Netherlands vs Afghanistan, 34th Match, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 - CommentaryNED vs AFG, 34th Match, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 - Commentary

Afghanistan won by 7 wkts

Netherlands

179(46.3)

Afghanistan

181/3(31.3)

PLAYER OF THE MATCH

Mohammad Nabi

Trott & Afghanistan will believe they can clinch Top-4 spot: Michael Vaughan

Cricbuzz Live: World Cup | Netherlands v Afghanistan, Post match show

Shyamal dave: From winning just a single game in World Cups then to a top 4 contender now! What a performance this has been from Afghanistan!

Kishan: @Shammu even more interesting if England also beats Australia. Fantastic day of cricket coming up tomorrow.

Shammu Pehelwan: World Cup will become more interesting if Pakistan Beats New Zealand tomorrow.. Many teams are in contention for that 4th spot!!

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Akshay Mahajan: Afghanistan have improved a lot in their journey from winning hearts to winning matches! This proves Cricket is a game of small margins.

Dia N: What a scrumptious shot to get to 50! The experienced campaigner has been very accountable this tournament.

Vikram: A Reminder that this was Afghanistan team's Home ground few years back. So the conditions are familiar for them

Athar: Really must say that this is one of the most distinctive stadiums of India with the inverted bowl shape. The drone shots are incredible.

Cricbuzz Comm Box: World Cup | Netherlands v Afghanistan, 2nd Innings, Over No. 15

Srinivasa Rao: The weekend will throw up some extremely interesting permutations and combinations with regard to the 3rd and 4th place for the semi final line up. Teams in the 5th and 6th place can also fancy their chances.

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Jasmeet Singh: In how many over AFG have to chase this target down to overtake Pak's NRR? -- They have to chase the target down within 11.4 overs. Fair to say, that's not happening today...

Ayushi: If Afghanistan get a good start, they can even think about finishing this game early to give their run rate a boost!

Cricbuzz Live: World Cup | Netherlands v Afghanistan, Mid-innings show

Disha Nisarg: Afghanistan four overs ahead on the innings timer! Another advantage of having a bunch of spinners in your side :)

Bumrah's dream ball to Nissanka set the tone for India's historic win: Simon Doull

Manoj Jinagal: "Netherlands are following a trend of losing 5 wickets below the score of 100 and then scoring 200+ scores. Lets see if they can repeat that today as the captain has walked back to the dressing room."

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Manoj Jinagal: "Three Run-Outs and two on consecutive balls. Netherlands batters are running blindfolded today."

Pk: "The supposedly weak teams are hurt more by their school boy mistakes rather than purely their skills. They have often thrown away good starts through run outs or dropping catches. They need to do the basics right at more consistent level."

Cricbuzz Comm Box: World Cup | Netherlands v Afghanistan, 1st Innings, Over No. 15

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Soham: Good to see Max O'Dowd bat with so much confidence. He's the team's vice-captain. Perfect stage for him to play a spoil sport for the Afghans.

DIleep: The toss has perfectly set up for the excitement to this game. Netherlands have been brilliant defending totals while Afghanistan have implemented old school style chasing to take down two former champions. Hoping for a thriller.

Shiva Rahul: The Dutch really needs to find a opening partnership which at least can provide them 50plus in the first overs. Else the flurry of low scores will continue and their bowlers really need to be on their toes for defending low par totals