Pakistan vs Netherlands Match Highlights October 6, 2023 : The ICC ODI World Cup 2023 kicked off with a thrilling encounter between Pakistan (PAK) and the Netherlands (NED) in Match 2. This highly anticipated clash delivered intense moments and showcased the prowess of both teams. In this article, we will delve into the key highlights of this match, which saw Pakistan emerge victorious by a margin of 81 runs.
Match Details
| Match No | ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023, 2nd match |
| Match | Pakistan vs Netherlands |
| Date | October 6, 2023 |
| Toss | Netherlands won the toss and opted to bowl |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium |
| Result | Pakistan won by 81 runs |
| 2023 PAK vs NED Playing 11 | |
|---|---|
| Pakistan Squad | Netherlands Squad |
| Imam-ul-Haq | Vikramjit Singh |
| Fakhar Zaman | Max ODowd |
| Babar Azam (c) | Colin Ackermann |
| Mohammad Rizwan (wk) | Scott Edwards (c & wk) |
| Saud Shakeel | Bas de Leede |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | Teja Nidamanuru |
| Shadab Khan | Saqib Zulfiqar |
| Mohammad Nawaz | Logan van Beek |
| Hasan Ali | Roelof van der Merwe |
| Shaheen Afridi | Aryan Dutt |
| Haris Rauf | Paul van Meekeren |
| 2023 PAK vs NED Scoreboard | |
|---|---|
| Team | Scoreboard |
| Pakistan | 286-10 (49 ov) |
| Netherlands | 205-10 (41 ov) |
| 2023 PAK vs NED Highlights | |
|---|---|
| Pakistan Innings | |
| BATTING | R B M 4s 6s SR |
| Fakhar Zaman | 12 15 14 3 0 80 |
| Imam-ul-Haq | 15 19 40 2 0 78.94 |
| Babar Azam (c) | 5 18 20 0 0 27.77 |
| Mohammad Rizwan † | 68 75 104 8 0 90.66 |
| Saud Shakeel | 68 52 84 9 1 130.76 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | 9 11 22 1 0 81.81 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 39 43 66 4 0 90.69 |
| Shadab Khan | 32 34 42 2 1 94.11 |
| Hasan Ali | 0 1 2 0 0 0 |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | 13 12 23 2 0 108.33 |
| Haris Rauf | 16 14 10 2 1 114.28 |
| Bowling | |
|---|---|
| BOWLING | O M R W ECON 0s 4s 6s WD NB |
| Aryan Dutt | 10 0 48 1 4.8 37 7 0 2 0 |
| Logan van Beek | 6 0 30 1 5 20 4 0 1 0 |
| Colin Ackermann | 8 1 39 2 4.87 26 1 2 0 0 |
| Paul van Meekeren | 6 0 40 1 6.66 16 5 0 2 0 |
| Bas de Leede | 9 0 62 4 6.88 22 9 0 3 0 |
| Roelof van der Merwe | 6 0 36 0 6 14 2 1 0 1 |
| Vikramjit Singh | 2 0 16 0 8 5 3 0 0 0 |
| Saqib Zulfiqar | 2 0 15 0 7.5 3 2 0 0 0 |
| Netherlands Innings | |
|---|---|
| BATTING | R B M 4s 6s SR |
| Vikramjit Singh | 52 67 97 4 1 77.61 |
| Max O’Dowd | 5 12 24 1 0 41.66 |
| Colin Ackermann | 17 21 24 3 0 80.95 |
| Bas de Leede | 67 68 92 6 2 98.52 |
| Teja Nidamanuru | 5 9 10 1 0 55.55 |
| Scott Edwards (c)† | 0 2 2 0 0 0 |
| Saqib Zulfiqar | 10 18 24 1 0 55.55 |
| Roelof van der Merwe | 4 7 18 0 0 57.14 |
| Logan van Beek | 28 28 36 3 1 100 |
| Aryan Dutt | 1 2 6 0 0 50 |
| Paul van Meekeren | 7 12 17 1 0 58.33 |
| Bowling | |
|---|---|
| BOWLING | O M R W ECON 0s 4s 6s WD NB |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | 7 0 37 1 5.28 26 5 0 2 0 |
| Hasan Ali | 7 1 33 2 4.71 31 6 0 4 0 |
| Haris Rauf | 9 0 43 3 4.77 33 5 1 2 0 |
| Iftikhar Ahmed | 3 0 16 1 5.33 7 1 0 0 0 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 7 0 31 1 4.42 23 2 1 0 0 |
| Shadab Khan | 8 0 45 1 5.62 23 1 2 1 0 |
Batting Brilliance
Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first, setting the stage for their innings. They managed to post a competitive total of 286 runs. Two standout performances came from Mohammad Rizwan, who scored a resilient 68 off 75 balls, and Saud Shakeel, who contributed with a dynamic 68 off 52 balls. These remarkable performances laid a solid foundation for Pakistan’s innings.
Dutch Threat
The Netherlands, determined to make a mark in the tournament, embarked on their chase with great resolve. They demonstrated their intent to chase down Pakistan’s target. However, Pakistan’s bowlers were up to the challenge, and the match took an exciting turn as both teams fiercely competed.
Bowling Excellence
Pakistan’s bowlers played a pivotal role in defending their total. Haris Rauf emerged as the standout performer with the ball, claiming three crucial wickets and applying pressure on the Dutch batsmen. Hasan Ali also made significant contributions, taking important wickets to dent the Netherlands’ chase.
Match Outcome
Ultimately, Pakistan managed to successfully defend their total, restricting the Netherlands to a total of 205 runs. This victory marked a promising start to Pakistan’s World Cup campaign in 2023, instilling confidence in the team and its fans.
Conclusion
The PAK vs. NED clash in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Match 2 provided cricket enthusiasts with a thrilling spectacle, showcasing the skills and determination of both teams. While Pakistan emerged as the victors, credit must be given to the Netherlands for displaying commendable resilience and putting up a spirited fight.
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