The 34th match of the ODI World Cup 2023 will see the Netherlands take on Afghanistan at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Both teams come into this game with decent form. Afghanistan have been the best of the minnows with six points from six matches, while the Netherlands is 8th with four points from six matches.
Head-to-Head
Afghanistan has been in good form in the World Cup, having won three out of their last six matches, including a notable victory over Sri Lanka.
The Netherlands, on the other hand, have won only two out of six matches so far.
Historically, Afghanistan has had the upper hand over the Netherlands, with seven wins in their nine head-to-head ODIs.
The pitch in Lucknow is known to aid spin bowling, a strength of the Afghanistan team led by the likes of Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman.
Expect them to keep their top four hopes alive.
Most Runs
Scott Edwards, the Dutch captain, has been in excellent form in this tournament, scoring 204 runs at a strike rate of 90. His recent performances, including a score of 78 against South Africa and 68 against Bangladesh, make him a strong contender to top the run charts for the Netherlands in this match.
Most Wickets
Rashid Khan, with his spin bowling, has been a major wicket-taking force for Afghanistan in this tournament, taking 7 wickets at an average of 39 and an economy rate of 4.88. The pitch in Lucknow should aid his spinning deliveries, making him a potent threat for the Netherlands’ batsmen.
