NED vs NZ Dream11 Prediction 1st T20I, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Updates
The last time these teams faced off was in 2014.
NED vs NZ Team Preview:
The Netherlands will host New Zealand in a Twenty20 International Series at Sportpark Westvliet. The series will consist of two Twenty20 Internationals. The previous stats of both teams confirm the stunning form recently. New Zealand will enter the game after crushing Scotland by 102 runs in a T20I match. They have not lost in their last five games. In their previous five games, the Netherlands have only lost one by 37 runs to Zimbabwe. We can see the teams playing a nail-biting match.
Match Details:
Netherlands vs New Zealand, 1st T20I
Venue: Sportpark Westvliet, The Hague
Date & Time: 4th August at 8:30 PM IST and 5:00 PM Local Time
Live Streaming: Fancode
NED vs NZ, 1st T20I, Pitch Report:
The game will take place in The Hague. It is a relatively unknown pitch with few matches played on it. If Amstelveen is any indication, the pitch in The Hague may also favor batting.
Injury News:
(will be added if there is any update)
NED vs NZ, 1st T20I, Probable Playing XIs:
Netherlands
Max O’Dowd, Stephan Myburgh, Bas de Leede, Tom Cooper, Scott Edwards (c & wk), Teja Nidamanuru, Logan van Beek, Tim Pringle, Fred Klaassen, Paul van Meekeran, Shariz Ahmad
New Zealand
Martin Guptill, Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Dane Cleaver (wk), Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Rippon, Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson
Top Picks for NED vs NZ Dream11 Match:
Top Picks – Batters
Martin Guptill:
The veteran is a reliable contributor for his team under pressure, having scored 40 runs in the previous T20I against Scotland. He’ll have a lot on his shoulders in this match.
Max O’Dowd:
In this format, the enthusiast has been aspiring with his run-scoring abilities. This year, he has scored 178 runs in five games, averaging 35.6.
Top Picks – All-Rounders
Bas de Leede:
The 22-year-old has the ability to resurrect a stalled match by dominating with both the bat and the ball. He scored 91 runs off 67 deliveries against the USA and took two wickets in the same match last month.
Top Picks – Bowlers
Ish Sodhi:
He has the ability to take wickets at crucial times and has been outstanding in recent games. He finished with 11 wickets in his last five games, where he took wickets in every match. He will be a captaincy pick in this game.
Logan van Beek:
New Zealand’s Dutch export has not played many international matches but has also managed to scalp 16 wickets in 13 innings at an economy of 7.49.
Top Picks – Wicketkeeper
Scott Edwards:
As captain of the Netherlands, he will be in charge. He has 477 runs in his T20I career from a large number of small knocks, but he is best known for his abilities behind the wickets.
NED vs NZ Must Picks Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
| Player | Statistics (T20I Career) |
| Ish Sodhi | 94 wickets |
| Bas de Leede | 398 runs, 13 wickets |
| Logan van Beek | 16 wickets |
| Martin Guptill | 3399 runs |
| Max O’Dowd | 1339 runs |
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for NED vs NZ Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Scott Edwards, Martin Guptill (VC), Max O’Dowd, Finn Allen (C), Mark Chapman, Jimmy Neesham, Bas de Leede, Michael Bracewell, Ish Sodhi, Logan van Beek, Lockie Ferguson
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for NED vs NZ Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Dane Cleaver, Scott Edwards, Martin Guptill, Max O’Dowd, Finn Allen, Jimmy Neesham, Michael Bracewell (C), Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi (VC), Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt
NED vs NZ Risky Captaincy Choices:
Scott Edwards:
With his performances in international cricket this year, the experienced player has not gathered enough confidence. In five games, he could only muster 46 runs.
Jimmy Neesham:
He has very promising stats because he plays with a high strike rate, but he has been unable to convert them into big scores for a long time. As a result, as a captain in your fantasy team for this match, he could be risky.
Players you should avoid:
Daryl Mitchell:
The talented all-rounder has failed to take enough wickets and make enough runs in his last few appearances and should be avoided at least for this game.
Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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