PAK vs NED will square off in the second match of the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup on Friday, October 6. The match will be contested at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad.
The Babar Azam-led side have suffered defeats in both of their warm-up matches against New Zealand and Australia, respectively. The Men in Green also had a terrible campaign in the 2023 Asia Cup, suffering defeats against India and Sri Lanka in the Super Four stage to get eliminated.
The Netherlands, on the other hand, have played an ODI game in the World Cup Qualifier contested in June in Zimbabwe. Meanwhile, their World Cup warm-up games against Australia and India were abandoned due to persistent rain.
In a recent ODI World Cup match England locked horns with New Zealand in the in the 1st Match. Cricket fans were glued to their seats throughout the match as both teams displayed their prowess and the true spirit of an ODI.
ODI World Cup 2023 PAK vs NED Match Details:
Match | Pakistan vs Netherlands, ODI World Cup 2023, Match 2 |
Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad |
Date & Time | Friday, October 6, 2:00 PM (IST) |
Live Streaming Details | Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar app and website |
Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:
PAK vs NED Head-to-Head Record:
Matches Played | 6 |
Pakistan Won | 6 |
Netherlands Won | 0 |
Tied | 3 |
First Played | 29-Mar-96 |
Last Played | 21-Aug-22 |
PAK vs NED Probable Playing XI
Pakistan (PAK):
Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf
Netherlands (NED):
Max O’Dowd, Vikramjit Singh, Wesley Barresi, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Scott Edwards (C & wk), Shariz Ahmad, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren
Probable Best Performers:
Probable Best Batter:
Babar Azam (Pakistan):
Babar Azam could be the best batter in the second ODI match between Pakistan and Netherlands. The Pakistan skipper was crucial for the side in both their warm-up matches, scoring half-centuries. He is expected to play a major role in the upcoming match to help his team win.
Probable Best Bowler:
Shaheen Afridi (Pakistan):
Shaheen Afridi is expected to be Pakistan’s best bowler in the upcoming match against the Netherlands. The star pacer has so far picked up 86 wickets from 44 ODI games at an average of 23.26 and an economy rate of 5.46. He is eager to help his team win their first match of the competition.
Today’s Match Prediction: Pakistan to win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.