New Zealand vs Netherlands, NZ vs NL, Today Match Prediction 04 April 2022

nz vs ned Match Prediction & Analysis

The third and final ODI match of the series will be played at Seddon Park, Hamilton on the 4th of April 2022. New Zealand has been leading by 2-0 and will aim at finishing the series by winning the final match. The final ODI match is Netherland’s only opportunity to revise history by winning its first match against New Zealand. 

The Netherlands were incapable of beating the Kiwis’ skipper’s unconquered score of 140 by getting all out at 146. This so far has been Tom Latham’s finest batting in his entire ODI career. The last ODI match of the series will be the real assessment of the Netherlands to prove their worth and uphold the beliefs of their fans.

Following former matches, it seems like a piece of cake for the Kiwis to win the last match of the tour. However, it would be exciting to see whether the Netherlands can at least sustain themselves by giving a neck-to-neck fight to the star performers.  

TEAMS PREVIEW

New Zealand Preview

The ODI series began with a bang from New Zealand! Kiwis were triumphant by chasing 203 runs in merely 39 overs and therefore, registering their victory by 7 wickets. Whether this achievement be considered an intimidation for New Zealand or their own poor performance, they were unable to give a tough confrontation to the Kiwis in the second ODI. 

The first ODI dropped as a bombshell on the Netherlands, recovery from which seemed like a mirage in the second ODI. Although the Netherlands won the toss and chose to field and took a step towards creating history by batting out six Kiwis at just 89 runs, Lathem had a different story to create altogether. He was a batting miracle on the pitch who took New Zealand towards victory and single-handedly scored an unbeaten score of 140 runs in 123 balls.   

Analyzing New Zealand’s performance, it seems like a child’s play for them to win the ultimate match of the series and observing their game, it would not be wrong to state that it indeed is a doodle for them. The Kiwis are mastered enough to pull-off the series by 3-0. 

Key Players: Tom Latham, Martin Guptill, Ish Sodhi, Will Young.

New Zealand Predicted Playing XI:

Martin Guptill, Michael Bracewell, Will Young, Tom Latham (C), Colin de Grandhomme, Mark Chapman, Henry Nicholls, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Blair Tickner.

New Zealand Actual Playing XI:

Tom Latham, Ross Taylor, Doug Bracewell, Matt Henry, Henry Nicholls, Colin de Grandhomme, Michael Bracewell, Martin Guptill, Ish Sodhi, Will Young, Kyle Jamieson

Netherlands Preview

Neither luck, nor the team was in favor of the Netherlands in the first ODI as they lost both the toss and the match. The team did give a tough fightback in the second ODI of the series, with their luck supporting them in acing the toss. 

Elaborating on their success, the team stood upon the skipper’s wise decision to field first and strategically and effortlessly bowl out six champions of the ODI’s number one ranked team, New Zealand, at merely 89 runs. The credit majorly can be accredited to Fred Klaassen for bowling out three Kiwi batsmen and giving 36 runs and Logan van Beek equally, for sending four batsmen back to the pavilion, while giving 56 runs. 

Lastly, the Netherlands have been running an extra mile to give the Kiwis a tough fight and have been competent. But have failed to escape the wrath of history and secure a victory over them. Yet, the opportunity to rewrite history lies with them in the last match of the series. It truly will be an interesting match to witness a team fight for its reputation more than anything else. 

Key Players: Pieter Seelaar, Max O’Dowd, Brandon Glover, Vikramjit Singh.

Netherlands Predicted Playing XI:

Max O’Dowd, Vikramjit Singh, Stephan Myburgh, Scott Edwards, Pieter Seelaar (C), Philippe Boissevain, Brandon Glover, Clayton Floyd, Fred Klaassen, Ryan Klein, Bas de Leede.

Netherlands Actual Playing XI:

Aryan Dutt, Scott Edwards, Logan van Beek, Pieter Seelaar, Michael Rippon, Clayton Floyd, Bas de Leede, Vikramjit Singh, Fred Klaassen, Max O'Dowd, Stephan Myburgh

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The weather will be cloudy on Monday with temperatures ranging between 26°C and 13°C. This pitch has always favored bowlers and it will be a tough wicket to bat on. There is a slight possibility of rain in this match.

Venue Details

The venue for this match will be Seddon Park, Hamilton. This venue holds a capacity of 10000 spectators. The last ODI match played at this venue was between New Zealand and India in Feb 2020. 

Toss: To Bowl

Toss will play a major role in the game. The venue favors bowling and whichever team wins the toss is expected to bowl first.