Pakistan is set to face off against the Netherlands in Match 29 of the T20 World Cup 2022 in Perth. The Pakistan team, having lost both their previous league matches, must secure a victory in this game to keep their tournament hopes alive.
In their most recent match, they showcased strong bowling but couldn't complement it with their batting, narrowly missing their chase of 131 runs against Zimbabwe. Key players to watch for are Shan Masood and Haris Rauf.
Meanwhile, the Netherlands also suffered losses in their previous two outings and are eager to deliver improved performances. They faced India in their latest match and conceded 179 runs.
Unfortunately, they could only manage 114 runs in response, resulting in a 65-run loss. The Dutch team will rely on standout performances from Max O’Dowd and Paul Van Meekeren.
Match Details:
-Tournament: ICC ODI World Cup 2023
– Teams: Pakistan vs Netherlands
– Date and Time: October 6, 2023, at 2:00 PM IST
– Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad
Live Streaming: Hotstar, Star Sports Network
Pitch Report:
The pitch at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad is even and won't favour bowlers much. Batsmen will find it comfortable with minimal movement and good bounce. As the match progresses, the pitch is expected to become more batting-friendly, especially in the later innings.
Weather Report:
The temperature is anticipated to be approximately 32°C with a humidity level of 53%. Winds are expected to blow at a speed of 14km/h. The weather during the match is predicted to be overcast, which might provide some assistance to fast bowlers with movement. Fortunately, there is no rain expected during the game.
Pakistan Playing XI
Babar Azam (C), Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Iman ul-Haq, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Saud Shakeel, Hasan Ali/Usama Mir, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf
Netherlands Playing XI
Vikramjeet Singh, Scott Edwards (C & WK), Max O'Dowd, Bas de Leede, Roel of van der Merwe, Wesley Barresi, Shariz Ahmad, Colin Ackermann, l Logan van Beek, Ryan Klein, Paul van Meekeren
Squads:
Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim.
Netherlands: Scott Edwards (c), Paul van Meekeren, Max O'Dowd, Bas de Leede, Vikram Singh, Saqib Zulfiqar, Teja Nidamanuru, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Ryan Klein, Roelof van der Merwe, Wesley Barresi, Colin Ackermann, Shariz Ahmad, Sybrand Engelbrecht.
Also Read: LIVE Score Head-to-head (Last 5 matches)
Pakistan – 5 Victories
Netherlands – 0 Victories