ODI World Cup 2023: AFG vs NED Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, Head-to-Head stats, and Pitch Report for Match 34

The 34th game of the ODI World Cup 2023 is set to take place on Friday in Lucknow. It is a match between two teams who have punched above their weight so far in the tournament. Afghanistan and the Netherlands lock horns in what will be an exciting contest between two teams who are looking to leave an impression in the tournament.

Afghanistan are currently sixth in the points with 3 wins from their six games. They have already beaten the likes of England, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Yet another win for Afghanistan will make them serious contenders as likely semi-finalists.

The Dutch meanwhile are sitting 8th in the table and need a win on Friday. While a semi-final spot is still a possibility. Scott Edwards and his side will want to make sure that they win the game to qualify for the Champions Trophy tournament to be played in 2025.

Afghanistan versus Netherlands, Dream11 Match Details

Match – Afghanistan versus Netherlands, ODI World Cup 2023, 34th Match

Venue – Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Date – 3rd November, Friday, 14:00 IST

Live Coverage Details – Star Sports India (HD and SD), Disney – Hotstar (OTT)

Likely Playing and Pitch Conditions 

The Ekana Stadium in Lucknow has hosted four games during the ODI World Cup 2023 so far. In the last encounter at the venue the Indian team had beaten England by a huge 100-run margin. On two occasions teams batting first have won the games while on two occasions chasing teams have come out on top.

The Lucknow track is a haven for the spin bowlers as it was seen with the way Kuldeep Yadav bowled on Sunday. Afghanistan might yet again go in with four spinners like they had done against Pakistan in Chennai.

Ekana Stadium Stats

Afghanistan versus Netherlands World Cup Head-to-Head

The two teams are playing each other for the first time in ODI World Cup history. For nine times, the two teams have played one another in ODIs. Afghanistan has the advantage having won 7 of the 9 games. In the format, the Netherlands has only won twice against Afghanistan. Surprisingly, since Afghanistan's World Cup debut in 2015, the two countries have never faced off on the grandest stage. In 2015 and 2019, when Afghanistan competed in the World Cup, the Netherlands did not participate.

Likely Afghanistan playing XI 

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hasmatullah Shahidi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ikram Alikhil, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen Ul Haq, and Noor Ahmed

Likely Netherlands playing XI

Vikramjit Singh, Max O Dowd, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards, Teja Nidamanuru, Bas De Leede, Logan Van Beek, Shariz Ahmed, Aryan Dutt, Roloef Van Der Merwe, and Paul Van Meekeren.

Afghanistan versus Netherlands Dream11 Fantasy Teams

Grand League Team

Batters – Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, and Vikramjit Singh

Wicket-keepers – Ikram Alikhil, Scott Edwards (Captain), and Rahmanullah Gurbaz

All – Rounders – Mohammad Nabi and Bas De Leede

Bowlers – Rashid Khan (VC), Aryan Dutt, and Noor Ahmed

Head-to-Head Team

Batters – Ibrahim Zadran, Vikramjit Singh, and Hasmatullah Shahidi

Wicket-keepers – Ikram Alikhil, Scott Edwards (Captain), and Rahmanullah Gurbaz

All-Rounders – Mohammad Nabi and Bas De Leede

Bowlers – Rashid Khan (VC), Aryan Dutt, and Noor Ahmed