Zimbabwe vs Netherlands, 5th match of CWC Qualifiers dream11 prediction today match

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Match : Zimbabwe vs Netherlands, 5th match of CWC Qualifiers

Venue : Harare Sports Club, Harare

Date & Time : 20th June Tuesday at 12:30 PM IST

H2H Record :

Total matches - 06
ZIM won - 03
NED won - 03
NR - 00,
Tied - 00,

Pitch Report :

The pitch at Harare sport club will a balanced surface that mean benefit both batters and bowlers equally. The team, winning the toss will choose to bat first. Meanwhile, the pacers have an advantage on this pitch in the initial Overs. The Spinners will surely have an advantage in the middle overs. Overall, It is a batting-friendly pitch. Therefore, It can be a high-scoring pitch and thus the batters will be looking to settle in the game and thus the toss-winning captain would look to bat first.

The average first innings score here is 270 runs.

Weather Report :

The temperature is expected to hover around 28°C on the Tuesday with 32% humidity and 12 km/hr windspeed. There are no chances of rain during the game.

Probable XI :

Zimbabwe :

Joylord Gumbie, Craig Ervine (c), Wessly Madhevere, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Clive Madande (wk), Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Tendai Chatara, Blessing Muzarabani.

Netherlands :

Max O'Dowd, Vikramjit Singh, Wesley Barresi, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Scott Edwards (c & wk), Shariz Ahmad, Aryan Dutt, Logan van Beek, Vivian Kingma, Ryan Klein.

Preview :

Hosts Zimbabwe will take on Netherlands in Match 5 of ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023 at Harare Sports Club. Zimbabwe have started their CWC Qualifiers with a win against Nepal, while it will be the first game for the Netherlands. Both teams have faced each other in ODIs six times and have won three games each. They have an opportunity to take the lead in this head-to-head battle. Zimbabwe got a comprehensive victory by 8 wickets against Nepal in their first match. Skipper Craig Ervine's 121*(128) and Sean Williams' 102*(70) led Zimbabwe to victory.

The seamers did an excellent job for Zimbabwe in the opening match. Richard Ngrava was particularly impressive, picking up 4 wickets for just 43 runs. Blessing Muzarabani and Tendai Chatara chipped in too, picking up 1 wicket each.

The team will be heavily dependent on Wellington Masakadza during the middle overs as the all-rounders went wicketless. The most heartening feature of Zimbabwe’s performance on Sunday was its batting as skipper Craig Ervine and Sean Williams scored individual half-centuries to make small work of the 291-run target.

The duo put up a 164-run partnership for the 4th wicket to ensure that Zimbabwe won comfortably and also managed to extract a good NRR. Zimbabwe has plenty of strong performers with the bat lower down the order, including Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, and Clive Madande, all of whom are capable of scoring runs, especially at the death.

The Netherlands had to face quite a few selection issues in the lead-up to this tournament as many of their high-profile players are missing out on this tournament due to County commitments. The likes of Roelof van der Merwe, Colin Ackerman, Shane Snater, Fred Klaassen, Paul van Meekeren, and Brandon Glover will miss out on this series.

This means that wicketkeeper captain Scott Edwards will be leading a largely inexperienced side here. Max O’Dowd and Vikram Singh will likely open the batting for the Netherlands here. With Wesley Barresi and Teja Nidamanuru featuring in the middle order.

Noah Croes and Scott Edwards add depth to the batting. The Netherlands has plenty of spin options inviting Shariz Ahmad, Aryan Dutt, Clayton Floyd, and Saqib Zulfiqar. Logan Van Beek and Bas De Leede will lead the pace attack along with Vivian Kingma and Ryan Klein.

Team Guide

Makes various team combinations with the help of these information.

Scott Edwards :

Scott Edwards has been consistent with the bat for Netherlands. The wicketkeeper-batter has got 124 runs in five ODI innings at a strike-rate of 100.81 in 2023 & overall 898 runs at an average of 35.92 in 30 ODIs so far. He looked in good touch in the warm-up games as well. Good pick.

Clive Madande :

Clive Madande made his ODI debut in August last year. He showed an excellent level of skills with the bat in the middle order, scoring 168 runs in 5 innings at an average of 42 which includes 2 half-centuries. Hit or miss type player.

Craig Ervine :

Craig Ervine is in top form with the bat. The experienced batter top-scored and struck a fine match winning ton for Zimbabwe in last game against Nepal. He amassed 121 not out which came off 128 deliveries and he hit 15 fours along with one six. Must have pick.

Max O'Dowd :

Max O'Dowd is the dashing opening batter who has the most runs for Netherlands against the Zimbabwe with 284 runs at an amazing average of 71, including three fifties. He has been batting well in the 50-over format this year. The Netherlands opener has scored 204 runs in five matches in 2023. His overall ODI average reads 37.34. He's known for his consistency and will be looking a fine start in today's match. Good pick.

Vikramjit Singh :

V Singh will open inning in odis. He is very dangerous player and looked in prime touch in last series game. He has scored 12 runs and picked up 1 wicket in last game. Good pick.

Bas De Leede :

Bas De Leede is the backbone of the Dutch team, he's equally effective with both bat and ball. Overall he's scored 480 runs & took 9 wickets in his 23 ODIs matches career. Another safest c/vc pick.

Sikandar Raza :

Sikandar Raza is the backbone of Zimbabwe, he has gained a lot of exposure playing T20 franchise cricket this year and that will surely be going to help in this Qualifying tournament. In his 130 ODIs, he has scored 3764 runs at an average of 36.19 and picked up 76 wickets with the best figures of 3 for 21. Sikandar Raza has been Zimbabwe’s highest run-getter as well as wicket-taker over the last 12 months, scoring 533 runs and bagging 13 wickets in 14 matches. At the venue, Raza has registered 1,547 runs at an average of 41. Default c/vc pick.

Wesley Madhevere :

Wesley Madhevere is the most improved Zimbabwe cricketer at the moment. He had a good last series against Netherlands where he scored 110 runs in 3 matches at an average of 36.66 and picked up 4 wickets as well and also scored valuable 32 runs in the last game. Good pick.

Sean Williams :

Sean Williams batted magnificently in the last encounter. The left-handed all-rounder racked up a match-winning 102 not out off just 70 deliveries and struck 13 fours along with one six. He also bowled four overs with the ball but didn't succeed to get any wicket. But he was took 3/14 in warm up match recently. Will be a best c/vc pick for grand league.

Shariz Ahmad :

Shariz Ahmad can be very effective with both the bat and the ball. The 20-year-old leg-spinning all-rounder has returned with nine wickets from five ODIs this year. He has chipped in with 56 runs with the bat. In the two warm-up encounters, he took three wickets and made 45 runs. Shariz Ahmad has taken eight wickets at the venue, including a five-for against Zimbabwe. Punt pick.

Richard Ngarava :

Richard Ngarava bowled an excellent spell against Nepal. The Zimbabwe left-arm seamer returned with figures of 4/43 from nine overs. He has taken nine scalps in five innings in ODI cricket in 2023. Must have pick.

Blessing Muzarabani :

Blessing Muzarabani can bring his experience into play with his wicket-taking skills that can double in stature considering his ODI performance. Good pick.

Brad Evans :

Brad Evans has scored 82 runs along with 12 wickets in 10 ODI encounters which makes him a crucial contributor in the lower end of the batting order. Punt pick.

Details Analysis

Cheat sheet

Zimbabwe ODIs

WK :

Clive Madande -

DNB, 5dwn, DNB, 5dwn, 5dwn, 5dwn
DNB, 27(12), DNB, 52(57), 74(98), 6(7)

Joylord Gumbie -

Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
25(29), 0(2), 111(124), 1(4), 7(10), 9(20)

Batter :

Wesley Madhevere - Right Arm Off-break

1dwn, 1dwn, Open, Open, 2dwn, Open
32(38), 47(55), 50(61), 43(50), 17(18), 2(14)
0/17(4), 1/32(6), 1/42(10), 3/36(9), 0/11(1), DNB

Craig Ervine -

Open, 1dwn, Open, Open, Open, Open
121(128)*, 37(50), 24(49), 44(55), 39(42), 4(5)

Innocent Kaia -

Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
0(2), 7(11), 92(79), 7(11), 9(16) 0(3),

Tadiwanashe Marumani -

Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
19(41), 4(2), 29(45), 16(22), 1(2)

All-rounder :

Sikandar Raza - Right Arm Off-break

DNB, 3dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn
DNB, 44(25), 110(67)*, 18(9)*, 0(2), 22(31), 25(31)
0/44(6), 1/(1), 3/43(8), 2/55(10), 3/39(9), 0/31(5), 0/47(9)

Sean Williams - Left Arm Orthodox

2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn
102(70)*, 33(23)*, 64(53), 43(53), 77(73)
0/23(4), 3/14(2), 0/35(4), 3/41(10), 0/42(7)

Ryan Burl - Legbreak

DNB, 4dwn, 4dwn, DNB, 4dwn, 4dwn, 4dwn
DNB, 11(8)*, 68(52), DNB, 8(11), 10(9), 31(39)
DNB, 1/24(5), DNB, DNB, 0/23(2), 0/50(8), 1/43(7)

Bowler :

Blessing Muzarabani - Right Arm Medium

1/48(10), 2/44(9), 2/55(10), 1/19(6), 1/39(6), 0/49(10)

Richard Ngarava - Left Arm Fast Medium

4/43(9), 0/17(4), 1/50(7), 1/20(5), 2/44(10), 1/54(10)

Brad Evans - Right Arm Medium

1/21(6), 3/44(9), 0/12(5), 1/30(6), 2/66(9)

Wellington Masakadza - Left Arm Orthodox

2/42(10), 2/23(5), 0/37(6), 2/45(10), 0/13(3), 3/36(10)

Luke Jongwe - Right Arm Medium

2/17(5), 0/42(5), 2/54(8), 1/51(8), 0/13(3)

Tendai Chatara - Right Arm Medium

1/59(7), 1/44(8), 4/53(10), 1/19(7), 1/23(4), 0/63(9), 3/51(10)

Netherlands ODIs

WK :

Scott Edwards (c & Wk) -

4dwn, 4dwn, 4dwn, 3dwn, 4dwn, 3dwn,
4(3), 35(48), 42(33), 5(10), 34(41), 36(28),

Noah Croes -

2dwn, 2dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn, Open
0(3), 0(3), 27(27), 6(19), 23(22)

Batter :

Max O'Dowd -

Open, Open, Open, Open, Open,
35(40), 5(10), 47(49), 18(27), 38(43)

Teja Nidamanuru -

3dwn, 3dwn, 4dwn, 5dwn, 4dwn
1(4), 41(62), 48(71), 18(30), 0(1)

Wesley Barresi -

1dwn, 1dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 3dwn
90(86), 10(19), 29(36), 7(12), 2(5)

Vikramjit Singh - Right Arm Medium

Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
0(7), 12(18), 21(18), 45(53), 27(29)
1/18(5), 1/14(1), 0/29(3), DNB , DNB

All-rounder :

Bas de Leede - Right Arm Medium

2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn
5(12), 89(120), 16(30), 56(78), 34(41)
3/50(9), 0/28(6), 2/42(10), 0/22(2), 0/27(3)

Shariz Ahmad - Legbreak

6dwn, 7dwn, 5dwn, 5dwn
30(63), 15(20), 2(9), 2(13)
2/45(5), 1/46(5), 1/62(8), 0/39(5)

Saqib Zulfiqar - Left Arm Orthodox

5dwn, 5dwn, 4dwn, 5dwn, 5dwn
10(11), 56(64), 13(28), 12(20), 8(15)
0/20(2), 1/39(7), 1/13(3), DNB, DNB

Michael Levitt - Right Arm Fast

Open, Open,
37(39), 0(1),
DNB, DNB,

Bowler :

Logan van Beek - Right Arm Medium

2/23(7), 0/40(6), 3/46(10), 3/66(10), 1/84(10)

Vivian Kingma - Right Arm Medium

1/22(6), 2/80(10), 2/15(6), 2/32(5), 1/61(9)

Clayton Floyd - Left Arm Orthodox

2/36(9), 2/40(7), 2/41(7), 1/17(8)

Ryan Klein -Right Arm Medium

0/14(4), 0/41(5), 1/38(10), 1/52(8), 0/40(9),

Aryan Dutt - Right Arm Off-break

2/27(6), 1/30(8), 1/74(9), 1/30(6), 0/31(10),

Cheat Sheet

Team