New Zealand is set to take on the Netherlands in a crucial encounter in the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 after their commanding performance in the tournament opener against defending champions England. In the previous match, New Zealand displayed sheer dominance, defeating England by a remarkable nine wickets while successfully chasing down a challenging target of 283 runs. Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra stole the spotlight with their outstanding centuries, guiding New Zealand to victory with an impressive 82 balls to spare.

As they prepare to face the Netherlands, New Zealand will once again miss their captain, Kane Williamson, who is recovering from an injury. However, the return of Lockie Ferguson and Tim Southee is highly anticipated, potentially sidelining Jimmy Neesham and Matt Henry.

On the other hand, the Netherlands showcased a respectable performance against a formidable Pakistan team, despite suffering an 81-run loss. Bas de Leede emerged as the standout player for the Dutch, delivering promising performances with both the bat and ball. He secured four wickets and conceded 62 runs in his nine overs while also making a significant contribution with the bat. Although his efforts gave the Netherlands a fighting chance against bowlers like Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf, the team could only manage 205 runs in response to Pakistan’s 286.

As these two teams gear up for their second encounter in the World Cup 2023, it’s essential to delve into some key statistics and insights:

Head-to-Head Record:

New Zealand and the Netherlands have faced each other in four ODIs in the past, with the Black Caps emerging victorious in all four encounters. Impressively, three of these victories were by a margin of 100-plus runs. Their most recent ODI series in 2022 ended with New Zealand winning 3-0.

Head-to-Head at the World Cup:

New Zealand and the Netherlands crossed paths only once in World Cup history, back in 1996. It was also the Netherlands’ first-ever World Cup match. New Zealand secured a commanding 119-run victory in that game, played at the Reliance Stadium in Vadodara. Batting first, New Zealand posted a massive total of 307/8 in 50 overs, while the Netherlands managed 188/7 in their allotted 50 overs.

Form Guide: Last Five Completed Matches:

Netherlands: LLWWL

New Zealand: WWWLL

Interesting Fact: Teja Nidamauru, Max O’Dowd, and Logan van Beek, all representing the Netherlands, have played domestic cricket in New Zealand.