IND vs NED Dream11 : India on debut in the FIH Hockey Pro League take on Netherlands at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium, Bhubaneshwar.
Last time India faced the Dutch team in the Kalinga Stadium was at the Quarter-Finals of the World Cup in 2018. Unfortunately India was knocked out at that stage. Since the last World Cup India has been a more consistent side, and Coach Graham Reid has a lot to do with it.
Under Reid India’s approach has been assertive and the 2019 Europe tour was an example; where India defeated the World Champion Belgium side in Belgium. With the inclusion of young, fast and powerful players; India has adopted attacking style of play which is capable of putting any higher ranked side under pressure.
The visitors on the other hand have a formidable line up, evolving around Billy Bakker. Baker is familiar with the conditions in Kalinga due to his association with the Kalinga Lancers in the Hockey India League.The Dutch side have combined man marking and physical prowess to strengthen the overall structure and are a dangerous side while counter attacking. With all the experiments being completed in the 2019 season, Max Caldas & Co. have a settled team this year and are treating this tournament as a stepping-stone for the Tokyo Olympics in July 2020.
Max Caldas admits that India is an extremely challenging opposition in home conditions and his side will be tested in these two games; whereas Graham Reid believes that it is important to start sharp in the Pro League where India will be facing the top three teams in the World.
Team News
In an interview with the International Hockey Federation Indian midfielder Lalit Upadhyay stated that the team was very excited to make their debut in the Pro League against the formidable Dutch side. H stated that the team has worked really hard and would carry this Pro League experience to the Tokyo Olympics.
Sander de Wijn has been sidelined by injury and Joep De Mol has been named as a replacement.
IND vs NED FIH Hockey Pro League Probable Playing XI
India: PR Sreejesh, Harmanpreet Singh, Rupinder Singh, S Kumar, K Khadangbam, L Upadhyay, Manpreet SIngh, Sumit V Kumar, Akashdeep Singh and C Kangujam.
Netherlands: P Blaak, L Balk, Joep De Mol, S Baart, M Van der Weerden, B Bakker, R Kemperman, J Croon, S Van Ass, M Pruijser and J Hertzberger
Match Details
FIH Hockey Pro League 2020
Match: India vs Netherlands
Venue: Kalinga Hockey Stadium, Bhubaneshwar
Date & Time: 18th January 2020, 07:00 PM IST
Key Information
Current FIH World Rankings
India: Rank 5
Netherlands: Rank 3
Previous 10 Head-to-Head meetings in all competitions
Wins: India – 4 I Netherlands – 5
Draws: 1
Goals Scored: India – 19 I Netherlands – 24
Pivotal Players
India: Rupinder Singh, Manpreet Singh and Akashdeep Singh
Netherlands: Billy Bakker, M Van der Weerden and J Hertzberger
IND vs NED Dream11 Goalkeeper
The 31 year old Dutch Goalkeeper is an experienced campaigner, with 92 caps for the national side Blaak Pirmin made 6 appearances in the last Pro League. Blaak is the first choice keeper for Netherlands and me as well for his consistency and agility in the goal.
IND vs NED Dream11 Defenders
Rupinder Singh has made 155 appearances for India and has scored 102 goals, at the present moment he is the best drag flicker in the Indian doghout, apart from his drag flicking ability Rupinder Singh also has the speed and the technique to stop attacks from the opposition.
Harmanpreet Singh provides solidity to the Indian defensive unit against through balls and aerial threats, over a period of time Harmanpreet Singh has mastered the techniques of stopping robust counter attacks from the opposition. In his 111 appearances Singh has scored 70 goals for India.
Van der Weerden Mink is a penalty corner specialist for the Dutch side, Mink scored in the 3rd position match against Germany last year in the Pro League. Apart from goal scoring abilities Mink plays a sweeper defenders role and also maneuvers the Dutch defensive unit. In 132 appearances Mink has scored 83 International goals for Netherlands.
IND vs NED Dream11 Midfielders
Manpreet Singh the Indian captain has the ability to dictate the proceedings of the match with precision passing, the Indian skipper is gifted with the ability to read dangerous attacks at an elementary level and when required also attacks and supports play making in the midfield area.
In his 208 appearances Manpreet has scored 17 goals so far. Kangujam Chinglensana is making a come back to the Indian side after an injury, Chinglensana has been one of the best playmakers of the side and is considered Sardara Singh’s successor in the Indian set up.
Billy Bakker, the Dutch skipper is the most experienced player of the tie, the entire Dutch side plays around him. With excellent play making abilities Bakker also can read threatening moves made by the opposition, making him one of the most valuable players of the Dutch team.
Kemperman Robert is considered as a special force in the midfield, with an attacking approach Kemperman has the ability of accurate passing. The dutch midfielder played a vital role in their last Pro League campaign where the ended up 3 in the league.
Jorrit Croon is making a comeback to the dutch side after injury, Croon has an attacking vision and with his lightening quick speed plays a vital role in a formidable dutch attack. In his 74 appearances Croon has scored 7 goals so far.
IND vs NED Dream11 Forwards
The two forwards are the real dynamites of this game who provide a complete package of, agility, speed, skill, power and accuracy. Sunil Vitalacharya is one of the most decorated forwards in the recent Indian set up, an experienced campaigner with 147 appearances has the ability of breaking the deadlock for his side, his swift movement in the opposition 30 yard area makes him a key player in the Indian setup.
Jeroen Hertzberger recently has had an excellent outing against Canada, Hertzberger was involved in 3 goals that were scored. His swift movement along with precision and accuracy across the 30 yard circle makes him a must pick in your fantasy league team.
IND vs NED Dream 11 Power Players
For the goal scoring abilities Jeroen Hertzberger will be the Captain and Rupinder Pal-Singh will be his deputy for the game.
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