Netherlands is set to accompany Sri Lanka as the two nations that have successfully secured their positions in the upcoming 2023 ICC World Cup, scheduled to take place in India later this year. Sri Lanka has already guaranteed their spot in the Cricket World Cup following their recent triumph against Zimbabwe on Sunday, July 2. The champions of the 1996 World Cup delivered a dominant display, overpowering a formidable Zimbabwe side by 9 wickets.

Bas de Leede, the Dutch all-rounder, will be instrumental in the Netherlands' presence at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. De Leede showcased the performance of a lifetime, not only claiming a five-wicket haul in the first innings but also propelling the Dutch team forward with a splendid century (123 off 92 balls). His remarkable feat came at a crucial juncture when his team was struggling at 163-5 after 31 overs while chasing a target of 279 runs.

The CWC 23 Qualifiers Final is scheduled to take place between Sri Lanka and the Netherlands on Sunday, July 9, at 12:30 PM at the Harare Sports Club.

Both Netherlands and Sri Lanka will now embark on their journey to India, where the ICC World Cup 2023 will be held in October this year.