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ToggleAfghanistan and the Netherlands face off in a crucial encounter in Lucknow on November 3, Friday. This is a must-win game for both teams to keep their World Cup hopes alive. This is the seventh game for the two teams.
Afghanistan are on a two-match winning streak heading into this game. They won their last two matches against Pakistan and Sri Lanka and are on an all-time high. They are placed sixth on the points table and have a chance to move up the ladder and above Pakistan.
The Afghans will have an advantage playing in Lucknow due to their spin attack. The venue has aided spin throughout the tournament and Afghanistan with its three quality spinners can pose a big threat to the Dutch. Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Mohammad Nabi are the three key spinners in their ranks with Noor Ahmad being the fourth one. He made an immediate impact in the game against Pakistan after he was added to the side.
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Netherlands, on the other hand, have failed to replicate their performance since their win against South Africa. They need to play out of their skins and need to beat the Asian side to stay in the hunt. A loss in this game will almost end their World Cup campaign. Skipper Scott Edwards needs to inspire his team to a win against Afghanistan who are on a bit of a roll.
Netherlands and Afghanistan have played nine ODIs with the Afghans winning seven of them and the Dutch just two. A Netherlands win here will spice up the World Cup as well.
Recent Venue Records (Ekana Stadium, Lucknow)
STATS – ODI
Total matches 13
Matches won batting first 4
Matches won bowling first 9
Average 1st Inns scores 229
Average 2nd Inns scores 207
Highest total recorded 311/7 (50 Ov) by RSA vs AUS
Lowest total recorded 129/10 (34.5 Ov) by ENG vs IND
Highest score chased 269/3 (48.4 Ov) by RSAW vs INDW
Lowest score defended 248/5 (50 Ov) by INDW vs RSAW
Who Will Score Most Runs For Afghanistan: Ibrahim Zadran / Rahmat Shah
Who Will Take Most Wickets For Afghanistan: Rashid Khan / Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Who Will Score Most Runs For Netherlands: Scott Edwards / Colin Ackermann
Who Will Take Most Wickets For Netherlands: Aryan Dutt / Paul van Meekeren
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Match Prediction- Who Will Win Today ODI Match? ICC World Cup 2023, Match 34
Afghanistan have all the momentum heading into this game and are favorite to win this contest. They have a 7-2 head-to-head record in favor of them in ODIs.
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