For the 40th match of ICC World Cup 2023, two teams from Europe, England and Netherlands will square off on November 8 at the MCA Stadium in Pune.
Both teams are placed in the bottom half of the table, and the upcoming game is crucial as they want to make sure they finish in the top eight so that they qualify for the 2025 Champions Trophy.
England are placed last on the table and have crashed out of the World Cup, while the Netherlands, who are ninth on the table, still stands a sleekest of a chance to make it to the semi-finals. This article will shed light on the preview, pitch report, and playing XI.
Match Details
Match: England vs Netherlands
Time: November 8, 2:00 pm
Venue: MCA Stadium, Pune
Head-to-Head
They have met six times in ODI history, where England have won all the matches. The Dutch are yet to beat the Three Lions in ODIs.
Pitch Report
The surface at the MCA Stadium in Pune will be a tricky one. The ball will come nicely onto the bat, but it will also offer help to the bowlers.
Weather Report
The temperature will range around 33°C. There is a 20% chance of rain in Pune tomorrow. The humidity will be around 55%.
Where to Watch
The fans can tune into Disney+Hotstar to watch the game digitally. For TV viewers, they can enjoy the game on Star Sports 1 & 2.
Probable XI
England: Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Liam Livingstone, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler(c/wk), Chris Woakes, Moeen Ali, David Willey, Mark Wood, Adil Rashid.
Netherlands : Wesley Barresi, Max ODowd, Bas de Leede, Scott Edwards (c & wk), Sybrand Engelbrecht, Colin Ackermann, Roelof van der Merwe, Saqib Zulfiqar, Logan van Beek, Aryan Datt and Paul van Meekeren.