ODI World Cup 2023, Match 40: England vs Netherlands Match Preview

England (ENG) and Netherlands (NED) will cross swords in Match 40 of the ongoing ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on November 8, Thursday. England and the Netherlands are currently sitting in first and second position, respectively, from the bottom of the points table.

England are coming off a 33-run defeat against Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The defending champions have been in terrible form so far this season, having won only a single game. Jos Buttler and Co. will eye for a win over the Netherlands to end their campaign on a positive note.

The Netherlands, on the other hand, have suffered a defeat against Afghanistan in their most recent game. The Scott Edwards-led side have showcased some notable performances in the ongoing tournament as they upset South Africa to register their first win in the tournament. After the clash against England, the Dutch team will take on hosts India in their last game of the competition

Also Check: ODI World Cup 2023 Points Table

ENG vs NED MCA Stadium Pitch and Conditions

The pitch at the MCA stadium usually benefits the batter more. The boundaries are comparatively short which also helps the batters to post noteworthy innings. Meanwhile, the new ball provides some assistance to pace bowlers in the later stage of the innings. The spinners, on the other hand, may also find grip and slight turn at this venue when the game progresses.

ENG vs NED: Probable Playing XIs for ODI World Cup 2023, Match 40

England (ENG):

England might come up with a different lineup that faced Australia in their previous game. They are likely to replace Liam Livingstone with Harry Brook, given the former's dismal outing so far in the tournament. The batters should attempt to produce crucial knocks while the bowlers' performances will also be vital.

Probable 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

Netherlands (NED):

Scott Edwards and Co. are likely to come up with the same lineup that faced off Afghanistan in their previous game. The top-order batters of the side should stay at the pitch for a long time in order to post a reasonable total or chase a target. They will try to put up a brilliant show while facing the inconsistent England team.

Probabale XI: Wesley Barresi, Max O'Dowd, Colin Ackermann, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Scott Edwards (c, wk), Bas de Leede, Saqib Zulfiqar, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren

ENG vs NED Head-to-Head in ODIs