Netherlands' Robine Rijke and Babette de Leede Reach 100 WT20Is

Here to show something - That is the aim of Netherlands' senior ROBINE RIJKE, as she gives a candid interview to Aussie legend Matthew Hayden. On her playing her 100th WT20I, Rijke says that it is an unbelievable experience playing Australia. Adds that one doesn't get to do this everyday, so it is pretty exciting. Adds that 100 T20Is feel like a lot. Reminds us that Babette de Leede, her skipper, is also playing her 100th WT20I, and also the fact that the two have been playing for a long time and haven't missed a game for around 12 YEARS. Haydos brings her to the reality, informing her about Netherlands' position (indirectly stating that this is like a must-win game for them) and politely asks her how can they get better. To this, Robine replies saying that Australia are an amazing unit teams skills wise and consistency wise. Stresses that it is amazing for the Dutch to be at the World Cup, and that was their biggest goal, but now, they want to aim bigger. RR details that they want to show the world that they can do well with multiple careers, that is, be a professional and also play cricket and also study. Asserts that they are here to show something and not just be here. Hopes to get some wickets and runs and inspire some people in Netherlands to take up cricket as a sport and profession.

Keep the length full - That is the advice of White Ferns legend Katey Martin who is doing the PITCH REPORT. First up though, it is Alan Wilkins who has a look at the conditions. Informs that it is a pleasant day, with the temperature reading 20 degrees Celsius. Notes that it is overcast but is pretty confident that it will not rain today. Next, he looks at the ground dimensions and informs that on one side of the ground, the dimensions read 71 metres straight, while on the other side, it is just 55. On the sides, the dimensions are more or less equally spaced, reading 62 and 63 metres. Now, Martin has a look at the deck and informs us that it is the same wicket where New Zealand played Ireland last night. Notes that the groundstaff has shaved a level of grass off the surface. As per Katey, the reason they did that could be the fact that the conditions are already suitable for swing bowling, hence maybe the groundstaff did not want to add much grass to the already helpful conditions. Katey remembers that there was plenty of swing last night, so she reckons that if the pacers can keep the ball full, they can generate plenty of movement.

Looking to set the tone - Sophie Molineux, the Australian captain, says it is a good opportunity for Australia to go out there and set the tone. She mentions that they chased in the previous game, so it is nice to change things up this time. Adds that the pitch looks really good and, based on how it played the previous night, she believes there are plenty of runs on offer. Molineux also confirms that Australia have made two changes to the side with Ashleigh Gardner and Lucy Hamilton coming into the XI. She says Lucy Hamilton will be playing her first World Cup game and highlights her pace, adding that she runs in hard and that the team is looking forward to seeing her in action today.

Conditions will suit the Dutch - The skipper of Netherlands Women, Babette De Leede, on being asked about her reason to bowl first, replies saying that she thinks that the conditions will suit the Dutch pacers and hopes to get something out of the wicket early. On playing her 100th WT20I, De Leede says it is amazing. Adds that it feels very special and to do that against the best side in the world makes it even more incredible. On the plans for today, Babette reflects that Netherlands played good cricket against India and Bangladesh but have not been at their best yet. Hopes that they can align everything today and play their best cricket. On the team news, the skipper informs that Netherlands have gone in with the same team which played the last match.