Afghanistan vs Netherlands, AFG vs NL, Today Match Prediction 21 January 2022

afg vs ned Match Prediction & Analysis

Afghanistan and Netherlands will lock horns in the opening game of the three-match ODI series played at West End International Park in Doha.

With Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Mohammad Nabi included in the Afghanistan’s ODI squad for Netherlands series. Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi will be hoping that the side can deliver a decent performance in this series opener.

On the other hand, Netherlands Skipper Pieter Seelaar will be hoping that the side can make adjustments to the conditions prevalent at Doha. The side will be keen to put on a decent show with bat and ball against Netherlands.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Afghanistan Preview

The team management will be looking to field their strongest XI for their game against Netherlands.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Najibullah Zadran and Gulbadin Naib to deliver notable scores in this fixture.

Since January 2020, wicket-keeper Rahmanullah Gurbaz has shown excellent form with the bat for Afghanistan. In three matches played, Gurbaz has accumulated 180 runs at an average of 60.00 with one century to his name.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Rashid Khan and Fazalhaq Farooqi to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

Afghanistan Predicted Playing XI:

Hashmatullah Shahidi (captain), Rahmat Shah, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Najibullah Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Usman Ghani, Ikram Ali Khil (wk), Fazalhaq Farooqi, Qais Ahmed, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman.

Afghanistan Actual Playing XI:

Gulbadin Naib, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Shahidullah Kamal, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Yamin Ahmadzai, Usman Ghani, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Netherlands Preview

The team management will be looking to see the conditions at Doha and then pick their best XI for this opening encounter.

In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of Asad Zulfiqar, Bas de Leede, Scott Edwards, Colin Ackermann, Fred Klaasen and Pieter Seelaar to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Brandon Glover, Vivian Kingma and Fred Klaasen to deliver timely breakthroughs.

Netherlands Predicted Playing XI:

Pieter Seelaar (captain), Asad Zulfiqar, Saqib Zulfiqar, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards (wk), Musa Ahmed, Fred Klaasen, Aryan Dutt, Vivian Kingma and Ryan Klein

Netherlands Actual Playing XI:

Scott Edwards, Pieter Seelaar, Boris Gorlee, Saqib Zulfiqar, Brandon Glover, Vivian Kingma, Fred Klaassen, Colin Ackermann, Musa Ahmed, Philippe Boissevain, Bas de Leede

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared for the game might offer assistance for slow bowlers. The weather forecast for Friday’s game is going to be bright sunshine with no rain interruptions.

Venue Details

West End Park International Cricket Stadium is going to host the opening game of the ODI series between Netherlands and Afghanistan.

Afghanistan will take heart from the fact that they have a decent head-to-head against Netherlands in the one-day internationals

Toss: To Bat

Both the sides will be looking to win the toss, bat first and post a score in excess of 220 runs.