Oman take on the Netherlands
in the 144th match of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 2023-27 on Monday, 2 November 2026, at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai, in the return fixture of the ongoing tri-series also involving hosts United Arab Emirates. The two sides met in this same tri-series just six days ago, on 27 October, when the Netherlands won by 106 runs — so Oman arrive with a point to prove, and the Netherlands arrive knowing exactly how to beat them. Every point matters here: League 2 is the qualification pathway towards the 2027 ODI World Cup, with the top four teams advancing to the World Cup Qualifier. The Netherlands sit above Oman in the standings, but the head-to-head record between these two sides is dead level, which is why this rematch is far from a formality despite the margin of the last meeting.
Match Overview
The Netherlands’ 106-run win on 27 October was built on a commanding all-round display, with Bas de Leede’s unbeaten 145 the standout innings of that game. Oman, meanwhile, have shown their batting quality in this tri-series too, with experienced opener Jatinder Singh scoring 88 against the UAE. The question for Oman is whether their top order can handle the Netherlands’ new-ball attack of Paul van Meekeren, Timm van der Gugten and the spin of Aryan Dutt this time. The Netherlands, for their part, must guard against complacency after also losing to the UAE in this tri-series — they posted 263 for 4 against the hosts and still lost by five wickets, a reminder that no total is safe in Dubai.
Date, Time and Venue
- Match: Oman vs Netherlands, 144th Match, ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 2023-27
- Date: Monday, 2 November 2026
- Venue: ICC Academy Ground (ICC Academy Oval 1), Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Start time: 11:00 AM IST (9:30 AM local Dubai time, 5:30 AM GMT)
- Captains: Bas de Leede (Netherlands); Vinayak Shukla is listed as Oman’s captain in the Cricbuzz squad listing, with Jatinder Singh the senior opener
- Format: 50-over ODI
Probable Playing XIs and Squads
Oman’s probable side is built around Jatinder Singh and Hammad Mirza at the top, Vinayak Shukla behind the stumps, Aryan Bisht and Mujibur Imran Ali in the middle order, and the bowling of Shakeel Ahmed, Samay Shrivastava and Hassnain Ali Shah. The Netherlands’ probable XI leans on Max O’Dowd and Scott Edwards at the top, captain Bas de Leede and Colin Ackermann in the middle order, and the bowling of Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren and Timm van der Gugten.
- Oman probable XI: Jatinder Singh, Hammad Mirza, Jeet Shah, Mujibur Imran Ali, Aryan Bisht, Vinayak Shukla (wicket-keeper, captain), Zikria Islam, Shakeel Ahmed, Hassnain Ali Shah, Samay Shrivastava, Muhammed Imran.
- Netherlands probable XI: Max O’Dowd, Scott Edwards (wicket-keeper), Cedric de Lange, Noah Croes, Bas de Leede (captain), Colin Ackermann, Michael Levitt, Timm van der Gugten, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren, Daniel Doram.
Key players to watch: Max O’Dowd, who has scored 272 runs in three innings in this tri-series including two centuries; Bas de Leede, whose unbeaten 145 destroyed Oman
on 27 October; Jatinder Singh, Oman’s leading batter in the tri-series; and Aryan Dutt, the Netherlands’ leading wicket-taker in League 2 overall.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches played | 4 |
| Oman won | 2 |
| Netherlands won | 2 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No result | 0 |
| Last meeting | 27 October 2026, Netherlands beat Oman by 106 runs |
The overall record could not be closer, but the recent form points one way: the Netherlands won the most recent meeting by a wide margin, and Oman have not beaten them since November 2024. Oman need to break that run here to keep pace in the League 2 standings.
Pitch and Weather Report
The ICC Academy Ground in Dubai generally offers a competitive, true surface for ODI cricket. The average first-innings total in ODIs here is around 244, with the average second-innings total around 216, which suggests a score in the region of 260-plus puts real pressure on the chasing side. Seamers get some early assistance with the new ball, and spinners come into the game in the middle overs as the surface slows. Dubai conditions in early November are warm and dry, and no rain interruption is expected, so a full 100-over contest is on the cards.
Where to Watch and Live Streaming
In India, no television broadcaster has been confirmed for this match; fans can watch live on the FanCode app and website with an active subscription. Live scores and ball-by-ball commentary are available on Cricbuzz and ESPNcricinfo.
FAQs
- When is Oman vs Netherlands, 144th Match? — Monday, 2 November 2026, starting at 11:00 AM IST at the ICC Academy Ground, Dubai.
- Which tournament is this? — The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 2023-27, part of the qualification pathway for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
- What happened in their last meeting? — The Netherlands beat Oman by 106 runs on 27 October 2026 in this same tri-series, with Bas de Leede scoring an unbeaten 145.
- What is the head-to-head record? — Four matches played, two wins each.
- Where can I watch it in India? — Live streaming on FanCode; no TV telecast has been confirmed.
Final Summary and Conclusion
The Netherlands start as favourites after their 106-run win six days ago, and with O’Dowd and de Leede in the form they are in, their batting looks the stronger unit. But the 2-2 head-to-head record is a warning against writing Oman off: if Jatinder Singh gives them a fast start and their spinners control the middle overs, this Dubai surface can make 250 a winning score.
Expect the Netherlands to win if they bat first and post 260-plus; expect a much closer contest if Oman strike early with the new ball.
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