ZIM vs NED Match Prediction – Who will win today’s 2nd ODI match between Zimbabwe vs Netherlands?

Zimbabwe host the Netherlands in the second ODI match at Harare Sports Club, Harare on Thursday, March 22. Netherlands registered a thrilling three-wicket win in the first match to take a crucial 1-0 lead in the three-match away ODI series. The wicketkeeper batter Clive Madande top-scored with 74 off 98 to record his first half-century and Richard Ngarava added 35 off 27 as the hosts scored 249 runs while batting first.

Fred Klaassen continued his red-hot form with three wickets for 41 while Paul van Meekeren took two wickets for the Dutch side. Nederlands struggled in their chase as they lost the first five wickets with just 65 runs on the scoreboard. But a fifty from Colin Ackermann and an unbeaten hundred from India-born Teja Niidamanuru helped the Netherlands chase a target with a ball remaining.

Netherlands have won three of their four ODI encounters against Zimbabwe but the latter will be favourites for the upcoming due to home conditions.

Match Details:

Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare

Date & Time: March 23, 12:45 PM IST

Telecast & Streaming Details: FanCode

Pitch Report:

The pitch at Harare Sports Club favours both batters and bowlers in white-ball cricket with a sporting surface. The average first innings score here is 229 runs with teams batting second winning comparatively more games. Both teams managed to score past the average mark in the first ODI with a little amount of help for the pacers.

Probable Playing XI for ZIM vs NED:

Zimbabwe:

Innocent Kaia, Craig Ervine (c), Gary Ballance, Wesley Madhevere, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Clive Madande (wk), Brad Evans, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabaani

Netherlands:

Vikramjit Singh, Max O’Dowd, Tom Cooper, Colin Ackermann, Musa Ahmad, Scott Edwards (c & wk), Teja Nidamanuru, Shariz Ahmad, Paul van Meekeren, Fred Klaassen, Brandon Glover

Probable Best Performers from ZIM vs NED:

Probable best batter: Sikandar Raza

The veteran all-rounder returned to international cricket after missing the recent Tests against West Indies. He scored 22 off 31 with the help of two fours and a six but was not able to convert into a big knock. Raza has scored 118 runs from three ODI innings against Zimbabwe, including an 85* off 68 knock in the previous game.

Probable best bowler: Fred Klaassen

The left-arm pacer took three wickets, including the valuable wickets of Craig Erving and Clive Madande in the first ODI. He took two wickets in the practice game prior to this tour and has taken seven wickets from just three ODI innings against Zimbabwe so far.

Today’s Match Prediction: Zimbabwe to win the match

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.