NZ vs NED 11Wickets Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update for the 1st T20I

Preview:

New Zealand and the Netherlands will play the first T20I of the 2 match series on Friday. Hosts New Zealand has a new-look squad that will be led by Tom Latham as they will be missing many of their IPL stars in this series. Netherland have a side mixed with youth and experience and will be looking to make this series a memorable one. This promises to be a great contest.

Match Details:

New Zealand vs Netherlands, 1st T20I

Venue: McLean Park, Napier

Date & Time: 25th March, at 11:40 AM IST

Live Streaming: Amazon Prime

NZ vs NED, 1st T20I Pitch Report:

The track is good for batting. There is no demons on the pitch and the outfield is quick. So the batters will dominate here and bowlers have to be clever with the variations.

Injury News:

(will be added when there is an update)

NZ vs NED, 1st T20I Probable Playing XIs:

New Zealand 

Tom Latham (c and wk), Doug Bracewell, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Colin de Grandhomme, Martin Guptill, Matt Henry, Scott Kuggeleijn, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi, Dane Cleaver

Netherlands

Pieter Seelaar (c), Stephan Myburgh, Max O’Dowd, Scott Edwards (wk), Bas de Leede, Vikramjit Singh, M Rippon, Logan van Beek, Philippe Boissevain, Brandon Glover, Fred Klaassen

Top Picks for NZ vs NED 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Martin Guptill is second highest run scorer  in this format and has scored 3,299 runs from 112 matches averaging 32.66. He will be looking to put up a big performance.

Logan Van Beek has picked up 5 wickets in 10 T20I so far at an average of 42.6. He plays majority of his domestic cricket in New Zealand for the Wellington and will be a good option to have for this match.

Ish Sodhi has picked up 83 wickets in 66 matches at an average of 22 and an economy of 8. The leg spinner will be looking to deliver an impactful performance.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for NZ vs NED 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Dane Cleaver, Tom Latham, Vikramjit Singh, Mark Chapman, Martin Guptill, Max O’Dowd, Michael Bracewell, M Rippon, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Logan van Beek

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for NZ vs NED 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Dane Cleaver, Tom Latham, Mark Chapman, Martin Guptill (vc), Max O’Dowd, Colin de Grandhomme (c), M Rippon, Peter Seelar, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Logan van Beek

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain Options: Martin Guptill, Colin de Grandhomme

Vice-Captain Options: Mark Chapman, Logan van Beek

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.