PAK vs NED Highlights: Pakistan start World Cup with WIN, defeat Netherlands by 81 runs

PAK vs NED Highlights: Pakistan came out victorious in their opening encounter of the World Cup against the Netherlands. Chasing a total of 287 runs, Vikramjeet Singh and Bas de Leede stroked fifties with the bat. However that was not enough as the Men in Green completed a clinical win by 81 runs.

Earlier, Pakistan managed to post 286 runs on the board thanks to fifties from Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel. Fakhar Zaman’s poor form continued as he was dismissed cheaply for just 12 runs. Babar Azam got out too after scoring just 5 runs. Imam Ul Haq was next to depart as the Netherlands pinned the Men in Green in the opening part of the game. Leede was the pick of the bowlers for the Dutch side as he scalped four wickets.

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Teams:

Netherlands (Playing XI): Vikramjit Singh, Max ODowd, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards(w/c), Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Saqib Zulfiqar, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren

Pakistan (Playing XI): Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan(w), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf

Pakistan squad overview for PAK vs NED clash:

Pakistan will be eager to field their strongest team in their opening match against the Netherlands, but they’ve faced a significant setback with star pacer Naseem Shah ruled out due to a shoulder injury. Babar Azam’s captaincy will also be in focus following Pakistan’s exit from the 2023 Asia Cup in August.

When it comes to batting, Pakistan will rely on Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-Ul-Haq, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, and Iftikhar Ahmed to contribute with the runs. The pace trio of Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Hasan Ali will carry the responsibility of taking early wickets, while Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz will play key roles as spinners.

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Netherlands squad overview for PAK vs NED clash:

Under the captaincy of Scott Edwards, the Netherlands has earned its place in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup through impressive performances. Moreover, the squad boasts experienced players like Colin Ackermann, Logan Van Beek, Paul Van Meekeren, Roelof van der Merwe, and Max O’Dowd.

In the batting department, the team will rely on Scott Edwards, Vikramjit Singh, Max O’Dowd, Teja Nidamanuru, and Bas De Leede to contribute the majority of runs. Transitioning to the bowling front, pacers Bas De Leede, Ryan Klein, and Paul Van Meekeren shoulder the responsibility, while a spin trio of Shariz Ahmed, Aryan Dutt, and Roelof van der Merwe takes on the task of securing breakthroughs.

Match Details

Pakistan vs Netherlands, ICC World Cup 2023
Date & Time: Friday, October 6, 2 PM IST
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Probable XIs

Pakistan: Babar Azam (captain), Fakhar Zaman, Imam-Ul-Haq, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi

Netherlands: Scott Edwards (captain &wk), Vikramjit Singh, Max O’Dowd, Bas De Leede, Colin Ackermann, Teja Nidamanuru, Aryan Dutt, Shariz Ahmed, Roelof van der Merwe, Ryan Klein, Paul van Meekeren

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