AFG vs NED Dream11 Prediction: Afghanistan will lock horns with the Netherlands in the 3rd ODI (AFG vs NED). Afghanistan is already ahead in the series by 2-0 and this is a dead rubber in other senses. However, this is an important game for both sides as they would want to finish the series on a high.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan has already won the series with an unbeatable lead of 2-0. They have looked quite dominating in this tour and have performed as expected out of them in Asian conditions. In the last encounter, Rahmanullah Gurbaz turned out to be the hero snd Man of the Match award with the highest fantasy points. Afghanistan must be looking to win the third game as well to whitewash the Netherlands.
Probable Playing XI: Usman Ghani, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Najibullah Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Gulbadin Naib, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Qais Ahmed, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb UR Rahman, Azmatullah Omarzai.
Netherlands
The Netherlands, on the other hand, have lost both the games and doesn’t look that comfortable in Asian conditions. They failed to score 200 in both the matches they played snd fell short of the target. The Netherlands would expect at least one win to avoid a whitewash in the series. If They want to change the result in their favor, they need to challenge spin more positively.
Probable playing XI: Bas De Leede, Musa Ahmed, Colin Ackermann, Pieter Seelaar (C), Scott Edwards, Boris Gorlee, Clayton Floyd, Fred Klassen, Vivian Kingma, Brandon Glover, Ryan Klein
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Match Details
Match: Afghanistan vs the Netherlands, 3rd ODI
Venue: West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha
Date: 25th Jan, 12:30 PM IST
Telecast: Fancode
Pitch Report:
The average score here is 230 and teams find it difficult to chase. The team that wins the toss should look to bat first. Also, as the venue has been the same throughout, we should be ready for another spin-dominated game.
Injury Updates
No injury was reported by both teams.
AFG vs NED Dream11 Key players
Afghanistan
Rahmanullah Gurbaz: Rahmanullah Gurbaz has scored 116 runs in the two games at an average of 58. He has been in great touch snd his form should continue. Having him on the team should increase the chances of earning fantasy points.
Rashid Khan: 4 wickets in 2 games with an economy of less than 4 RPO, Rashid Khan has lived up to his reputation again. The batters from the Netherlands have struggled to pick Rashid and the latter has enjoyed all the opportunities to put pressure.
Hashmatullah Shahidi: The player of the match of the first game and Afghanistan’s skipper, Hashmatullah Shahidi has scored runs in both the games. In two matches he has 127 runs in total. With 2 fifties, he looks like a certain choice to make captain in small leagues.
Netherlands
Scott Edwards: Scott Edwards opens the batting for the Netherlands and keeps wickets as well. He has 2 fifties in 2 games and looks in great touch. As he bats when the ball is hard, he can score big runs. In two matches, Edwards has scored 156 runs.
Pieter Seelaar: The skipper of the Netherlands, Pieter Seelaar bats in the middle order. His experience of playing spin over the year has been vital in this series as well. If the orange army wants to win the last game, they would require their Captain to deliver.
Fred Klaassen: Fred Klaassen came to Doha like a fish to water. His pace variation and left-arm angle have troubled the Afghans and he should continue his form. He has picked up 4 wickets in 2 games at an average of 22.50.
AFG vs NED Dream11 Small League Captain & Vice-Captain
- Rashid Khan
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman
- Scott Edwards
AFG vs NED Dream11 Grand League Captain & Vice-Captain
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Hashmatullah Shahidi
- Fred Klaassen
AFG vs NED Dream11 Match Prediction
Like in the previous two games, Afghanistan is again expected to dominate. However, if the Netherlands wins the toss and bat first, we can’t write them off. We expect Afghanistan to win and have picked more players from their side.
AFG vs NED Dream11 Grand League Tips
- Pick players who have performed well in the first two games like Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Scott Edwards as they will come with a lot of confidence.
- Afghanistan spinners like Rashid Khan and Mujeeb should be made captain as the Netherlands have looked uncomfortable against them.
- Pick batters from the team batting first to ensure your batters utilize the best playing conditions.
AFG vs NED Dream11 Team
Wicket-keeper: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Scott Edwards
Batters: Colin Ackermann, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmat Shah
All-rounders: Pieter Seelaar
Bowlers: Fred Klaassen, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Philippe Boissevain, Rashid Khan, Yamin Ahmadzai
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Disclaimer: All our picks are based on an in-depth analysis of the stats between two playing teams. Please use these stats/teams as a reference for preparing your own teams.
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