ZIM vs NED 1st ODI Match Prediction & Betting Tips
The modern era of cricket has not witnessed the most of either Zimbabwe or Netherlands, both of whom are going to lock horns in a 3-match ODI series at the home of the former nation. Before the start of the first ODI between the two respective sides at the Harare Sports Club on Tuesday, let us take a detailed look at the pitch report, team news, predicted playing XI, and much more.
Zimbabwe heads into this ODI series with a pretty strong batting lineup. Having shown their caliber in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup previously, Zimbabwe would want to display a strong performance even in the bigger format.
On the other hand, Netherlands would feature in an ODI game for the first time in eight months. They previously lost against Pakistan at home. Moreover, this spoken-off nation has lost all of its last 15 games and is without a win since 2021.
Zimbabwe vs Netherlands 1st ODI Match Live Streaming
TV channels: This match will be live on Gazi TV and Willow TV online.
Live Streaming: The festivity of this match will be available on the FanCode app and website.
ZIM vs NED Match Toss Prediction
Since the overcast conditions during the match hours are going to make the wicket in Harare even slower, both captains will be looking to bowl first as chasing could be an easier task at hand.
ZIM vs NED, Harare Sports Club Pitch Report
Top-order batsmen on this pitch need to keep their composure in order to be able to get a good start. There is going to be ball movement, both ways, as the unexpected bounce allows this venue to not be a high-scoring ground.
Harare Weather Report
The weather prediction indicates how there will be clouds surrounding all over. However, there is a possibility it might not rain during the match hours with the temperature being around 16 to 18 degrees.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Zimbabwe vs Netherlands 1st ODI Match 2023
Zimbabwe Team News & Playing 11
ZIM Team News
The loss of early wickets has been a perennial problem for Zimbabwe over the last few years. Citing this, the team will be expecting the likes of Wesley Madhevere and Innocent Kala to provide a slow yet solid start.
ZIM Key Players
- Sikandar Raza - This 36-year-old all-rounder cannot only score crucial runs to stabilize the batting innings but his off-break bowling can also help Zimbabwe clinch wickets in the middle overs.
- Ryan Burl - The middle-order batsman is one of the most crucial batsmen from the nation’s batting lineup to keep an eye on. He has scored 181 runs in the previous 9 games, batting at an average of 25.8. Moreover, he has also taken 9 wickets in the same number of games.
- Brad Evans - The most lethal bowler in the country at the moment, and the home side will be banking of Evans to take early wickets in the first ODI.
ZIM Team Form
Zimbabwe enter this ODI series after winning two of their last 4 ODI contests.
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Zimbabwe Predicted Playing 11
Craig Ervine (C), Wesley Madhevere, Innocent Kaia, Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, Clive Madande (Wk), Wellington Masakadza, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Tendai Chatara
Netherlands Team News & Playing 11
NED Team News
Given how the bowling attack has struggled to take wickets, Netherland will be relying on Fred Klaassen and Vivian Kingma to led their attack with the new ball.
NED Key Players
- Scott Edwards - The wicketkeeper-batsman of the Netherlands has been in exquisite form, perhaps their best batsman as he has scored over 400 runs in the last 10 games.
- Vikramjit Singh - The opening-order Indian decent batsman for the Netherlands has scored 317 runs in the last 10 games, batting at an average of 31.7 runs per inning.
- Vivian Kingma - Given just how the pitch at Harare can be unpredictable, this right-arm medium-fast can get wickets courtesy of his ball movement.
NED Team Form
The Netherlands would want to improve their diminishing form in the ODI format, knowing that they have lost all 15 contests previously.
Netherlands Predicted Playing 11
Scott Edwards (C) (Wk), Colin Ackermann, Vikramjit Singh, Max O'Dowd, Bas de Leede, Tom Cooper, Teja Nidamanuru, Shariz Ahmad, Paul van Meekeren, Fred Klassen, Vivian Kingma
Zimbabwe vs Netherlands Head to Head
Netherland beat Zimbabwe in their previous encounter as they edged past them by 3 wickets and 4 balls remaining.
ZIM vs NED Head to Head Stats in ODI
| |
Matches Played |
ZIM Won |
NED Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| Overall |
3 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
| Last 5 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
Zimbabwe vs Netherlands Betting Odds
Although it is the Netherlands who have won 2 games against Zimbabwe yet the bookmakers have taken their recent form into account. The win ratio of Zimbabwe is 68% for the first ODI as compared to Netherlands' mere 32%
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Who will win Zimbabwe vs Netherlands 1st ODI Match?
This game could well be decided by the form of the bowlers. On that aspect, the bowling unit of the Netherlands has lacked the teeth to take wickets regularly int he 50-over format.
🏆 Zimbabwe vs Netherlands Prediction
It is safe to say that the home team does look to be the superior side on paper with the likes of Wesley Madhevere, Innocent Kaia, Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza, Clive Madande, Wellington Masakadza, and Brad Evans all known to be in fine form. However, Netherlands cannot make any slip ups if they are to beat the home team to take the initiative in this series. That being said, we predict Zimbabwe to inch past Netherland in a close contest in Harare.
Mar 21, 2023
13:00 IST / 7:30 GMT
Harare Sports Club - Harare, Zimbabwe
ZIM vs NED 1st ODI 
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