Australia wants to keep winning run when they will face off the Netherlands in their fifth match in the ICC Men’s World Cup 2023 in Delhi.
The Aussies lost their first two matches but then won two in a row. On the other hand, the Dutch beat South Africa but lost to Sri Lanka.
Australia had tough losses against India and South Africa, but they bounced back with strong victories against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Still, they have room for improvement, especially in their middle-order and fast-bowling. The Netherlands will be aware of these weaknesses when they face Australia on Wednesday.
In the last match, Australia got a 62-run win over Pakistan. After this win, Australia, led by Pat Cummins, is starting to match their status as favorites in the tournament.
The Dutch team had a great win against South Africa, but they suffered a five-wicket loss to Sri Lanka. However, they can find encouragement in their strong performance in that game. For all the links between to the two nations as far as players and coaches are concerned, Australia and Netherlands have only met twice in ODI cricket. Both matches were at World Cups, in 2003 and 2007, and Australia claimed big wins.
These two sides did meet in a rain-affected warm-up game ahead to tournament when Mitchell Starc struck a hat-trick.
Australia will not take this game lightly as coach Andrew McDonald said that that they would not be resting any of their players. They know the Dutch will be well planned and the dual spin threat of Aryan Dutt in the powerplay against possibly two left-handed openers in David Warner and Travis Head. Netherlands' biggest challenge will be getting top-order runs. But Australia's new-ball bowlers have not taken a powerplay wicket in the last three games, and Delhi has been an excellent batting strip.
However, but there will be no pressure for Netherlands, as they are looking for another big upset following stun South Africa and potentially missed an opportunity against Sri Lanka.
