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Namibia face Netherlands at Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht, with both sides unbeaten so far in this tri-series after separate wins over Nepal. In this preview you will find the match details, form, pitch report and two NAM vs NED fantasy team options, one safe and one for grand leagues.
For Indian viewers, the match starts at 2.30 PM IST, an 11.00 AM start in Utrecht.
NAM vs NED Match Details
Match: Namibia vs Netherlands, 118th Match, ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 2023-27
Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Time: 2.30 PM IST | 11.00 AM local, Netherlands
Venue: Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd, Kampong Cricket Club, Utrecht
Streaming: FanCode
How This Tri-Series Has Gone So Far
Namibia opened the series with an 8-wicket win over Nepal, bowling them out for 157 and chasing the target down comfortably. Netherlands then beat Nepal too, reaching 158 for 4 in 44.1 overs after Nepal were bowled out for 157. That means both Namibia and Netherlands go into this match unbeaten, with Nepal already needing a big result to get anything from this tri-series.
Namibia: Mixed Results Outside This Series
Namibia’s win over Nepal was their only completed match in League 2 recently, but they have also played a bilateral series against a touring Vidarbha Cricket Association side, winning two of four completed matches. JJ Smit continues as captain, with Gerhard Erasmus still part of the squad in an all-round role. Jan Frylinck and Ruben Trumpelmann give Namibia a strong new-ball option, while Bernard Scholtz has been among their better bowlers in recent matches.
Netherlands: Building On Their Win Over Nepal
Netherlands go into this match with some momentum after their win over Nepal, though their results before that were mixed, including a loss to Canada and a big win over Scotland after chasing 370. Scott Edwards continues as captain, and Bas de Leede’s all-round form remains central to how Netherlands set up their side.
NAM vs NED Head To Head Record
Netherlands lead the head to head 5 wins to 2 across the last ten meetings between the two sides.
NAM vs NED Squads
Namibia: JJ Smit (c), Gerhard Erasmus, Michael Van Lingen, Shaun Fouche, Jan Frylinck, Ruben Trumpelmann, Nikolaas Davin, Tangeni Lungameni, Jack Brassell, Bernard Scholtz, Ben Shikongo, Zane Green (wk), Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Jean-Pierre Kotze, Malan Kruger, Lo-handre Louwrens, Junior Kariata, Dylan Leicher, Jan Coenraad Balt, Jan-Izak de Villiers, Peter-Daniel Blignaut, Willem Myburgh, Louren Steenkamp, Max Heingo, Alexander Busing Volschenk
Netherlands: Scott Edwards (c), Max O’Dowd, Noah Croes (wk), Wesley Barresi, Vikramjit Singh, Musa Ahmad, Cedric de Lange, Teja Nidamanuru, Michael Levitt, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Roelof van der Merwe, Bas de Leede, Olivier Elenbaas, Colin Ackermann, Zach Lion Cachet, Sebastiaan Braat, Alex Roy, Shariz Ahmad, Aryan Dutt, Clayton Floyd, Daniel Doram, Vivian Kingma, Kyle Klein, Ryan Klein, Paul van Meekeren, Timm van der Gugten, Fred Klaassen, Logan van Beek
Utrecht Pitch Report: Bowling First Preferred
Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd has hosted 8 matches, with sides bowling first winning 75 percent of the time against 25 percent for teams batting first. The average first innings score of 196 suggests the total itself is often gettable, and the side chasing has generally had the better of it through this tri-series so far.
Venue stats:
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 8 |
| Won batting first | 25% |
| Won bowling first | 75% |
| Average 1st innings score | 196 |
| Average 2nd innings score | 179 |
| Highest total | 380/9 by Scotland vs Netherlands |
| Lowest total | 157 all out by Netherlands vs Ireland |
| Highest chased | 205/5 by Netherlands vs UAE |
| Lowest defended | 195 all out by Netherlands vs Ireland |
Recent matches at the venue:
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| 117th ODI, CWC League 2 2023-27: Netherlands vs Nepal | Netherlands won |
| 116th ODI, CWC League 2 2023-27: Nepal vs Namibia | Namibia won |
| 67th ODI, CWC League 2 2023-27: Netherlands vs Scotland | Scotland won |
NAM vs NED Probable Playing XIs
Namibia (probable): Michael Van Lingen, Nikolaas Davin, JJ Smit (c), Gerhard Erasmus, Jan-Izak de Villiers, Jan Frylinck, Zane Green (wk), Shaun Fouche, Ruben Trumpelmann, Bernard Scholtz, Ben Shikongo
Netherlands (probable): Max O’Dowd, Noah Croes (wk), Vikramjit Singh, Scott Edwards (c), Sybrand Engelbrecht, Bas de Leede, Roelof van der Merwe, Colin Ackermann, Paul van Meekeren, Fred Klaassen, Logan van Beek
Key Player Battles
Jan Frylinck vs Netherlands’ top order: Frylinck’s new-ball skills give Namibia an early wicket-taking option, and how Max O’Dowd and Vikramjit Singh handle him could set the tone for the innings.
Bas de Leede vs Namibia’s middle order: De Leede’s all-round contributions have been central to Netherlands’ recent results, and his control in the middle overs against Namibia’s middle order is likely to be a key factor.
JJ Smit vs Scott Edwards: Both captains lead sides unbeaten so far in this tri-series, and how each manages their bowling resources across the innings could decide a tight contest.
NAM vs NED Fantasy Team (Small Leagues)
Wicketkeeper: Zane Green
Batters: Scott Edwards (C), Gerhard Erasmus (VC), Max O’Dowd
All Rounders: Bas de Leede, JJ Smit
Bowlers: Jan Frylinck, Paul van Meekeren, Ruben Trumpelmann, Fred Klaassen, Bernard Scholtz
Edwards is captain after Netherlands’ win over Nepal, and Erasmus takes the vice-captaincy as Namibia’s most experienced batter. De Leede and Smit cover the all-round bases, and Frylinck and van Meekeren lead the bowling picks as the two most dangerous new-ball options on either side.
NAM vs NED Fantasy Team (Grand Leagues)
For grand leagues, this second NAM vs NED fantasy team brings in Vikramjit Singh and Nikolaas Davin as lower-owned alternatives to the headline names.
Wicketkeeper: Noah Croes — differential
Batters: Gerhard Erasmus (C), Vikramjit Singh (VC) — differential, Nikolaas Davin — differential
All Rounders: Roelof van der Merwe, Colin Ackermann
Bowlers: Jan Frylinck, Logan van Beek — differential, Bernard Scholtz, Aryan Dutt — differential
Vikramjit Singh and Nikolaas Davin both offer batting upside without the ownership Edwards or Smit are likely to draw. Logan van Beek and Aryan Dutt are the wildcard bowling picks, both capable of a breakout performance on a pitch that has favoured bowling first.
Also Read: NED vs NEP Fantasy Team, CWC League 2: Preview, Probable XIs, Pitch Report And Prediction
NAM vs NED Match Prediction
Both sides go into this match unbeaten in the tri-series so far, making this a wide open contest. Netherlands have home conditions and a slightly stronger head to head record, but Namibia have shown they can chase down totals comfortably against quality bowling. With the venue favouring the team bowling first, the toss could be just as important as either side’s recent form in deciding this one.
FAQs
Q. When is the NAM vs NED match?
A. Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd, Utrecht, starting at 11.00 AM local time, which is 2.30 PM IST.
Q. Where can I watch NAM vs NED live?
A. The match will stream live on FanCode.
Q. Who is Namibia’s captain?
A. JJ Smit captains Namibia.
Q. Who is Netherlands’ captain?
A. Scott Edwards captains Netherlands.
Q. How have both teams done so far in this tri-series?
A. Both are unbeaten. Namibia beat Nepal by 8 wickets and Netherlands beat Nepal by 6 wickets.