SA vs NED Match Prediction – Who will win today’s 2nd ODI match between South Africa and Netherlands?

South Africa are all set to host the Netherlands for the remaining two ODIs of the ongoing three-match series which began way back in November 2021 but got rescheduled due to the pandemic. After the first ODI at Centurion was washed out, the remaining two ODIs have become extremely crucial for South Africa to directly qualify for the ICC ODI World Cup 2023.

The Proteas, who are tenth on the ICC Cricket World Cup Super League table, need to win both of the matches without over penalties. They further need to hope that Ireland lose one of the three ODIs against Bangladesh in May to get a direct qualification into the World Cup.

On the other hand, the Netherlands will be eager to spoil South Africa’s party and take inspiration from their T20 World Cup 2022 game against them where they took them by surprise and knocked them out of the competition.

SA vs NED Match Details:

Venue: Willowmoore Park, Benoni

Date & Time: March 31, 04:30 PM, 11:00 AM Local Time

Broadcast and Live Streaming details: Star Sports network and FanCode

SA vs NED Pitch Report:

Historically, Willowmoore Park has been a good batting track. There have been a total of 25 ODIs played at the venue where teams batting second have won 16 matches. The average first innings score at the venue is 231 while the highest total recorded here is 399/6 by South Africa against Zimbabwe. Hence the captain winning the toss will look to bowl first keeping the past record in mind.

SA vs NED Probable Playing XIs

South Africa (SA):

Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Bjorn Fortuin, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Tabraiz Shamsi

Netherlands (NED):

Vikramjit Singh, Max O’Dowd, Wesley Barresi, Musa Ahmed, Tom Cooper, Scott Edwards (c & wk), Teja Nidamanuru, Paul van Meekeren, Shariz Ahmad, Fred Klaassen, Aryan Dutt

SA vs NED Probable Best Performers

Probable best batter

Temba Bavuma:

The South African captain has been in sublime form of late as he scored a hundred in the last series against the West Indies. The 32-year-old will look to continue his form and play another big knock against the Netherlands and help his side get into the World Cup.

Probable best bowler

Kagiso Rabada:

The speedster will look to rattle the Dutch batters with his searing pace and pick up crucial wickets for his side. It will be difficult for the Netherlands to negate South Africa’s pace threat as Rabada will be having a go at them right at the top.

Today’s Match Prediction: South Africa to win the match

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.