Nepal vs Netherlands, T20 World Cup, Live Preview and Coverage
| ICC T20 World Cup | |
|---|---|
| Nepal vs Netherlands | |
| Match | Nepal vs Netherlands |
| Date | 4th June, 2024 |
| Time | 9:15 PM NST |
| Venue | Grand Prairie Stadium |
Nepal Preview:
With a rating of 171, Nepal is presently ranked 17th in the ICC Men's T20 Team Rankings. In T20I cricket, Nepal is performing a mediocre job. Sandeep Lamichchane, their star player, won't be playing. Although Kushal Malla and Dipendra Singh Airee are playing well, if Nepal hopes to compete with their opponents in the T20 World Cup, the other players will need to step up.
Nepal enters the T20 World Cup with aspirations to make a mark on the global stage despite challenges. With a promising lineup featuring the dynamic Kushal Bhurtel at the top and the experienced Rohit Paudel leading the team, Nepal relies heavily on the youthful exuberance of players like Kushal Malla and Dipendra Singh Airee. But their best spinner, Sandeep Lamichhane, is not there, which is a big obstacle. The team's success will depend on how well they adapt to the conditions and if other players such as Sompal Kami and Karan KC can deliver impactful performances to complement their talented core.
Nepal Expected starting lineup: Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Anil Sah, Kushal Malla, Rohit Paudel (c), Sundeep Jora, Gulsan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Sagar Dhakal, Abinash Bohara
Netherland Overview:
With a rating of 184, the Netherlands is presently ranked 15th in the ICC Men's T20 Team Rankings. In T20I cricket, the Netherlands are performing mediocrely. Even though they upset Sri Lanka in the warm-up game, they dropped three games in the just finished Netherlands Tri Series.
The Netherlands, ranked 15th in the ICC Men's T20 Team Rankings, brings a blend of experience and emerging talent to the T20 World Cup. Led by Max O'Dowd, their top-order batsman known for his explosive stroke play, the Dutch team has shown glimpses of their potential with recent victories, including a notable upset over Sri Lanka in warm-up matches. However, inconsistency has plagued them, highlighted by losses in the Netherlands Tri Series. With players like Wesley Barresi and Scott Edwards bolstering their middle order, and the pace attack spearheaded by Paul van Meekeren, the Netherlands will aim to find their rhythm early in the tournament to challenge higher-ranked opponents.
Netherland Expected starting lineup: Max O'Dowd, Michael Levitt, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Logan van Beek, Wesley Barresi, Saqib Zulfiqar, Scott Edwards, Vikramjit Singh, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Paul van Meekeren
Netherland Expected starting lineup: Max O'Dowd, Michael Levitt, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Logan van Beek, Wesley Barresi, Saqib Zulfiqar, Scott Edwards, Vikramjit Singh, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Paul van Meekeren
Nepal Full Squad:
Rohit Paudel (c), Aasif Sheikh, Anil Kumar Sah, Kushal Bhurtel, Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Lalit Rajbanshi, Karan KC, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami, Pratis GC, Sundeep Jora, Abinash Bohara, Sagar Dhakal, Kamal Singh Airee
Netherlands Full Squad:
Logan van Beek, Max O'Dowd, Michael Levitt, Paul van Meekeren, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Teja Nidamanuru, Tim Pringle, Vikram Singh, Aryan Dutt, Bas de Leede, Daniel Doram, Fred Klaassen, Scott Edwards (c), Viv Kingma, Wesley Barresi. Travelling reserve: Kyle Klein
Nepal vs Netherlands, ICC T20 World Cup: Where to watch?
Live coverage of the Nepal vs Netherlands will be telecast on Star Sports Networks, Willow HD and Hotstar.
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