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Preview:
The last couple of days for Zimbabwe could've perhaps been spent ruing what could've been. An exceptionally spirited performance saw them down Pakistan by a run and dream of upsetting the applecart in Group 1. A bizarre finish in their game against Bangladesh, however, sullied their campaign to a great extent. If they'd capitalised on Bangladesh's error under pressure, they'd have gone into Wednesday's game second on the table with five points. But they didn't, and have their qualification tied to several other results.
For Netherlands, life in the Super 12s has been rocky and they've already been knocked out. But to even get to this stage - ahead of Namibia - is commendable. Despite losing all three games in this stage, they've been anything but pushovers and their thirst for first points could be quenched on Wednesday.
Zimbabwe and Netherlands will head into the game with different agendas but a very similar strength. In a World Cup that the fast bowlers have enjoyed, these two sides have lined up with a host of impressive pacers who have been among the wickets. The day game in Adelaide might just come down to which set outbowls the other.
When: Wednesday, November 2 at 02:00 PM Local time, 09:30 AM IST
Where: Adelaide Oval
What to expect: With longer straight boundaries at the venue, pacers on both sides will happily indulge in full lengths and engage opposition batters in a you-miss-I-hit contest.
T20I head to head: Zimbabwe have won 2 and Netherlands have won one in four T20I encounters between the two. The fourth game ended in a tie. These two sides met in the finals of World Cup Qualifiers second round in Zimbabwe last July. Zimbabwe got the better of Netherlands there.
Team Watch
Zimbabwe
Injured/Unavailable: There are no reported injuries.
Tactics & Match-ups: Sikandar Raza has clearly been Zimbabwe's most valuable player in this tournament, and once again he holds the key. He's already bagged three man of the match awards in the tournament, taking his 2022 tally to seven - the most by a player in a calendar year.
Probable XI: Wesley Madhevere, Craig Ervine, Milton Shumba, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Regis Chakabva, Ryan Burl, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara
Netherlands
Injured/Unavailable: Nothing new reported.
Tactics & Match-ups: The pair of Fred Klaassen and Paul van Meekeren will be licking their lips at the prospect of bowling at one of the most fragile top-orders in the World Cup. Zimbabwe have lost 17 wickets in six innings this World Cup - a tally that the Dutch will look to add to.
Probable XI: Stephan Myburgh, Max O'Dowd, Bas de Leede, Tom Cooper, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards, Roelof van Der Merwe, Tim Pringle, Logan van Beek, Fred Klaassen, Paul van Meekeren
Did you know:
- Sikandar Raza and Bas de Leede are the leading run getter and highest wicket taker for their respective teams in T20Is in 2022
What they said:
"The first positive thing is obviously qualifying into the next round. That's been something that we wanted to achieve, and to get there, go out and achieve that was awesome. But the novelty has kind of worn off now after the first three games we played. We haven't put in a complete performance in these three games, and so the guys are determined to change that when it comes to these last two matches and walk away with at least one win but hopefully two wins." - Logan van Beek.
Squads:
Netherlands Squad: Stephan Myburgh, Max ODowd, Tom Cooper, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards(w/c), Roelof van der Merwe, Tim Pringle, Logan van Beek, Fred Klaassen, Paul van Meekeren, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Brandon Glover, Vikramjit Singh, Shariz Ahmad, Timm van der Gugten
Zimbabwe Squad: Wesley Madhevere, Craig Ervine(c), Milton Shumba, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Regis Chakabva(w), Ryan Burl, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara, Luke Jongwe, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Munyonga, Clive Madande
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The last couple of days for Zimbabwe could've perhaps been spent ruing what could've been. An exceptionally spirited performance saw them down Pakistan by a run and dream of upsetting the applecart in Group 1. A bizarre finish in their game against Bangladesh, however, sullied their campaign to a great extent. If they'd capitalised on Bangladesh's error under pressure, they'd have gone into Wednesday's game second on the table with five points. But they didn't, and have their qualification tied to several other results.
For Netherlands, life in the Super 12s has been rocky and they've already been knocked out. But to even get to this stage - ahead of Namibia - is commendable. Despite losing all three games in this stage, they've been anything but pushovers and their thirst for first points could be quenched on Wednesday.
Zimbabwe and Netherlands will head into the game with different agendas but a very similar strength. In a World Cup that the fast bowlers have enjoyed, these two sides have lined up with a host of impressive pacers who have been among the wickets. The day game in Adelaide might just come down to which set outbowls the other.
When: Wednesday, November 2 at 02:00 PM Local time, 09:30 AM IST
Where: Adelaide Oval
What to expect: With longer straight boundaries at the venue, pacers on both sides will happily indulge in full lengths and engage opposition batters in a you-miss-I-hit contest.
T20I head to head: Zimbabwe have won 2 and Netherlands have won one in four T20I encounters between the two. The fourth game ended in a tie. These two sides met in the finals of World Cup Qualifiers second round in Zimbabwe last July. Zimbabwe got the better of Netherlands there.
Team Watch
Zimbabwe
Injured/Unavailable: There are no reported injuries.
Tactics & Match-ups: Sikandar Raza has clearly been Zimbabwe's most valuable player in this tournament, and once again he holds the key. He's already bagged three man of the match awards in the tournament, taking his 2022 tally to seven - the most by a player in a calendar year.
Probable XI: Wesley Madhevere, Craig Ervine, Milton Shumba, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Regis Chakabva, Ryan Burl, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara
Netherlands
Injured/Unavailable: Nothing new reported.
Tactics & Match-ups: The pair of Fred Klaassen and Paul van Meekeren will be licking their lips at the prospect of bowling at one of the most fragile top-orders in the World Cup. Zimbabwe have lost 17 wickets in six innings this World Cup - a tally that the Dutch will look to add to.
Probable XI: Stephan Myburgh, Max O'Dowd, Bas de Leede, Tom Cooper, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards, Roelof van Der Merwe, Tim Pringle, Logan van Beek, Fred Klaassen, Paul van Meekeren
Did you know:
- Sikandar Raza and Bas de Leede are the leading run getter and highest wicket taker for their respective teams in T20Is in 2022
What they said:
"The first positive thing is obviously qualifying into the next round. That's been something that we wanted to achieve, and to get there, go out and achieve that was awesome. But the novelty has kind of worn off now after the first three games we played. We haven't put in a complete performance in these three games, and so the guys are determined to change that when it comes to these last two matches and walk away with at least one win but hopefully two wins." - Logan van Beek.
Squads:
Netherlands Squad: Stephan Myburgh, Max ODowd, Tom Cooper, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards(w/c), Roelof van der Merwe, Tim Pringle, Logan van Beek, Fred Klaassen, Paul van Meekeren, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Brandon Glover, Vikramjit Singh, Shariz Ahmad, Timm van der Gugten
Zimbabwe Squad: Wesley Madhevere, Craig Ervine(c), Milton Shumba, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Regis Chakabva(w), Ryan Burl, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara, Luke Jongwe, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Munyonga, Clive Madande
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