T20 World Cup 2022: Zimbabwe VS Netherlands - Match predictions and tips

Zimbabwe is currently in fourth place with three points from three games played in group two. 

In contrast, the Netherlands has lost all three of their second-round matches and has been eliminated.

Head To Head: Zimbabwe leads 3-1 out of four matches.

Zimbabwe's players to watch

1. Sean Williams- He smashed eight fours en route to top scoring for Zimbabwe in their 28th match. With these innings, he has now scored ten half-centuries in IT20 cricket.

2. Blessing Muzarabani - Against Bangladesh, the fast bowler grabbed the wickets of top-order batsman Soumya Sarkar and Liton Das.

 Netherlands' players to watch

1. MaxO'Dowdd - The 28-year-old right-handed top-order batsman has 157 fours in 55 IT20 innings. His best score in this tournament is 71, not out against Sri Lanka.

2. Paul van Meekeren - In the previous game, the opening bowler claimed the coveted wicket of Mohammad Rizwan. His best figures in this format are 4-11.

Match Prediction

Zimbabwe's bowling attack has looked more robust than their opponents so far and could be a deciding factor in the outcome of this match. Zimbabwe is predicted to win today's game.

Top Picks

Sean Williams

Blessing Muzarabani 

MaxO'Dowdd

Paul van Meekeren

Pitch Report

A high-scoring game could be on the cards as the Adelaide wicket offers very little assistance to the bowlers. The ball will come nicely onto the bat, and bowlers must vary their lines and lengths to succeed. The skipper winning the toss might want to bowl first.

Team Squad

Zimbabwe: Wesley Madhevere, Craig Ervine, Milton Shumba, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Regis Chakabva, Ryan Burl, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, and Tendai Chatara.

Netherlands: Stephan Myburgh, Max ODowd, Vikarmjit SIngh, Tom Cooper, Colin Ackerman, Scott Edwards, van der Merwe, Tim Pringle, van Beek, Frad Klaaseen, van Meekeran, and Brandon Glover.