South Africa vs Netherlands, ICC WC 2023, Today Match Prediction 17 October 2023

RSA vs NED Match Prediction & Analysis

South Africa would like to ride the momentum in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 as they take on the Netherlands in the 15th game. The South Africans have been on the money and come here with a massive win against the Australians, which will make the side confident. The Netherlands lost to New Zealand in the last game and will aim for their first win.  

The Netherlands lacks the kind of experience most other sides have. They have batted poorly in both games and failed to capitalize on the opportunities with the ball. It will be a big test for their bowlers in this game. South Africans have key players in good form and shall look to move up on the points table. It will be interesting to see if the Dutch side pulls off a surprise win in this game.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

RSA

W W W W W

AUS

177/10 in 40.5 4.34

ICC WC 2023

South Africa won by 134 runs 12 Oct 2023

RSA

311/7 in 50.0 6.22

RSA

428/5 in 50.0 8.56

ICC WC 2023

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 102 runs 07 Oct 2023

SL

326/10 in 44.5 7.27

RSA

315/9 in 50.0 6.3

RSA vs AUS

South Africa won by 122 runs 17 Sep 2023

AUS

193/10 in 34.1 5.65

RSA

416/5 in 50.0 8.32

RSA vs AUS

15 Sep 2023

AUS

252/9 in 34.5 7.23

RSA

338/6 in 50.0 6.76

RSA vs AUS

South Africa won by 111 runs 12 Sep 2023

AUS

227/10 in 34.3 6.58

NED

L L L W L

NZ

322/7 in 50.0 6.44

ICC WC 2023

New Zealand beat Netherlands by 99 runs 09 Oct 2023

NED

223/10 in 46.3 4.8

PAK

286/10 in 49.0 5.84

ICC WC 2023

Pakistan beat Netherlands by 81 runs 06 Oct 2023

NED

205/10 in 41.0 5

SL

233/10 in 47.5 4.87

ICC WCQ 2023

Sri Lanka won by 128 runs

09 Jul 2023

NED

105/10 in 23.3 4.47

NED

362/7 in 48.0 7.54

ICC WCQ 2023

Netherlands won by 74 runs ( D/L Method )

03 Jul 2023

OMA

246/6 in 44.0 5.59

NED

192/10 in 40.0 4.8

ICC WCQ 2023

Sri Lanka beat Netherlands by 21 runs

30 Jun 2023

SL

213/10 in 47.4 4.47

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

South Africa Preview

Temba Bavuma's team has made a commanding start to the tournament. They defied the odds to defeat Australia by 134 runs in the last game. Their key batsmen and bowlers are in good form, and the side will look to make the best use of this opportunity to win here and reclaim the top spot on the points table.  

Quinton de Kock scored a hundred in the last game and will look to deliver a confident start with Temba Bavuma in this game. The middle order has done well for the team, and they will look for partnerships between Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, and Heinrich Klaasen. David Miller is a good hitter and adds firepower to the batting line-up along with Marco Jansen.  

Lungi Ngidi and Marco Jansen bowled well against Australia, and the pair will look to get early breakthroughs for the side. Kagiso Rabada will look to use his pace and trouble the Dutch batters in the middle overs. Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi will find the conditions encouraging and have an important role.

South Africa Predicted Playing XI:

Temba Bavuma (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi

South Africa Actual Playing XI:

Temba Bavuma, David Miller, Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen, Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi, Kagiso Rabada

Netherlands Preview

Scott Edwards' side has lost two games in a row, and they have been significant losses for the Dutch side. They went down by 99 runs in their last game against New Zealand and need to make a strong comeback. They are up against a strong batting line-up, and Edwards would like a more disciplined show from his players in this game to win and earn their first points.  

Vikramjit Singh and Max O'Dowd must put up a steady partnership for the side to have a strong chance in this game. Colin Ackermann played well in the last game, and he must use his experience to build partnerships in the middle order with Bas de Leede and Teja Nidamanuru. Scott Edwards, Sybrand Engelbrecht, and Roelof van der Merwe must do well in the lower middle order for the side to win this game.  

The bowling attack has been found wanting in both games. The side will need a good show with the new ball from Aryan Dutt and Ryan Klein. Roelof van der Merwe and Shariz Ahmad have to bowl tight spells in the middle overs as the South African batters shall take them on. Bas de Leede and Ackermann must bowl good spells in the ing role.

Netherlands Predicted Playing XI:

Vikramjit Singh, Max ODowd, Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Scott Edwards (c & wk), Sybrand Engelbrecht, Roelof van der Merwe, Ryan Klein, Aryan Dutt, Shariz Ahmad

Netherlands Actual Playing XI:

Scott Edwards, Max O'Dowd, Teja Nidamanuru, Vikramjit Singh, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, SA Engelbrecht, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, RE Van Der Merwe, Paul Van Meekeren

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The skies over Dharamshala shall be cloudy, and we may see the skies opening up during the game. Batting won't be easy under the overcast skies, and batsmen must be watchful. The side batting first will be happy to get near the 300-run mark.

RSA vs NED Pitch Report

The wicket at Dharamsala has always been very different from others in the sub-continent. Fast bowlers can extract good bounce and pace from the surface. Batsmen have struggled on this surface and have seen several low-scoring games. They must build partnerships to do well at this venue.

Toss: To Bowl

Most teams have opted to bowl first in this tournament. Dew is a major factor at this time of the year, and bowling with the wet ball is difficult, especially for the spinners. Hence, we expect the side winning the toss to have no hesitation to bowl first in this game.