World Cup 2023: New Zealand vs Netherlands, Game 6 – Dafanews Match Preview

After all 10 teams have played their respective opening match of the ongoing World Cup 2023, New Zealand and the Netherlands will gear up for their second match of the tournament at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad on Monday.

We look at the current form, head-to-head, players to look out for, and squads of both teams in our match preview.

 

Current form for New Zealand: W W W NR L

New Zealand thrashed the defending champions England in their opening fixture by nine wickets and made every team note that they are serious title contenders. Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra were brilliant for the Kiwis after a collective bowling effort from Trent Boult, Matt Henry and Mitchell Santner.

 

Current form for Netherlands: L L W W L

While the Netherlands impressed with the ball against Pakistan, they could not back it up with a good batting show. The Dutch will have their work cut out against the potent New Zealand team and they will need to play out of their skins to challenge the opposition.

 

Head to Head: Matches: 4, Won by New Zealand: 4, Won by Netherlands: 0.

New Zealand holds the advantage against the Netherlands as they have won all four matches.

 

Players to look out for: Scott Edwards (c), Max O’Dowd, Bas de Leede, Vikram Singh, Colin Ackermann, Roelof van der Merwe, Logan van Beek will hold the key for the Netherlands.

Kane Williamson, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult, and Tim Southee will be the crucial players for New Zealand.

 

Netherlands squad: Scott Edwards (c), Max O’Dowd, Bas de Leede, Vikram Singh, Teja Nidamanuru, Paul van Meekeren, Colin Ackermann, Roelof van der Merwe, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Ryan Klein, Wesley Barresi, Saqib Zulfiqar, Shariz Ahmad, Sybrand Engelbrecht.

 

New Zealand squad: Kane Williamson (c), Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitch Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Will Young.