With the series tied at 1-1, the third and the final match of the ODI series between Netherlands and Ireland is up for a fairytale finish. Both teams will lock horns in the series decider on June 7 (Monday) at Utrecht, starting at 2:00 PM IST.
Ireland pulled off a great win in the last outing to level the series banking on sensational bowling performance and will be oozing with confidence. The duo of Craig Young and Josh Little took eight wickets between them to derail the Netherlands, with Paul Stirling shining with the bat yet again. With momentum on their side, Ireland will look to seal a series win, although it isn’t going to be an easy task.
On the other hand, the inclusion of Logan van Beek and Stephan Myburgh in the Netherlands setup have shown that they are capable of beating Ireland. They will look to regroup their batting and put up a brave fight against the Irish. The likes of Max O’Dowd and Bas de Leede to score big if they are to come close to beating the Irish.
Match Details
Match: Netherlands vs Ireland, 3rd ODI
Date & Time: 7th June 2021, at 2:00 PM IST
Venue: Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht
Pitch Report
Although a fresh track is expected on Monday, there should be enough help on offer for the bowlers to keep them interested. While there will be some swing available with the new ball, the batsmen will target the powerplay overs to score quick runs.
The pitch will get slower as the game progresses, bringing the spinners into play. Both teams will look to bat first upon winning the toss, with 220-230 being par at the venue.
Predicted Playing XIs
Netherlands
Max O’Dowd, Stephan Myburgh, Ben Cooper, Bas de Leede, Scott Edwards (wk), Pieter Seelaar (c), Timm van der Gugten, Logan van Beek, Philippe Boissevain, Brandon Glover and Fred Klaassen
Ireland
Paul Stirling, Will Porterfield, Andy Balbirnie (c), Harry Tector, George Dockrell, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Andy McBrine, Barry McCarthy, Josh Little, Craig Young, and Simi Singh
Netherlands vs Ireland 3rd ODI Dream11 Fantasy Suggestions
Fantasy Suggestion #1: Lorcan Tucker, Paul Stirling, Andy Balbirnie, Stephen Myburgh, Ben Cooper, Pieter Seelaar, Andy McBrine, Craig Young, Logan van Beek, Timm van der Gugten, and Barry McCarthy
Captain: A Balbirnie. Vice-captain: P Seelaar
Fantasy Suggestion #2: Scott Edwards, Paul Stirling, Andy Balbirnie, Stephen Myburgh, Bas de Leede, Pieter Seelaar, Andy McBrine, Craig Young, Logan van Beek, Timm van der Gugten, and Josh Little
Captain: S Myburgh. Vice-captain: A Balbirnie
