2023 World Cup: Predicting 3 players who could score the most runs in today’s India vs Netherlands match ft. Virat Kohli
The final group-stage game of the ICC ODI World Cup will see Team India square off against the Netherlands at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday.
Both teams have had contrasting campaigns in the tournament. While India occupy the top spot with eight wins in as many games, the Netherlands languish at the bottom of the table with only two victories.
It might look like the Dutch have had a worrying campaign, but Scott Edwards and company have had plenty of highs, including a win against South Africa. They will look to beat the mighty Indians with a 2025 Champions Trophy berth on the line.
The Men in Blue, on the other hand, will look to maintain their momentum ahead of the semi-finals and final. Despite being a dead rubber, head coach Rahul Dravid hinted that the hosts are unlikely to tinker with their combination. India will look to have a good match simulation ahead of the semi-final clash against New Zealand.
The Bengaluru wicket has been true to the batters and plenty of runs are expected on Sunday when India lock horns with the Netherlands.
On that note, let's take a look at three players who could score the most runs in today's India vs Netherlands match.
#1 Virat Kohli
The former Indian skipper has been in breathtaking form in the ongoing ODI World Cup. Virat Kohli has amassed 543 runs in eight matches at an average of 108.60, including three centuries and two fifties. He is currently the third-highest run-scorer in the tournament after Rachin Ravindra and Quinton de Kock.
Kohli is well aware of the conditions and enjoys a decent record here having played for the Royals Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the IPL. He will relish batting on this wicket and if he gets going, expect another big knock from the talismanic batter.
#2 Rohit Sharma
The Indian skipper has set the ball rolling for the Men in Blue with his aggressive batting. He boasts a strike rate of almost 125 in this World Cup, the most among the top 10 highest scorers, barring Glenn Maxwell.
Rohit Sharma has 442 runs in his kitty from eight matches and will look to add more to his tally against the Dutch. He got a good start in the last game against South Africa but failed to cash in it.
Thus, Rohit will be motivated to play a big knock and complete the preparations for the big semi-final clash against New Zealand.
#3 Shubman Gill
The young Indian opener has had a start-stop World Cup campaign, going by the year he has had in ODIs. Shubman Gill has managed to score only two half-centuries in six games.
The right-handed batter will be eager to register his maiden World Cup hundred on Sunday. If he gets his eyes in, Gill can single-handedly destroy the Dutch bowling attack.