World Cup 2023, 6th Match | NZ vs NED - Cricket Fantasy Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks
Bas de Leede proved himself with both the bat and the ball in the match against Pakistan (Source: AP Photos)
The World Cup 2023 wagon marches on to its sixth match. New Zealand (NZ) is due to face the Netherlands in the sixth match of the tournament at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on 9th October. The match is scheduled to start at 2:00 PM IST. Before the match goes live, here is a look at the top captain and vice-captain choices for the match.
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NZ vs NED, 6th Match: Venue Analysis
The wicket at the Rajiv Gandhi International stadium is expected to be flat and favour the batters. The bounce will be good at the wicket and the ball is expected to come onto the bat pretty well. The game on hands will be a high scoring one, especially if New Zealand bats first.
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium ODI Records
Matches: 8
Matches Won Batting First: 5
Matches Won Batting Second: 3
Average Score Batting First: 287
Average Score Batting Second: 255
World Cup 2023 Records
Match: 1
Matches Won Batting First: 1
Matches Won Batting Second: 0
Avearge Score Batting First: 286
Average Score Batting Second: 205
NZ vs NED , 6th Match - Toss Factor
In the previous game, that was played here, we saw that the wicket was good for batting throughout the match. Looking at the composition of the two teams, it expected that the team that wins the toss will look to bat first in this pitch.
Scenario: If New Zealand Bats First
If New Zealand bats first, it is expected that they will look to put up a big total on the match and maintain their winning momentum from the previous match. If this scenario arises, then the Kiwi batters like - Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, and Glenn Phillips will become very good picks as the captain or vice-captain for the match.
Scenariao: If Netherlands Bats First
Netherlands gave a proof of their fighting spirit in the last match. If they get bat first on this wicket, the Dutch batters will try and put up a fighting total on the board, and then they rest the onus on the bowling attack that put the Pakistani batting line-up in trouble in the previous match.
NZ vs NED, 6th Match - Top Captain and Vice-captain options
If New Zealand Bats First
Devon Conway (NZ)
The Kiwi opener has been in very good batting form ahead of the tournament and continued that in the first match against England. If New Zealand bats first in the match, once again Conway will be a really good choice as the captain or vice-captain for the match.
Max O'Dowd (NED)
The Dutch opener is known for his aggressive batting style. He failed to deliver in the previous game, and thus will be eager to do something worthwhile in this match. Max O'Dowd might be a good pick on a flat battig track that is expected at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
If Netherlands Bats First
Bas de Leede (NED)
The Dutch all-rounder showed in the previous match showed that he can be really impactful with both the bat and the ball. He scored a half-century with the bat in and also picked up four wickets with the ball. Whatever may be the situation, Bas de Leede is going to be a key choice for the fantasy contest of the match.
Daryl Mitchell (NZ)
The Kiwi batter did not get to bat in the previous match, as Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra wrapped things up even before his arrival. But in this game, Mitchell will play a crucial part if he gets to walk out with the bat.
NZ vs NED, 6th Match - Big Risk, Big Return Choices
Trent Boult (NZ)
The Kiwi pacer can be lethal with the new ball. He failed to deliver as pre expectations in the previous match. But if Trent Boult gets a little bit of help from the wicket, he can wreck havoc on the Netherlands batting line-up. Thus Boult can be a good captain or vice-captain choice with good returns.
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