Last time they met in a WC…Netherlands defeeted England
Form guide
(Most recent first)
England: LLLWL
Netherlands: LLWLL
Pitch and conditions
There has been a distinct English feel to the weather in Nagpur in recent days with cloud cover and drizzle in the air. Similar is forecast for the match which will suit both sides who are more used to cooler conditions. The nets have been a little spicy, but don’t expect the surface to offer the same life.
Watch out for…
The big talking point is Kevin Pietersen’s promotion to the top of the England order. It’s not a role he has attempted too often in the past, although his 131 from 122 balls against India A in Bangalore seven years ago provides some evidence of what he might be able to achieve. Besides, so far in the tournament, No. 1 has been the place to bat, with Sehwag, Tamim, Dilshan and Watson all cashing in on their opportunities. KP’s never better than when he has a point to prove.
Ryan ten Doeschate is the Netherlands’ outstanding performer. A big-hitting and technically correct batsman, and a tricksy seamer with a good change-up in pace and a range of subtle variations, he has honed his skills as a stalwart at Essex, and is the one Dutch player who would press for a place in the England middle-order. A lot will rest on his shoulders if they are to come close to matching their shock result two years ago.
another boring one sided match is about to commence, so far this is the worst world cup ever, having three countries involved, extra ordinary long schedules and boring one sided matches... a home or tri nation series would have been lot more productive in terms of interest
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"Tom Cooper : Average 68.00 Ryan ten Doeschate: Average 69.16," notes Andrew File. "This has got to be the highest averages in a partnership this world cup. And that from a minnow."
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30.6
Swann to ten Doeschate, 1 run, and there's his fifty, reached with a tuck into the leg side and that's an excellent innings from Netherlands' key batsman
