Thailand and Netherlands are all set to go head-to-head in a 3-match One-Day International (ODI) series which has its opener scheduled to be contested at the VRA Ground, Amstelveen, on the 3rd of July, 2023, at 2:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
In December 2022, Thailand hosted the Netherlands for their first-ever ODI series. Despite playing in their debut series, Thailand showed impressive confidence and emerged victorious with a magnificent 4-0 series sweep over the Netherlands.
Squads:
Netherlands – Merel Dekeling, Sterre Kalis, Hannah Landheer, Caroline de Lange, Babette de Leede (WK), Eva Lynch, Phebe Molkenboer, Robyn van Oosterom, Frédérique Overdijk, Robine Rijke, Heather Siegers (C), Jolien van Vliet, Isabel van der Woning, Iris Zwilling, Mikkie Zwilling
Thailand – Naruemol Chaiwai (C), Nattaya Boochatham, Sornnarin Tippoch, Chanida Sutthiruang, Natthakan Chantham, Nannapat Khoncharoenkai, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Suwanan Khiaoto, Rosenanee Kanoh, Thipatcha Putthawong, Phannita Maya, Banthida Leephattana, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Nanthita Boonsukham
Players to watch out:
Babette de Leede
The 23-year-old keeper-batter in 7 ODI outings has scored 244 runs at an average of 34.85 and has got the highest of 76. Late in 2022, when the two sides locked horns, Babette (159) followed Natthakan (267) as the highest run-scorer of 4 games in the series.
Iris Zwilling
The 21-year-old pacer in 7 ODIs outings has been handy contributing 60 runs, while has struck 14 wickets and registered the best of 5/25. Iris during the Netherlands tour of Thailand in December 2022 was the leading wicket-taker for the side with 10 scalps to her name in 4 games.
Natthakan Chantham
The 27-year-old batter averages 49.14 in the format having scored 344 runs, including the highest of 102 in 7 outings. Natthakan in Thailand’s most recent ODI series against Zimbabwe registered scores of 1, 54, and 22.
Nattaya Boochatham
The 36-year-old all-rounder in 6 ODIs has scored 48 runs and struck 7 wickets. Nattaya’s best of 25 with the bat and 3/7 with the ball had both come during Thailand’s recent multi-format series against Zimbabwe.
Pitch:
The center wicket at the VRA Ground heavily favors the pacers, creating ideal conditions for bowling, evident from the average score in the 150s. However, batters who settle in and find their rhythm can accumulate runs effectively as the ball comes off the bat nicely.
Weather:
With the temperature forecasted to be around 18°C and partly cloudy overhead, it’ll be a warm sunny day at the VRA Ground, Amstelveen. With minimal chances of rain and moderate winds expected to blow throughout the day, it’ll be a good day to be at the cricket.
Fantasy playing XI:
Babette de Leede, Natthakan Chantham, Sterre Kalis, Naruemol Chaiwai, Frédérique Overdijk, Eva Lynch, Sornnarin Tippoch, Nattaya Boochatham, Chanida Sutthiruang, Iris Zwilling, Thipatcha Putthawong
Match details:
Date – July 3, 2023
Time – 2:30 PM IST
Venue – VRA Ground, Amstelveen
Broadcast – T.B.C.