For Netherlands, according to its all-rounder Colin Ackermann, countering the Afghanistan spin threat featuring Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi and Mujeeb Ur Rahman, along with Noor Ahmed at the bench, will be the key if they are to spring another surprise in the tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThey've obviously got three very good spinners that have been successful in T20 cricket. The 50 over format is different. You don't have to go after the spinners from, from ball one. So it gives us an opportunity to have a look at them to see how the conditions are playing out there.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI think the teams that have done well against them have kind of taken the game deep and not given them any wickets in the middle overs. But in saying that they've also got two or three very good seamers that are dangerous. So it's about getting through the power play first and then combating the spin in the middle overs,\u201d he said in the pre-match press conference.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Apart from skipper Scott Edwards, none of the Netherlands batters have amassed more than 200 runs in the ongoing World Cup, especially with the top-order failing to impress so far, with the middle-order chipping in with reasonable performances.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe haven't formed the foundation that we would have liked as a batting unit so far this tournament, but I suppose we have to look individually at how we're getting out. We haven't played the perfect game yet with the bat.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe know that our middle order and our lower order are very capable of scoring runs towards the back end. So, I think if we can set the game up as a top order, top 3- 4 batters. It just takes two guys to form a good partnership and we'll set up a very good score,\u201d added Ackermann.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He also stated that the Netherlands focus is currently making the semi-finals of this World Cup instead of securing a qualification for 2025 Champions Trophy or thinking of facing teams like England and India.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI don't think any teams knew about it before we started. But we are here at a World Cup, we're not playing the Champions Trophy. We first need to compete at this tournament before we look at the Champions Trophy.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe focus is semifinal for us. We know that if we win our next three games, we'll make the semifinal. That is our focus at this stage. We're not interested in what's happening in two years\u2019 time. We've got a game to win tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cEvery game is a must-win for us now. We are well aware of that. We can't look too far ahead into the England and India games yet. So, all our focus is and preparation is to win in this game first and foremost before we approach any other game this tournament,\u201d concluded Ackermann.<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2023\/11\/mens-odi-wc-tackling-afghanistans-quality-spinners-on-netherlands-mind-ahead-of-crucial-clash-at-lucknow.JPG", "alt_img": "Men\u2019s ODI WC: Tackling Afghanistan\u2019s quality spinners on Netherlands mind ahead of crucial clash at ", "alt_title": "New Delhi: ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match between Australia and Netherlands", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "Men\u2019s ODI WC: Tackling Afghanistan\u2019s Quality Spinners On Netherlands Mind Ahead Of Crucial Clash At Lucknow On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "Men\u2019s ODI WC: Tackling Afghanistan\u2019s Quality Spinners On Netherlands Mind Ahead Of Crucial Clash At Lucknow, BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium: Friday\u2019s clash in the Men\u2019s ODI World Cup will be the final game to be played.", "seo_keywords": "Tackling Afghanistan, ODI World Cup, BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Both Afghanistan, For Netherlands, Colin Ackermann, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmed, Scott Edwards, World Cup, Champions Trophy", "tag": "", "tagging": "Tackling Afghanistan, ODI World Cup, BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Both Afghanistan, For Netherlands, Colin Ackermann, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmed, Scott Edwards, World Cup, Champions Trophy", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "mens-odi-wc-tackling-afghanistans-quality-spinners-on-netherlands-mind-ahead-of-crucial-clash-at-lucknow", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "1066", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "1", "created": "2023-11-02 17:32:04", "updated": "2023-11-02 17:32:04", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "Tackling Afghanistan, ODI World Cup, BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Both Afghanistan, For Netherlands, Colin Ackermann, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmed, Scott Edwards, World Cup, Champions Trophy", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2023-11-02 17:32:04", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "1", "breaking_news": "1", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "pred_match_id": null, "article_content_type": null, "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/cricket-news\/mens-odi-wc-tackling-afghanistans-quality-spinners-on-netherlands-mind-ahead-of-crucial-clash-at-lucknow-131583" }