The 2024-27 ICC Cricket World Cup (CWC) League 2 is back in action with the tri-series between the United States of America, Canada, and the Netherlands. Match three of the series will witness the hosts, the Netherlands, lock horns with the United States at Sportpark Duivesteijn, Voorburg, on August 15.
Both sides are heading into this contest with victories in their previous games against Canada. The Netherlands are fourth on the CWC League 2 points table with six points from five games. They have won three and lost two of their five matches and will aim to continue their winning ways. On the other hand, the USA have played only one game in the 2024-27 ICC CWC League 2 cycle and sit in sixth place on the points table with two points.
With both sides eyeing two crucial points, let us explore the squads, pitch report, head-to-head, match prediction, and top players. 
Sportpark Duivesteijn, Voorburg Pitch Report
The conditions at Sportpark Duivesteijn appeared batting-friendly in the previous encounter of the ongoing tri-series, with 594 runs scored in 100 overs. Pacers barely got any movement with the new ball in the first innings, while the pitch became a bit more difficult to bat on in the second innings.
NED vs USA Head-to-Head
Both teams have faced each other only once in the ODI format, with the Netherlands coming out on top on that occasion.
NED vs USA Squads
Netherlands Squad: Michael Levitt, Max ODowd, Vikramjit Singh, Wesley Barresi, Scott Edwards(w/c), Noah Croes, Shariz Ahmad, Kyle Klein, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren, Vivian Kingma, Clayton Floyd, Musa Ahmed, Ryan Klein, Olivier Elenbaas
United States Squad: Steven Taylor, Smit Patel, Monank Patel(w/c), Aaron Jones, Milind Kumar, Shayan Jahangir, Harmeet Singh, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Jasdeep Singh, Abhishek Paradkar, Nosthush Kenjige, Utkarsh Srivastava, Juanoy Drysdale, Saiteja Mukkamalla, Yasir Mohammad
NED vs USA Top Players Predictions
Monank Patel (USA): The Indian-bred batter started his 2024-27 ICC CWC League 2 campaign on a high note in the USA’s inaugural match against Canada. The USA skipper played a scintillating knock and remained unbeaten on 121 runs off 95 balls, helping his side post a hefty 304/4 in 50 overs. He has been in sublime form in recent times and will likely continue his dominance against the Netherlands.
Max O’Dowd (NED): The 30-year-old player was Player of the Match in the previous game against Canada. He has hammered an unbeaten 79 runs off 119 balls, helping his side cross the line with ease. O’Dowd has the ability to score briskly and play long innings as well and will likely play a key role for his side in this contest as well.
Nosthush Kenjige (USA): The left-arm spinner starred with the ball for the USA in the previous game against Canada. Kenjige conceded just 37 runs in his 10-over spell and took three crucial wickets. He has the potential to trouble the Netherlands’ batting lineup in this contest.
NED vs USA Key Players To Watch Out For
- Vikramjit Singh – role of top-order batter
- Harmeet Singh – Role of middle-order batter and finger spinner
- Jasdeep Singh – Role of pace bowler
NED vs USA Match Predictions
Steven Taylor and Smit Patel stitched together 75 runs in the previous game and are likely to add over 21.5 runs (1.85) in this contest. On the other hand, the Netherlands might lose their first wicket under 23.5 runs (1.85). Both teams have few quality players in their squad who can play long innings, and for that reason, the highest individual score in this contest might surpass 86.5 runs (1.85). The Odds.
NED vs USA Winner Prediction
Both sides have had a good outing with the white ball in recent times, and one can expect an enthralling contest. The Netherlands have the advantage of playing on home turf and are likely to prevail in this match.
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