The Netherlands is set to face the United Arab Emirates in Match 62 of the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27 at the VRA Cricket Ground in Amstelveen on May 6.
The Netherlands, currently third on the points table with nine wins from 16 matches, is riding a wave of strong form, having secured victories in their last two completed ODIs. Led by Captain Scott Edwards, the team boasts a robust batting line-up, with opener Max O’Dowd leading the run-scoring charts for them with 488 runs.
Vikramjit Singh and Edwards have also been consistent with the bat, while Kyle Klein’s 21 wickets make him a standout Dutch bowler.
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In contrast, the UAE finds itself at the bottom of the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27 points table with just two wins from 12 matches, struggling to find momentum in the tournament. They are captained by Rahul Chopra, who is their leading run-scorer with 271 runs.
The UAE started this phase of the tournament with a three-wicket defeat to Scotland. The Netherlands, playing at home, are clear favorites to dominate this clash.
Netherlands vs United Arab Emirates: Where to Watch Live
Date | 06/05/2025 |
Time | 2:30 PM IST |
Venue | |
Streaming OTT | FanCode |
Netherlands vs United Arab Emirates: VRA Cricket Ground, Amstelveen Pitch Report
The pitch at the VRA Cricket Ground in Amstelveen is expected to offer a balanced surface. With true bounce and moderate pace, it will favor batters who play through the line, while seamers can exploit early swing and bounce. A par score of around 230-250 runs is likely, rewarding disciplined bowling and adaptable batting. In the last match played at this venue, Scotland chased down 226 runs in 46.2 overs with three wickets remaining versus the UAE.
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Netherlands vs United Arab Emirates: Predicted Playing XIs
Netherlands: Vikramjit Singh, Max O’Dowd, Michael Levitt, Scott Edwards (wk/c), Zach Lion Cachet, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Roelof van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren, Kyle Klein.
United Arab Emirates: Aryansh Sharma (wk), Sagar Kalyan, Vriitya Aravind, Rahul Chopra (c), Alishan Sharafu, Waseem Muhammad, Dhruv Parashar, Sanchit Sharma, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah, Simranjeet Singh.
Netherlands vs United Arab Emirates: Dream11 Top 5 Players
Netherlands | United Arab Emirates |
Scott Edwards | Dhruv Parashar |
Max O'Dowd | Vriitya Aravind |
Aryan Dutt | Waseem Muhammad |
Bas de Leede | Junaid Siddique |
Kyle Klein | Sanchit Sharma |
Netherlands vs United Arab Emirates: Dream11 Fantasy Team
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