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Zimbabwe, the proud hosts of the ICC ODI World Cup Qualifiers 2023, are gearing up to clash with the Netherlands at the Harare Sports Club.
Zimbabwe made a resounding entry into the tournament, securing a dominant victory in their opening match against Nepal. The local team’s skipper, Craig Ervine, played a captain’s knock, delivering an unbeaten century with an impressive 121 runs to his name.
Ervine’s exceptional innings was complemented by the remarkable performance of Sean Williams, who also remained unbroken with a splendid century, scoring 102 runs. Together, their partnership propelled Zimbabwe to a comprehensive eight-wicket triumph, leaving their opponents struggling to contain the formidable duo.
Having set the tone for their campaign, Zimbabwe are now eager to maintain their winning momentum and secure another resounding victory against the Netherlands. With the home crowd fervently supporting their team, the hosts are determined to showcase their skills and prove their mettle on their home ground.
On the other hand, the Netherlands, who will be playing their first game of the tournament, would look to kickstart their campaign with a positive outcome.
Pitch report:
The pitch at Harare Sports Club is evenly balanced, giving both batters and bowlers to take advantage. The previous match held at this venue was a high scoring affair, indicating that this game might also be a cracker of a game.
Head-to-head record:
Played: 06 | ZIM won: 03| NED won: 03 | No result: 0
Probable XIs:
Zimbabwe: Craig Ervine (c), Joylord Gumbie, Wessly Madhevere, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Clive Madande (wk), Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara
Netherlands: BFW de Leede, W Barresi, MP O’Dowd, Vikramjit Singh, Saqib Zulfiqar, Scott Edwards (c and wk), AT Nidamanuru, Shariz Ahmad, VJ Kingma, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt
Dream11 Prediction:
- Wicketkeepers: Scott Edwards, Clive Madande
- Batters: Max O’Dowd, Wessly Madhevere, Craig Ervine (c)
- All-rounders: Bas de Leede, Sikandar Raza (vc), Sean Williams
- Bowlers: Logan van Beek, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava
