Match 40 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 has England taking on the Netherlands at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune on November 8 at 2:00 PM IST.

ENG vs NED (England vs Netherlands), Match 40 - Match Information

Match: England vs Netherlands, Match 40
Date: November 8, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM IST
Venue: Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune

ENG vs NED (England vs Netherlands), Match 40 Preview

England have played 7 matches in the series and they are currently ranked tenth on the points table, while the Netherlands have also played 7 matches in the series and they are currently ranked ninth on the points table.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Points Table

The points table of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.

Team P W L Pts. NRR
India 8 8 0 16 +2.456
South Africa 8 6 2 12 +1.376
Australia 7 5 2 10 +0.924
New Zealand 8 4 4 8 +0.398
Pakistan 8 4 4 8 +0.036
Afghanistan 7 4 3 8 -0.330
Bangladesh 8 2 6 4 -1.142
Sri Lanka 8 2 6 4 -1.160
Netherlands 7 2 5 4 -1.398
England 7 1 6 2 -1.504

Both teams last played against each other in the 3rd ODI of England in the Netherlands, 3 ODI Series 2022 where Jason Roy scored the highest fantasy points for England with 138 match fantasy points while Scott Edwards topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Netherlands with 74 match fantasy points.

In the last match played by England against Australia, Australia beat England by 33 runs. The top fantasy player for England was Chris Woakes who scored 146 fantasy points.

In their last match in this series against Afghanistan, Afghanistan beat the Netherlands by 7 wickets. The top fantasy player for the Netherlands was Sybrand Engelbrecht who scored 72 fantasy points.

ENG vs NED, Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 15 matches is 270 runs. The pitch at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions on the match day.

Weather Report for Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune

The temperature is expected to be around 31°C with 40% humidity. 1.13 m/s winds are expected.

Pace or Spin?

The pacers have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.

ENG vs NED, Head-to-Head

In the 6 matches played between these 2 teams, Netherlands have lost all their matches. The Netherlands do not have a good record against England. Based on our analysis and trends, we predict the trend to continue. England's wicket-keepers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while the all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for the Netherlands.

ENG vs NED Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Dawid Malan 5 132 26.4 0 0 50, 16, 28, 6, 32 -
Scott Edwards 5 174 34.8 0 0 0, 68, 12, 16, 78 -
Jos Buttler 5 43 8.6 0 0 1, 10, 8, 15, 9 -
  1. Dawid Johannes Malan

    Dawid Malan is a punt player for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. This player is a top-order, left-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, Dawid Malan has scored 132 runs at an average of 26.4 per match.

  2. Scott Andrew Edwards

    Scott Edwards is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 0, 68, 12, 16 and 78 runs at an average of 34.8 per match.

  3. Joseph Charles Buttler

    Jos Buttler is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Jos Buttler has an average of 46 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. He is a right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 43 runs at an average of 8.6 per match.

ENG vs NED Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Logan van Beek 3 25 5 6 1.2 2, 0, 23, 0, 0 0, 1, 0, 1, 4
Adil Rashid 3 35 7 4 0.8 0, 20, 0, 13, 2 2, 0, 2, 0, 0
Paul van Meekeren 3 4 0.8 4 0.8 4, 0, 0, 0, 0 0, 0, 0, 4, 0
  1. Logan Verjus van Beek

    Logan van Beek is a bowler and has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Logan van Beek bowls right-arm fast-medium and in the recent 3 matches he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2.

  2. Adil Usman Rashid

    Adil Rashid is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6. Adil Rashid is a leg-break bowler and in the last 3 matches, he has taken 4 wickets at an average of 0.8.

  3. Paul Adriaan van Meekeren

    Paul van Meekeren can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 47 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.4. Paul van Meekeren is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the last 3 matches, he has taken 4 wickets at an average of 0.8.

ENG vs NED Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
David Willey 3 45 9 4 0.8 0, 15, 0, 16, 14 1, 0, 3, 0, 0
Bas de Leede 3 24 4.8 4 0.8 3, 17, 0, 0, 4 0, 0, 2, 2, 0
Sybrand Engelbrecht 5 193 38.6 0 0 58, 35, 11, 70, 19 -
  1. David Jonathan Willey

    David Willey is an all-rounder and has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.4 and can be a good, safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls left-arm fast medium and in the last 3 matches, David Willey has taken 4 wickets at an average of 0.8. He has done very well against this opposition, taking 4, 2 and 2 wickets in recent matches.

  2. Bastiaan de Leede

    Bas de Leede is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 88 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.2. Bas de Leede is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches, he has scored 24 runs at an average of 4.8 per match.

  3. Sybrand Abraham Engelbrecht

    Sybrand Engelbrecht is an all-rounder and has an average of 70 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, Sybrand Engelbrecht has scored 193 runs at an average of 38.6 per match.

ENG vs NED Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Chris Woakes 3 42 8.4 6 1.2 0, 32, 0, 10, 0 4, 0, 2, 0, 0
Ben Stokes 5 294 58.8 0 0 64, 0, 43, 5, 182 -
Moeen Ali 3 72 14.4 0 0 0, 42, 15, 0, 15 0, 0, 0, 0, 0
Sybrand Engelbrecht 5 193 38.6 0 0 58, 35, 11, 70, 19 -
Max O'Dowd 5 82 16.4 0 0 42, 0, 6, 16, 18 -
Colin Ackermann 3 44 8.8 1 0.2 29, 0, 15, 0, 0 0, 0, 0, 1, 0

The top point-getters for England are Chris Woakes with 146 match fantasy points, Ben Stokes with 80 match fantasy points and Moeen Ali with 80 match fantasy points.

The top point-getters for the Netherlands are Sybrand Engelbrecht with 72 match fantasy points, Max O'Dowd with 57 match fantasy points and Colin Ackermann with 37 match fantasy points.

ENG vs NED Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
David Willey 3 45 9 4 0.8 0, 15, 0, 16, 14 1, 0, 3, 0, 0
Bas de Leede 3 24 4.8 4 0.8 3, 17, 0, 0, 4 0, 0, 2, 2, 0
Logan van Beek 3 25 5 6 1.2 2, 0, 23, 0, 0 0, 1, 0, 1, 4
Dawid Malan 5 132 26.4 0 0 50, 16, 28, 6, 32 -
Sybrand Engelbrecht 5 193 38.6 0 0 58, 35, 11, 70, 19 -
  1. David Jonathan Willey

    David Willey is an all-rounder and has an average of 60 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.4 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a left-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recent 3 matches, this player has taken 1, 0, 3, 0 and 0 wickets at an average of 0.8. David Willey has done very well against this opposition, taking 4, 2 and 2 wickets in recent matches.

  2. Bastiaan de Leede

    Bas de Leede is an all-rounder and has an average of 88 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, this player has scored 3, 17, 0, 0 and 4 runs averaging 4.8 per match.

  3. Logan Verjus van Beek

    Logan van Beek is a bowler and has an average of 65 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Logan van Beek is a right-arm fast-medium bowler and in the recent 3 matches, he has taken 6 wickets at an average of 1.2.

  4. Dawid Johannes Malan

    Dawid Malan is a batter and has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. This player is a top-order batter who bats left-handed. In the last 5 matches, Dawid Malan has scored 50, 16, 28, 6 and 32 runs at an average of 26.4 per match.

  5. Sybrand Abraham Engelbrecht

    Sybrand Engelbrecht is an all-rounder and has an average of 70 match fantasy points in the last 6 games, a fantasy rating of 8.4 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a batter who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 193 runs averaging 38.6 per match.

ENG vs NED Squad Information

England (ENG) Squad: Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Moeen Ali, Dawid Malan, Jos Buttler, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow, David Willey, Mark Wood, Liam Livingstone, Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse, Sam Curran, Harry Brook and Gus Atkinson.

Netherlands (NED) Squad: Sybrand Engelbrecht, Roelof van der Merwe, Wesley Barresi, Colin Ackermann, Logan van Beek, Paul van Meekeren, Max O'Dowd, Saqib Zulfiqar, Bas de Leede, Scott Edwards, Teja Nidamanuru, Vikramjit Singh, Ryan Klein, Aryan Dutt, Shariz Ahmad, Noah Croes and Kyle Klein.

ENG vs NED Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Scott Edwards, Jos Buttler and Jonny Bairstow

Batters: Sybrand Engelbrecht and Dawid Malan

All-Rounders: David Willey, Bas de Leede, Logan van Beek, Colin Ackermann and Liam Livingstone

Bowler: Gus Atkinson

Captain: Sybrand Engelbrecht

Vice-Captain: Gus Atkinson

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