Netherlands vs Afghanistan, Cricket World Cup 2023: Match Preview, Prediction, Head-To-Head, Pitch And Weather Reports, Fantasy Tips

02.11.2023 - 20:53 sports.ndtv.com

Netherlands will face Afghanistan in Match 34 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on November 3 at BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, India.

The match is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM IST. The Netherlands have won two of their six matches, including a win in their last match against Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens.

They also defeated South Africa and despite not being totally in contention for a semi-final spot, one cannot write off any team in the tournament.

In their last match, Netherlands managed 229 runs batting first courtesy of a half-century from skipper Scott Edwards (68 off 89 balls).

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