ZIM vs NED Match Prediction – Who will win today’s 1st ODI match between Zimbabwe and Netherlands?

Zimbabwe and Netherlands will lock horns in a three-match ODI series starting on Tuesday, March 21. All three ODIs will be played at the same venue at Harare Sports Club in Harare. The two teams have only played one ODI series so far in 2019 where the Netherlands clean-swept Zimbabwe at home by 2-0. Zimbabwe and Netherlands have played three ODIs so far against each other, where Zimbabwe have won just one game.

Zimbabwe are coming into the series having drawn their last series against Ireland by 1-1. On the other hand, the Netherlands are coming after facing a 3-0 whitewash against Pakistan in their last series. The Dutch will be low on confidence having lost their last 15 ODIs on the other hand Zimbabwe will be beaming with pride having beaten Australia in an ODI in their own den last year and also beating Bangladesh at home.

ZIM vs NED Match Details

Zimbabwe vs Netherlands, 1st ODI, Netherlands Tour of Zimbabwe 2023

Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare

Date & Time: March 21, Tuesday, 12:45 PM IST

Telecast & Streaming Details: FanCode App & Website

ZIM vs NED Pitch Report:

There have been a total of 171 ODIs played at the Harare Sports Club where the chasing teams have won 87 matches. The average first innings score at the venue is 230 while the highest total recorded is 350/6 by Australia. Out of the last 12 ODIs played, seven have been won by teams chasing while one ended in no result. Hence, the captain winning the toss will look to bowl first.

ZIM vs NED Probable Playing XIs

Zimbabwe (ZIM):

Innocent Kaia, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Craig Ervine (c), Gary Ballance, Sikandar Raza, Ryan Burl, Clive Madande (wk), Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Tendai Chatara, Blessing Muzarabani

Netherlands (NED):

Vikramjit Singh, Max O’Dowd, Musa Ahmed, Bas de Leede, Tom Cooper, Scott Edwards (c & wk), Teja Nidamanuru, Roelof van der Merwe, Brandon Glover, Shariz Ahmad, Vivian Kingma

ZIM vs NED Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter

Sikander Raza:

The 36-year-old was in stupendous form in 2022 in both limited-overs formats. He amassed 645 runs in 15 innings at an average of 49.61 with three hundreds and two fifties to his name. His tremendous exploits also earned him an IPL contract with Punjab Kings. Raza will look to continue his form and get a proper warm-up before the IPL.

Probable Best Bowler

Blessing Muzarabani:

The 26-year-old had a great year in 2022 as he picked up 12 wickets in six innings at an average of 24.08 and an economy of 5.11. The right-arm speedster will pose a severe threat to the Netherlands with the new ball.

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.