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Australia will be looking to continue their return to good form in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 but face a very tough challenge against the buoyant Netherlands, who are the only team to beat South Africa in the tournament at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday, October 25.
Australia thrashed Pakistan to win their last game of the competition while the Netherlands lost to Sri Lanka in their previous game. But the Dutchmen's win over South Africa is sure to be fresh in their minds against the five-time champions.
With a prospective tough game on the horizon, Australia won the toss and chose to bat first.
Australia's Playing XI
David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Green, Glenn Maxwell, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa
Netherland's Playing XI:
Vikramjit Singh, Max O'Dowd, Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Scott Edwards (c & wk), Sybrand Engelbrecht, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren
What the captains said?
Scott Edwards, skipper of the Netherlands, said, "We were looking to bowl first. Team is in good place. We have played good cricket but not for long enough. We would want to rectify that. The boys would want to do well.
Meanwhile, Pat Cummins confirmed the absence of Marcus Stoinis after he suffered a niggle, "We will have a bat. Looks like a lovely wicket. The sun is out. Happy with the way we have played the last couple of games. The bridge is still too far for Head. Still would need a few more days. Stoinis has a niggly calf. Cam Green comes in. Looks a good day to score runs."
Pitch report:
“The short square boundary is 61m, the other side is 69m. The straight hit is 72m and the longest is 76m. Same pitch as Sri Lanka and South Africa. Last time we had more grass, it was harder. This is less grass and less hard. A little sheen as well on the pitch. It should be a hard job for the bowlers, feels Waqar Younis. So another batting beauty and expect plenty of runs,” said Pommie Mbangwa and Waqar Younis.
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