India will play their second match of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 against the Netherlands at the SCG on Thursday. The Men in Blue had got off to a perfect start as they had beaten arch-rivals Pakistan by four wickets after Virat Kohli played one of the best knocks of his career on Sunday at the MCG.
We take a look at the current form, head-to-head, players to look out for, and squads of both teams in our match preview.
Current form of India: W L W W W
India has been in decent form in the recent past and they will look to continue the same against the Dutch. India’s bowling was right on the money against Pakistan and it was definitely a positive for the team as it was a concerning area in the recent times.
Current form of Netherlands: L L W W L
The Netherlands were able to win against Namibia and UAE to secure their Super 12 berth. However, they lost to Bangladesh by nine runs. The Men in Orange were able to challenge the Tigers but they would be disappointed as could have also stunned them.
Head to Head: Matches: 2, Won by India: 2, Won by Netherlands: 0.
India has won both of its matches against the Netherlands.
Players to look out for: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami and Yuzvendra Chahal will hold the key for India.
Colin Ackerman, Scott Edwards, Paul van Meekeren, Shariz Ahmed, Vikram Singh, and Tom Cooper will be the crucial players for the Netherlands.
India squad: Rohit Sharma (C), KL Rahul (VC), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Rishabh Pant (WK), Dinesh Karthik (WK), Hardik Pandya, Ravichandran Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Mohammed Shami (in for Jasprit Bumrah), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh
Reserves: Shreyas Iyer, Ravi Bishnoi, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj.
Netherlands squad:
Colin Ackermann, Shariz Ahmad, Logan van Beek, Tom Cooper, Scott Edwards (capt, wk), Brandon Glover, Timm van der Gugten, Fred Klaassen, Bas de Leede, Paul van Meekeren, Roelof van der Merwe, Stephan Myburgh, Teja Nidamanuru, Max O’Dowd, Tim Pringle, Vikram Singh
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