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World Cup 2023: Bangladesh Opt to Bowl First vs Sri Lanka Amid Concerns Over Delhi's Air Quality
In the ICC World Cup 2023 showdown against Sri Lanka, Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bowl first in Delhi. The air quality in the capital city of India had raised concerns ahead of the match.
Having played seven matches each in this World Cup, Bangladesh lost six, while Sri Lanka lost five.
Read: Bangladesh to face Sri Lanka amid pollution concerns in Delhi
Bangladesh has already been eliminated from contention for the top four, whereas Sri Lanka still holds slim mathematical hopes, contingent on the outcomes of other matches.
For this game, Bangladesh rested Mustafizur Rahman and included Tanzim Hasan Sakib in the playing XI, marking his World Cup debut.
Read: India wins toss and opts to bat against South Africa in table-topping Cricket World Cup match
Bangladesh: Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Shakib Al Hasan (capt), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan, Shoriful Islam
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (capt, wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dushmantha Chameera, Dilshan Madushanka//
Bangladesh to face Sri Lanka amid pollution concerns in Delhi
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are poised to face each other in their ICC World Cup encounter on Monday amidst concerns about the poor air quality in Delhi.
Bangladesh has already been eliminated from the race for the semifinals with six defeats in seven matches so far. In contrast, Sri Lanka has won two matches out of seven and still holds some mathematical chances.
India wins toss and opts to bat against South Africa in table-topping Cricket World Cup match
Alongside Bangladesh, the current World Champions, England, have also been eliminated from the race for the semifinals. The hosts, India and South Africa, have qualified for the semis.
Bangladesh had to cancel their practice session on Friday due to the poor air quality in Delhi. The next morning, only 13 players were present at the morning practice session, with lower attendance in the afternoon session.
On Sunday, only eight players showed up for practice, while others remained in the hotel due to concerns about the poor air quality.
Women's ODI Series: Pakistan take lead beating Bangladesh by 5 wkts
Bangladesh’s coach, Chandika Hathurusingha, spoke to the media on Monday and mentioned that the players who suffer from asthma did not participate in the last practice session ahead of the match.
Chandika stated that the conditions are not ideal for cricket, and he added that the players should be cautious about the potential long-term health problems that this condition may pose.
ICC World Cup 2023: Zaman ton leads Pakistan home vs New Zealand
According to reports, the air quality may affect the match on the day of the game. However, the final decision will be made based on the guidelines of the ICC and the on-field umpires.
India's Hardik Pandya ruled out of Cricket World Cup
India all-rounder and vice-captain Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the Cricket World Cup in a blow to the so-far unbeaten host's campaign for a third title.
The 30-year-old suffered a left ankle injury in India's seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Pune last month and was in a fight to regain fitness ahead of the tournament’s knockout stages.
Read: India dismantles Sri Lanka to book semifinal spot at Cricket World Cup with 302-run win
Since then, he has missed games against New Zealand, England and Sri Lanka as India continued its winning spree, going unbeaten in the tournament across its seven games.
In Pandya’s absence, Mohammed Shami has played all three games and picked up 14 wickets, including two five-wicket hauls. The two-time champions are the first team to qualify for the semi-finals with two games in hand.
Pacer Prasidh Krishna has been brought in as replacement for Pandya, after gaining approval from ICC’s tournament technical committee. The 27-year-old has played 17 one-day internationals and taken 29 wickets.
Read: ICC World Cup 2023: Bangladesh stumble to modest 204 against Pakistan
India takes on South Africa in Kolkata on Sunday and then plays the Netherlands in Bengaluru on Nov. 12.
It will play its semifinal in Mumbai on Nov. 15, unless it meets archrival Pakistan in the last four — in which case the game would be played in Kolkata on Nov. 16.
Bangladesh Women’s Cricket Showing Light of Hope
While the Bangladesh men’s cricket team is struggling in World Cup 2023, the Bangladesh women’s cricket team made history by winning a T20 series against Pakistan at home. These young women might not get as much attention as the men’s cricket team, but they show incredible determination, strength, and skill. Even though they do not get the deserved recognition or pay, the Bangladesh women’s cricket team consistently make all-out efforts. Now, it is high time for Bangladesh to focus on women’s cricket too.
Bangladesh Women’s Cricket: Performances in 2023
Bangladesh’s men’s cricket team had faced disappointment three times in the Asia Cup final; the women’s cricket team brought us a championship in the 2018 Asia Cup. Apart from this, Tigressed have other achievements too. Let’s dive deep.
ODI
This year, the Bangladesh Women’s team has played 5 ODIs and won one match against the India Women’s team. Indian team visited Bangladesh in July 2023 for a three-match ODI series. Tigress got their maiden win against India in the first match on July 16, 2023. Bangladesh Women’s team set a target of 152 for 9 in 43 overs, and India was all out for 113 and lost the match by 40 runs. However, Bangladesh lost the next game. Apart from this, Bangladesh also lost a match against Sri Lanka on May 4, 2023. Further, there was one no result against Sri Lanka, and one match was tied against India.
16 years ago, the women’s cricket team entered international cricket through a match against Thailand in Bangkok. After winning the first two matches, Tigresses took part in the ACC Women’s Tournament and won the title that year.
After that, the Bangladesh team led by Salma Khatun did not have to look back. However, in 2011, the Tigresses achieved an important milestone under coach Mamatha Maben. Despite finishing in 5th place in the Women’s World Cup Qualifier held on their own soil, the Bangladesh team won ODI status for the first time.
The Bangladesh women’s cricket team, which entered the top ten in the global rankings, then played a total of 57 ODIs until October 31, 2023, including bilateral and trilateral series. Bangladesh women’s cricket team won 15 ODI matches so far; 5 matches remain without results and tied in one match. Bangladesh women’s team is now ranked eighth in ICC Women’s ODI Rankings.
T20I
The roar of the Tigresses has been felt in the shortest and most popular version of current cricket, T20. The statistics of 42 wins in 107 matches are not very surprising, but once the top position of the ICC T20 ranking was occupied by the Tigresses. Bangladesh women’s cricket team is now ranked ninth in ICC Women’s T20I Rankings.
This year, Tigress played 15 T20I matches on home ground and abroad. But, the team could not get enough success at the beginning of this year. Most recently, they made history by winning a T20I series against Pakistan. Among the 15 T20I matches played this year, the Bangladesh women’s team won only five games.
The Bangladesh women’s cricket team has not made it to the finals of the ODI World Cup yet, but they have already competed in three T20 World Cups. In this edition of the World Cup qualifiers, they have been champions twice. In addition, this year, the team led by Nigar Sultana and Jahanara has won three of their last five T20 matches. The Bangladesh women’s cricket team has also achieved significant success in the Asian Games, earning silver medals in both the 2010 and 2014 editions.
Read more: Bangladesh win historic Women's T20 series against Pakistan
ODI and Test Status
On November 24, 2011, Bangladesh achieved ODI status by beating USA with 9 wickets in the 2011 Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier. This victory ensured that Bangladesh would be among the top 6 teams in the tournament and be ranked in the top 10 globally, which was the condition for getting ODI status. In April 2021, the ICC granted permanent Test and One Day International (ODI) status to all full-member women’s teams. But Tigresses are yet to play their debut test match.
Bangladesh won the 3-match T20I Series against Pakistan
Recently, Bangladeshi women won a T20I series against Pakistan by 2-1, which took place from October 25 to October 29. Bangladesh won the second T20 in a row against Pakistani girls in Chattogram on October 27. The Tigresses were happy to beat Pakistan by 20 runs in the second T20 of the three-match series.
In September 2023, Tigresses won the bronze medal by defeating Pakistan in the Asian Games. And winning a series against Pakistan in Bangladesh is another achievement for confident Tigresses. Bangladesh made history by winning the series for the first time in T20I with one match in hand, defeating the Pakistani women by 20 runs in the second match.
ICC World Cup 2023: England wins toss and will field in Cricket World Cup match against India
England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and chose to field first in its Cricket World Cup match on Sunday against India.
India is flying high – the only unbeaten team in the competition thus far. The hosts sit second on the points’ table with 10 points from five games. It trails South Africa – equal on points after six games – on net run-rate.
Read: ICC World Cup 2023: Bangladesh stumble, lose 5 wickets for 69 chasing 230
England, meanwhile, is 10th on the table. The 2019 champions sunk to last spot again on Saturday evening as the Netherlands beat Bangladesh.
It has a mere two points from only one win in five games – the worst run for a defending champion since 1999. Australia in 1992 is the only other defending champion to lose four (or more) matches in a World Cup.
Read: ICC World Cup 2023: Australia hold nerve to beat New Zealand
England has only beaten Bangladesh and still trails them on run-rate. It has lost to New Zealand, Afghanistan, South Africa and Sri Lanka.
Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is still unavailable for India and is nursing a left ankle injury. In his absence, the hosts have gone with a similar combination as it did against New Zealand a week ago in Dharamsala – six batsmen and five bowlers.
Both India and England have fielded an unchanged side from the previous game.
Read: World Cup 2023: Bangladesh bowl first against Netherlands
Sunday is going to be dry and hot in Lucknow, with a slow and turning wicket expected at the BRABVE Stadium. It should assist the batters, but spin should come into play prominently as the match progresses.
Evening dew could favour the side chasing, but pacers have also enjoyed bowling under lights at this venue.
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Line-ups:
India: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Lokesh Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj.
England: Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (captain), Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.
Preview of ENG vs. IND ODI in ICC World Cup 2023
The highly anticipated clash between India and England in the ICC World Cup 2023 is set to start at 2:30 pm Bangladesh time on October 29, 2023. This thrilling ENG vs. India encounter will take place at the iconic Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
IND vs. ENG ODI in the 2023 ICC World Cup: Match Preview
England’s Performance In the Ongoing Men’s ODI World Cup
England had a tough time in the Cricket World Cup, losing their fourth game out of five. They suffered an eight-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka in Bangalore. As a result, Jos Buttler’s team is now in a tough spot, and it is unlikely they’ll make it to the semi-finals.
Right now, England is in the 9th position with a 1-4 record. In their recent game on Thursday night, they had a tough time against Sri Lanka. When they batted first, they only managed to score 156 runs before losing all their wickets in just 33.2 overs. The only noteworthy performance came from Ben Stokes, who scored 43 runs off 73 balls. Further, England’s performance with the ball was disappointing as they managed to take only two wickets, and Sri Lanka easily reached the target in 25.4 overs. England has only managed to score over 300 runs in one out of their five games played. If we look at the scores from their last three matches, it’s quite concerning: they were bowled out for 215 against Afghanistan, 170 against South Africa, and 156 against Sri Lanka.
Technically, England has not been ruled out of the semi-final race, but their fate now depends on other teams’ results, and they cannot afford to lose another game if they want to have a shot at the semi-finals.
It is unclear which direction the England team will take for the upcoming match. They have been trying out various lineups during the tournament but have not found the winning combination yet. Players like Sam Curran, Harry Brook, and Gus Atkinson could be considered for the team, especially after the loss to Sri Lanka on Thursday.
Read more: ICC World Cup 2023: Schedule, Fixtures, Venues, Team List
Performance of India In the 2023 ICC Men’s ODI World Cup
While England is struggling, India is performing exceptionally well in the ICC Cricket World Cup. They have won all five of their opening games, making them a perfect 5-0 and putting them in a strong position for a spot in the semi-finals. Their team is well-equipped with depth and flexibility, enabling them to adjust to various weather conditions and pitch conditions on any match day.
In the last game, Virat Kohli maintained his excellent form by scoring 95 runs from 104 balls, playing a leading role with the bat. Rohit Sharma contributed with 46 runs at the top of the order. Since all-rounder Hardik Pandya is still sidelined due to injury, it is probable that India will stick with the same team for their upcoming match against England, which means they will rely on just five bowlers.
India vs England Head-to-Head ODI
India has won 57 out of the 106 games they have played against England. On the other hand, England has won 44 times.
In their most recent five one-day matches, India has won three, and they also won the last series with a score of 2-1 when they played against a team led by Jos Buttler in July 2022.
Table: England vs India Head-to-Head ODI Matches So Far
Matches
England Won
India Won
No Result
Tie
106
44
57
3
2
Predicted India XI
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj.
Predicted England XI
Johnny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, David Willey, Mark Wood.
Read more: World Cup 2023: England outplayed as Afghanistan script historic win in Delhi
Key Indian Players to Watch
Virat Kohli
Kohli has been exceptional in this tournament, consistently scoring runs in all parts of the cricket field. His average in the tournament is an incredible 118. So far, he’s scored a total of 354 runs in 5 innings. This includes a century in the match against Bangladesh and three fifties in games against Australia, Afghanistan, and New Zealand.
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma’s performance with the bat in this World Cup has been absolutely outstanding. The captain of the Indian team seems determined and unstoppable, scoring a total of 311 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 133.47. He has played 19 ODI matches against England and scored 637 runs, with 137 highest score. So, we might see another incredible performance against England.
Mohammed Shami
In his first match of the World Cup 2023, Mohammed Shami had a remarkable comeback. He took five wickets in the game against New Zealand. Shami was brought into the team to replace Shardul Thakur because of an injury to Pandya. Due to Pandya’s absence, India had to change their playing XI and went in with five specialist bowlers instead of having an all-rounder in the lineup. And Shami’s inclusion worked very well. So, he will surely give his best against the English.
Read more: ICC World Cup 2023: India ODI Squad Analysis
Key English Players to Watch
Dawid Malan
Dawid Malan is doing quite well in the team in ICC World Cup 2023, with an average of 44. He’s been the top scorer for his team, with a total of 220 runs in five innings. He even managed to score a century against Bangladesh. It’s very likely that he’ll continue to open the innings along with Jonny Bairstow.
Ben Stokes
Ben Stokes is taking the captain’s role for England for the rest of the tournament. He only played two matches so far. In his first World Cup match against South Africa, the all-rounder didn’t have a great game. He only scored 5 runs off 8 balls and got out by chipping a catch back to Kagiso Rabada. In the second match against Sri Lanka, he scored 43 runs from 73 balls. However, he has a good record against India, scoring 522 runs from 22 matches. So, he might turn out to be a savior for England.
Reece Topley
With 8 wickets in three matches in this World Cup, Topley is the top wicket-taker for England. So, he might throw his spell against India.
Final Words
Things haven’t been going well with the England team. The expectations for the English side were incredibly high before the tournament began, but their performance has been quite disappointing. They appeared completely lost, especially after their unexpected loss to Afghanistan. India has a good opportunity to win this IND vs. ENG match, which would mark their sixth consecutive victory in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023.
Read more: ICC World Cup 2023 Live Streaming: How and Where to Watch all matches Online
ICC World Cup 2023: England choose to bat in must-win game vs Sri Lanka
England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and opted to bat in a must-win game for the defending champions against Sri Lanka on Thursday at the Cricket World Cup.
England has one win — against Bangladesh — from its opening four games at the tournament following heavy losses to New Zealand and South Africa and an upset defeat to Afghanistan.
Sri Lanka's five-wicket win over the Netherlands last weekend was its first victory in four games at the tournament.
Read: World Cup 2023: Australia brighten their semifinal berth with a record 309-run victory over Netherlands
England made three changes to its side from the massive defeat against South Africa.
Pacer Reece Topley was already ruled out of the tournament with a hand injury, and was replaced by all-rounder Chris Woakes.
Spin all-rounder Moeen Ali and big-hitting batsman Liam Livingstone have also been included, with Harry Brook and pacer Gus Atkinson left out.
Read: ICC World Cup 2023: Shakib leaves team in India for personal practice sessions in Dhaka
Sri Lanka brought in all-rounder Angelo Mathews as an injury replacement for pacer Matheesha Pathirana. Medium pacer Lahiru Kumara also comes into the side, with bowling all-rounders Dushan Hemantha and Chamika Karunratne left out.
Buttler has managed only 87 runs in four games thus far, with a highest of 43.
Sri Lanka is unbeaten against England in their past four World Cup meetings.
Lineups:
England: Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (captain), Liam Livingstone, Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (captain), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Angelo Mathews, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka
Preview of ENG vs. SL ODI in ICC World Cup 2023
Ranked at 8th and 9th places, Sri Lanka and England, respectively, are gearing up to face each other with the intent of strengthening their campaigns in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023. Both teams find themselves in a must-win situation as they go head to head in the 25th match of the 2023 World Cup on Thursday, October 26, at 2:30 pm Bangladesh time. This crucial showdown will take place at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium at Bengaluru in India.
England vs. Sri Lanka ODI in ICC Men’s World Cup 2023: Match Preview
England Team’s Performance in the World Cup So Far
The England team is facing significant challenges. Having managed to secure just one victory out of their four matches in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 group stage, the defending champions are on the edge of a potentially embarrassing elimination. This disappointing turn of events has left fans disheartened. England, however, is not alone in their struggles. Just slightly ahead of them in the standings due to a better net run rate, Sri Lanka is sharing the bottom spot with England.
The 2023 tournament began on a sour note for England as they suffered a defeat against New Zealand. They appeared to regain their footing by defeating Bangladesh in the next match. Nevertheless, a surprising loss to Afghanistan halted England's resurgence, and a significant defeat at the hands of South Africa landed them in the ninth position in the league standings.
Jos Buttler's team suffered their most substantial ODI loss ever against South Africa, effectively signaling the demise of England's weak defense of their World Cup title at the Wankhede Stadium. The Proteas exhibited ruthless efficiency against an underwhelming England bowling unit, scoring 399 runs on the scoreboard in their allotted 50 overs, with Heinrich Klaasen demonstrating a brilliant display of aggressive batting. In reply, Buttler and his team struggled, and it was only a partnership between Mark Wood and Gus Atkinson that prevented England from facing complete humiliation.
Read more: ICC World Cup 2023 Tickets: How to Buy Online, Booking, Prices, Starting Dates and Timings
Performance of the Sri Lanka Team in the World Cup So Far
On the other hand, Sri Lanka commenced their campaign with three high-scoring matches, although they concluded with losses to South Africa, Pakistan, and Australia. A crucial win against the Netherlands injected some momentum into the Sri Lankan challenge. However, Sri Lanka's batting has generally been sharp, with scores exceeding 300 in two matches against South Africa and Pakistan and a successful chase of 253. However, their bowling has been somewhat inconsistent, particularly when facing stronger opponents. This is an area that England will likely aim to capitalize on, while the Lankans aim to capitalize on the confidence they gained from a win over the Netherlands.
When it comes to their team selection, England has already utilized all 15 players they brought along, leaving them with limited options. However, there is a remaining hope that Brydon Carse, who is set to join the team, can have a similar impact to Liam Plunkett, bolstering their performance in the middle overs. The batting department has underperformed, with only one century and four fifties so far, but they might find some comfort in facing a Sri Lankan bowling attack that initially struggled by conceding scores of 428 for 5 and 345 for 4 in the tournament.
Regarding Sri Lanka's aspirations, securing a spot in the top four is a tough challenge, especially with upcoming matches against India and New Zealand. Nevertheless, they have displayed flashes of their potential, primarily through Kusal Mendis, who has taken on the captaincy in addition to his wicketkeeping duties, and Sadeera Samarawickrama's batting performances. Additionally, Dilshan Madushanka has demonstrated his wicket-taking skill with the ball.
Read more: ICC World Cup 2023 Live Streaming: How and Where to Watch all matches Online
ENG vs. SL Head-to-Head Records in ODI
In ODI cricket, England and Sri Lanka have played a total of 78 matches. Out of these 78 games, England emerged as winners in 38, while Sri Lanka won 36 matches. Three matches concluded without a result, and one match ended in a tie.
Table: England vs Sri Lanka Head-to-Head ODI Matches So Far
Matches
England Won
Sri Lanka Won
No Result
Tie
78
38
36
3
1
Predicted Playing XI for England
Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler (capt, wk), Harry Brook, Chris Woakes, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Gus Atkinson, Mark Wood.
Predicted Playing XI for Sri Lanka
Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (capt, wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dushan Hemantha/Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka.
Read more: ICC World Cup 2023: Schedule, Fixtures, Venues, Team List
English Players to Watch
Dawid Malan
Dawid Malan's remarkable innings of 140 against Bangladesh paved the way for England's only victory in the 2023 ODI Cricket World Cup as of the time of writing. Teaming up with Jonny Bairstow as an opening batsman, Malan has displayed occasional brilliance but has also struggled with consistency. However, his explosive potential is evident when he is at his best.
Adil Rashid
Once again, the ever-reliable Adil Rashid has been England's primary choice to stop the opposition's batting aggressiveness and capture key wickets, particularly during the crucial middle overs. Rashid has notched up six wickets in four matches in this World Cup and stands as the second most prolific bowler for the reigning champions, trailing only behind the injured Reece Topley.
Gus Atkinson
Gus Atkinson, who played only one match and bowled for nine overs, managed to take two wickets but gave away 60 runs in the process. He might be the solution to England's bowling needs. His upcoming contest against the effective Sri Lankan batters on Thursday could determine how the important game unfolds.
Sri Lankan Players to Watch
Dilshan Madushanka
To stop the English batsman from scoring, Sri Lanka is expected to bring in Dilshan Madushanka as their bowler. This left-arm fast bowler has been performing well in the tournament so far, taking 11 wickets in four matches, which is the second-best performance. In one of the matches, he took four wickets for 50 runs when they played against the Netherlands.
Sadeera Samarawickrama
Sadeera Samarawickrama has been performing really well. The 28-year-old has had a standout tournament, scoring a total of 230 runs in four games. Notably, he scored 91 runs in one match against the Netherlands and 108 runs against Pakistan. So, he can replicate this against England.
Kusal Mendis
Mendis played a crucial role in Sri Lanka's first two games. He scored 76 runs off 42 balls in a challenging chase against South Africa and followed that with a hundred in just 65 balls against Pakistan. It's worth noting that he's one of the four remaining players in the Sri Lankan team who were part of the squad that caused an upset by defeating England at Headingley in the 2019 World Cup.
Final Words
October 26’s ODI match between England and Sri Lanka is expected to be a closely fought contest, as both teams have been dealing to uplift their ranking in the points table. As both teams have had their moments of success in the past, any of them can win the match. Not to mention, the ENG vs SL ODI match in the ICC World Cup 2023 would be quite interesting and is full of possibilities.
Read more: ICC World Cup 2023: Shakib leaves team in India for personal practice sessions in Dhaka
Preview of AUS vs. NL ODI in the ICC World Cup 2023
The 24th match of the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023, featuring Australia and the Netherlands, is scheduled to take place at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium. The match will begin at 2:30 pm Bangladesh time on October 25. Let’s see the match preview and what to expect from this match.
Australia vs. Netherlands ODI in the 2023 ICC Men’s World Cup: Match Preview
Australia Team’s Performance in the Ongoing ICC ODI World Cup
Australia wants to keep winning in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 as they face the Netherlands in Delhi. The Aussies lost their first two matches but then won two in a row. On the other hand, the Dutch beat South Africa but lost to Sri Lanka.
Australia had tough losses against India and South Africa, but they bounced back with strong victories against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Still, they have room for improvement, especially in their middle-order and fast-bowling. The Netherlands will be aware of these weaknesses when they face Australia on Wednesday.
In the last match, Australia got a 62-run win over Pakistan. After this win, Australia, led by Pat Cummins, is starting to match their status as favorites in the tournament. They secured two vital wins after two subpar performances, with the Australian batting shining in an impressive display against Pakistan in Bengaluru. David Warner and Mitchell Marsh played outstanding centuries to lead Australia to a 62-run win over Pakistan in the fourth match for both teams at the Cricket World Cup 2023. The bowling has also seen gradual improvement, notably with Adam Zampa finding his form and taking two consecutive four-wicket performances.
Read more: ICC World Cup 2023 Tickets: How to Buy Online, Booking, Prices, Starting Dates and Timings
Performance of the Netherlands Team in the Ongoing ICC ODI World Cup
The Dutch team had a great win against South Africa, but they suffered a five-wicket loss to Sri Lanka. However, they can find encouragement in their strong performance in that game. Even though they were struggling at 91/6, the Netherlands’ batting showed a bounce back after an initial setback, but it hasn’t provided adequate support to the bowlers. A remarkable partnership between Sybrand Engelbrecht and Logan van Beek helped them reach a competitive total of 262. They also made a good start with the ball, taking two early wickets, but Sri Lanka ultimately outperformed them on that day. Speaking of the bowlers, the Netherlands has seen good performances from players like Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, and Aryan Dutt.
While the Netherlands is expected to play with the regular squad, Australia might include their regular opener, Travis Head, in the playing XI. But according to recent news, Australia’s opener, Travis Head, is in good condition but is unlikely to make a comeback against the Netherlands. He has missed all the World Cup matches so far due to an injury. Travis Head suffered a left-hand fracture during Australia’s tour of South Africa in September 2023.
Read more: ICC World Cup 2023: Schedule, Fixtures, Venues, Team List
Australia vs. Netherlands Head-to-Head ODI Records
Australia and the Netherlands have played two ODI matches against each other. Out of these two games, Australia won both.
Table: Australia vs Netherlands Head-to-Head ODI Matches So Far
Matches
Australia Won
Netherlands Won
2
2
0
Predicted Playing XI for Australia
David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.
Read more: ICC World Cup 2023: Australia Men's ODI Squad Analysis
Predicted Playing XI for the Netherlands
Vikramjit Singh, Max ODowd, Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Scott Edwards (c & wk), Sybrand Engelbrecht, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren.
Australian Players to Watch in AUS vs. NL Match
David Warner
David Warner leads as the highest run-scorer for Australia, amassing 228 runs with a strike rate of 109.09. He has hit 10 sixes and 22 fours. However, his performance in the last match against Pakistan was very incredible. He scored 163 runs from 124 balls, and he might replicate the same performance in the next match against the Dutch.
Steve Smith
Steve Smith, usually the key batsman for the Australian team, has had a relatively quiet performance in the World Cup up to this point. He has experienced a duck and two single-digit scores, with his highest score being 46 against India in their first match. However, as a batter, Smith’s caliber is not likely to stay out of form for too long. He is overdue for a significant innings and might consider the Netherlands’ bowling attack as an opportunity to regain his top form.
Adam Zampa
Leg-spinner Adam Zampa had a shaky start in the first two games but found his form in the following two matches, achieving consecutive four-wicket hauls against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. His impressive performances contributed to Australia’s two recent victories, highlighting the impact he can make. Zampa aims to use his sharp leg-break deliveries to trouble the Netherlands’ batting lineup and maintain his strong form.
Read more: ICC World Cup 2023 Venues: Cities and Stadiums in India
Dutch Players to Watch in AUS vs. NL Match
Paul van Meekeren
Paul van Meekeren will play a crucial role in that effort, striving to demonstrate the same determined spirit and skills that have brought the Netherlands this far. The right-arm pacer is known for his discipline and possesses a solid yorker, qualities that could prove valuable when facing the aggressive Australian batters. Meekeren got 6 wickets from 4 matches.
Scott Edwards
Netherlands captain Scott Edwards, who has Australian roots, might pose a significant challenge for Zampa. Edwards is an aggressive batsman known for his prowess in sweeping and reverse-sweeping spinners. Given the key roles of Edwards, his performance on the field could have a crucial impact on the overall outcome of the match. In his four World Cup 2023 matches, Edward scored 124 runs.
Colin Ackermann
Colin Ackermann leads as the highest run-scorer for the Netherlands, accumulating 127 runs at a strike rate of 84.66, including 14 fours. However, Ackermann gave his best performance so far against New Zealand by scoring 69 runs from 98 balls.
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Final Words
On paper, Australia is the favored team to win Wednesday’s (October 25, 2023) match. However, considering the Netherlands’ performances in the World Cup thus far, they are a team that should not be underestimated. Despite all the facts and performance, our prediction goes for Australia to win the AUS vs. NL match in the 2023 ICC Men’s ODI World Cup Tournament.
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Preview of BAN vs. SA ODI in ICC World Cup 2023
On October 24, at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, South Africa and Bangladesh will face off in a crucial World Cup match. The BAN vs. SA match will start at 2:30 pm Bangladesh time.
Preview of BAN vs. SA ODI in the 2023 ICC Men’s World Cup
South Africa’s Performance in the Ongoing World Cup So Far
Like in past tournaments, the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 has been full of surprises. South Africa had a tough time when they unexpectedly lost to the Netherlands. But they made a great comeback on Saturday by defeating England by a huge 229-run difference in Mumbai.
The Proteas, the South African cricket team, made a strong comeback after their surprising loss to the Netherlands. They scored 399 runs for 7 wickets against England in the last match on October 20. Heinrich Klaasen hit 109 runs in just 61 balls, and Marco Jansen scored an unbeaten 75 runs in 42 balls.
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On the other hand, England struggled when they batted. They were at a score of only 38 runs with the loss of 4 wickets after 8.1 overs. Eventually, they were all out for just 170 runs in 22 overs.
Klaasen and Jansen played really well against England’s fast and spin bowlers. They made a partnership of 151 runs, helping South Africa reach the second-highest total in the tournament. South Africa had also scored the highest total of 428-5 against Sri Lanka in this World Cup.
Now, South Africa seems to be in form again, and they will play against a struggling Bangladesh team, which has lost three out of four games, in Mumbai on Tuesday.
South Africa is doing pretty well, with six points from four games. On the other hand, Bangladesh is in a tough spot and has to win all five of their upcoming matches to have a chance at making it to the semi-finals.
However, in their previous games, both teams were missing their captains. South Africa’s middle-order batsman, Temba Bavuma, couldn’t play against England because of illness. Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s all-rounder, Shakib Al Hasan, had to skip their important match against India because he injured his left quadriceps. In those matches, Aiden Markram took the role of captaincy for South Africa, and Najmul Hossain Shanto took on that role for Bangladesh.
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Bangladesh’s Performance in the Ongoing World Cup So Far
Shakib may return to the next match. But this time, Taskin Ahmed is doubtful. During the first match against Afghanistan, Taskin suffered a shoulder injury. He played against England and New Zealand. Against India, he took a rest and Hasan Mahmud played instead.
In their last game against India, Bangladesh had a strong start with a 93-run opening partnership, but then their performance deteriorated, and they lost wickets quickly, ending up with just over 200 runs and four wickets left.
The pair of Bangladeshi batsmen, Mahmudullah and Mushfiqur Rahim, were broken by an amazing catch made by Ravindra Jadeja, who caught the ball at point. This catch gave Jasprit Bumrah his first wicket in the game. So, all of India’s bowlers, except for Hardik Pandya and Virat Kohli, who only bowled 6 balls, managed to take wickets.
This match will be Bangladesh’s last chance to keep their hope alive for the World Cup. So, the Tigers will surely try their best in this game.
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Bangladesh vs South Africa Head-to-Head ODI
In the 24 ODI matches played between South Africa and Bangladesh, South Africa has won 18 times, while Bangladesh has managed to win 6 times.
Table: Bangladesh vs South Africa Head-to-Head ODI Matches So Far
Matches
Bangladesh Won
South Africa Won
No Result
Tie
24
6
18
0
0
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Predicted Playing XI for Bangladesh
Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Mahedi Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman.
Predicted Playing XI for South Africa
Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi.
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Bangladeshi Players to Watch in BAN vs. SA Match
Mushfiqur Rahim
So far, Mushfiqur Rahim is the top scorer for the Bangladesh team. In four matches, he scored 157 runs with an 83.51 strike rate. He consistently scored in the last three matches in this World Cup. However, his performance was poor in the first match against the Afghans.
Mahmudullah
Mahmudullah had three matches in this World Cup. But, he technically played two innings as he was not required to bat in the first match against Afghanistan. After that, he played against New Zealand and India and scored 41 runs and 26 runs respectively. He has a 102.35 strike rate and may play a crucial role against the Proteas.
Litton Das
The opener, Litton Das, has scored more than 50 runs in two matches in the tournament. His scores have been 13, 76, 0, and, most recently, 66 against India. So, he might come up as a savior for Bangladesh by scoring another 50+ score.
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South African Players to Watch in the BAN vs. SA Match
Quinton de Kock
Quinton de Kock is the leading run-scorer for South Africa, having scored 233 runs at a strike rate of 108. He’s hit 8 sixes and 24 fours. With 108.88 strikes, he is one of the hardest hitters in this World Cup. So, Bangladesh will have to be careful bowling Quinton de Kock.
Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada has been South Africa’s top bowler, taking 8 wickets. He has an average of 22 and an economy rate of 5.74. Bangladesh’s top order needs to have a cautious approach to facing Rabada.
Aiden Markram
Aiden Markram has been very aggressive throughout the World Cup. With a 141.38 strike rate, he is a quick run scored, boosting South Africa’s run machine. So far, he has scored 205 runs from 4 appearances in the World Cup 2023.
Final Words
If we look at the two teams, the Proteas have been performing well compared to the Tigers. Additionally, when we consider the current World Cup records, it seems like South Africa is likely to win the BAN vs. SA ODI match in the ICC World Cup 2023.
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