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As Australia prepares to face the Netherlands in the T20 World Cup on February 5, 2026, at home, both teams will be looking to assert their strengths. Australia, with a recent form of winning 2 out of their last 5 matches, enters this contest as strong favorites. They boast a formidable record on home soil, where their batting depth and experienced bowling attack often shine. The Australians have a history of aggressive batting and tactical keen field placements, which can decisively influence the pace of the game.
Conversely, the Netherlands has struggled to find their footing, winning none of their last match. While they have shown grit in challenging situations, they will need to elevate their performance significantly to compete against a dominant Australian side. The key for the Netherlands will rely on their strategic play and ability to capitalize on any scoring opportunities, particularly in the powerplay overs.
Bookmakers reflect this clear disparity, offering odds of 1.03 for Australia and 12.29 for the Netherlands. While the odds are heavily in favor of the home side, the unpredictable nature of T20 cricket means that surprises can happen. Both teams will be intent on making their mark, making this an intriguing matchup to watch.
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| Australia 92.3% |
Netherlands 7.7% |
Outrights of T20 World Cup Australia: 8.85% Netherlands: 0.15%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.02 | 18 | ||
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1.03 | 12.6 | ||
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1.04 | 8.54 | ||
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1.02 | 10 |
Latest Results
| 01.02.26 Pakistan cricket – Australia cricket – 207:96 31.01.26 Pakistan cricket – Australia cricket – 198:108 29.01.26 Pakistan cricket – Australia cricket – 168:146 03.01.26 Australia cricket – England cricket – 567:384 25.12.25 Australia cricket – England cricket – 152:110 |
03.02.26 Netherlands cricket – Zimbabwe cricket – 149:178 03.09.25 Bangladesh cricket – Netherlands cricket – Abandoned 01.09.25 Bangladesh cricket – Netherlands cricket – 104:103 30.08.25 Bangladesh cricket – Netherlands cricket – 138:136 11.07.25 Netherlands cricket – Italy cricket – 135:134 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 25.10.23 Australia cricket – Netherlands cricket – 399:90 30.09.23 Australia cricket – Netherlands cricket – Abandoned |
Standings
Asia
| Pts | W | L | D | N/R | Pts | |||
| 1 | Nepal | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 781:612 | 10 |
| 2 | Oman | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 601:596 | 8 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 713:635 | 6 |
| 4 | Qatar | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 666:703 | 4 |
| 5 | Japan | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 651:655 | 2 |
| 6 | Samoa | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 611:822 | 0 |
T20 World Cup Outrights
1. Australia W: 1.67 (24.9%)
2. India: 2.36 (17.59%)
3. India W: 4 (10.4%)
4. Australia: 4.7 (8.85%)
5. England W: 5.5 (7.56%)
6. England: 6.5 (6.4%)
7. South Africa: 6.6 (6.3%)
8. New Zealand: 13 (3.2%)
9. Pakistan: 15 (2.77%)
10. South Africa W: 15 (2.77%)
11. West Indies: 19 (2.19%)
12. Afghanistan: 23.6 (1.76%)
13. New Zealand W: 34 (1.22%)
14. Sri Lanka: 35.4 (1.17%)
15. West Indies W: 67 (0.62%)
16. Sri Lanka W: 151 (0.28%)
17. Ireland: 160.2 (0.26%)
18. USA: 160.2 (0.26%)
19. Zimbabwe: 180.2 (0.23%)
20. Nepal: 180.2 (0.23%)
21. Scotland: 280.2 (0.15%)
22. Netherlands: 280.2 (0.15%)
23. Pakistan W: 301 (0.14%)
24. Bangladesh W: 401 (0.1%)
25. Scotland W: 501 (0.08%)
26. Oman: 580.2 (0.07%)
27. Namibia: 580.2 (0.07%)
28. United Arab Emirates: 580.2 (0.07%)
29. Canada: 580.2 (0.07%)
30. Italy: 580.2 (0.07%)
31. Ireland W: 1001 (0.04%)
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