Netherlands vs USA Prediction: USA has lost both their games on this ground.

Netherlands and USA are going head to head against each other at Takashinga Sports Club, Harare on 22nd June.USA has lost both their games on this ground. Who will win this game?

Netherlands

The Netherlands started their campaign on a disappointing note, suffering a 6-wicket loss to Zimbabwe and currently find themselves at the bottom of the points table. However, the team aims to extract positives from that match and deliver an improved performance in their upcoming fixture.

Vikramjit Singh and Max O'Dowd displayed exceptional form as an opening pair, constructing a 120-run partnership at an impressive run rate. Both batsmen notched half-centuries and will be eager to replicate their success in the next game. Captain Scott Edwards also made a valuable contribution, scoring a brisk 83 off just 72 deliveries, and played a crucial role in guiding the Netherlands to a total exceeding 300 runs.

The middle-order batsmen, including Wesley Barresi, Bas de Leede, and Teja Nidamanuru, need to step up their performance. In the previous match, they were unable to make significant contributions and departed after scoring only single-digit runs. However, the most critical area requiring improvement is the bowling department. The Netherlands failed to defend a target of 315 runs, allowing Zimbabwe to chase it down comfortably.

Experienced seamers Logan van Beek and Bas de Leede will have to deliver an impressive spell early on to make an impact. Shariz Ahmed will lead the spin attack alongside Aryan Dutt, while Clayton Floyd and Saqib Zulfiqar will provide support during the middle overs.

Netherlands Predicted Lineup

Vikramjit Singh, Max O’Dowd, Wesley Barresi, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Scott Edwards (c & wk), Saqib Zulfiqar, Shariz Ahmed, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Clayton Floyd.

USA

The USA has faced complete dominance from their opponents in the two matches they have played thus far. After a loss in their opening fixture against West Indies, they suffered defeat at the hands of Nepal in the following match. Another loss in this game will almost certainly eliminate them from contention for the Super Six stage.

The opening pair of Steven Taylor and Sushant Modani will aim to provide a solid start for the team. Modani showed promising form in the last match, scoring 42 runs, and will look to continue in the same vein. Saiteja Mukkamalla, Aaron Jones, and Nosthush Kenjige have struggled to find their rhythm so far and will need to perform better if the USA intends to stay alive in the competition.

Gajendra Singh and Shayan Jahangir have been the mainstays in the middle order, both notching centuries, and the team will heavily rely on their contributions once again. Saurabh Netravalkar and Kyle Philip will lead the seam attack, while Steven Taylor will take charge of the spin department alongside Nisarg Patel and Kenjige.

USA Predicted Lineup

Steven Taylor, Sushant Modani, Aaron Jones (c), Saiteja Mukkamalla, Gajanand Singh, Shayan Jahangir (wk), Nisarg Patel, Jasdeep Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Kyle Phillip, Saurabh Netravalkar.

Expert betting tips

The pitch at the Takashinga Sports Club provides an excellent batting surface, suggesting a high-scoring contest is on the cards. It is a flat and hard pitch, offering ample pace and bounce to the batsmen. The team batting first will aim to post a total close to 300 runs. Spinners may find limited assistance from the pitch. As for the weather, it is expected to stay clear and pleasant. Both the teams are yet to open their account this tournament but we are backing the Netherlands to do well in this game.