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Pakistan face Netherlands in the ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 today. After defending champions England were stunned by New Zealand in the opener, leaving Jos Buttler’s side with a valuable lesson, Pakistan aim to show their title credentials against the Netherlands.
Men’s team director Mickey Arthur has said Pakistan will embrace their ultra-aggressive approach: “The players have embraced it. It’s going to take a little bit of time, but I always say there’s always two ways to skin a cat. Our bowling attack is up there as one of the best and with runs on the board our bowlers can generally defend that. You watch England and Australia playing this brand of cricket. Our guys will follow that. There’s no doubt about that.”
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Pakistan vs Netherlands
Shaheen Afridi to Vikram Singh. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to cover for no runs, run save by Azam.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
Shaheen Afridi to Vikram Singh. Out-swinging length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to deep point for 2 runs, fielded by ul-Haq, fielded by Azam.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
Shaheen Afridi to Max O’Dowd. Full toss, middle stump on the front foot flick, to mid on for 1 run, shy attempt by Zaman, fielded by Azam.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
Hasan Ali to Vikram Singh. In-swinging length ball, middle stump on the front foot driving, to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Azam.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
Hasan Ali to Vikram Singh. In-swinging half volley, middle stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed to mid on for no runs, fielded by Rauf.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
Hasan Ali to Vikram Singh. In-swinging length ball, down leg side on the front foot flick, hit pad to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Azam.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
FOUR! Hasan Ali to Vikram Singh. In-swinging back of a length, down leg side on the front foot flick, well timed in the air under control past deep mid wicket for 4 runs.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
NEW BALL. Hasan Ali to Vikram Singh. In-swinging length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, to square leg for no runs, fielded by Shakeel.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
Shaheen Afridi to Vikram Singh. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, well timed to deep extra cover for 3 runs, run save by Khan, fielded by Azam.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
Shaheen Afridi to Vikram Singh. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, to silly mid on for no runs, fielded by Zaman.