Netherlands will be up against Nepal in the 2nd match of the ICC CWC League 2, 2023-27 at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur on 17th February at 09:15 AM IST.
NED vs NEP (Netherlands vs Nepal), Match 2 - Match Information
Match: Netherlands vs Nepal, Match 2
Date: 17th February, 2024
Time: 09:15 AM IST
Venue: Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
NED vs NEP (Netherlands vs Nepal), Match 2 Preview
Nepal have played 1 match in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table, Netherlands are playing their first game of this season. In their last 5 games, Netherlands have won 1 games and lost 4.
ICC CWC League 2, 2023-27 Points Table
The points table of ICC CWC League 2, 2023-27. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | |||||
| NAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +1.400 |
| CAN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| NED | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| SCO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| UAE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| NEP | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -1.400 |
| Stage 2 | |||||
| NAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +1.400 |
| NEP | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -1.400 |
| CAN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| NED | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| SCO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| UAE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
Both teams last played against each other in Match 14 of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers, 2023 where Logan van Beek scored the highest fantasy points for Netherlands with 132 match fantasy points while Sandeep Lamichhane topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Nepal with 93 match fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Namibia, Namibia beat Nepal by 4 wickets. The top fantasy player for Nepal was Sompal Kami who scored 85 fantasy points.
NED vs NEP, Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 208 runs. The pitch at the Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions.
Weather Report for Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground, Kirtipur
The temperature will hover around 21°C with 31% humidity. Winds at a speed of 0.85 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
NED vs NEP, Head-to-Head
In the 3 matches played between these 2 teams, the all-rounders of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
NED vs NEP Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Paudel | 3 | 96 | 32 | 3 | 16 | 1, 0, 0, 87, 8 | 0, 1, 2, 0, 0 |
| Kushal Bhurtel | 4 | 75 | 25 | 1 | 36 | 0, 0, 13, 62, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Scott Edwards | 5 | 135 | 33.8 | 0 | - | 17, 38, 0, 68, 12 | - |
- Rohit Kumar Paudel
Rohit Paudel is a batter with an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 96 runs averaging 32 per match. Rohit Paudel can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 16 per match. He has been successful at this venue as in the last few matches this player played here, he has taken 0, 1, 2, 0 and 0 wickets.
- Kushal Bhurtel
Kushal Bhurtel is a batter with an average of 53 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. Kushal Bhurtel is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the last 4 matches, he has scored 75 runs averaging 25 per match. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling leg-break googly and in recent matches, he has taken 1 wicket.
- Scott Andrew Edwards
Scott Edwards is a wicket-keeper with an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, Scott Edwards has scored 135 runs averaging 33.8 per match.
NED vs NEP Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lalit Rajbanshi | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 18.4 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 | 0, 2, 1, 0, 2 |
| Gulshan Jha | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 3 | 21.3 | 21, 0, 0, 1, 3 | 0, 0, 3, 0, 0 |
| Aryan Dutt | 3 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 59.5 | 0, 5, 0, 1, 10 | 0, 0, 2, 0, 0 |
- Lalit Narayan Rajbanshi
Lalit Rajbanshi is a bowler with an average of 77 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the last 3 matches, this player has taken 0, 2, 1, 0 and 2 wickets at an average of 18.4. Lalit Rajbanshi has a good record against this opponent, taking 0, 0, 2 and 0 wickets in recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue as in the last few matches this player played here, he has taken 0, 2, 1, 0 and 2 wickets.
- Gulshan Kumar Jha
Gulshan Jha is a bowler with an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Gulshan Jha is a right-arm medium-fast bowler and in the last 3 matches, he has taken 3 wickets at an average of 21.3. This player has a good record against this opponent, taking 0 and 1 wickets in recent matches.
- Aryan Dutt
Aryan Dutt is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.7. Aryan Dutt is an off-break bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, he has taken 0, 0, 2, 0 and 0 wickets. This player has done well against this opposition, taking 1 wicket in recent matches.
NED vs NEP Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bas de Leede | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 5 | 31.2 | 0, 12, 0, 10, 3 | 2, 0, 3, 0, 0 |
| Kushal Malla | 3 | 24 | 24 | 4 | 24.8 | 15, 0, 0, 0, 9 | 0, 0, 2, 2, 0 |
| Sybrand Engelbrecht | 5 | 182 | 36.4 | 0 | - | 45, 33, 58, 35, 11 | - |
- Bastiaan de Leede
Bas de Leede is an all-rounder with an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Bas de Leede is a right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches, he has scored 0, 12, 0, 10 and 3 runs. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm fast-medium and in recent matches, he has taken 2, 0, 3, 0 and 0 wickets. Bas de Leede has a good record against this opponent, taking 2, 0, 0, 0 and 0 wickets in recent matches.
- Kushal Malla
Kushal Malla is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 84 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. This player is a batter who bats left-handed. In the recent 3 matches, Kushal Malla has scored 15, 0, 0, 0 and 9 runs at an average of 24 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 4 wickets. This player has been successful at this venue as in the last 3 matches Kushal Malla played here, he has taken 4 wickets.
- Sybrand Abraham Engelbrecht
Sybrand Engelbrecht is an all-rounder with an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last 8 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 45, 33, 58, 35 and 11 runs at an average of 36.4 per match.
NED vs NEP Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bas de Leede | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 5 | 31.2 | 0, 12, 0, 10, 3 | 2, 0, 3, 0, 0 |
| Lalit Rajbanshi | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 18.4 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 | 0, 2, 1, 0, 2 |
| Rohit Paudel | 3 | 96 | 32 | 3 | 16 | 1, 0, 0, 87, 8 | 0, 1, 2, 0, 0 |
| Kushal Malla | 3 | 24 | 24 | 4 | 24.8 | 15, 0, 0, 0, 9 | 0, 0, 2, 2, 0 |
| Sybrand Engelbrecht | 5 | 182 | 36.4 | 0 | - | 45, 33, 58, 35, 11 | - |
- Bastiaan de Leede
Bas de Leede is an all-rounder with an average of 68 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Bas de Leede is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, he has scored 25 runs averaging 8.3 per match. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm fast-medium and in recent matches, he has taken 2, 0, 3, 0 and 0 wickets. Bas de Leede has done well against this opposition, taking 2, 0, 0, 0 and 0 wickets in recent matches.
- Lalit Narayan Rajbanshi
Lalit Rajbanshi is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 77 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. This player is a slow left-arm orthodox bowler and in the last 3 matches, Lalit Rajbanshi has taken 5 wickets at an average of 18.4. He has been successful against this team, taking 0, 0, 2 and 0 wickets in recent matches. This player has a good record at this venue as in the last 3 matches Lalit Rajbanshi played here, he has taken 0, 2, 1, 0 and 2 wickets.
- Rohit Kumar Paudel
Rohit Paudel can be a differential pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. This player is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches, Rohit Paudel has scored 1, 0, 0, 87 and 8 runs at an average of 32 per match. He is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, he has taken 0, 1, 2, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 16 per match.
- Kushal Malla
Kushal Malla is an all-rounder with an average of 84 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a left-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 15, 0, 0, 0 and 9 runs at an average of 24 per match. Kushal Malla can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling slow left-arm orthodox and in recent matches, he has taken 0, 0, 2, 2 and 0 wickets. He has a good record at this venue as in the recent 3 matches this player played here, he has taken 4 wickets.
- Sybrand Abraham Engelbrecht
Sybrand Engelbrecht is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Sybrand Engelbrecht has an average of 72 match fantasy points in the last 8 games and a fantasy rating of 8. He is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 45, 33, 58, 35 and 11 runs averaging 36.4 per match.
NED vs NEP Squad Information
Netherlands (NED) Squad: Sybrand Engelbrecht, Roelof van der Merwe, Wesley Barresi, Vivian Kingma, Max O'Dowd, Bas de Leede, Scott Edwards, Teja Nidamanuru, Vikramjit Singh, Aryan Dutt, Shariz Ahmad, Olivier Elenbaas, Michael Levitt, Noah Croes and Kyle Klein.
Nepal (NEP) Squad: Lalit Rajbanshi, Sompal Kami, Aarif Sheikh, Karan KC, Dipendra Singh Airee, Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Rohit Paudel, Anil Sah, Bhim Sharki, Surya Tamang, Kushal Malla, Pawan Sarraf, Dev Khanal and Gulshan Jha.
NED vs NEP Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Aasif Sheikh
Batters: Rohit Paudel and Max O'Dowd
All-Rounders: Bas de Leede, Kushal Malla, Pawan Sarraf, Dipendra Singh Airee and Sompal Kami
Bowlers: Lalit Rajbanshi, Gulshan Jha and Roelof van der Merwe
Captain: Max O'Dowd
Vice-Captain: Kushal Malla
Photo credit: Alamy
