• Pakistan defeated New Zealand by 81 runs in their opening game of ODI World Cup 2023.

  • Saud Shakeel was named Player of the Match for his brilliant 52-ball 68.

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Pakistan secured a convincing victory over the Netherlands in Match 2 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Friday. Pakistan’s strong batting performance coupled with effective bowling paved the way for their triumph at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

Pakistan’s Innings:

Batting first, Pakistan posted a competitive total of 286 runs on the board. Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel were the standout performers for Pakistan, scoring impressive half-centuries. Rizwan contributed 68 runs, while Shakeel matched his score, adding 68 runs as well. Their partnership proved pivotal in setting a challenging target for the Netherlands.

The Netherlands bowlers did manage to pick up crucial wickets, with Bas de Leede being the most successful, claiming 4 wickets for his side. However, Pakistan’s middle-order batsmen, including Mohammad Nawaz and Shadab Khan, made significant contributions to ensure their team reached a competitive total.

Netherlands’ Innings:

Chasing a target of 287 runs, the Netherlands struggled to build partnerships and were eventually bowled out for 205 runs. Opener Vikramjit Singh showed resilience with his knock of 52 runs, but he received limited support from the other end.

Pakistan’s bowlers put up an impressive performance, with Haris Rauf and Hasan Ali taking 3 and 2 wickets, respectively . The spin duo of Shadab and Nawaz also contributed to restricting the Netherlands’ scoring opportunities.

Result:

Pakistan emerged victorious by a margin of 81 runs, a testament to their strong all-around performance. The win gave them a positive start to their campaign in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

Player of the Match:

The Player of the Match award was presented to Saud Shakeel for his brilliant half-century, which played a crucial role in Pakistan’s victory.

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With this win, Pakistan looks forward to their upcoming matches in the tournament, aiming to build on this momentum and progress further in the competition.

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