Marcus Stoinis is not expected to play for the defending five-time winners Australia against the Netherlands on Wednesday at the ODI World Cup 2023 in Delhi. Stoinis has been left out of the playing XI because, according to Australian captain Pat Cummins, he is suffering from a “niggly calf.” The gifted Cameron Green has taken his place.
A hamstring injury to Marcus Stoinis occurred shortly before the World Cup started.
He didn’t play in the opening match against India, but he came back for Australia’s next match against South Africa. With an average of 22.50, Stoinis has only managed 45 runs at his disposal in the three games he has played in the main event thus far. In nine overs, the 34-year-old claimed two wickets with the ball.
A player of Marcus Stoinis ‘ caliber is hard to replace, but fortunately for Australia, Cameron Green is nearly a perfect substitute. When playing India in the World Cup, the 24-year-old did not show much. Green would love to seize the chance to perform on a large platform and show off his abilities.
What were the captains’ words at the toss?
After winning the toss, Cummins decided without thinking to bat first. Scott Edwards, the captain of the Netherlands, asserted that if he had won the toss, he would have chosen to bowl. Both captains, then, achieved their goals. Who takes advantage of the key times in the game will now determine the outcome. Australia had to make one forced change to their starting lineup, but the Dutch side decided to use the same lineup that fell to Sri Lanka last week.
We’ll be carrying a bat. A beautiful wicket, it seems. The sun is rising. We are pleased with how we have performed in the last several games. Head still thinks the bridge is too far away. Would require a couple more days still. The calf of Stoinis is niggly. Enter Cameron Green. Cummins stated, “It looks like a good day to score runs.”
“We were looking to bowl first,” stated Scott Edwards. Team is performing well. Though not long enough, we have played some excellent cricket. We would like that to be corrected. Boys would want to perform well. Unchanged “.
Teams:
Netherlands (Playing XI): Vikramjit Singh, Max O’Dowd, Colin Ackermann, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Scott Edwards (WK/C), Sybrand Engelbrecht, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren
Australia (Playing XI): David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (WK), Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Pat Cummins(C), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa
India
