ZW vs NL: On Tuesday, March 21, a three-match ODI series between Zimbabwe and the Netherlands is set to start. A victory in the series will be essential for direct qualification to the ODI World Cup in India later in 2023. The three games will be a part of the ODI World Cup Super League as the Chevrons try to advance.
Zimbabwe revealed their lineup for the games against the Netherlands as the series was set to start. The Chevrons will want to field the best team possible and eke out a victory since many notable players are returning.
Every game of the series will be played at the Harare Sports Club, where the team will benefit from the support of the locals and the presence of returning players like Ryan Burl and Sikandar Raza. Zimbabwe will be eager to take the series and pursue direct World Cup qualification.
In addition to Burl and Raza, Sean Williams, Tendai Chatara, and Blessing Muzarabani return to the team, and Richard Ngarava, Gary Ballance, Innocent Kaia, Wellington Masakadza, and Richard Ngarava join them to improve their chances even more.
I’m glad to have the entire squad back: Head coach Dave Houghton of Zimbabwe
Following the squad’s introduction, Dave Houghton, the head coach of the Chevrons, stood up to discuss the group of players gathered to face the Netherlands.
“It’s wonderful to have the entire crew back and in good health. Naturally, we want to win the series, but doing so also gives us a chance to test out different lineups in preparation for the upcoming World Cup qualifying competition,” Declared Dave Houghton in a press release.
Zimbabwe ODI squad against the Netherlands: Burl Ryan, Chatara Tendai, Ballance Gary, Ervine Craig (captain), Evans Bradley, Kaia Innocent, Madande Clive, Madhevere Wessly, Marumani Tadiwanashe, Masakadza Wellington, Mavuta Brandon, Muzarabani Blessing, Ngarava Richard, Raza Sikandar, Williams Sean
