The Netherlands has announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 matches in Namibia from March 5 to 13, 2025. The team will face Namibia and Canada in a series of ODIs. Notable inclusions are Fred Klaassen and Zach Lion-Cachet, while several players were omitted. The squad is strategically prepared to improve their standing in the points table with the ultimate goal of qualifying for the Men’s ODI World Cup in 2027.
The Netherlands has confirmed its 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 matches in Namibia, scheduled from March 5 to March 13. The team will face the host nation, Namibia, in two One Day Internationals (ODIs) on March 7 and March 13, as well as competing against Canada on March 5 and March 11. All matches will take place at the Wanderers Sports Club in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia.
Fred Klaassen is anticipated to make his return to 50-over cricket after a nearly two-year hiatus, and Zach Lion-Cachet has received his first ODI selection. However, Brandon Glover, Shariz Ahmad, and Clayton Floyd have been excluded from the squad, despite their participation in the recent bowling camp in Cape Town. Head coach Ryan Cook expressed optimism, stating, “We are looking forward to our first WCL2 fixtures of 2025 in Namibia.”
Currently positioned fifth in the 2024–2026 ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 points table, the Netherlands aims to secure victories in Namibia to qualify for the global tournament. With 14 points garnered from 12 matches, the squad holds an equal record of seven wins and five losses. Their upcoming performances will be crucial for competing for one of the top four spots leading to the Men’s ODI World Cup in 2027, hosted by South Africa, Namibia, and Zimbabwe.
The Netherlands participated in the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup in India after qualifying as the second-best team in the global qualifiers held in Zimbabwe. Despite concluding the tournament in tenth place with two victories, including a notable win over South Africa, they seek to improve their standings moving forward. The following players have been named in the squad: Colin Ackermann, Noah Croes, Bas de Leede, Aryan Dutt, Scott Edwards (captain & wicketkeeper), Viv Kingma, Fred Klaassen, Kyle Klein, Michael Levitt, Zach Lion-Cachet, Teja Nidamanuru, Max O’Dowd, Vikram Singh, Timm van der Gugten, and Paul van Meekeren.
The Netherlands has officially announced its squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 matches in Namibia, highlighting the inclusion of returning players and newcomers. With substantial preparations behind them, the team aims to secure vital wins to qualify for the upcoming World Cup in 2027. The squad’s performance will be crucial as they navigate a competitive points table to achieve their goals.
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