India aim to maintain perfect World Cup record against Netherlands

Undefeated so far, India enter the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 final group-stage clash with the Netherlands, aiming to maintain their flawless record, bolstered by the inclusion of fresh talent in the squad.

What

• The Indian Cricket team is on a remarkable streak in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, boasting an impressive eight wins in as many matches.
• The Men in Blue will look to maintain their flawless round-robin record as they gear up for the upcoming assured semi-final match.

• India is gearing up for a clash against the Netherlands on Sunday, November 13, 2023, at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium, aiming for victory.
• The Netherlands team aims to conclude their surprisingly successful 2023 World Cup journey positively, securing two notable victories over a formidable South Africa and Bangladesh.

• With the destinies of both teams sealed, there's an opportunity for new faces in the playing eleven. This could pave the way for other players in the squads to gain valuable World Cup game time.

Head-to-head

• The historical significance of the clash between India and the Netherlands in ODIs is limited, given their previous encounters amount to only two matches.
• In these two games, India emerged victorious both times.

Probable XIs

• Both teams are likely to introduce several changes to their squads, providing an opportunity for previously overlooked players to showcase their skills in the upcoming World Cup.
• Renowned Indian batsman Virat Kohli opted out of the optional practice session at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, sparking speculation about his participation in the upcoming Sunday match.

India

1. Shubhman Gill
2. Ishan Kishan
3. Shreyas Iyer
4. KL Rahul © (wk) 
5. Suryakumar Yadav 
6. Ravindra Jadeja 
7. Shardul Thakur 
8. R Ashwin 
9. Prasidh Krishna 
10. Kuldeep Yadav 
11. Mohammad Shami 

Netherlands

1. Wesley Barresi
2. Max O’Dowd
3. Colin Ackermann
4. Sybrand Engelbrecht 
5. Scott Edwards (c) (wk)
6. Bas de Leede
7. Shariz Ahmad
8. Logan van Beek
9. Roelof van der Merwe 
10. Paul van Meekeren
11. Aryan Dutt

You can watch the match on Star Sports Network channels or stream it LIVE via the Disney+Hotstar app and website. Match starts at Sunday 2 pm.