Pakistan vs Netherlands LIVE: Result and reaction as Rauf takes three wickets and Babar Azam’s side win
Pakistan secured a comprehensive 81-run victory against a battling Netherlands to kickstart their World Cup campaign. Babar Azam’s side were in trouble after falling to 38-3 in the early stages but half-centuries from Saud Shakeel and Muhammad Rizwan saw them recover to post 286 after 49 overs.
Netherlands started brightly in their chase as Bas de Leede and Vikram Singh both reached their half-centuries as part of a 70-run stand. But when Singh fell, the Dutch middle order failed to provide support for De Leede who eventually fell for 67, with Scott Edward’s side losing their last 8 wickets for 85 runs as they were bowled out for 205.
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Pakistan vs Netherlands LIVE: ODI World Cup updates
Netherlands fall to 81-run defeat against Pakistan in opening both side’s opening World Cup fixture
De Leede hits impressive half-centuries but Dutch run-chase collapses
Pakistan bowled out for 286 off 49 overs; Rizwan and Shakeel hit vital half-centuries
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17:22 , Ben Fleming
Just a few days rest for both sides ahead of their next games. Netherlands have a tricky fixture on Monday against New Zealand, who thumped England on opening day. Pakistan, meanwhile, will hope to make it two from two the following day against Sri Lanka, who get their campaign up and running against South Africa tomorrow in Delhi.
The weekend also sees the mouthwatering fixture between India and Australia - what a fixture that promises to be on Sunday
Until then, stay tuned for all the latest news and reaction from the Cricket World Cup across The Independent’s website.
See you next time!
Pakistan captain, Babar Azam, speaking after his side’s win
17:18 , Ben Fleming
“The way Hyderabad have supported [us], we’re very happy and the team has enjoyed their hospitality. I’m pretty satisfied. All credit to the bowlers, they started well and then we were able to take wickets in the middle and put pressure on them.
“We lost three wickets early but the way Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel started gave us momentum. The century partnership then put pressure on the Netherlands. I liked the way Saud built his innings, he’s improved a lot.”
More from Edwards on Logan van Beek’s potential injury
17:09 , Ben Fleming
“He is a key player but I haven’t spoken to him but he was pretty keen to get out there. We’ll assess [the injury] in the next few days.”
Netherlands captain, Scott Edwards, speaking after the game
17:08 , Ben Fleming
“It is a little bit disappointing. I thought we bowled and fielded really well, but to Pakistan’s credit, they made a few runs at the end. We felt it was about a par score and at 120-2 we felt we were well and truly in the game.”
“It is probably one that got away - we were in a pretty good position to win that. We know they have quality bowlers but they took a few wickets in the middle and that held us back.”
On Bas De Leede’s performance: “He is a quality cricketer, isn’t he? It is all three departments. I thought he bowled exceptionally well and his innings was awesome. We just needed someone to go with him.”
Saud Shakeel, player of the match, speaking after the match
16:57 , Ben Fleming
“I was very pleased with my performance. I tried to follow my basics and be positive and score runs for the team. There were nerves there, especially being three down, but I was fortunate that I got early boundaries. We spoke about being positive and the pressure would move to the Netherlands and that happened.
“The last two or three months I have been working on my game. I know I am going to bat at five for Pakistan so I’ve been trying to improve my attacking options and be brave to use them.”
Pakistan win by 81 runs
16:50 , Ben Fleming
At one stage, when Singh and De Leede were going along nicely, it looked like the Dutch may just threaten a shock victory. But the two lacked any meaningful support from those around them and when they both departed, the run chase capitulated, losing their last 8 wickets for 85 runs
Pakistan wobbled a bit with the bat at the start but they showed all their skill with the ball to run through the Netherlands and secure a healthy win which will aid their net run-rate tremendously.
WICKET! Van Meekeren b Rauf 7 (NED 205 all out)
16:46 , Ben Fleming
Rauf continues as Pakistan hunt for the final wicket. Rauf almost threatens the stumps as Van Beek misses a pretty straight one but the Dutch batsman survives.
But they do have the final wicket now! Rauf cleans up Van Meekeren and lets out an almighty roar.
Pakistan have a comprehensive 81-run victory and the perfect start to this World Cup.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:46
Pakistan win by 81 runs
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:45
40.5
Haris Rauf to Logan van Beek. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Shakeel.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:44
40.4
Haris Rauf to Logan van Beek. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Rizwan.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:44
40.3
Haris Rauf to Paul van Meekeren. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot flick, in the air under control to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Zaman.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:43
40.2
Wide Haris Rauf to Paul van Meekeren. Length ball, to leg on the front foot flick, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Rizwan.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:43
40.2
Haris Rauf to Paul van Meekeren. Yorker, off stump on the front foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Khan.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:42
40.1
Haris Rauf to Paul van Meekeren. Short, outside off stump swayed away Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Rizwan.
Netherlands 202-9 (39) Van Beek 27, Van Meekeren 6, Ali 2-33 (7) target 287
16:41 , Ben Fleming
Shot! Van Beek is proving himself to be a handy all-rounder as he thumps Ali down the crowd for four.
A wide means the final ball will be bowled again and it’s nailed down the ground once again by Van Beek. 11 off the over and into the 200s they go.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:41
39.6
Wide Hasan Ali to Logan van Beek. Off cutter short, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Rizwan.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:41
39.6
FOUR! Hasan Ali to Logan van Beek. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control past long on for 4 runs.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:40
39.5
Hasan Ali to Logan van Beek. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid wicket for no runs, shy attempt by Khan, fielded by Nawaz.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:39
39.4
Hasan Ali to Logan van Beek. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, bottom edge for no runs, run save by Rizwan.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:38
39.2
Hasan Ali to Paul van Meekeren. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, inside edge to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Afridi.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:38
39.1
Hasan Ali to Logan van Beek. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on for 1 run, fielded by Ahmed.
Netherlands 191-9 (39) Van Beek 16, Van Meekeren 4, Rauf 2-40 (8) target 287
16:38 , Ben Fleming
Some words again from Van Meekeren towards the Pakistan quicks as they serve up short ball after short ball. I’d personally rather not anger Haris Rauf when he’s bowling at me but each to their own.
But it works for him! He crunches a cut through the point region for his first boundary of the day as the number eleven. Five runs from the over.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:37
38.6
FOUR! Haris Rauf to Paul van Meekeren. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past deep backward point for 4 runs.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:36
38.5
Haris Rauf to Paul van Meekeren. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, missed for no runs, fielded by Rizwan.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:35
38.3
Haris Rauf to Logan van Beek. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Zaman.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:34
38.2
Haris Rauf to Logan van Beek. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to backward point for no runs, fielded by ul-Haq.
Netherlands 184-9 (38) Van Beek 16, Van Meekeren 0, Ali 2-22 (6) target 287
16:32 , Ben Fleming
Van Meekeren is the new man at the crease and the Netherlands are now in need of a miracle. A couple of runs coming off the over but the required rate now sits at just under 8.5 runs per over.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:32 , Ben Fleming
37.6
Hasan Ali to Paul van Meekeren. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:32 , Ben Fleming
37.5
Hasan Ali to Logan van Beek. Reverse Swing-In length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Zaman.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:31
37.3
Hasan Ali to Paul van Meekeren. Reverse Swing-In yorker, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:30
37.2
Hasan Ali to Paul van Meekeren. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for no runs, fielded by Rizwan.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:29
37.1
OUT! Bowled. Hasan Ali to Aryan Dutt. Length ball, off stump on the front foot working, hit pad.
WICKET! Dutt b Ali 1 (PAK 184-9)
16:28 , Ben Fleming
Cleaned him up!
Ali comes back into the attack and is straight into the wickets as he bowls Dutt with his first delivery. A bit of movement off the pitch as the ball deflects off the pads and onto the stumps.
Netherlands nine down now and surely closing in on defeat here.
Netherlands 184-8 (37) Van Beek 16, Dutt 0, Shadab 1-45 (8) target 287
16:26 , Ben Fleming
Back to the spin at both ends for Pakistan as Shadab comes into the attack. Pakistan will be after two more quick wickets to wrap this up but Van Beek has other ideas!
A huge six - down on one leg - flies into the crowd. That was some hit.
Eight off the over after that thunderous blow.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:26
36.6
Shadab Khan to Logan van Beek. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the back foot pushing, mis-timed to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Azam.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:25
36.4
SIX! Shadab Khan to Logan van Beek. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:25
36.3
Shadab Khan to Logan van Beek. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to backward point for no runs, fielded by Rauf.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:24
36.2
Shadab Khan to Aryan Dutt. Leg spinner back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Afridi.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:24
36.1
Shadab Khan to Logan van Beek. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Afridi.
WICKET! Van der Merwe run out 4 (NED 176-8)
16:23 , Ben Fleming
Another ones goes as Van der Merwe is well out of his ground. He tries to set off for a quick single, forgetting that his partner, Van Beek, is struggling to run. He gets halfway down before turning back but it’s far too late by then and he’s comfortably run out.
That’s the end of the 36th over and Netherlands are now 176-8. That doesn’t look great for the men in orange.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:22
35.6
OUT! Run Out. Mohammad Nawaz to Roelof van der Merwe. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover, fielded by Azam, by Rizwan.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:20
35.5
Mohammad Nawaz to Logan van Beek. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot pushing, thick edge to point for 1 run, mis-fielded by Khan.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:20
35.4
Mohammad Nawaz to Logan van Beek. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Azam.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:20
35.3
Mohammad Nawaz to Logan van Beek. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to silly mid off for no runs.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:19
35.2
Mohammad Nawaz to Logan van Beek. Stock length ball, middle stump on the front foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs.
Netherlands 174-7 (35) Van Beek 8, Van der Merwe 3, Shaheen 1-31 (7) target 287
16:18 , Ben Fleming
Some concern from Van Beek as he appears to be limping coming back for a second, there. Hopefully for the Netherlands that is just cramp. Well, nothing wrong with his timing - that is for sure - as he flicks one of his pads for four.
Pace from Shaheen! Angling in at Van Der Merwe who does superbly to angle the bat up and find a single down to third man as he falls to the floor. Some laughter between the two but that was vicious.
And now he nearly has Van Beek lbw! An action-packed over from the quick but that one is just drifting down leg.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:18
34.6
APPEAL! Shaheen Afridi to Logan van Beek. Yorker, to leg on the front foot flick, hit pad to backward point for no runs, fielded by ul-Haq, appeal made for L.B.W.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:17
34.5
Shaheen Afridi to Roelof van der Merwe. Short, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to third man for 1 run, fielded by Rauf.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:16
34.4
Shaheen Afridi to Logan van Beek. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot Fended, Gloved to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Ahmed.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:15
34.3
Wide Shaheen Afridi to Logan van Beek. Full toss, down leg side on the front foot flick, Play and Miss (Leg Side) for 1 run, fielded by Rizwan.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:14
34.2
Shaheen Afridi to Logan van Beek. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot cutting, to deep backward point for 2 runs, fielded by Ali.
Netherlands 165-7 (34) Van Beek 1, Van der Merwe 2, Nawaz 1-29 (6) target 287
16:13 , Ben Fleming
Van Beek is next in but there’s so much to be done now for these two. Babar Azam’s changes with his bowlers have worked fantastically in this match and his team are right on top in this contest now.
Just two runs but the all-important wicket of De Leede in that over.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:13
33.6
Mohammad Nawaz to Roelof van der Merwe. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, to backward point for no runs, fielded by ul-Haq.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:12
33.5
Mohammad Nawaz to Logan van Beek. Stock ball half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Rauf.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:11
33.4
Mohammad Nawaz to Logan van Beek. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Azam.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:11
33.3
Mohammad Nawaz to Logan van Beek. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Azam.
WICKET! De Leede b Nawaz 67 (NED 164-7)
16:09 , Ben Fleming
A huge wicket!
De Leede departs and that could be that. Nawaz gets one to turn and bounce as it beats the batsman’s edge and smashes into the stumps. The Dutch youngster has been superb today with ball and bat but he has to depart and Netherlands have a mountain to climb now.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:09
33.2
OUT! Bowled. Mohammad Nawaz to Bas de Leede. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, missed.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:09
33.1
Mohammad Nawaz to Roelof van der Merwe. Stock ball half volley, middle stump on the front foot working, to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Ahmed.
Netherlands 163-6 (33) De Leede 67, Van der Merwe 1, Shaheen 1-28 (6) target 287
16:08 , Ben Fleming
Van der Merwe is the new man at the crease. He’s produced some handy cameo knocks for Netherlands and Somerset in his time but he’ll need a big innings here tonight to get Netherlands over the line.
De Leede is still hanging around, though, as he crunches another glorious straight drive to the ropes for four.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:08
32.6
Shaheen Afridi to Bas de Leede. Off cutter length ball, off stump on the front foot working, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs, fielded by Ahmed.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:07
32.5
Shaheen Afridi to Bas de Leede. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, mis-timed to backward point for no runs, fielded by ul-Haq.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:06
32.4
FOUR! Shaheen Afridi to Bas de Leede. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed past long on for 4 runs.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:05
32.3
Shaheen Afridi to Roelof van der Merwe. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Ali.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:05
32.2
Shaheen Afridi to Roelof van der Merwe. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot dropped, to backward point for no runs, fielded by ul-Haq.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
16:04
32.1
OUT! L.B.W. Shaheen Afridi to Saqib Zulfiqar. Length ball, outside off stump moves in front working, hit pad. Struck in front!
WICKET! Zulfiqar lbw b Shaheen 10 (NED 158-6)
16:03 , Ben Fleming
Shaheen strikes first ball after the drinks break!
A big wicket for Pakistan as the ball cannons into Zulfiqar’s pads and from that the left-arm angle, there was no point in reviewing. That was never missing.
Another wicket falls for Netherlands and the wheels are slowly falling off this run chase.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
15:59
31.6
Mohammad Nawaz to Bas de Leede. Stock length ball, middle stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Ahmed.
Netherlands 158-5 (32) De Leede 63, Zulfiqar 10, Nawaz 0-27 (5) target 287
15:58 , Ben Fleming
A change at the other end, too, as Nawaz comes back in for Shadab but it’s Netherlands who are looking to kickstart their chase again as Zulfiqar clubs the spinner over short midwicket for a welcome boundary.
Six from the over and that will be drinks.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
15:58
31.5
Mohammad Nawaz to Saqib Zulfiqar. Stock length ball, middle stump backing away driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Zaman.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
15:57
31.4
FOUR! Mohammad Nawaz to Saqib Zulfiqar. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
15:57
31.3
Mohammad Nawaz to Saqib Zulfiqar. Stock length ball, down leg side on the front foot reverse sweeping, missed for no runs, fielded by Rizwan.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
15:56
31.2
Mohammad Nawaz to Bas de Leede. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Shakeel.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
15:56
31.1
Mohammad Nawaz to Bas de Leede. Stock ball half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by ul-Haq.
Netherlands 152-5 (31) De Leede 62, Zulfiqar 5, Shaheen 0-23 (5) target 287
15:55 , Ben Fleming
Shaheen back into the attack with Babar wanting to conserve Rauf’s remaining overs. A late appeal for LBW as the ball catches De Leede’s pads but likely going down the leg side. A good start, regardless, for the returning quick with just two runs coming from the over.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
15:55 , Ben Fleming
30.6
APPEAL! Shaheen Afridi to Saqib Zulfiqar. Yorker, to leg on the front foot working, hit pad to silly point for no runs, appeal made for L.B.W.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
15:54
30.5
Shaheen Afridi to Saqib Zulfiqar. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to short leg for no runs.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
15:53
30.4
Shaheen Afridi to Bas de Leede. Length ball, off stump on the front foot flick, inside edge to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Shakeel.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
15:52
30.2
Shaheen Afridi to Saqib Zulfiqar. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Ali.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
15:51
30.1
Shaheen Afridi to Saqib Zulfiqar. Length ball, to leg on the back foot cutting, to backward point for no runs.
Netherlands 150-5 (30) De Leede 61, Zulfiqar 4, Shadab 1-33 (7) target 287
15:50 , Ben Fleming
Another boundary for De Leede as he squirms the first ball of Shadab’s over behind square for four.
But now there’s some concern! Some quick hands from Rizwan to take off the bails but De Leede just gets his boot back over the line in time. A good slice of fortune, there, for the Netherlands.
Just the four off the over as we reach the 30-over mark.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
15:50
29.6
Shadab Khan to Bas de Leede. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot pushing, to short extra cover for no runs.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
15:49
29.4
Shadab Khan to Bas de Leede. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed back to bowler for no runs.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
15:49
29.3
APPEAL! Shadab Khan to Bas de Leede. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Rizwan, appeal made for Stumped.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
15:47
29.2
Shadab Khan to Bas de Leede. Leg spinner length ball, middle stump on the front foot defending, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Ahmed.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
15:46
29.1
FOUR! Shadab Khan to Bas de Leede. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the back foot Late Cut, well timed past third man for 4 runs.
Netherlands 146-5 (29) De Leede 57, Zulfiqar 4, Rauf 2-35 (7) target 287
15:45 , Ben Fleming
149km per hour from Rauf! That is quick...
But it doesn’t matter to De Leede as he takes on the very next bouncer and sends it flying into the stands for six! Remarkable shot.
The Netherlands still have some fight in them yet - nine runs off that over.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
15:45
28.6
Haris Rauf to Saqib Zulfiqar. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Nawaz.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
15:45
28.5
Haris Rauf to Bas de Leede. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot dropped, to third slip for 1 run, fielded by Rizwan.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
15:44
28.4
SIX! Haris Rauf to Bas de Leede. Short, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, well timed in the air under control over deep square leg for 6 runs.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
15:43
28.3
Wide Haris Rauf to Bas de Leede. Short, outside off stump ducked Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Rizwan.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
15:42
28.2
Haris Rauf to Saqib Zulfiqar. Half volley, outside off stump moves in front driving, to short extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Azam.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
15:41
28.1
Haris Rauf to Saqib Zulfiqar. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, back to bowler for no runs.
Netherlands 137-5 (28) De Leede 50, Zulfiqar 3, Shadab 1-33 (6) target 287
15:41 , Ben Fleming
This run chase will need a big knock from someone in an orange shirt and De Leede looks like the prime candidate as he finds a single to move him to his half-century. A fine knock from the youngster but plenty more to be done.
Zulfiqar gets his account off and running with three runs as four come from the latest Shadab over.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
15:40
27.6
Shadab Khan to Saqib Zulfiqar. Leg spinner half volley, off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Shakeel.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
15:39
27.4
Shadab Khan to Saqib Zulfiqar. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, missed for no runs, fielded by Rizwan.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
15:39
27.3
Shadab Khan to Saqib Zulfiqar. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 2 runs, fielded by Zaman.
Netherlands 133-5 (27) De Leede 49, Zulfiqar 0, Rauf 2-26 (6) target 287
15:38 , Ben Fleming
Dropped! Zulfiqar is the new man and should be heading back to the shed straight away as he edges his first ball straight to Iftikhar at first slip.
It’s a simple catch but it’s somehow put done. A massive let-off for the new Dutch batter as the over comes to an end.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
15:38
27.1
Shadab Khan to Bas de Leede. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Zaman.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
15:37
26.6
Haris Rauf to Saqib Zulfiqar. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot working, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Zaman.
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