Netherlands believe they can pull off an upset win against an in-form India with all-rounder Teja Nidamanuru saying “it’s a game of cricket and funnier things have happened”. Hosts India are the only unbeaten side in the tournament having collected eight wins from as many games.

In contrast, Netherlands, the only Associate team in the tournament, are languishing at the bottom of the points table after their 160-run loss to England on Wednesday. “It’s a game of cricket right. So, it could be possible [defeating India]. We play our brand of cricket. We do what we do well. We’ve got some great manoeuvres of the ball. We’ve got guys who can play spin well.