The Indian cricket team seems to be in great shape. The Indian team will play its final league match against the Netherlands cricket team at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. This match will start at 7 pm Indian time. India has already secured its place in the next round, but the team is in no mood to take this match lightly as tough challenges await them in the Super Eight stage.
India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs
India had performed brilliantly in its last match by defeating Pakistan by 61 runs. This victory has greatly boosted the morale of the team and has also ensured entry into the Super Eight. However, this match is not just a formality, as the team management is considering it as a good opportunity to overcome their weaknesses and decide the right team combination before the upcoming important matches. Especially the next big match against South Africa can prove to be an important test for the team.
In this match, all eyes will be on young opener Abhishek Sharma. His performance in the last few matches has not been as per expectations. He could not even open his account in the first match of the tournament and also remained out of one match due to illness. Despite his comeback against Pakistan, he could not play a big innings. In such a situation, the team expects better performance from him. On the other hand, his opening partner Ishan Kishan is in excellent form and is continuously giving strong starts to the team. If the top order gets into rhythm, India’s batting can become even more dangerous.
What is India’s weakness?
Captain Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Verma have taken charge of the team by batting responsibly in the middle order, but India’s weakness against spin bowling remains a matter of concern. The spinners of the opposing teams have troubled the Indian batsmen, due to which the team needs improvement in this area.
Talking about the bowling department, Jasprit Bumrah is in excellent form and the team wants to keep him in form. He turned the match in India’s favor by taking important wickets against Pakistan. Along with the fast bowlers, the team management is also keeping an eye on the balance of spin and pace. Considering the pitch of Ahmedabad, an additional fast bowler can be given a chance.
On the other hand, the Netherlands team cannot be taken lightly. They have proved their ability by defeating big teams in previous world tournaments. There is variety in their bowling and their bowlers know how to make good use of the conditions.
Ahmedabad pitch suitable for batsmen
The pitch of Ahmedabad is generally considered favorable for batsmen, where big scores are made. In such a situation, if India bats first then it will try to set a big target. At the same time, Netherlands can consider options like chasing the target or bowling first.
Overall, India would like to win this match and enter the Super Eight stage with full confidence, while the Netherlands team will try to present a strong challenge by performing respectably.
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