ZIM vs NED 2nd ODI Match Prediction & Betting Tips
After registering an uncanny win on away soil, the Netherlands will be riding high on confidence to secure the ODI series as they lock horns at the Harare Sports Club for the second time in three days against Zimbabwe on Thursday. Ahead of this action-packed contest, let us take a detailed look at the team news, predicted playing XI, pitch report, and much more.
Expected to register a win, Zimbabwe fell short by just 1 wicket to lose the 1st ODi at the hands of the Netherlands. Looking to save the ODI series and salvage their pride at home, the former team will be looking to perform better with the bat in the upcoming showdown.
It was the heroics of Anil Nidamanuru which led the Netherlands past the victory line in a nailbiting contest against Zimbabwe previously. However, the top-order batsmen will be looking to redeem themselves in the 2nd ODI as the Dutch side are ever so close to registering an unexpected win in this ODI series against 11th-seeded (latest ICC ODI Ranking) Zimbabwe in Harare.
Zimbabwe vs Netherlands 2nd ODI Match Live Streaming
TV channels: There will be no telecast of this series in India
Live Streaming: Live action will be available on the FanCode app and ICC.tv website.
ZIM vs NED Match Toss Prediction
This doesn’t seem to be a high-scoring venue as the unexpected movement of the ball caused issues for the top-order batsmen of both sides. Citing which, both captains will be looking to field first.
ZIM vs NED, Harare Sports Club Pitch Report
While the batsmen will be required to take their time to settle in, fast bowlers can be the x-facotr on this track and they will be the looming bounce off the surface with the ball swinging in both directions.
Harare Weather Report
The conditions are perfect to have a good match with humidity peeking around 64% during the match hours whereas the temperature is expected to be around 19 degrees.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Zimbabwe vs Netherlands 2nd ODI Match 2023
Zimbabwe Team News & Playing 11
ZIM Team News
Given how the top-order batting lineup of the home side struggled to establish their presence, Tadiwanashe Marumani can feature in the starting XI, to replace Wesley Madhevere.
ZIM Key Players
- Sikandar Raza - The most looked-after Zimbabwe International star managed to get off to a good start by scoring 22 runs yet failed to build on his innings.
- Clive Madande - Coming off a fresh 74-run inning, Madande will be expected to once again provide a quality end to Zimbabwe’s batting innings against the Dutch side.
- Wellington Masakadza - This slow-arm orthodox bowler used the new ball perfectly to take 3 wickets in the first ODI and will be raring to make the same impact in the 2nd ODI as well.
ZIM Team Form
The host nation has not won any of their last 3 ODIs and has even dropped their last ODI against the Netherlands.
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Zimbabwe Predicted Playing 11
Richard Ngarava, Brad Evans, Craig Ervine (C), Wellington Masakadza, Clive Madande (Wk), Sikandar Raza, Garry Ballance, Blessing Muzarabani, Ryan Burl, Innocent Kaia, Tadiwanashe Marumani
Netherlands Team News & Playing 11
NED Team News
Brandon Glover can be replaced by Vivian Kingma in the starting XI, who has taken 6 wickets in his previous 6 games for the Netherlands.
NED Key Players
- Anil Nidamanuru - Rising as the underdog in the Netherlands starting XI, Anil not only was the MOM in the first ODI but will be having high expectations to deliver with the bat in the upcoming game as well. Given how the top-batting order has failed to fire, Nidamanuru can be coming in much higher to bat.
- Scott Edwards - The captain hasn’t been in the best of form lately and was even dismissed at 7. However, if the Dutch side is to fetch the top honors in this series, he will have to deliver a quality end to their batting innings.
- Fred Klaassen - Showcasing just how dangerous he is with the new ball, Klaassen managed to take 3 wickets in the first ODI
NED Team Form
Given the chance to perform in an ODI series after 8 months, the Netherlands team surely answered their critics by fighting till the very end against Zimbabwe in the first ODI.
Netherlands Predicted Playing 11
Tom Cooper, Scott Edwards (C) (Wk), Anil Nidamanuru, Musa Ahmad, Max O Dowd, Shariz Ahmad, Vivian Kingma, Colin Ackermann, Paul Van Meekeren, Vikramjit Singh, Fred Klaassen
Zimbabwe vs Netherlands Head to Head
Netherlands have beaten Zimbabwe in all of their last 3 games. More importantly, both of their last two wins against the mentioned nation have come by 3 wickets.
ZIM vs NED Head to Head Stats in ODI
|
Matches Played |
ZIM Won |
NED Won |
Tie |
No Result |
Overall |
4 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
Last 5 |
4 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
Zimbabwe vs Netherlands Betting Odds
After the nail-biting contest in the first ODI, the bookmakers have failed to pick a favorite for the 2nd ODI. Both Zimbabwe and Netherlands have a win ratio of 50% going into the match on Thursday in Harare.
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Who will win Zimbabwe vs Netherlands 2nd ODI Match?
One thing which is certain after the first ODI, that the top order batsmen have be at their best in order for their team to score well. Moreover, fast bowlers can prove to be difference makers given the nature of this wickets in Harare.
🏆 Zimbabwe vs Netherlands Prediction
While the Dutch side will raring to take on the field, Zimbabwe was close to register a win against the former team. However, given that the stakes are high in the 2nd ODI, the home team are most likely to bounce back as the Netherlands’ top batting order have shown great signs of incocnsistency throughout. Moreover, Klaassen could be the MOM as we predict Zimbabwe to beat Netherlands in a one-sided contest.
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