Match 18 | ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023 | Takashinga Sports Club
The ICC CWC Qualifier 2023 has been exciting so far, with the tournament now moving to the Super 6 round. The upcoming 18th game will feature a clash between West Indies and Netherlands, both of whom have won two out of their three games and qualified for the next round. However, the outcome of the match could boost the winning team’s confidence heading into the next stage of the tournament. The game will take place on Monday in Harare.
When: Mon 26 June, 09:00 (local) | Mon 26 June, 15:00 (CST)
Where: Match 18, ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2023 | Takashinga Sports Club
Pitch and Weather Report: The pitch at Takashinga Sports Club is a decent batting surface, but it tends to help spinners and slower bowlers in the second half of the innings. Netherlands have won both of their games while chasing on this pitch, so the team winning the toss may prefer to bat second. The weather forecast for Monday in Harare predicts a maximum temperature of 22°C with a humidity level of 19% during the day. It will be a sunny day with a moderate wind speed of 11 km/h.
Head To Head: In the five ODIs played between West Indies and Netherlands so far, the two-time champions have been dominant by winning all five matches.
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West Indies Probable XIs: Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Johnson Charles, Shai Hope (Captain & wicket-keeper), Nicholas Pooran, Roston Chase, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Keemo Paul, Alzarri Joseph, Akeal Hosein
Netherlands Probable XIs: Vikramjit Singh, Max ODowd, Wesley Barresi, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Scoot Edwards (Captain & Wicket-keeper), Logan van Beek, Clayton Floyd, Shariz Ahmad, Aryan Dutt, Ryan Klein
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Match Odds: West Indies (1.12) vs Netherlands(6.0)
Betting Tips:
- The pitch at Takashinga Sports Club is flat and firm, providing favourable conditions for batsmen to play their shots comfortably.
- There have been indications of variable bounce on the pitch, which could benefit bowlers who maintain a good line and length.
- A target of around 250 runs is considered standard on this pitch.
- The weather forecast predicts clear conditions throughout the match, with temperatures around 20 degrees Celsius.
- With both teams already qualified, most of the important players may be rested for the match.
- West Indies lost their previous game, but they are expected to bounce back and secure a win.
Match Prediction: West Indies to Win This Match
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