WC 2023 Fantasy Guidebook- Players to Pick from Netherlands

image-ln4xomfvMax O'Dowd will be a key player for Netherlands in World Cup 2023 (Source: Twitter)

We have seen a lot of exciting matches this season in ODI cricket. While the World Cup is just days away from starting, let’s talk about one of the most surprising teams of the tournament. The Netherlands, despite being an associate side, has been involved in some of the most interesting matches this season. They might not have had the best start to this season by losing 2 ODI series to Zimbabwe and South Africa, but surprised everyone in the Qualifiers. The Dutch have some balance in their squad with some exciting players. 

They have some talented batters in Vikramjit Singh, Colin Ackermann, Max O'Dowd and Scott Edwards, great all rounders in Bas De Leede, Roelof Van Der Merwe and some great powerplay bowlers in Ryan Klein and Logan Van Beek. This side might not be absolute favourites to win, but they have enough potential to surprise even the best teams in international cricket.


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The Netherlands have already exceeded expectations by qualifying for the World Cup and going past two time World champions West Indies and 9 time World Cup veterans Zimbabwe. It will be interesting if they can do the same among the best teams in the world.

Max O’ Dowd is definitely one of the top picks for Netherlands going into this World Cup. He has been one of the architects of Netherlands dream run in the 50 over format. His performance at the top has been phenomenal where he picks the length early and is really strong square of the wicket. He has been the best batter for the Dutch this season with 503 runs in 13 innings at an average of 38.69. He will certainly be a player to watch out for if he continues the same consistency.

Moving from one opener to another, we certainly cannot forget the contribution of Vikramjit Singh. This young 20 year old southpaw has been equally impressive with his ability to play on both sides of the wicket and great technique. He was also the highest run getter for the Dutch in the qualifiers. He has had a great season as well with 441 runs in 13 innings at a decent average of 33.92.

The Last and final pick is none other than Bas De Leede with his brilliant all round ability. He is not only a brilliant pace bowler in the middle overs with his variations and yorker, but also a more than handy batter lower down the order. He had impressed with both bat and ball in the Qualifiers as well. He has been the best Dutch bowler this season with 15 wickets from 7 innings to go with his 285 runs at an average of 47.50.


Conclusion

The Netherlands have proved themselves as a really unpredictable side and these are the players that have made it happen. These players have made it easier for skipper Scott Edwards to marshal his troops. O’ Dowd and Vikramjit singh have given them great starts at the top and De Leede has made great contributions with bat and ball covering all the bases. 

These players will be high on confidence and will make sure that nobody can take the Dutch for granted. There might not be high expectations for them, but they have enough potential to cause an upset in the tournament.