Last Update on: June 2nd, 2021 at 10:50 am
Netherlands and Ireland face off in a three-match ODI series which is a part of the Cricket World Cup Super League. A good performance in the series will enable both these teams to qualify for the 50-over ODI World Cup. The Dutch are the only qualifying team in the competition. The side has been playing the same tournament at World Cricket League Division 2 level since 2015. They are also making a comeback into the format just after two weeks of playing Scotland. The two-match series was drawn at 1-1. The first of the three matches will be played on June 2 at the Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd in Utrecht.
On the other hand, the Irish will play their third series of the CWC Super League having played against England and Afghanistan in the competition. The side has won just one game in six matches losing most recently to the Afghan side. Afghanistan beat Ireland 3-0 in the recently completed ODI series. The Irish and the Dutch team have played mostly T20I games in the last few years with the Dutch having won seven out of their last nine games against the Irish in the white-ball format.
The Netherlands vs Ireland 2021, First ODI- Match Prediction
Head To Head Stats
Ireland have dominated the Netherlands in the 50-over format. The two nations have locked horns ten times in ODI cricket, with the Irish emerging victorious on seven occasions. The Dutch team has won once against the Irish, while two ended in No result.
Matches Played Overall- 10
Ireland Won-7
Netherlands Won-1
No Result-2
Ireland
Who Will Score Most Runs – Paul Stirling
Who Will Take Most Wickets For – Josh Little
Netherlands
Who Will Score Most Runs -Pieter Seelaar
Who Will Take Most Wicket – Saqib Zulfiqar
Who Will Win The Match-Match Prediction
The current form and the past history between both teams clearly suggest that Ireland have an upper hand on the Dutch in all cricketing history. Having played more cricket than their opposition in recent times, the Irish players are more match-ready than the Dutch. The track record strengthens even further with a stat that says Holland have never beaten the Irish at home.
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