ODI World Cup 2023: England’s strongest predicted playing XI against Netherlands

In the 40th match of the ICC World Cup 2023, England (ENG) are set to face off against the Netherlands (NED) at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. As the defending champions, England will aim to regain their honour after being knocked out by Australia in their previous match. Victory in this game is imperative to secure their spot in the Champions Trophy 2025, and they will be geared up to deliver a top-notch performance and showcase their full potential.

England's mission in this match is redemption, as they strive to salvage their pride. A defeat to the Netherlands would further mar their already disappointing World Cup campaign, particularly considering their potent batting lineup. Meanwhile, the Netherlands, with a vested interest in the tournament, will aim to capitalize on England's recent struggles and put on a strong performance to keep their own hopes alive.

Here's England's Predicted XI against Netherlands:

Openers: Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan

It's likely that Jonny Bairstow will retain his opening role for England in the upcoming match. The right-handed batter faced a duck in the previous encounter against Australia, summing up his underwhelming performance in seven games with a mere 141 runs and one half-century. Bairstow will be eager to bounce back and make amends in the forthcoming match, seeking to contribute significantly to his team's success.

Dawid Malan is set to partner with Bairstow in the upcoming match against the Netherlands. The left-handed batter recently notched up a valuable half-century. As England's leading run-scorer in the tournament, Malan has amassed a total of 286 runs in seven games, maintaining an impressive average of over 40. His impressive record boasts a century and a half-century, making him a key asset in ICC World Cup 2023.

Middle Order: Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (C, WK)

Joe Root's performance in ICC World Cup 2023 has been rather lukewarm, falling short of the high expectations placed upon him. The right-handed batter has played seven matches, accumulating a total of 188 runs. While he managed to notch up half-centuries in two games, his highest score in a single match was an 82. Root will aim to step up and make a more substantial impact in the tournament.

Ben Stokes, a southpaw middle-order batter, showcased his brilliance with a splendid half-century in the previous match. Despite facing difficulties in scoring runs in earlier games, he has accumulated 112 runs in four matches at an average of 28.0. Stokes' recent fifty marked a significant turnaround in his form, and he's keen to continue his impressive batting contributions in the upcoming fixtures.

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Harry Brook's performance in the World Cup has been a mixed bag. Coming in as a replacement for Jason Roy, expectations were high for him to deliver standout performances. However, he has only managed to accumulate 128 runs thus far, with the bulk of those runs stemming from his recent half-century against Afghanistan. Brook will aim to find greater consistency in his batting form in the upcoming games.

Jos Buttler's campaign in the World Cup has been a source of disappointment for England. The T20 World Cup-winning captain has struggled both with the bat and in his leadership role. Despite participating in all matches, he has only managed to gather a meagre 106 runs. Buttler seeks to turn the tide and improve his performance, aiming to contribute more significantly to his team's success.

All-rounders: Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, David Willey

Moeen Ali will assume the role of the spin all-rounder when England take on the Netherlands. In the previous match, the southpaw contributed 42 runs to the team's total. Over the course of four games, Ali has accumulated a total of 83 runs. While he has bowled a number of overs, he's yet to create a major impact, aiming to make a breakthrough in that department.

Chris Woakes left a lasting impression in the previous match, showcasing his skills as a pace all-rounder. He contributed 32 runs with the bat and impressively took four wickets. Over the span of four games, the right-handed batter has accumulated a total of 76 runs. Moreover, his performance with the ball has been exceptional, securing eight wickets in six matches.

The farewell for David Willey in the World Cup 2023 is not quite what he might have anticipated. The left-arm pacer, set for international retirement post-tournament, secured a solitary wicket in the last match. Over six games in the ICC World Cup 2023, Willey has accounted for an impressive eight wickets with an economy rate of 5.92. He's also contributed 57 runs in four innings.

Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Mark Wood

Adil Rashid assumes the role of the primary spinner for England, with Moeen Ali's appearances as a bowler being infrequent. The right-arm spinner recently claimed two wickets in the last match, further solidifying his status as the team's leading wicket-taker with an impressive tally of ten scalps in seven games. Rashid also maintains a commendable economy rate of 4.92.

Mark Wood delivered a noteworthy performance in the last match, securing two crucial wickets. Across seven matches, he has accumulated six wickets, albeit at an average of 58.16. Wood, known for his reliable economy rate of 6.46, is a promising pace option for England, likely to be a key contributor in the upcoming match of the ICC World Cup 2023.

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England's Probable Predicted XI:

Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c & wk), Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, David Willey, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood