Prepare for a thrilling encounter as the Netherlands faces Afghanistan on November 3rd at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. The match commences at 08:30 AM GMT or 02:00 PM local time.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Match Preview
In the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Afghanistan, currently placed fifth in the points table with six points and a net run rate of -0.718, are still clinging to the hope of a semifinal berth, although it would require a series of favorable outcomes.
On the other hand, the Netherlands, positioned eighth with four points and a challenging net run rate of -1.277, remain mathematically out of contention for the semis. While the Netherlands looks to play for pride, Afghanistan must aim for a comprehensive victory with a keen eye on other results to keep their slim semifinal hopes alive.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Weather Report
During the match, expect a high of 32°C with hazy sunshine. As the hours pass, the weather is anticipated to cool down to 22°C, with a lingering hazy atmosphere adding to the cricketing experience.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Pitch Report
The pitch at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, traditionally offers assistance to both batsmen and bowlers, with an even surface and the potential for turn and bounce as the match progresses. Spinners could play a pivotal role in the latter stages of the game.
Netherlands vs Afghanistan Predicted XI
Netherlands: Vikram Singh, Max O’Dowd, Scott Edwards (c), Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Sybrend Engelbrecht, Wesley Barresi, Paul van Meekeren, Logan van Beek, Shariz Ahmed, Aryan Dutt
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil (WK), Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rehman, Naveen ul Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Dream11 Team for Netherlands vs Afghanistan
Captain: Hashmatullah Shahidi
Wicketkeeper: Ikram Alikhil
Batters: Scott Edwards, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran
Bowlers: Naveen ul Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Shariz Ahmed
All-rounders: Sybrand Abraham Engelbrecht, Mohammad Nabi, Logan van Beek
Where to Watch Netherlands vs Afghanistan?
| COUNTRY | BROADCASTING CHANNELS & LIVE STREAMING |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Ariana TV, Ariana News, Ariana TV website, SportsAfghan-Wireless.com |
| Australia | Fox Sports 501, Channel 9 HD, 9Gem HD, FoxtelGo, FoxtelNOW, Kayo, 9Now |
| Bangladesh | GTV, BTV, T Sports, Rabbithole |
| Canada | Willow TV, Disney+ Hotstar |
| Caribbean Islands | ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Play Caribbean |
| Central & South America and Mexico | ESPN+ |
| Continental Europe and SEA (excluding Singapore) | YuppTV |
| Hong Kong | Astro Cricket via NowTV, YuppTV |
| India | Star Sports 1 (HD+HD), Star Sports 1 Hindi (SD+HD), Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Kannada, Star Sports 2 (HD+SD), Disney+ Hotstar |
| Maldives, Nepal, Bhutan | Star Sports 1 (HD+HD), Star Sports 1 Hindi (SD+HD), Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Kannada, Star Sports 2 (HD+SD), Yupp TV |
| Malaysia | Astro Cricket, Yupp TV |
| MENA | CricLife, CricLife Max, StarzPlay, Switch TV |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport |
| Pacific Islands | TVWAN Action, TVWAN Sports, Digicel app |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, www.ptvsports.pk, Daraz, Tapmad, Jazz, A-Sports, ARY ZAP |
| Singapore | HubSports 4, HubSports 5, StarHub TV+ (Simulcast of linear channels) |
| Sri Lanka | Sirasa TV, Dialog TV, Event TV, Kiki.lk, Kiki app |
| South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa | SuperSport Grandstand, SuperSport Cricket, SuperSport app |
| UK | Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Mix, SkyGO, Sky Sports App |
| USA | WillowTV, ESPN+ app |
