Zimbabwe and Netherlands will go head-to-head in the fifth game of the ICC ODI World Cup Qualifiers on June 20 at the Harare Sports Club. Zimbabwe have started the tournament on a winning note; they put up a good batting display against Nepal in their first game. The experienced duo of Craig Ervine and Sean Williams scored a century each and chased down a target of 290 runs in 44.1 overs. But their next assignment is against the Netherlands, a strong opponent.
Led by Sean Williams, Zimbabwe are currently placed on top of Group A with two points and a net run rate of +0.789.
The Netherlands, who will be captained by Scott Edwards, played two warm-up matches before the main games began; they lost their first warm-up game to Sri Lanka before winning the next one against Ireland. Wesly Barresi top scored with a knock of 90 runs to help Netherlands chase down 194 runs in less than 38 overs.
It can be noted that Netherlands and Zimbabwe recently played a three-match ODI series, which Zimbabwe won 2-1. The Netherlands beat Zimbabwe by three wickets in their opening game, before losing the next two.
Zimbabwe vs Netherlands Injury Update
Netherland’s bowling unit lacks depth as they have excluded the likes of Brandon Glover, Paul van Meekeren, and Fred Klaassen from the squad. Zimbabwe, on the other hand, are unlikely to make any changes to their playing XI after a scintillating win over Nepal.
Zimbabwe vs Netherlands Predicted XI
Zimbabwe Predicted XI
Joylord Gumbie, Craig Ervine (C), Wesley Madhevere, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Clive Madande (WK), Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Tendai Chatara, Blessing Muzarabani
Netherlands Predicted XI
Vikram Singh, Max O’Dowd, Wesley Barresi, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Scott Edwards (c) (wk), Shariz Ahmad, Logan van Beek, Vivian Kingma, Clayton Floyd, Aryan Dutt
Zimbabwe vs Netherlands Match Details
Match: Zimbabwe vs Netherlands
Date & Time: June 20, 12.30 PM IST
Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe vs Netherlands Fantasy Team
Wicket-keeper: Scott Edwards
Batters: Max O’Dowd, Craig Ervine, Wesley Barresi/Teja Nidamanuru
All-rounders: Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, Bas de Leede
Bowlers: Logan van Beek, Richard Ngarava, Wellington Masakadza, Blessing Muzarabani
Captain: Sean Williams
Vice Captain: Max O’Dowd
Zimbabwe vs Netherlands: Harare Weather and Pitch Report
The pitch in Harare is expected to provide favourable conditions for the seamers in the initial stages before gradually becoming more conducive for batting. The team winning the toss is highly likely to choose to bowl first.
The weather in Harare will be sunny and warm. The temperature is expected to hover around 35 degrees Celsius.
Zimbabwe vs Netherlands, ODI World Cup Qualifiers Match 5 Broadcasting
The World Cup Qualifier match between Zimbabwe and Netherlands will be live on Star Sports network as far as TV is concerned.
Zimbabwe vs Netherlands Live Streaming
Disney + Hotstar has picked up streaming rights of the Zimbabwe vs Netherlands match. The toss will take place at 12.00 PM IST.
Zimbabwe vs Netherlands ODI matches Head to Head
| Matches Played | 6 |
| Matches won by Zimbabwe | 3 |
| Matches won by Netherlands | 3 |
| Matches Drawn | 0 |
| Matches Tied | 0 |
Zimbabwe vs Netherlands Match Prediction
Zimbabwe were excellent in their first game of the season. With the ball, Richard Ngarava picked up four wickets while with the bat, Sean Williams and Craig Ervine scored centuries. Zimbabwe also recently defeated Netherlands 2-0 in a bilateral ODI series. Zimbabwe are poised to extend their winning streak and emerge triumphant in this match.
