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[Saba Sports News] The Netherlands cricket team is gearing up for their third ICC ODI World Cup 2023 match against South Africa, scheduled for Tuesday, October 17, at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamsala.
As cricket fever sweeps through Himachal Pradesh, the Dutch team has already arrived and embraced the local culture. They were seen dancing to Himachali folk songs and sampling the state’s cuisine in a video shared by HPCA.
The Netherlands has faced two defeats in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023, losing to Pakistan and New Zealand. Despite their impressive performance in the qualifiers that secured their World Cup qualification, their batting has struggled in the tournament.
In their match against Pakistan, they took early wickets but lacked bowling discipline. Against New Zealand, they faced a comprehensive defeat. To make an impact against strong teams like South Africa, especially in their third match, the Dutch players, particularly the batters, need to step up and contribute significantly to set a competitive total.