Netherlands vs United Arab Emirates prediction: Who will win today’s 62nd ODI of ICC CWC League 2? Let’s find out in this detailed preview. The 62nd ODI between Netherlands and United Arab Emirates will be played on Tuesday, 6th May 2025, at VRA Cricket Ground, Amstelveen. The Dutch side, riding high on confidence after back-to-back wins, will look to dominate the struggling UAE, who sit at the bottom of the points table. Cricketwebs provides 100% accurate and research-based match prediction tips for every ODI cricket match. Let’s analyze the key aspects of today’s NED vs UAE 62nd ODI clash.
Match Details
| Match | Netherlands vs United Arab Emirates, 62nd ODI |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, 6th May 2025 |
| Time | 2:30 PM IST |
| Venue | VRA Cricket Ground, Amstelveen |
| Format | ICC Cricket World Cup League Two |
| Broadcast | Fancode (Live Streaming) |
Team Previews
Netherlands Preview (Current Form & Analysis)
Netherlands have shown excellent consistency in ICC CWC League 2. Positioned 3rd on the points table with 9 wins from 16 matches, the Dutch team is balanced with both seasoned campaigners and young prospects. Max O’Dowd is in phenomenal touch, scoring 488 runs and anchoring the innings regularly. Their spin-bowling star Aryan Dutt has been equally effective, scalping 27 wickets in the tournament and choking opposition batters in the middle overs.
Their last few outings highlight their ability to control all three phases of the game — top-order stability, strong middle-order finishers, and wicket-taking bowlers. Scott Edwards’ captaincy has been strategic and steady, rotating bowlers well and setting aggressive fields. The Netherlands are eyeing qualification through consistent wins and look too strong for a struggling UAE outfit.
United Arab Emirates Preview (Current Form & Analysis)
UAE find themselves at the bottom of the table, managing just 2 wins out of 11 matches. Their campaign has been hampered by inconsistent performances with both bat and ball. Rahul Chopra leads the batting with 271 runs, but lack of support from others like Aryansh Sharma and Alishan Sharafu has kept the scoreboard below par.
Despite Junaid Siddique’s respectable haul of 14 wickets, UAE bowlers have often struggled to contain runs or deliver breakthroughs at crucial moments. Their most recent loss to Scotland again exposed the fragility of their top order and inability to defend competitive totals.
UAE will need a near-perfect performance to challenge the Dutch, which looks unlikely considering their form and momentum.
Squads
Netherlands Squad:
Scott Edwards (c & wk), Vikramjit Singh, Max O’Dowd, Zach Lion Cachet, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Shariz Ahmad, Kyle Klein, Aryan Dutt, Noah Croes, Vivian Kingma, Fred Klaassen, Roelof van der Merwe, Michael Levitt, Paul van Meekeren
United Arab Emirates Squad:
Aryansh Sharma (wk), Rahul Chopra (c), Sagar Kalyan, Vriitya Aravind, Alishan Sharafu, Muhammad Waseem, Dhruv Parashar, Sanchit Sharma, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Jawadullah, Simranjeet Kang, Tanish Suri, Omid Rahman, Rahul Bhatia, Vishnu Sukumaran
Probable Playing XIs
Netherlands:
- Max O’Dowd
- Vikramjit Singh
- Bas de Leede
- Scott Edwards (c & wk)
- Teja Nidamanuru
- Roelof van der Merwe
- Aryan Dutt
- Fred Klaassen
- Paul van Meekeren
- Shariz Ahmad
- Kyle Klein
United Arab Emirates:
- Aryansh Sharma (wk)
- Muhammad Waseem
- Rahul Chopra (c)
- Dhruv Parashar
- Alishan Sharafu
- Vriitya Aravind
- Junaid Siddique
- Sanchit Sharma
- Simranjeet Kang
- Muhammad Jawadullah
- Rahul Bhatia
Fantasy Team XI (Dream11)
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Max O’Dowd | Batsman |
| Vikramjit Singh | Batsman |
| Muhammad Waseem | Batsman |
| Bas de Leede | All-rounder |
| Roelof van der Merwe | All-rounder |
| Scott Edwards (C) | Wicket-keeper |
| Aryan Dutt (VC) | Bowler |
| Junaid Siddique | Bowler |
| Paul van Meekeren | Bowler |
| Teja Nidamanuru | Batsman |
| Fred Klaassen | Bowler |
Captain Choices:
- Max O’Dowd (Reliable run scorer and in top form)
- Aryan Dutt (Consistent wicket-taker and can contribute with bat)
Players to Avoid:
- Sagar Kalyan (Low scores in recent games)
- Omid Rahman (Less likely to make an impact)
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Favourite Team in Today’s Match – Netherlands (Why?)
Netherlands come into this fixture with strong momentum and better overall balance in all departments. Their top order, led by Max O’Dowd and Bas de Leede, has consistently laid solid foundations. Their bowlers, particularly Aryan Dutt and Klaassen, have excelled at restricting and defending totals. With captain Scott Edwards leading from the front, they possess better on-field decision-making. In contrast, UAE’s inability to capitalize on starts and poor bowling depth is a huge concern. Playing at home, the Dutch also have the crowd support, pitch knowledge, and tactical advantage — making them clear favourites for today’s encounter.
Netherlands ODI Stats and History
Netherlands have played 138 ODIs, winning 51, losing 81, with 1 tie and 5 no results.
United Arab Emirates ODI Stats and History
UAE have played 120 ODIs, winning 39, losing 80, with 1 tie and no no-results.
Head-to-Head Stats
| Matches Played | NED Wins | UAE Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Despite UAE leading the head-to-head, Netherlands are in much better form and are expected to level the score.
Pitch Report – VRA Cricket Ground, Amstelveen
The surface at Amstelveen is usually good for batting early on, but as the game progresses, it assists spinners. Expect scores in the range of 240-270. Fast bowlers will get movement in the first 10 overs.
Weather Report
- Temperature: 19°C
- Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy
- Chance of Rain: 10%
- Humidity: Moderate
- Wind: Light breeze from the west
Conditions are ideal for a full game without interruptions.
Broadcast Details
- Live Streaming: Fancode App & Website
- Telecast: Not available on TV in most regions
Toss Prediction
- Toss Winner: United Arab Emirates
- Opt to: Bat First (and aim to defend)
Match Prediction
Winner: Netherlands will win this match comfortably based on recent form, squad depth, and home advantage.
Also, once the toss takes place, we might modify the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.
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