• India lead the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 table toppers after beating Pakistan.
• The Men in Blue will look to earn two more points against the Netherlands.
• The Dutch lost their Super 12 opener against Bangladesh, and a second defeat could mean the end of their World Cup campaign.

A team led by Rohit Sharma India won a miraculous match against Asian rivals Pakistan, thanks to a historic knock by the chase master himself, Virat Kohli. The iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) witnessed the drama, suspense, and thrills that the match had to offer given the neck-and-neck competition that the match had come down to. India narrowly avoided defeat against Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022, earning the much-needed two points ahead of their next match against the Netherlands.

On paper, the Netherlands may not appear to be able to compete with the star-studded lineup that Rohit Sharma and company have to offer. The Dutch, on the other hand, have the potential to give the Men in Blue a run for their money. Losing to Bangladesh in the first match of their Super 12 campaign will undoubtedly have harmed their confidence, and a second loss to India could spell the end of their World Cup campaign. It will be an interesting match between the two teams, as the in-form Virat Kohli will look to keep his momentum with the bat and earn two more points for the team.

Pitch Condition

The wicket at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) is favorable to batters, and batting first will not be detrimental to either side due to the long boundaries. If a team bats first, it is not uncommon for up to 160 runs to be scored.

Expected Playing XI

Netherlands: Max O’Dowd, Vikramjit Singh, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Tom Cooper, Scott Edwards(c & wk), Tim Pringle, Shariz Ahmad, Logan van Beek, Fred Klaasen, Paul van Meekeren

INDIA:  Rohit Sharma(c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Dinesh Karthik(wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammad Shami, Arshdeep Singh

MATCH DETAIL

Match: INDIA vs NETHERLANDS

Venue:  Sydney

Time: October 27,1:00 PM IST

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