The Netherlands (NED) will take on Nepal (NEP) on Tuesday, June 4, at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas in match 7 of the T20 World Cup 2024. The Dutch team, led by Scott Edwards, aims to capitalize on their recent victory against Sri Lanka in a warm-up match, while Nepal looks to improve after a loss to Canada and an abandoned game against the USA. With both teams eager for a win, this match promises to be an exciting contest.
Match Preview
- Netherlands Recent Form: The Netherlands had a disappointing home tri-series with Ireland and Scotland, finishing third with one win and three losses. However, they produced an impressive result in their first warm-up match, beating former champions Sri Lanka by 20 runs in Florida. Their second warm-up match was abandoned without a ball being bowled.
- Nepal Recent Form: Nepal finished fourth in the ACC Men’s T20I Premier Cup in April. They were comprehensively beaten by Canada in their first warm-up game, and their second warm-up match against co-hosts USA was abandoned without a ball being bowled.
Match Details
- Match: Netherlands vs. Nepal, Match 7
- Venue: Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas
- Date and Time: June 4, 2024, 9 PM IST
- Live Broadcast and Streaming: Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar (app and website)
Pitch Report
The opening encounter of the T20 World Cup 2024 between the USA and Canada showcased a batting-friendly pitch at the Grand Prairie Stadium. Batting conditions improved in the second innings due to dew, aiding the USA in chasing down a 195-run target with ease. However, since match 7 is a day encounter, dew will not be a factor.
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Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 12
- Won by Netherlands: 6
- Won by Nepal: 5
- No Result: 1
- First-ever Fixture: June 30, 2015
- Most-recent Fixture: March 5, 2024
Probable Playing XIs
Netherlands
- Max O’Dowd, Michael Levitt, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Logan van Beek, Wesley Barresi, Saqib Zulfiqar, Scott Edwards (C & WK), Vikramjit Singh, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Paul van Meekeren.
Nepal
- Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh (WK), Anil Sah, Kushal Malla, Rohit Paudel (C), Sundeep Jora, Gulsan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Sagar Dhakal, Abinash Bohara.
Probable Best Performers
- Best Batter: Max O’Dowd: Max O’Dowd is a key player for the Netherlands. He was the leading run-getter in the recent tri-series and has a solid record in T20Is with 1,774 runs at an average of 29.57 and a strike rate of 121.42. He has 12 fifties and one century. O’Dowd looked in good touch during the warm-up game against Sri Lanka.
- Best Bowler: Logan van Beek: Logan van Beek has been effective at picking up crucial wickets for the Netherlands. He was the leading wicket-taker in the tri-series, with eight wickets in four matches at an average of 9.88. His four overs will be crucial for the Dutch side.
Today’s Match Prediction
Netherlands to win the match