NED vs WI | 1st ODI | Preview, Prediction, Probable XI, CREX XI

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Netherlands' international summer kicks off today (May 31) as they go head-to-head with the West Indies in the first ODI of the three-match series, scheduled at VRA Cricket Ground, Amstelveen.


The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League will include these three fixtures. While West Indies are reeling at tenth spot with 50 points, Netherlands are tucked even further and lie at the bottom of the points table with 25 points.


The Dutch have a 0-6 record in their last two ODI series against Afghanistan and New Zealand, respectively. Although the Netherlands suffer from a poor fate at present, they are hopeful for a bright future.


Pieter Seelaar will continue to lead the side. Musa Ahmed is likely to come back in the XI after missing out on the New Zealand series. Fred Klaassen and Logan van Beek had a good last tour with the ball. The fast-bowling pair will be critical to Netherlands' success.


For the West Indies, it is a new dawn. Nicholas Pooran has been named as their new white-ball skipper, and the upcoming series will serve as his first full-time assignment. 


There are plenty of surprises in the Windies camp. While Evin Lewis could not pass the fitness criteria required for selection, Shimron Hetmyer is on a break. Jason Holder has also been rested for the series.


Match Details


Match: Netherlands vs West Indies, 1st ODI

Venue: VRA Cricket Ground, Amstelveen

Date & Time: May 31 at 2:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: FanCode app and website


Pitch Report: The previous record at the venue suggests that the track is conducive for the bowlers. However, the match will be played on a fresh wicket, and it can pose some challenges in front of both bowlers and batters.


Head-To-Head


The two teams have played two ODIs against each other. The Windies maintain a 2-nil record versus the Netherlands.


Squads


Netherlands: Pieter Seelaar (c), Scott Edwards (wk), Shariz Ahmad, Logan van Beek, Philippe Boissevain, Aryan Dutt, Clayton Floyd, Fred Klaassen, Vivian Kingma, Ryan Klein, Bas de Leede, Musa Nadeem Ahmad, Teja Nidamanuru, Max O'Dowd, Vikram Singh, Tonny Staal.


West Indies: Nicholas Pooran (c), Shai Hope (wk), Nkrumah Bonner, Shamarh Brooks, Keacy Carty, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Shermon Lewis, Kyle Mayers, Anderson Phillip, Rovman Powell, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd, Hayden Walsh Jr.


Probable Playing XI


Netherlands: Scott Edwards (wk), Max O'Dowd, Musa Ahmed, Bas de Leede, Pieter Seelaar, Shariz Ahmed, Logan Van Beek, Fred Klaassen, Vivian Kingma, Clayton Floyd, Philippe Boissevain


West Indies: Shai Hope (wk), Brandon King, Shamarh Brooks, Kyle Mayers, Nicholas Pooran (c), Rovman Powell, Alzarri Joseph, Romario Shepherd, Jayden Seales, Akeal Hosein, Hayden Walsh Jr


CREX XI Suggestion 


Wicket-Keeper: Nicholas Pooran, Shai Hope

Batters: Max O'Dowd, Rovman Powell, Bas de Leede

All-Rounders: Logan van Beek, Pieter Seelaar, Romario Shepherd

Bowlers: Fred Klaassen, Jayden Seales, Hayden Walsh Jr


Captain: Shai Hope

Vice-Captain: Jayden Seales


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