Facts and figures relating to the Group B World Cup match between Ireland and Netherlands (0400 GMT) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Friday
Ireland (LLLWL) have earned the reputation of giant killers at the World Cup — having beaten Pakistan and Bangladesh in 2007 and England in 2011.
Netherland (LLLLL) have blown a bit hot and cold, with a ‘brave’ showing against England and India but being blown away by West Indies and South Africa.
Venue and Conditions
Tuesday’s Eden Gardens pitch was lively enough, tinged with green and offering true bounce, conditions that the South African quick bowlers were able to exploit. We can expect more of the same on Friday, with any score over 250 likely to be challenging and with this being a morning start, the dew is unlikely to feature.
Tuesday’s Eden Gardens pitch was lively enough, tinged with green and offering true bounce, conditions that the South African quick bowlers were able to exploit. We can expect more of the same on Friday, with any score over 250 likely to be challenging and with this being a morning start, the dew is unlikely to feature.
Team News
This is the last game in the tournament for both of these sides and so they may be tempted to make some changes. Although Netherlands have already used every player in their squad, Ireland have yet to give Albert van der Merwe or Nigel Jones a game, so this could be their chance.
This is the last game in the tournament for both of these sides and so they may be tempted to make some changes. Although Netherlands have already used every player in their squad, Ireland have yet to give Albert van der Merwe or Nigel Jones a game, so this could be their chance.
Match Odds
Netherlands struggled in their last game in Chittagong, but conditions should be much more to their liking in Kolkata and this is their best chance of recording a win at this tournament. That said, Ireland are deservedly 1.44 favourites to win this game. They have battled well in all their matches and even though they capitulated in the end against South Africa, they had their moments. The Irish fielding is sharp, their batting has more depth than the Dutch and they should be able to record their second win.
Netherlands struggled in their last game in Chittagong, but conditions should be much more to their liking in Kolkata and this is their best chance of recording a win at this tournament. That said, Ireland are deservedly 1.44 favourites to win this game. They have battled well in all their matches and even though they capitulated in the end against South Africa, they had their moments. The Irish fielding is sharp, their batting has more depth than the Dutch and they should be able to record their second win.
Top Batsman
Ryan ten Doeschate 4.0 and Tom Cooper 4.5 have been the reliable men for Netherlands and at slightly larger odds than his teammate, Cooper is the selection.
Ryan ten Doeschate 4.0 and Tom Cooper 4.5 have been the reliable men for Netherlands and at slightly larger odds than his teammate, Cooper is the selection.
Ireland’s batting has been an all-round effort with various players taking it in turns to top score. Gary Wilson did so on Tuesday and has looked solid in his three games so he is a tentative bet at 7.5
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