T20 World Cup 2022: UAE vs NED Match Prediction – Who will win today’s T20 WC match between Netherlands vs UAE?

Netherlands will face off against UAE in the second match of the First Round group games of the 2022 T20 World Cup in Victoria on Sunday, the 16th of October. The Dutch, led by Scott Edwards, head into their opening fixture after tasting defeat in their solitary warm-up fixture against Scotland on the 10th of October.

Meanwhile, UAE isn't in great form either, coming into the game on the back of three consecutive defeats. The latter two came in the recently concluded limited-overs series against Bangladesh. The Netherlands are the favorites heading into the contest as they have got batters like Tom Cooper, who has got a wealth of experience batting in Australian conditions.

UAE vs NED Match Details

Venue: Simonds Stadium, Geelong

Date and Time: October 16, 1:30 PM IST

Telecast & Live Streaming: Star Sports Network

UAE vs NED Pitch Report

The surface at the Simonds Stadium is likely to produce a balanced contest between bat and ball as it has enough to offer for both contingents. The pitch would boast of good carry and bounce throughout the match, and the team would prefer to bowl first after winning the toss at this venue. The spell from new ball bowlers could be the decisive factor in the match at this venue.

UAE vs NED Probable Playing XIs

Netherlands:

Scott Edwards (c & wk), Tom Cooper, Bas de Leede, Stephan Myburgh, MP O’Dowd, Van der Merwe, Vikramjit Singh, Brandon Glover, T van der Gugten, Fred Klaassen, PA van Meekeren

UAE:

CP Rizwan (c), Chirag Suri, Waseem Muhammad, Basil Hameed, Aryan Lakra, Zawar Farid, Vriitya Aravind (wk), Aayan Afzal Khan, K Meiyappan, Zahoor Khan, Junaid Siddique

UAE vs NED Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter

Bas de Leede:

A promising young batting bulwark, Bas de Leede is going from strength to strength for the Dutch, especially in the shortest format of the game. The 22-year-old caught the eye of the world after compiling back-to-back half-centuries against a strong Kiwi bowling line-up back in August. He will be influential for the team going forward in the tournament. 

Probable best bowler

Fred Klaassen:

Fred Klaassen isn't the most lethal fast bowler going around, but the left-arm medium pacer does the job for his team whenever he's called into action. Given the extra bounce and pace on offer on the Australian pitches, he will be more than handy for the Dutch with the ball in hand. The Netherlands will rely heavily on the man from Sussex to spearhead their bowling unit in the tournament.

Today’s Match Prediction: The Netherlands to win the match

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Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.