Netherlands vs Afghanistan, Cricket World Cup 2023

Netherlands vs Afghanistan, Cricket World Cup 2023 Highlights: Chasing 180 runs, Afghanistan lost Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran. But Rahmat Shah and Hashmatullah Shahidi both stayed on the crease and ensured a 7 wickets win against Netherlands with 111 balls remaining, at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on 3 November. 

Logan van Beek and Roelof van der Merwe dismissed the openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran to keep Netherlands alive in the game. Afghanistan skipper Hasmatullah Shahidi entered on crease after that. 

After completing his half century, Rahmat Shah (52) was dismissed by Saqib Zulfiqar in the 4th delivery of 23rd over.

But skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi (56*), also completed his 19th half century, and ensured a 7 wickets victory with Azmatullah Omarzai (31*) against the Netherlands.

For Netherlands, Saqib Zulfiqar, Roelof van der Merwe and Aryan Dutt picked up one wickets each.

With this win, Afghanistan have scaled up in the ICC Points table and are at 5th position with 8 points and a net run rate of (-)0.330.

Afghanistan spinners bowled beautifully to restrict Netherlands on a low score of 179 runs. Mohammad Nabi clinched three wickets while Noor Ahmad took 2 wickets for his team. The fielders were also great today as 4 wickets were run-out, all thanks to the active and alert fielders. 

Mohammad Nabi and Noor Ahmad bowled some impressive spells of spin attack as they clinched the wickets of Saqib Zulfiqar and Logan van Beek. Netherlands is down to its last 3 wickets now and Roelof van der Merwe is the new batter on the crease, but Noor Ahmad stroke again to dismiss him and Netherlands is down to its last wicket now. 

Afghanistan bowlers have complete grip over the game as active fielding dismissed Colin Ackermann and Netherlands skipper Scott Edwards. Afghanistan is looking in good spirits today and their fielders have been exceptional on the ground. Mohammad Nabi also dismissed Bas de Leede to provide another wicket to his team

Mujeeb Ur Rahman provided Afghanistan with a good start he clinched first wicket early and dismissed Netherlands opener Wesley Barresi. Colin Ackermann has joined Max O’Dowd on crease and the duo will try to stabilise their team’s innings. Netherlands vs Afghanistan match is going to be crucial in the tournament. 

Netherlands skipper Scott Edwards won the toss and chose to bat first. This is a crucial match for both teams but for Afghanistan winning this match will keep their top 4 alive. Hasmatullah Shahdi will try to win this match with a good margin as the Afghanistan skipper also eyes a good Net Run Rate. 

Afghanistan has played really well in the ICC World Cup 2023 so far and defeated three world champions- England, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The team which entered has underdogs in the tournament are dominating the game and have good chances of entering the World Cup 2023 semi-finals. 

Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023: Head To Head Record

In the NED vs AFG head-to-head record, Afghanistan is dominating the game as they defeated Netherlands 7 times out of the total 9 matches. In the last ODI match played between Afghanistan and Netherlands at Doha in 2022, the Afghans defeated Netherlands comprehensively by 75 runs. 

Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023: Playing XI

Netherlands Playing XI: Max O’Dowd, Wesley Barresi, Colin Ackermann, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Scott Edwards (C&WK), Bas de Leede, Saqib Zulfiqar, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe Aryan Dutt and Paul van Meekeren.

Afghanistan Playing XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Ali Khil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad and Fazalhaq Farooqi.

Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023: Key Highlights

1. Netherlands skipper Scott Edwards won the toss and chose to bat first

2. Netherlands openers Max O’Dowd and Wesley Barresi walked to the crease

3. Afghanistan spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman strike early as he dismissed Wesley Barresi in the first over

4. Max O’Dowd and Colin Ackermann slammed some boundaries to stabilize Netherlands innings

5. Max O’Dowd was playing a great partnership with Colin Ackermann, when swift fielding dismissed the Netherlands opener

6. Back-to-back wickets as Colin Ackermann and Scott Edwards were dismissed in run-out

7. Mohammad Nabi dismissed Bas de Leede to get 5th wicket for his team

8. Young spinner Noor Ahmad provided his team with another wicket as he dismissed Saqib Zulfiqar 

9. Two more wickets for Afghanistan as Mohammad Nabi dismissed Logan van Beek while Sybrand Engelbrecht was dismissed in a run-out

10. Noor Ahmad clinched his 2nd wicket as he dismissed Roelof van der Merwe

11. 100 runs up for Afghanistan in 18.3 overs (112 balls)

12. Rahmat Shah completes 50 off 47 balls (8 x 4)

13. Wicket for Saqib Zulfiqar as Rahmat Shah (52) was caught and bowled on the fourth delivery of 23rd over.

14. Afghanistan scored 150 runs in 27.1 overs (165 balls)

15. Hashmatullah Shahidi completes 50 off 59 balls (5 x 4)

16. 4th Wicket partnership between Hashmatullah Shahidi and Azmatullah Omarzai reaches 50 runs in 53 balls

17. Afghanistan won against Netherlands by 7 wickets, with 111 balls remaining.

18. With this win, Afghanistan have scaled up in the ICC Points table and are at 5th position with 8 points and a net run rate of (-)0.330.