Zimbabwe vs Netherlands Highlights, T20 World Cup 2022: O'Dowd, Van Meekeren star as NED defeat ZIM for 1st campaign win

Zimbabwe captain Ervine won the toss and opted to bat vs Netherlands.

In Group 1, New Zealand are on top of the table with five points from four games, followed by England in second spot (five points from four matches). Hosts Australia are third with five points from three matches, followed by Sri Lanka in fourth position with four points from four clashes. Ireland are fifth with three points from four games and Afghanistan are bottom with two from four fixtures.

In Group 2, South Africa are currently leading the pack with five points from three games. Meanwhile, India are in second position with four points from three games, followed by Bangladesh, who are third with four points from three games. The Rohit Sharma-led side need two wins to knock Pakistan out from the tournament. Zimbabwe are in fourth position with three points from three fixtures, Pakistan are fifth with two points from three matches. Meanwhile, Netherlands are bottom of the table with zero points from three games.

India take on Bangladesh in a key Group 2 fixture in today's second match, in Adelaide. The Rohit Sharma-led side will be aiming for a win.

Ahead of the match, Netherlands' Van Beek said, "The novelty [of making it to Super 12s] has kind of worn off now after the first three games. We haven't put in a complete performance in these three games, and so the guys are determined to change that when it comes to these last two matches and walk away with at least one win, but hopefully two wins."

Ahead of the match, Zimbabwe captain Ervine said, "The real highlight for us would be to make the semis. I think that would really put the icing on the cake. The guys are still very positive that we'll get there. We've just got to come into these last two games with a lot of energy."

The temperature in Adelaide is expected to be around 10-15 degrees Celsius. It is expected to be cloudy and rain also could play spoilsport.

Zimbabwe have won two T20Is vs Netherlands, with the Dutch grabbing victory in only one game. One match ended in a tie. Both sides met in the finals of World Cup qualifiers second round last July, with Zimbabwe coming out on top vs Netherlands.

Zimbabwe: Wesley Madhevere, Craig Ervine(c), Milton Shumba, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Regis Chakabva(w), Ryan Burl, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Tendai Chatara, Luke Jongwe, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Munyonga, Clive Madande

Netherlands: Stephan Myburgh, Max ODowd, Tom Cooper, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards(w/c), Roelof van der Merwe, Tim Pringle, Logan van Beek, Fred Klaassen, Paul van Meekeren, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Brandon Glover, Vikramjit Singh, Shariz Ahmad, Timm van der Gugten

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