Afghanistan vs Netherlands 1st ODI Match Prediction & Betting Tips
Afghanistan and Netherlands will lock horns in a three-match ODI series, set to be played at West End Park, International cricket Stadium in Doha. The first match will be Played on January 21 and will start at 12:30 PM IST.
Both Afghanistan and Netherlands are focused more on T20 cricket thus don't play ODIs too often. Both teams last clashed in an ODI series in 2012. Afghanistan have dominated the Netherlands in ODI Cricket and have won four out of the six ODIs played. Hashmatullah Shahidi will lead the Afghanistan squad, which boast of some genuine match-winners, including Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Qais Ahmed, Najibullah Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz.
Meanwhile, the Netherlands too have some quality in the squad, with Peter Seelaar, Max O Dowd, Fred Klaassen, Scott Edwards, Bas de Leeds. Overall, it promises to be a close series but the conditions will be a huge advantage to Afghanistan .
Afghanistan vs Netherlands 1st ODI Match Live Streaming
Live Streaming: The series will not be broadcasted live but fans can watch the matches on the fancode app.
AFG vs NED Match Toss Prediction
Since it will be a slow wicket, both teams would like to bat first and put runs on the board. We are not sure if there will be dew. If it is, then captains might bowl first.
AFG vs NED Pitch Report
The surface will be on the sower side and run scoring won’t be easy, especially against the spinners. However, it’s a small ground thus we could see a high scoring game.
Weather Report
It’s winter time in Qatar and the temperatures will be in the early 20s, which will be very comfortable for the players.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Afghanistan vs Netherlands 1st ODI Match 2022
Afghanistan Team News & Playing 11
AFG Team News
Hashmatullah Shahidi has been named the skipper of the side. Afghanistan will have to find a balanced combination for the side. Rahmanullah Gurbaz is likely to open alongside Usman Ghani. The skipper, Gulbadin Naib and possibly Najib will play in the middle order. Afghanistan may also play three spinners and go in with Rashid, Mujeeb and Qais Ahmed.
AFG Key Players
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz - The destructive opener can change the course of the game in no time. Gurbaz recently played in Abu Dhabi T10 League and played a few crisp knocks. While the format was different, he has some game time behind him which can be a huge plus.
- Rashid Khan - Not much need to be said about Rashid Khan. He is a genuine match-winner and undoubtedly will hold the key for Afghanistan.
- Qais Ahmed - The young spinner has made a reputation for himself after playing in several T20 leagues around the globe. With all his variations, he can be a big threat to the Netherlands.
AFG Team Form
Afghanistan recently played a series against Ireland in UAE and won all three games comprehensively.
Afghanistan Predicted Playing 11
Usman Ghani, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Najibullah Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Gulbadin Naib, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Qais Ahmed, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb UR Rahman, Azmatullah Omarzai
Netherlands Team News & Playing 11
NED Team News
The Netherlands will be without the services of their star all-rounder Ryan ten Doeschate who has announced his retirement. Still, the Netherlands have enough quality in the batting.
NED Key Players
- Max O Dowd - Max O Dowd is a key player in this Dutch side. He is the aggressor and is responsible for giving the team a brisk start. He was in good form last year and scored 194 runs in 6 games. Netherlands chances of winning a series will rest on his shoulders.
- Fred Klaasen - The pacer has taken 16 wickets in eight ODI games he has played. Afghanistan have most of their batters as right-handers thus Klaassen's left-arm pace will be useful against them.
- Pieter Seelaar - The skipper is a genuine all-rounder. Even though he does not have a great record in ODIs, his recent performances in the T20Is have been impressive. He'll look to take that form into ODIs and fetch his team an elite win.
NED Team Form
Netherlands last played the ODI series against Ireland in 2021 and it ended in a 1-1 draw.
Netherlands Predicted Playing 11
Bas De Leede, Musa Ahmed, Colin Ackermann, Pieter Seelaar, Scott Edwards, Boris Gorlee, Clayton Floyd, Fred Klassen, Vivian Kingma, Brandon Glover, Ryan Klein
Afghanistan vs Netherlands Head to Head
Afghanistan have maintained a clear dominance over Netherlands in ODI cricket.
AFG vs NED Head to Head Stats in ODIs
| |
Matches Played |
AFG Won |
NED Won |
Tie |
NR |
| Overall |
6 |
4 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
Afghanistan vs Netherlands Betting Odds
Who will win Afghanistan vs Netherlands 1st ODI?
Top bookies have backed Afghanistan to win and that is a right call given the conditions.
Afghanistan vs Netherlands Betting Rate
🏆 Afghanistan vs Netherlands Prediction
Afghanistan undoubtedly will start as favourites. They are used to playing on low and slow conditions while their spin attack is one of the best in the world. We expect the Netherlands to struggle against them. Afghanistan are clear favourites to win.
Jan 21, 2022
12:30 IST / 7:00 GMT
West End Park Intl. Cricket Stadium - Doha, Qatar
AFG vs NED 1st ODI 
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