set to take on the Netherlands in Match 6 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 on Monday, October 9 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Both the teams have a star-studded squad that can change the course of the game with their abilities. New Zealand is the favourite to win this encounter against Netherlands.
New Zealand and Netherlands have a fierce rivalry in the format. Both teams have played 4 ODI matches, with New Zealand winning all 4 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 5 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 between India and Australia.
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Here are three player battles to watch out for during NZ vs NED match:
1) Devon Conway vs Bas de Leede
Devon Conway, fresh from his incredible century (152 not out) against England in the ODI World Cup 2023 opener, will take on the innovative Bas de Leede. De Leede, an all-rounder, showcased his skills by taking four wickets and contributing a resilient 67-run innings against Pakistan. This clash between them promises to be a thrilling contest.
2) Rachin Ravindran vs Logan van Beek
Rachin Ravindra has made a significant impact with his outstanding performance against England, scoring 123 runs off 96 balls with a flurry of boundaries and sixes. He also showed his prowess with a 97-run knock in a warm-up match against Pakistan. He will face off against Logan van Beek, who has taken 13 wickets this year. This battle should provide some fireworks.
3) Matt Henry vs Vikramjit Singh
The pace and skill of Matt Henry were evident as he claimed three crucial wickets against England. Henry’s raw pace can trouble even the best batters, but Dutch opener Vikramjit Singh has shown resilience. Singh, who scored 52 against Pakistan’s formidable attack, will relish this exciting battle. Anticipate an intense contest between them.