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The 2023 Cricket World Cup continues to provide fans with breathtaking matches, and one of the most anticipated encounters is between England and the Netherlands in Match 40. The Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium is the venue for this clash, and the cricketing world is buzzing with excitement. While England, the defending champions from the 2019 Cricket World Cup, are experiencing a challenging tournament, the Netherlands has emerged as a surprise package with a historic performance.
England's journey in this World Cup has been riddled with difficulties. Having managed to secure just one victory out of seven matches, the English team is grappling with issues, particularly in their batting department. Despite signs of improvement in their recent bowling and an encouraging performance against Australia, the team faces a significant challenge in their upcoming match against the Netherlands. A win is far from guaranteed for the reigning champions.
In contrast, the Netherlands has been on a remarkable run, with two wins out of seven games. This achievement marks their best performance in a Cricket World Cup, underscoring their growing influence in the world of cricket. The Dutch team approaches the match against England with genuine confidence in their ability to secure a third victory in the tournament. The outcome largely depends on a strong batting display, which could pave the way for an exciting victory.
Let's delve into the predicted line-ups for both teams:
England Predicted Playing 11:
- Jonny Bairstow/Harry Brook
- Dawid Malan
- Joe Root
- Ben Stokes
- Jos Buttler (c) (wk)
- Moeen Ali
- Liam Livingstone
- Chris Woakes
- David Willey
- Adil Rashid
- Mark Wood/Gus Atkinson
Netherlands Predicted Playing 11:
- Wesley Barresi
- Max O’Dowd
- Colin Ackermann
- Sybrand Engelbrecht
- Scott Edwards (c) (wk)
- Bas de Leede
- Saqib Zulfiqar
- Logan van Beek
- Roelof van der Merwe
- Aryan Dutt
- Paul van Meekeren