Team India round off the 2023 World Cup league stage with a clash against Netherlands in Bengaluru on Sunday. World Cup 2023: News | Schedule | Results | Points table The Men in Blue have maintained a perfect record thus far in the World Cup, winning all of their eight matches to qualify for the semi-finals as the top-ranked side. India will look to do one better, with a potential ninth win in as many matches in the World Cup.
Netherlands, meanwhile, stunned South Africa in their league match while also beating Bangladesh. While they are out of reckoning for the World Cup semi-finals, the Dutch can still dream of sealing a spot in the 2025 edition of the Champions Trophy. Let’s now take a look at some important statistics and records pertaining to the contest: Head-to-head India and Netherlands have faced off twice in ODIs so far, with India winning on both occasions. Both have come in past editions of the World Cup. While four-fers from Anil Kumble and Javgal Srinath would help the Men in Blue beat the Dutch in the 2003 World Cup, Yuvraj Singh’s unbeaten 51 would guide India to a five-wicket win in the 2011 edition, the last time the World Cup was held in India. Top run-scorer in ODIs India: Sachin Tendulkar (18,426) Netherlands: Ryan ten Doeschate (1,541) Top wicket-taker in ODIs India: Anil Kumble (334) Netherlands: Mudassar Bukhari (57) Most catches in ODIs India: Mohammad Azharuddin (156) Netherlands: Peter Borren (28) Highest team totals in Ind vs Ned ODIs India: 204 all out in 2003 Netherlands: 189 in 2011 Lowest team total in Ind vs Ned ODIs India: 191/5 in 2011 Netherlands: 136 all out in 2003 Biggest victory margin in Ind vs Ned ODIs India: 68 runs in 2003 Netherlands: Nil