India lock horns with Netherlands in WC 2023

India lock horns with Netherlands in WC 2023. As the 2023 ODI World Cup reaches its climactic league stage, the hosts, India, gear up to face the Netherlands at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The unbeaten Men in Blue have displayed flawless performance, leading the points table with eight consecutive wins. 

Eyes are on Rohit Sharma's squad, pondering whether to maintain their winning combination or rest key players before the potential semi-final clash against New Zealand in Mumbai.All attention converges on milestone man Virat Kohli, chasing his 50th ODI hundred, aiming to surpass Sachin Tendulkar's record. India's consistency shines through, with either Kohli or Rohit Sharma notching 80-plus scores in each of their World Cup games. The middle order, featuring Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and Suryakumar Yadav, has proven pivotal, while Shubman Gill's top-order contributions have been noteworthy.

Despite Hardik Pandya's injury, India has utilized a potent three-pronged pace attack led by Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, complemented by spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav.In contrast, the Netherlands, the sole associate team in the tournament, exceeded expectations by securing victories against Bangladesh and South Africa, showcasing their growing prowess in international cricket. Scott Edwards' side faces a crucial match against India, their Champions Trophy spot contingent on a win.

Reflecting on their campaign, the Dutch lament the missed opportunities arising from inconsistent batting, notably from top-order batsmen like Max O'Dowd and Vikramjit Singh. While Bas de Leede's impact with the bat fell short of his World Cup Qualifiers' form, his bowling contributions stood out, supported by Paul van Meekeren, Logan van Beek, and Aryan Dutt.Despite India's historical dominance against the Netherlands in World Cups, the question lingers: will the Men in Blue extend their streak, or will the Netherlands orchestrate the biggest upset of this World Cup? The answer awaits as we witness this clash together.