ICC ODI World Cup 2023: South Africa vs Netherlands 3 Key Player Battles to Watch Out in Today Match

3 Key Battles to Look Forward During the Clash between South Africa and Netherlands in ICC ODI World Cup 2023

South Africa is all set to take on the Netherlands in Match 15 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 on Tuesday, October 17 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala. Both the teams have a star-studded squad that can change the course of the game with their abilities. South Africa is the favourite to win this encounter against Netherlands.

ICC ODI World Cup 2023: South Africa vs Netherlands 3 Key Player Battles to Watch Out in Today Match

South Africa and Netherlands have a fierce rivalry in the format. Both teams have played 7 ODI matches, with South Africa 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 15 of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 between South Africa and Netherlands.

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Here are three player battles to watch out for during SA vs NED match:

1) Rassie van der Dussen vs Aryan Dutt

In the upcoming match, Rassie van der Dussen will face off against Aryan Dutt. They have crossed paths in ODIs twice before, with van der Dussen scoring 11 runs from 20 deliveries at a strike rate of 55, and Dutt dismissing him once. Dussen has been in excellent form during the tournament, accumulating 134 runs in two matches, including a century against Sri Lanka. On the other hand, Aryan Dutt has taken three wickets in his two games so far.

2) Max O’Dowd vs Kagiso Rabada

Max O’Dowd is yet to leave his mark in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, managing only 21 runs in two matches. Despite this, his overall performance this year has been solid, with 524 runs and three fifties to his name. O’Dowd will aim to regain his form in the upcoming game, but he will have to contend with the threat of Kagiso Rabada. These two players have met just once previously, with O’Dowd scoring six runs from five deliveries against Rabada.

3) Quinton de Kock vs Bas de Leede

Quinton de Kock has been on a remarkable run of form in the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup 2023, amassing two centuries in two matches, with a total of 209 runs. In the upcoming match, the in-form batter will take on Bas de Leede. De Leede has been impressive with the ball, securing five wickets in two games, including a four-wicket haul against Pakistan. The contest between de Kock and de Leede will be one to watch closely.

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