Australia vs Netherlands Prediction: After initial bumpy start Australia are back in form and will be looking to confirm their position in the top four

Australia and Netherlands are going head to head in the 24th game of the ICC World Cup 2023 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Central Delhi, India on 25th October. After initial bumpy start Australia are back in form and will be looking to confirm their position in the top four. Who will win this game?

Australia's journey in the tournament had a rocky start with consecutive losses to India and South Africa in the first two matches. However, the team made a strong comeback, securing victories against Sri Lanka and Pakistan in their most recent outings.

The last game saw outstanding performances from David Warner and Mitchell Marsh, who forged a remarkable partnership of 259 runs for the opening wicket, marking the second-highest opening partnership in World Cup history. Warner, in particular, played an exceptional innings, amassing 163 runs from just 128 deliveries, which marked his seventh score of 150 or more in ODIs.

With this strong foundation, Australia posted a formidable total of 367 runs. Despite this success, concerns linger about the performance of the middle-order batsmen. Players like Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell, and Marcus Stoinis have faced struggles with the bat. While Josh Inglis and Marnus Labuschagne have shown promise with a couple of decent starts, they will need to perform more consistently.

Adam Zampa has been the standout performer among the Australian bowlers, securing nine wickets. However, the renowned pace attack of the Australian team, while still in decent form, has not been at its best. Mitchell Starc has taken six wickets, while Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood have claimed five wickets each.

Mitchell Marsh, David Warner, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

Despite suffering three losses in four matches, there have been several positive aspects for the Netherlands in this World Cup. The standout moment was undoubtedly their remarkable victory over a formidable South African team last week.

Vikramjit Singh and Max O'Dowd have faced some challenges with their form, struggling to provide the Netherlands with a strong start. Their roles will be crucial in this match, considering they are up against a potent seam attack. Colin Ackermann has impressed in the number 3 position and stands as the team's leading run-scorer.

Scott Edwards has taken the lead as a consistent performer in the middle order, setting a great example for his team. Sybrand Engelbrecht, who made his ODI debut in this tournament, played a vital role by scoring a half-century in the last match, showcasing his potential as a valuable contributor.

The s will rely on two key all-rounders, Logan van Beek and Bas de Leede, to make significant contributions during the middle overs. Notably, Bas de Leede is the leading wicket-taker for the Netherlands, having claimed 7 wickets. He will receive support from the pace duo of Paul van Meekeren and van Beek, while Aryan Dutt will be in charge of the spin department, having secured 6 wickets thus far.

Vikramjit Singh/Wesley Barresi, Max O'Dowd, Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Teja Nidamanuru, Scott Edwards (C & WK), Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren

Out of the last 8 matches played at this venue, 6 have been won by the team batting first. Therefore, it is probable that the toss-winning captain will opt to bat first.

The pitch in Delhi is relatively flat and firm, offering good pace and bounce. It doesn't provide much assistance to the faster bowlers, requiring them to put in extra effort to take wickets. The team batting first will aim to set a target of over 300 runs. However, as the match progresses, the pitch tends to slow down, giving an advantage to the spinners.

The weather is expected to remain warm and cloudy, with temperatures ranging between 26 and 30 degrees Celsius. While the Dutch team has demonstrated resilience and determination, they are expected to face a formidable Australian side, which is likely to come out as the victor in this contest.

Consider placing your bet on Australia to win.