New Zealand Vs Netherlands Match Prediction

Preview

New Zealand Vs Netherlands: After 26 years, New Zealand finally face off against the Netherlands in an ODI match. The last game was ages ago, and a lot cricketers in the squads may not even remember the game. The ODI has greater significance as the series marks the end of Ross Taylor’s spectacular career in international Cricket.

Match Details

Match: New Zealand Vs Netherlands

Date: 29th March 2022

Time: 6:30 AM IST

Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maugunai

Weather Report

Unlike the New Zealand Vs Netherlands T20 which was washed out, the ODI is likely to be fine with cloudy but dry weather.

Pitch Report

The surfaces for the Women’s World Cup at this ground have helped the batters, and should continue to do so, while early swing due to the cloud cover is expected.

New Zealand Vs Netherlands Playing XI

New Zealand Playing XI

1. Tom Latham (c,wk),2. Martin Guptill, 3. Michael Bracewell, 4. Henry Nicholls, 5. Ross Taylor,6. George Worker, 7. Colin De Grandhomme, 8. Matt Henry, 9. Doug Bracewell, 10. Ish Sodhi, 11. Blair Tickner

Netherlands Playing XI

1.Scott Edwards (wk), 2.Bas de Leede, 3.Stephan Myburgh, 4.Max O’Dowd, 5.Vikramjit Singh, 6.Pieter Seelaar (c), 7.Boris Gorlee, 8.Ryan Klein / Aryan Dutt, 9.Logan Van Beek, 10.Philippe Boissevain, 11.Fred Klaassen

Team News

New Zealand has called up George Worker as a replacement for Chapman, who has contracted Covid-19.

Key Players

Ross Taylor

Ross Taylor is one of New Zealand’s finest batters and has some incredible records. He has been around for years, and his retirement is an emotional one for many. He is there leading run-scorer in ODIs, and his numbers alone can intimidate a side. As Ross Taylor gears up for one last series, he will want to make a huge impact before leaving a young squad.

Pieter Seelaar

The Netherlands skipper is a player with immense talent and experience. . He has experience playing in New Zealand, and the experience will come in handy as they face a strong opponent.

New Zealand Vs Netherlands Match Tips

Facing the World Cup finalists at home is a tough ask for Netherlands, but the tour itself is a significant moment for them. While a win seems tough, they will be looking to compete and find some bright moments against a strong New Zealand team.

Match Prediction: New Zealand will win the match.