Netherlands probable playing XI for T20 World Cup 2024

After an impressive showing in the ODI World Cup 2023, the Netherlands announced their squad for the T20 World Cup in June. Led by the veteran wicketkeeper-batter Scott Edwards, the Dutch will look to pull off a few more upsets in the USA and the West Indies. Their World Cup does miss a few experienced names like Rolef van der Merwe and Collin Ackerman but has exciting young talents, especially in their spin department. This is the Dutch national side’s third consecutive ICC tournament, having qualified for the 2022 T20 World Cup and the 2023 ODI World Cup. Ahead of the showpiece event, the Oranje will play a tri-series at home alongside Ireland and Scotland between May 18 and 24. Then to kick off their World Cup campaign, the Netherlands will take on Nepal on June 4 in Group D.Netherlands' probable playing XI for T20 World Cup 2024 Openers: Max O’Dowd, Michael Levitt Kicking things off for the Netherlands, Max O’Dowd and Michael Levitt would be the Dutch openers for this World Cup. The pair have batted together over the recent Nepal Triangular Series 2024 and scored runs at an incredible rate. O’Dowd generally looks to control the innings while Levitt goes all guns blazing with his blistering strike rate close to 190. Further, the young 20-year-old can also bowl some express pace. #PAGE_BREAK# Middle-order: Vikram Singh, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Teja Nidamanuru After an explosive opening pair, the Dutch can play the experienced trio of Vikram Singh, Sybrand Engelbrecht and Teja Nidamanuru in the middle order. These three batters have played a lot of cricket for the Netherlands and play multiple roles. Singh and Engelbrecht have been in incredible form over the Nepal Triangular Series 2024. But the Dutch will hope Nidamanuru can return to top form and contribute with both bat and ball. #PAGE_BREAK# Lower-order: Scott Edwards (c) (wk), Bas de Leede, Tim Pringle The Dutch lower order comprises the captain Scott Edwards, premier all-rounder Bas de Leede and youngster Tim Pringle. Edwards and De Leede will be the side's designated finishers while Pringle will look to make his mark on the international stage. Further, the 21-year-old will also be a crucial part of the bowling which has three fast bowlers. #PAGE_BREAK# Bowlers: Logan van Beek, Paul van Meekeren, Fred Klaassen Talking about the bowling attack, the Netherlands could field a pace-bowling trio of Logan van Beek, Paul van Meekeren and Fred Klaassen. All three speedsters have a lot of variations and bring a lot of experience to the side. Further, the performance of this bowling attack will often be pivotal for the Netherlands' chances to make a deep run in the tournament.

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Netherlands' probable playing XI for T20 World Cup 2024