Pakistan vs Netherlands Highlights, World Cup 2023: Haris Rauf (3/43) seals dominant 81-run victory for PAK

Hello and welcome to our live coverage from matchday 2 at the ICC ODI World Cup 2023!

We had a rollicking start yesterday with New Zealand completely dismantling the reigning champions England in Ahmedabad. The Blackcaps restricted the Three Lions to just 282/9 before notching up those runs with 9 wickets and 13.4 overs to spare.

Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra smashed rapid unbeaten centuries as England looked toothless while getting their title defense off to a nightmare start.

Pakistan & Netherlands ready to take centre stage!

Today, we have the mighty Pakistan beginning their campaign against relative minnows Netherlands.

Can Scott Edwards' Dutchmen reign in Babar Azam's Men in Green? Stay tuned as we bring you all the updates from the match being played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad.

Which players are expected to make a big impact for Pakistan?

Check out the top five Pakistan players to look out for here.

Toss update: Netherlands win the toss and opt to bowl!

We will bowl first, might get a little bit easier under lights. We got some quality bowlers and spinners who can bowl in the powerplay. For us it's about adjusting and see how the pitch is playing.

Scott Edwards (Netherlands Captain)

We will try our best with the bat. We believe in our openers, Imam and Fakhar. Shaheen is fit and is there in the side as well. Hasan is back in the side. We are looking at 290-300 plus.

Babar Azam (Pakistan Captain)

Pakistan vs Netherlands Playing XIs

Netherlands (Playing XI): Vikramjit Singh, Max ODowd, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards (WK & C), Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Saqib Zulfiqar, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, Aryan Dutt and Paul van Meekeren.

Pakistan (Playing XI): Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf.

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Meanwhile, there's some worrying news from within the Team India camp

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Pitch Report from the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Pommie Mbangwa and Shane Watson doing the pitch report for the broadcasters report that it is 63 metres square, 65 metres on the other side. Straight is 75 metres.

They reckon that it looks like a good wicket, little bit of dryness at the top but it is rock hard. Could get better under lights, lot of runs to be scored.

Time for the national anthems!

Babar Azam and Scott Edwards lead out their respective sides as the two teams line-up for the national anthems. We have Netherlands' first followed by the Pakistan anthem.

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All set then...

Imam-ul-Haq and Fakhar Zaman walk out to open the innings for Pakistan.

Netherlands have handed the new ball to Aryan Dutt as they spring a surprise by opening the bowling with Right arm Offbreak against the two left-handers.

Over 1: Pakistan 4/0

0.6 - FOUR! Fakhar gets off the mark as he slashes the shorter delivery past backward point.

0.5 - No run, taps it into the pitch and calls for a quick run but it's turned down by Imam at the other end.

0.4 - No run, Fakhar goes for the cut but can't get it past the man at backward point.

0.3 - No run, again Fakhar just blocks it out to the off-side.

0.2 - No run, this time Fakhar gets the bat firmly behind the ball.

0.1 - No run, what a delivery straight up! Dutt gets the ball to grip and only just misses the outside edge as Fakhar looks to defend.

Over 2: Pakistan 13/0

1.6 - No run, loud appeals for LBW as van Beek gets the ball to shape back in and hits Fakhar on the pads. It seems to be sliding down leg through and the Dutch decide not to review.

1.5 - No run, closer to the body now and Fakhar manages to block it to cover.

1.4 - No run, Test match length from van Beek and Fakhar respectfully shoulders arms this time.

1.3 - FOUR! This time Fakhar nails the flick as he squeezes it past a diving midwicket fielder.

1.2 - FOUR! Streaky from Fakhar as he looks to flick but gets a big leading edge which flies over the men at cover.

1.1 - 1 run, Imam gets off the mark immediately as he taps it to mid-on.

Pace from the other end as Logan van Beek, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack.

Over 3: Pakistan 15/0

2.6 - 2 runs, Dutt ends with a loose delivery down leg which Imam gratefully flicks to square leg for a couple of runs.

2.5 - No run, excellent over so far from Dutt as Imam is forced to block again.

2.4 - No run, shorter this time from Dutt but Imam meets it with a firm block.

2.3 - No run, ripper from Dutt as it spins past the outside edge of Imam's willow.

2.2 - No run, Imam waits back and plays a late block.

2.1 - No run, Imam blocks out the first delivery to the leg-side.

Netherlands stick to spin from the other end as Dutt continues.

Over 4: Pakistan 16/1- WICKET! Fakhar Zaman c and b van Beek 12(15)

3.6 - 1 run, the Pakistan captain gets off the mark with a flick to fine leg.

3.5 - No run, Babar meets the delivery with a clip to midwicket.

Pakistan's captain Babar Azam, walks out to bat much earlier than expected.

3.4 - WICKET! Fakhar Zaman c and b van Beek 12(15)

What a start for Netherlands! The pressure finally pays off as Fakhar completely mistimes the shot sending it straight back to van Beek who makes no mistake with the catch.

3.3 - No run, again Fakhar can't find the gap in the field as he taps it to the off-side.

3.2 - No run, onto the stumps this time which Fakhar blocks to short midwicket.

3.1 - No run, short and wide from van Beek and Fakhar decides to let it go.

Over 5: Pakistan 18/1

4.6 - 1 run, Imam pushes it to long-off to retain strike.

4.5 - 1 run, this time Babar plays a good drive through to long-on for a single.

4.4 - No run, Babar still unable to find a gap in the field.

4.3 - No run, appeals for LBW as Dutt gets the ball to grip but the umpire isn't interested and rightly so as the impact looks well outside off.

4.2 - No run, again a firm defensive shot by Babar.

4.1 - No run, Babar pushes the first delivery back to the bowler.

Over 6: Pakistan 24/1

5.6 - No run, Imam cracks it to point but the fielder cuts it off.

5.5 - No run, just outside off this time and Imam shoulders arms.

5.4 - 2 runs, full onto the pads this time and Imam flicks it through midwicket.

5.3 - FOUR! Imam spots the width on offer and carves it past a helpless backward point.

5.2 - No run, beats the outside edge as Imam looks to block.

5.1 - No run, Imam guides the first delivery to backward point.

Over 7: Pakistan 28/1

6.6 - 2 runs, Babar drives beautifully through extra cover as they pick up a couple.

6.5 - No run, another defensive block from Babar.

6.4 - No run, Babar leans forward and blocks it back to the bowler.

6.3 - No run, extra bounce this time as the ball hits Babar's thigh pad.

6.2 - No run, Dutt corrects his line while Babar plays a late backfoot punch.

6.2 - Wide, spins down the leg-side again.

6.2 - Wide, Dutt strays down leg and has to reload.

6.1 - No run, Netherlands have a man at catching mid-on to put pressure on the batter.

Over 8: Pakistan 34/1

7.6 - No run, Netherlands have done really well so far to contain the Pakistan batters. Can Pakistan move through the gears?

7.5 - 1 run, a delicate nudge to square leg by Babar for a single.

7.4 - No run, Babar blocks it into the leg-side.

7.3 - 1 run, a quick single now as Babar taps it to the off-side.

7.2 - FOUR! Imam extends his front foot and drives it through the gap at cover to find the boundary.

7.1 - No run, Imam blocks out the full length delivery.

Over 9: Pakistan 38/2

8.6 - No run, Rizwan ends the over with a firm block.

8.5 - 2 runs, this time Rizwan guides it past short third man for two more.

8.4 - 2 runs, Rizwan brings out the sweep straight away as the fielder at backward square leg puts in a good sliding stop.

Mohammad Rizwan, right handed bat, walks out to help steady the Pakistan ship.

8.3 - WICKET! Babar Azam c Saqib Zulfiqar b Ackermann 5(18)

GONE! The no. 1 batter in ODI cricket departs with just 5 runs against Netherlands. Babar looked uncomfortable and just as he looks to slog through the leg-side he finds the man at short midwicket who takes a sharp catch.

8.2 - No run, Babar drives this time but only finds the man at mid-off.

8.1 - No run, beaten past the outside edge as Babar swipes outside off.

Change in spinner now as Colin Ackermann, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

Over 10: Pakistan 43/3

9.6 - 1 run, excellent fielding at mid-off to keep them down to a single. Netherlands have their tails up and looks like they smell blood here.

9.5 - No run, Shakeel waits back and blocks it to point.

9.4 - No run, again extra bounce for Meekeran as Shakeel is beaten past the outside edge.

9.3 - FOUR! Streaky boundary as Meekeren gets some extra bounce which takes the outside edge and flies past backward point.

9.2 - No run, Shakeel flicks the fullish delivery to midwicket.

Saud Shakeel, left handed batter, walks out to the crease.

9.1 - WICKET! Imam c Aryan Dutt b van Meekeren 15(19)

Immediate Impact! Meekeren starts with a sharp bouncer and Imam goes for the pull but can't get it past the man at the fine leg boundary. What a start this is for the Netherlands as they clean out Pakistan's top three batter.

Change in pace as well now with Paul van Meekeren, right-arm fast medium, brought into the attack.

Over 11: Pakistan 53/3

10.6 - FOUR! EDGED but it flies just past a diving slip fielder to escape to the boundary. Pakistan are really riding their luck at the moment.

10.5 - No run, Shakeel chops it to the fielder at point.

10.4 - 1 run, Rizwan happy to knock it to the off-side and rotate strike.

10.3 - FOUR! Streaky from Rizwan as he gets cramped for room and a dangerous inside edge sees the ball just bounce past the stumps to fine leg.

10.2 - No run, Rizwan blocks it back to the bowler.

10.1 - 1 run, Shakeel pushes it to cover for an easy single.

Just the one over for Ackermann as Aryan Dutt [4.0-0-12-0] comes back into the attack.

Over 12: Pakistan 62/3

11.6 - 2 runs, excellent shot from Shakeel as he drives it straight past the bowler.

11.5 - 1 run, comes off the inside half of the bat as Rizwan flicks to square leg.

11.4 - 2 runs, Rizwan nails the pull shot but it's well cut out at the boundary.

11.3 - FOUR! Well-timed by Rizwan as he presents the full face of the bat to push it past a diving mid-off.

11.2 - No run, this time Rizwan just nudges it to square leg.

11.1 - No run, Rizwan drives the full delivery to mid-on.

Over 13: Pakistan 67/3

12.6 - 1 run, Rizwan is hungry to keep strike as he helps it to square leg for a quick single.

12.5 - No run, just a delicate push to mid-on from Rizwan.

12.4 - No run, Rizwan guides it to short fine leg.

12.3 - FOUR! Excellent from Rizwan as he clears his front foot and launches it over midwicket to find the ropes.

12.2 - No run, Rizwan tries to tap it down the ground but Dutt puts in a good stop.

12.1 - No run, sharp turn from Dutt as Rizwan awkwardly blocks it out.

Over 14: Pakistan 72/3

Looks like that's a 5-ball over there!

13.5 - FOUR! Meekeren with a sharp bouncer but Shakeel is well on top of it as he nails the pull.

13.4 - No run, full onto the pads and Rizwan flicks for a quick single.

13.3 - No run, straight onto the stumps from Meekeren and Rizwan tucks to midwicket.

13.2 - No run, Rizwan pushes it to the man at mid-off.

13.1 - No run, Meekeren bangs it short forcing Rizwan to defend.

Going quite well so far we reckon... What do you think?

Over 15: Pakistan 78/3

14.6 - 1 run, Shakeel dances out again and flicks to retain strike.

14.5 - FOUR! Excellent shot from Shakeel as he shuffles down the track and lifts it over mid-on.

14.4 - No run, Shakeel just pushes the ball to mid-off.

14.3 - 1 run, width on offer and Rizwan cuts past cover for a single.

14.2 - No run, full again from de Leede which Rizwan blocks.

14.1 - No run, Rizwan blocks the full length delivery to mid-off.

Bowling change now as Bas de Leede, left-arm fast medium, comes into the attack.

Over 16: Pakistan 81/3

15.6 - 1 run, der Merwe slides onto the pads which Shakeel flicks for a run.

15.5 - No run, Shakeel defends with soft hands from inside the crease.

15.4 - 1 run, Rizwan drives to long-on for an easy single.

15.3 - No run, Netherlands have a slip in place for Rizwan who blocks.

15.2 - 1 run, Shakeel just guides it past the bowler for a single.

15.1 - No run, Shakeel blocks out the first delivery.

Another spinner comes into the attack as Roelof van der Merwe, Left arm orthodox, is handed the ball.

Over 17: Pakistan 84/3

16.6 - 1 run, de Leede bangs it short and Rizwan manages to hook it over square leg for a single.

16.5 - No run, Rizwan taps it to mid-off and wants a single but is forced back by good fielding.

16.4 - No run, de Leede pitches it just outside off but Rizwan only finds the man at cover.

16.3 - No run, full sliding down leg and Rizwan gets his bat down in time.

16.2 - 1 run, full onto the pads this time and Shakeel flicks to square leg.

16.2 - Wide! Short and wide down leg which de Leede has to bowl again.

16.1 - No run, Shakeel rides the bounce and blocks out the shorter delivery.

Bas de Leede continues after the drinks break.

Over 18: Pakistan 90/3

17.6 - No run, shorter now from van der Merwe and Rizwan defends.

17.5 - FOUR! Rizwan spots the loopy delivery and gets down to sweep sending the ball racing through midwicket.

17.4 - No run, Rizwan steps forward but only blocks.

17.3 - 1 run, Shakeel flicks to midwicket to rotate strike.

17.2 - 1 run, Rizwan drives to long-off for an easy single.

17.1 - No run, van der Merwe with a quicker delivery which Rizwan defends.

Over 19: Pakistan 98/3

18.6 - 1 run, excellent fielding at covers as Rizwan plays a well-timed drive.

18.5 - No run, Rizwan waits back in the crease and defends.

18.4 - 1 run, Shakeel mistimes the pull now but they rotate strike.

18.3 - 1 run, Rizwan pulls but doesn't connect cleanly as they grab a single.

18.2 - FOUR! A bit too full from de Leede and Rizwan uses the pace to push it firmly through cover.

18.1 - 1 run, Shakeel tucks the shortish delivery for a single.

Over 20: Pakistan 101/3

19.6 - 1 run, flat outside off which Rizwan cuts for a single.

19.5 - No run, another quick delivery and Rizwan just blocks it out.

19.4 - No run, quicker delivery this time which Rizwan defends.

19.3 - 1 run, van der Merwe strays onto the pads and Shakeel flicks for a single.

19.2 - 1 run, Rizwan pushes to long-on for a single.

19.1 - No run, van der Merwe floats the first delivery which Rizwan defends.

Over 21: Pakistan 106/3

20.6 - 1 run, strays onto the pads and Rizwan flicks to deep midwicket to retain strike.

20.5 - No run, shorter length and Rizwan knocks it to mid-on.

20.4 - FOUR! A hint of width on offer and Rizwan is quick to latch onto it as he drives through the gap at mid-off.

20.3 - No run, Rizwan just finds the man at midwicket this time.

20.2 - No run, Rizwan pushes it back down the ground and Vikramjit reacts quickly to cut it off.

20.1 - No run, good yorker to start his spell which Rizwan blocks.

Bowling change now as Vikramjit Singh, right-arm medium, comes into the attack

Over 22: Pakistan 121/3

21.6 - No run, Rizwan finds the man at point with a firm punch.

21.5 - 1 run, Shakeel clips the full delivery to deep square leg.

21.4 - 1 run, Rizwan punches the flatter delivery to long-on.

21.3 - 1 run, Shakeel helps it along to fine leg for a single.

21.2 - SIX! Shakeel makes merry on the free-hit as he launches it into the stands over long-on.

21.2 - FOUR! Shakeel dances out and lofts it over midwicket to find the boundary.

The Pakistani batters are also appealing for a No-Ball as Netherlands having an extra fielder outside the circle and the decision is given.

21.1 - 1 run, tossed up delivery from van der Merwe which Rizwan flicks for a single.

Over 23: Pakistan 132/3 - FIFTY up for Shakeel! 50* (32)

22.6 - 1 run, FIFTY up for Shakeel! 50* (32)

It's been an excellent innings so far from Shakeel and he barely celebrates his milestone despite helping Pakistan recover from a very tricky situation. Both these batters have done a great job to steady the innings for the Men in Green.

22.5 - No run, Shakeel is just one run away from his half-century.

22.4 - FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries as Shakeel takes the same aerial route over mid-off.

22.3 - FOUR! Again width on offer and Shakeel launches it over mid-off for a one-bounce four.

22.2 - 1 run, Rizwan with a gentle push to long-on.

22.1 - 1 run, width on offer from Vikramjit and Shakeel drives through extra cover.

Classy innings indeed from Shakeel!

Over 24: Pakistan 135/3

23.6 - 1 run, Shakeel guides the last ball to third man to retain strike.

23.5 - No run, third dot ball on the trot as Shakeel defends to the leg-side.

23.4 - No run, finds the fielder again this time at backward point.

23.3 - No run, Shakeel can't find the gap at midwicket.

23.2 - 1 run, Rizwan nudges it behind square to rotate strike.

23.1 - 1 run, Shakeel just dabs to third man for a single.

Logan van Beek [4.0-0-22-1] is introduced back into the attack.

Over 25: Pakistan 143/3

24.6 - 1 run, width on offer and Rizwan cracks it to deep cover.

24.5 - 1 run, tossed up again but Shakeel is happy to settle for the single.

24.4 - 1 run, loopy delivery for Rizwan who drives to long-off.

24.3 - 1 run, Shakeel tucks it to midwicket for a single.

24.2 - FOUR! Width on offer and Shakeel just guides it past the fielder at short third man.

24.1 - No run, Shakeel stays back and defends late.

Another spinner is introduced as Saqib Zulfiqar, right-arm leg break, comes into the attack

Over 26: Pakistan 148/3 - FIFTY up for Rizwan! 50* (59)

25.6 - 1 run, Shakeel dabs the short delivery to third man for a single.

25.5 - No run, Shakeel looks to cut hard but is beaten past the edge.

25.4 - 1 run, width on offer and Rizwan dabs it to third man.

25.3 - No run, Rizwan blocks it back to van Beek.

25.2 - 1 run, Shakeel tucks it to square leg for a quick single.

25.2 - Wide! Banged in short by van Beek but it's too high.

25.1 - 1 run, FIFTY up for Rizwan! 50* (59)

Now Rizwan brings up his half-century with a nudge to square leg. What an impressive partnership this has been for Pakistan.

Over 27: Pakistan 155/3

26.6 - 1 run, Shakeel dances down the track and chips it over mid-on for a single.

26.5 - 1 run, width on offer and Rizwan cuts it past backward point.

26.4 - No run, this time Rizwan taps it to the man at cover.

26.3 - No run, Rizwan opens his stance but can't beat the fielder at mid-on.

26.2 - 1 run, Shakeel now just tucks it to midwicket for a single.

26.1 - FOUR! Shakeel brings out the reverse sweep to pierce the gap at third man.

The Dutch kept at bay by an excellent fourth-wicket partnership

Pakistan's Saud Shakeel and Muhammad Rizwan continue to frustrate the Netherlands bowlers at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad

Over 28: Pakistan 158/3

27.6 - 1 run, Shakeel dabs to third man for a single.

27.5 - No run, beaten again as Shakeel steps across and looks to scoop but doesn't connect.

27.4 - No run, Shakeel looks to dab but is beaten.

27.3 - 1 run, Rizwan flicks to square leg for an easy single.

27.2 - No run, Rizwan blocks to the off-side.

27.1 - 1 run, Shakeel is a bit late to start running and a direct-hit might've put him in a spot of bother.

Paul van Meekeren [3.0-0-19-1] is brought back into the attack.

Over 29: Pakistan 160/4 - WICKET! Saud Shakeel c Saqib Zulfiqar b Aryan Dutt 68(52)

28.6 - No run, Iftikhar taps it to cover and wants a single but is denied by Rizwan.

28.5 - No run, another good solid block by the experienced Iftikhar.

28.4 - No run, Iftikhar leans forward and defends with soft hands.

28.3 - 1 run, Rizwan nudges it to square leg for a single.

28.2 - 1 run, off the mark straight away as Iftikhar taps it to cover.

Iftikhar Ahmed, right handed bat, walks out to the crease.

28.1 - WICKET! Saud Shakeel c Saqib Zulfiqar b Aryan Dutt 68(52)

What an impact! Dutt strikes with the first delivery as Shakeel gets down on one knee and goes for the slog sweep but it flies off the top-edge and loops towards midwicket for an easy catch. An excellent innings from Shakeel comes to an end as Netherlands have something to cheer about.

Bowling change as Aryan Dutt [6.0-0-27-0] is introduced back into the attack.

Over 30: Pakistan 170/4

29.6 - No run, Rizwan is content to defend on the last delivery.

29.5 - 2 runs, again Rizwan pushes for two as he flicks it into the midwicket area.

29.4 - 2 runs, Rizwan takes on the pull shot now and pushes to come back for two runs.

29.3 - 1 run, Iftikhar takes on the short ball as he pulls to deep midwicket.

29.2 - 1 run, Rizwan dabs it to third man for an easy single.

29.1 - FOUR! Excellent ramp shot by Rizwan as he uses the pace and just lifts the short delivery from van Meekeren over the keeper.

Over 31: Pakistan 177/4

30.6 - No run, Rizwan just misses out as he looks to flick but it hits him high on the pads.

30.5 - 1 run, gentle tap to backward point now to rotate strike.

30.4 - FOUR! Iftikhar gets low and sweeps to send it racing through square leg.

30.3 - 1 run, Rizwan waits back and plays a late punch to cover.

30.2 - 1 run, Iftikhar dances down the track and works it to long-on.

30.1 - No run, Iftikhar doesn't find the gap at cover.

Over 32: Pakistan 188/6 - WICKETS! Rizwan 68(75) & Iftikhar 9 (11)

31.6 - WICKET! Iftikhar Ahmed c Edwards b Bas de Leede 9(11)

What an over this is turning out to be! Lazy shot from Iftikhar as he looks to guide it down to third man but only gets a thick outside edge which Edwards collects with an excellent diving catch.

31.6 - Wide! de Leede bangs it short but it's too high.

31.5 - 1 run, streaky now as a thick outside edge escapes to third man.

31.4 - FOUR! Off the mark in style as Nawaz nails the drive to get it past a diving mid-off.

Mohammad Nawaz, left handed bat, comes out to bat

31.3 - WICKET! Rizwan b Bas de Leede 68(75)

CASTLED! Again the bowling change does the trick as de Leede gets the ball to nip back in and Rizwan plays right around it as the ball beats the inside edge and crashes into the stumps. What a delivery from de Leede!

31.2 - FOUR! Too full from de Leede and Rizwan connects with a beautiful on-drive for four.

31.1 - 1 run, full down leg and Iftikhar flicks through midwicket.

Bowling change with pacer Bas de Leede [3.0-0-17-0] coming is back into the attack

Over 33: Pakistan 188/6

32.6 - No run, great work from Ackermann as he builds up the pressure with a maiden over.

32.5 - No run, excellent over so far as Nawaz pushes it to point.

32.4 - No run, Nawaz now drives to mid-off.

32.3 - No run, flat outside off from Ackermann which Nawaz taps to cover.

32.2 - No run, again Nawaz is content to block it out.

32.1 - No run, Nawaz blocks from well within his crease.

Colin Ackermann [1.0-0-4-1] is brought back into the attack as Shadab Khan walks out to bat.

Over 34: Pakistan 194/6

33.6 - No run, Shadab defends to see out the over.

33.5 - 1 run, good drive from Nawaz but he'll get just the one run.

33.4 - No run, de Leede with a searing yorker which Nawaz digs out.

33.3 - 1 run, dangerous inside edge from Shadab which escapes to fine leg.

33.2 - No run, Shadab can't find the gap at cover.

33.1 - FOUR! Too short from de Leede and Shadab gets off the mark with a pull to fine leg.

Over 35: Pakistan 196/6

34.6 - 1 run, Shadab drives to long-on for a single.

34.5 - No run, almost another wicket as Shadab gets a big leading edge which lands just short of cover.

34.4 - No run, Shadab drives but finds the man at cover.

34.3 - 1 run, Nawaz drives uppishly to long-off.

34.2 - No run, some extra bounce for Ackermann as Nawaz defends.

34.1 - No run, Nawaz just digs out the fullish delivery.

Over 36: Pakistan 199/6

35.6 - No run, excellent from der Merwe as just 3 runs come off the over.

35.5 - 1 run, Shadab cuts it square of the wicket for an easy single.

35.4 - 1 run, Nawaz manages to work the gap at midwicket.

35.3 - No run, Nawaz drives but finds the fielder at mid-off.

35.2 - No run, good turn from der Merwe which Nawaz defends.

35.1 - 1 run, Shadab drives firmly to mid-off for a single.

Roelof van der Merwe [4.0-0-27-0] is brought back into the attack

Over 37: Pakistan 204/6

36.6 - 1 run, Shadab punches the last delivery to long-on for a single.

36.5 - 1 run, Nawaz with soft hands to work the gap at point.

36.4 - 1 run, this time Shadab uses the gap at cover.

36.3 - No run, Shadab can't work the quicker delivery into the gap.

36.2 - 1 run, Nawaz waits back and plays a late dab to point.

36.1 - 1 run, Shadab flicks the first delivery to midwicket.

Over 38: Pakistan 210/6

37.6 - No run, Shadab can't find the gap at cover.

37.5 - 2 runs, some show of intent as Shadab chips it over mid-off for two. There's a check for run-out at the non-striker's end but he's safely in.

37.4 - 1 run, Nawaz steps down the track but only drives to long-on.

37.3 - 1 run, Shadab looks to slice but only hits it back into the turf.

37.2 - 1 run, Nawaz taps it to cover and rotates strike.

37.1 - 1 run, Shadab pushes the ball to cover for a run.

Over 39: Pakistan 219/6

38.6 - No run, Shadab blocks it out.

38.5 - SIX! Finally a boundary comes for Pakistan as Shadab gets down on one knee and goes for the slogsweep. de Leede puts in a valiant dive at the edge of the boundary but it doesn't stick as he lands outside the ropes.

38.4 - No run, Shadab stays back and defends.

38.3 - 1 run, Nawaz looks for the reverse sweep but mistimes the shot.

38.2 - 1 run, Shadab with a late cut to rotate strike.

38.1 - 1 run, Nawaz slices the first delivery from Ackermann to point.

Over 40: Pakistan 227/6

39.6 - No run, Nawaz chops the ball to cover.

39.5 - FOUR! Yorker length from Meekeren but Nawaz drives it beautifully straight down the ground.

39.4 - 1 run, Shadab pushes to mid-off and races across for a risky single.

39.4 - Wide! Slips too wide down leg again.

39.3 - No run, Shadab drives but can't beat the man at cover.

39.2 - No run, cut in half as Meekeren sends down an excellent delivery to beat Shadab.

39.2 - Wide! Shadab goes for the pull but it's well down leg.

39.1 - 1 run, Nawaz clips the first delivery for a single.

Paul van Meekeren [5.0-0-32-1] is brought back into the attack

Over 41: Pakistan 233/6

40.6 - 3 runs, Nawaz laps it through the fine leg region giving the fielder a good chase.

40.5 - 1 run, now Shadab manages to cut past point for a run.

40.4 - No run, Shadab awkwardly reaches out and just bunts it towards point.

40.3 - 1 run, Nawaz now drives to cover and races for a quick single.

40.2 - No run, Nawaz looks to sweep but can't beat short fine leg.

40.1 - 1 run, Shadab works it to square leg.

Over 42: Pakistan 244/6

41.6 - 1 run, Nawaz chops it to point to retain strike.

41.5 - FOUR! Graceful from Nawaz as he drills the overpitched delivery through the gap at cover.

41.4 - 1 run, Shadab guides it to third man for an easy single.

41.3 - 1 run, risky running as Nawaz pushes for the single but the fielder misses with the throw at the non-striker's end.

41.2 - No run, Nawaz beaten this time as it thuds into his thigh pad.

41.1 - FOUR! Width on offer and Nawaz just cracks it past a helpless point fielder.

Bas de Leede [5.0-0-34-2] is brought back into the attack.

Over 43: Pakistan 250/6

42.6 - 1 run, Shadab pulls the final delivery for a single. Just 6 off the over.

42.5 - No run, Dutt responds with a tossed up delivery which Shadab defends.

42.4 - FOUR! Low full toss from Dutt and Shadab drills it through the gap at extra cover.

42.3 - 1 run, this time Nawaz manages to nudge it past the man at cover.

42.2 - No run, again Nawaz can't find the gap in the off-side.

42.1 - No run, Nawaz can't finds the gap at cover.

Aryan Dutt [8.0-0-36-1] comes back into the attack for what may be his final spell.

Over 44: Pakistan 252/8 - WICKETS! Shadab Khan (32) & Hasan Ali (0)

43.6 - No run, almost as de Leede finishes with a yorker which Afridi manages to dig out.

Shaheen Afridi, left handed bat, now walks out to the crease. He'll have to face the hat-trick delivery

43.5 - WICKET! Hasan Ali lbw b Bas de Leede 0(1)

Golden Duck for Hasan Ali as de Leede makes it two-in-two! The Dutch pacer gets it to nip in and hits Hasan flush on the pads.

Hasan Ali, right handed bat, walks out to the crease. Can he add some valuable runs at the tail end?

43.4 - WICKET! Shadab Khan b Bas de Leede 32(34)

Excellent delivery from de Leede as he beats the inside edge and cuts right through Shadab to rattle the stumps. That's a third wicket today for de Leede who has been lethal.

43.3 - 1 run, Nawaz drives it to long-off.

43.2 - 1 run, Shadab tucks it towards square leg for a quick single.

43.1 - No run, Shadab awkwardly blocks it back to the bowler.

Over 45: Pakistan 258/8

44.6 - 1 run, Afridi helps it along to fine leg for a single.

44.5 - No run, Afridi nudges it into the leg-side.

44.4 - No run, again Afridi defends safely back to the bowler.

44.3 - No run, Afridi pushes this one back to the bowler.

44.2 - FOUR! Afridi gets a dangerous edge which slips past the man at backward point for four.

44.1 - 1 run, Dutt starts with a flatter delivery which Nawaz nudges to square leg.

Over 46: Pakistan 266/8

45.6 - 1 run, Nawaz manages to work the last delivery to fine leg to retain strike.

45.5 - No run, Nawaz tries to make room but de Leede does well to follow the batter.

45.4 - 1 run, Afridi now flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

45.3 - FOUR! de Leede slides down leg and Afridi gratefully helps it along to fine leg for four.

45.2 - 1 run, slower delivery to Nawaz which is punched to extra cover.

45.1 - 1 run, Afridi taps the ball to cover for a quick single.

Bas de Leede is in the hunt for a five-wicket haul.

Over 47: Pakistan 267/8 - WICKET! Nawaz run out (Ackermann) 39(43)

46.6 - No run, Rauf just waits back and guides it to short third man.

46.5 - No run, Rauf reaches forward to defend with soft hands.

46.4 - No run, again Rauf puts in a good defensive block.

46.3 - No run, Rauf blocks it to the leg-side.

Haris Rauf, right handed bat, comes to the crease

46.2 - WICKET! Nawaz run out (Ackermann) 39(43)

Completely unnecessary from Pakistan as Shaheen tries to capitalise on an overthrow but Nawaz is late to respond and is caught short at the striker's end. Pakistan needed Nawaz to stay on and go for the big shots.

46.1 - 1 run, Nawaz gets a big leading edge but it lands safely at mid-on.

Colin Ackermann [6.0-1-26-1] comes back into the attack

Over 48: Pakistan 274/9

47.6 - 1 run, Rauf punches the ball to deep point for a single.

47.5 - No run, Rauf now goes for the ramp shot but is beaten.

47.4 - FOUR! Finally Rauf gets off the mark as a streaky inside edge somehow evades the stumps and slides behind for a boundary.

47.3 - No run, Rauf slogs this time but finds the man at cover.

47.2 - No run, Rauf drives to extra cover and calls for the single but is turned down.

47.1 - 1 run, Afridi works it to the gap at midwicket.

47.1 - Wide! de Leede just slides down leg.

Over 49: Pakistan 286/10 - WICKET! Haris Rauf st Edwards b Ackermann 16(14)

48.6 - WICKET! Haris Rauf st Edwards b Ackermann 16(14)

Smart bowling from Ackermann as he spots Rauf advancing and fires it wide outside off. Edwards meanwhile does brilliantly to collect it far from the stumps and then shift across to whip off the bails!

48.5 - SIX! Big hit from Rauf as he launches the loopy delivery straight down the ground for a maximum.

48.4 - FOUR! Ackermann goes too full and now Rauf just flicks it behind for four.

48.3 - 1 run, Afridi mistimes the slog this time but they manage to grab a single.

48.2 - 1 run, Rauf heaves but only sees it roll towards midwicket.

48.1 - No run, Rauf pushes the ball straight to mid-on.

Penultimate over of the innings so both batters will want to get a move on.

Netherlands need 287 to win!

The Dutch played some smart cricket today, as they opened with spin and put Pakistan under pressure right from the start.

An important partnership between Mohammad Rizwan (68 off 75 balls) and Saud Shakeel (68 off 72 balls) helped Pakistan recover from that early wobble. However, it was Bas de Leede who was the star for Netherlands as he finished with impressive figures of 9-0-62-4.

Can the Netherlands batters match that bowling performance and pull off an upset? Stay tuned to find out.

We executed well, kept them under pressure with the fielding as well. Gotta look at match-ups. Dutty (Aryan Dutt) bowled beautifully to give us a good start. Partnerships are key. Wicket might get better under lights. Happy with the performance, we fielded and bowled well.

Roelof van der Merwe

All set for the second innings!

Welcome back as the Pakistan players take the field to defend their total of 286.

Vikramjit Singh and Max ODowd walk out to open the innings for Netherlands. Shaheen Afridi has the new ball in hand to open the bowling.

Over 1: Netherlands 4/0

0.6 - 3 runs, excellent shot from Singh as he drives it handsomely through the gap at cover.

0.5 - No run, another defensive block from Singh to mid-on.

0.5 - Wide! Afridi slips it wide down leg.

0.4 - No run, good away movement again from Afridi as he beats the outside edge.

0.3 - No run, Afridi drags back his length and Singh gets temped into the cut shot but is well beaten.

0.2 - No run, full onto the stumps now from Afridi which Singh defends.

0.1 - No run, Singh pulls out of the shot as Afridi gets some late away movement.

Over 2: Netherlands 8/0

1.6 - No run, Hasan Ali gets it to swing in as the ball comes off the inside half.

1.5 - No run, firm drive down the ground but Hasan Ali gets a hand to it and cuts off the run.

1.4 - No run, Singh now puts in a solid block.

1.3 - FOUR! Excellent shot from Singh as he hits it cleanly through the gap at midwicket to find the ropes.

1.2 - No run, appeals for LBW as Hasan gets the ball to nip in but it was sliding down leg.

1.1 - No run, Singh tucks it to the man at square leg.

Pakistan sticking to pace from both ends as Hasan Ali, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack.

Over 3: Netherlands 15/0

2.6 - No run, beaten as Afridi gets the ball to swing just evading the outside edge.

2.5 - No run, low full toss outside off but Singh only pushes it back to Afridi.

2.4 - FOUR! Afridi has been offering width and this time Singh pierces the gap at backward point for four.

2.3 - No run, Singh drills it powerfully towards cover but Babar Azam is there to cut it off with a well-timed dive.

2.2 - 2 runs, another good looking shot from Singh as he slices it past point.

2.1 - 1 run, low full toss to O'dowd who gets off the mark with a flick to midwicket.

Over 4: Netherlands 20/0

3.6 - No run, excellent comeback from Hasan Ali after getting hit for a boundary on the second delivery.

3.5 - No run, O'Dowd pushes it towards the man at cover.

3.4 - No run, Hasan Ali gets it to nip in this time and raps the pads of O'Dowd.

3.3 - No run, full outside off and O'Dowd isn't taking any risks as he leaves for the keeper.

3.3 - Wide! Hasan Ali sends it sliding down leg.

3.2 - FOUR! Width on offer and O'Dowd cracks it powerfully past the man at point.

3.1 - No run, seams away after hitting the deck as O'Dowd shoulders arms.

Over 5: Netherlands 28/0

4.6 - FOUR! Width on offer and Singh meets it with a beautiful cover drive to beat the diving fielder for four more.

4.5 - No run, Afridi responds with a snorter which Singh ducks under.

4.4 - FOUR! Singh frees his arms and slashes hard as the ball flies off the edge to loop over point and find the ropes.

4.3 - No run, the ball is coming on straighter now as Singh pushes it to point.

4.2 - No run, full onto the stumps again which Singh defends.

4.1 - No run, Afridi attacks the stumps and Singh meets it with a firm block.

Over 6: Netherlands 28/1 - WICKET! Max O'Dowd c Shaheen Afridi b Hasan Ali 5(12)

5.6 - No run, almost two-in-two as Hasan Ali draws a thick outside edge but it bounces just short of the man at slip. Maiden over from Hasan Ali!

Colin Ackermann, right handed bat, walks out to the crease.

5.5 - WICKET! Max O'Dowd c Shaheen Afridi b Hasan Ali 5(12)

The short ball does the trick as Hasan Ali sends down a well-directed bouncer and O'Dowd goes for the pull but doesn't get enough distance on it. Afridi keeps his cool on the edge of the fine leg boundary to take a good catch.

5.4 - No run, Hasan Ali draws a thick inside edge but the ball only deflects off the pads.

5.3 - No run, O'Down advances down the track but only offers a firm block.

5.2 - No run, Hasan Ali is attacking the stumps now as O'Dowd defends again.

5.1 - No run, O'Dowd defends back to the bowler.

Over 7: Netherlands 30/1

6.6 - No run, Singh looks to cut but only slices it back into the pitch.

6.5 - 1 run, Ackermann gets off the mark with a drive through cover.

6.4 - 1 run, Singh pushes it towards mid-off for a quick single.

6.3 - No run, appeals for LBW but Singh seemed to have gotten an inside edge before it hit the pads.

6.2 - No run, full onto the stumps again and Singh drives it to cover.

6.1 - No run, Singh drives the fuller delivery to mid-off.

Over 8: Netherlands 34/1

7.6 - No run, Ackermann punches it to cover but finds the fielder.

7.5 - FOUR! This time it's excellent timing from Ackermann as he cracks it past short cover and mid-off to find the ropes.

7.4 - No run, excellent line from Hasan Ali as Ackermann drives it to mid-off.

7.3 - No run, Ackermann waits back and slices it to cover.

7.2 - No run, this time Ackermann manages to flick it to the leg-side.

7.1 - No run, beats the outside edge as Ackermann looks to defend.

Over 9: Netherlands 40/1

8.6 - 1 run, Ackermann taps it to extra cover to retain strike for the next over.

8.5 - FOUR! Width on offer and Ackermann slashes hard to send it racing past the man at point.

8.4 - No run, Ackermann cuts the shortish delivery towards cover.

8.3 - No run, almost played on as Ackermann gets a dangerous inside edge which bounces dangerously close to the stumps.

8.2 - 1 run, Singh manages to nudge it to midwicket for a single.

8.1 - No run, Rauf straight away hitting 143 kph which Singh blocks out.

First bowling change for Pakistan as Haris Rauf, right-arm fast, comes into the attack.

Over 10: Netherlands 47/1

9.6 - No run, Singh drives the last ball to the man at mid-off.

9.5 - 1 run, full onto the pads and Ackermann taps it to mid-on for a single.

9.5 - Wide! Hasan bangs it short but it's too high.

9.4 - No run, closer to the stumps now as Ackermann taps it back to the bowler.

9.3 - FOUR! Ackermann throws his hands at the wider delivery to send it racing through cover.

9.2 - No run, Ackermann with a fierce cut but it's well fielded at cover.

9.1 - No run, Ackermann shuffles forward but can't find the gap at mid-off.

9.1 - Wide! Hasan Ali starts with a loose delivery down leg.

Over 11: Netherlands 50/1

10.6 - No run, Singh gets a big leading edge which rolls harmlessly towards midwicket.

10.5 - No run, another good bouncer from Rauf which Singh ducks under.

10.4 - 1 run, Ackermann drives it square of the wicket for a single.

10.3 - No run, Rauf responds with a sharp bouncer which Ackermann manages to evade.

10.2 - 1 run, Singh opens the face of the bat and guides it to third man.

10.1 - 1 run, Ackermann just nudges the ball to square leg for a single.

Over 12: Netherlands 52/2 - WICKET! Ackermann b Iftikhar Ahmed 17(21)

11.6 - No run, appeals for LBW but there was a thick inside edge before it hit the pads. Excellent over from Iftikhar as 2 runs and a wicket come off it.

11.5 - No run, again de Leede just pushes it back down the pitch.

11.4 - No run, de Leede defends back to the bowler.

11.3 - 1 run, Singh punches the ball down to long-off for a single.

11.2 - 1 run, de Leede gets off the mark with a gentle nudge to midwicket.

Bas de Leede, right handed bat, walks out to the crease.

11.1 - WICKET! Ackermann b Iftikhar Ahmed 17(21)

What a bowling change! Iftikhar strikes with his very first delivery as Ackermann steps across and looks to sweep but misses completely as the ball crashes into the middle-stump.

First sign of spin now as Iftikhar Ahmed, right-arm off break, comes into the attack.

Over 13: Netherlands 54/2

12.6 - 1 run, good timing from de Leede as he punches it to cover for a single.

12.5 - No run, de Leede is a tad late into the shot as he edges it back onto the pads.

12.4 - 1 run, Singh taps it to cover and sets off for a risky single. Shadab intercepts at short cover but misses with the throw.

12.3 - No run, this time Singh gets his bat firmly behind the ball.

12.2 - No run, another swing and miss as Singh looks to cut again but is beaten.

12.1 - No run, Singh goes looking to cut but misses as Rauf picks up the pace.

Over 14: Netherlands 58/2

13.6 - No run, Singh blocks out the final delivery as just 4 runs come off the over.

13.5 - 1 run, de Leede drives it towards extra cover for a run.

13.4 - No run, another flighted delivery which de Leede doesn't take on.

13.3 - No run, Iftikhar tosses it up to de Leede who defends.

13.2 - 1 run, Singh lifts it past the bowler for a quick single.

13.1 - 2 runs, de Leede rocks back and cuts past point for two runs.

Over 15: Netherlands 60/2

14.6 - No run, Singh dances out again but is beaten past the inside edge as the ball hits the pads. Good start for Nawaz as just 2 runs come off the over.

14.5 - 1 run, full from Nawaz which de Leede drives to long-off.

14.4 - No run, Nawaz floats it onto the stumps and de Leede pushes it back to the bowler.

14.3 - No run, de Leede swipes hard but it squirts off the edge towards backward point.

14.2 - 1 run, Singh paddles it towards fine leg for a single.

14.1 - No run, Singh dances out but Nawaz drags the length back forcing the batter to defend.

Spin from both ends now as Mohammad Nawaz, Left arm orthodox, comes into the attack.

Over 16: Netherlands 70/2

15.6 - 1 run, Singh now punches it to extra cover for a single.

15.5 - 2 runs, Singh smashes it towards midwicket where a misfield lets them take two runs.

15.4 - 1 run, de Leede punches to long-on and rotates strike.

15.3 - 1 run, Singh cuts it towards cover for an easy run.

15.2 - 1 run, Iftikhar tosses it up and de Leede drills it to long-on for a single.

15.1 - FOUR! de Leede dances down the track and smokes it straight back over Iftikhar's head to find the ropes.

Over 17: Netherlands 80/2

16.6 - 1 run, de Leede will retain strike as he flicks it through the leg-side.

16.5 - 2 runs, de Leede now flicks it along the ground past midwicket.

16.4 - SIX! Excellent shot from de Leede as he skips forward and lifts it nonchalantly over deep midwicket for a maximum.

16.3 - No run, good line from Nawaz as de Leede defends awkwardly.

16.2 - No run, de Leede taps it to cover but the fielders are quickly onto it.

16.1 - 1 run, Singh tucks the ball towards square leg.

Over 18: Netherlands 85/2

17.6 - 1 run, de Leede flicks the last ball down to square leg to retain strike.

17.5 - No run, another loopy delivery which de Leede defends.

17.4 - 2 runs, excellent shot by de Leede as he cracks it past point but Fakhar puts in a good diving stop at sweeper cover.

17.3 - No run, Shadab tosses it up and de Leede finds extra cover with the drive.

17.2 - 1 run, Singh skips forward and flicks through midwicket.

17.1 - 1 run, de Leede flicks the loopy delivery for a single.

Change in the spin department as Shadab Khan, right-arm leg break, comes into the attack.

Over 19: Netherlands 88/2

18.6 - No run, Singh taps the last delivery to midwicket. Just 3 runs come off the over.

18.5 - No run, appeals for LBW and Pakistan decide to review! It looks close but replays confirm the ball is just missing leg-stump which means Pakistan lose one review.

18.4 - 1 run, Nawaz tosses it up nicely and de Leede just about digs it out for a single.

18.3 - 1 run, Singh hangs back and cuts it past point.

18.2 - 1 run, Nawaz drags his length back and de Leede cuts it for a single.

18.1 - No run, flat delivery outside off which de Leede defends.

Over 20: Netherlands 98/2

19.6 - SIX! Excellent shot from Singh as he connects beautifully with the slog to send it flying over cow corner for a maximum.

19.5 - Wide! Flat down leg and Shadab has to reload.

19.5 - 1 run, de Leede drives through cover for a run.

19.4 - 1 run, low full toss from Shadab which Singh drills to long-on.

19.3 - No run, fuller delivery punched towards cover.

19.2 - 1 run, de Leede plays a lofted drive over mid-off which lands safely for a single.

19.1 - No run, Shadab tosses it up to de Leede who looks to flick but misses.

Over 21: Netherlands 104/2

20.6 - 1 run, Singh mistimes the pull as it loops high but lands safely just behind the man at midwicket.

20.5 - No run, Singh drives hard but can't beat the fielder at mid-off.

20.4 - No run, full outside off and Singh drives it straight to cover.

20.3 - 1 run, full onto the stumps from Nawaz and de Leede drives to long-off.

20.2 - No run, this time de Leede punches it straight to cover.

20.1 - FOUR! de Leede goes deep in the crease and slices it powerfully through the gap past point.

Over 22: Netherlands 108/2

21.6 - 2 runs, Singh dances down the track and works it through the gap at cover.

21.5 - No run, Singh blocks out the quicker delivery.

21.4 - 1 run, shorter length from Shadab and de Leede punches it to cover.

21.3 - No run, tossed up delivery which de Leede flicks to midwicket.

21.2 - No run, Shadab brings out the googly which de Leede blocks.

21.1 - 1 run, Singh slices it towards cover for a single.

Over 23: Netherlands 114/2

22.6 - No run, Rauf finishes with a full delivery onto the stumps which de Leede drives to mid-off.

22.5 - FOUR! Another good bouncer but de Leede gets lucky as a thick outside edge flies over the keeper.

22.4 - No run, Rauf bangs it short and de Leede takes evasive action.

22.3 - 1 run, Singh punches it to mid-on and rushes across for a quick single.

22.2 - 1 run, excellent fielding from Imam as he dives across from backward point to keep them down to one.

22.1 - No run, de Leede safely bunts out the first delivery.

Babar Azam turns back to pace as Haris Rauf [3.0-0-11-0] is back into the attack.

Over 24: Netherlands 120/3 - FIFTY up for Vikramjit Singh! 50* (65)

23.6 - No run, Shadab ends with a ripper to welcome Nidamanuru. The ball grips and whizzes past the outside edge.

Teja Nidamanuru, right handed bat, comes to the crease

23.5 - WICKET! Vikramjit Singh c Fakhar Zaman b Shadab Khan 52(67)

Singh clears his front foot and looks to launch it over deep midwicket but he doesn't get enough power on the shot as Fakhar Zaman takes a safe catch.

23.4 - 2 runs, Singh skips down the track and heaves to send it racing towards long-on.

23.3 - 1 run, de Leede drives the tossed up delivery to long-off.

23.2 - 1 run, FIFTY up for Vikramjit Singh! 50* (65)

Singh punches it to long-on to bring up his half-century! It's been an excellent innings from the Dutch opener against this talented Pakistan attack.

23.1 - 2 runs, Singh tucks it to square leg and pushes hard to come back for two.

Over 25: Netherlands 125/3

24.6 - No run, Nidamanuru offers a firm block on the final delivery. Just 5 runs come off the over.

24.5 - No run, this time Rauf gets the ball to seam away and just misses the outside edge.

24.4 - No run, full onto the stumps and Nidamanuru manages to block it out.

24.3 - 1 run, de Leede taps it to mid-on and races across for a quick single.

24.2 - No run, this time de Leede can't find the gap at midwicket.

24.1 - FOUR! Full outside off and de Leede meets it with an excellent drive to send it racing to the boundary.

Over 26: Netherlands 129/3

25.6 - No run, good turn on the last delivery as de Leede gets a thick edge which rolls to short third man.

25.5 - 1 run, finally Nidamanuru gets off the mark as he reads the googly and taps it to mid-on.

25.4 - No run, this time Nidamanuru taps it to the man at cover.

25.3 - No run, Nidamanuru spots the googly and blocks it out.

25.2 - 1 run, de Leede waits back and dabs the ball past short third man for a single.

25.1 - 2 runs, Shadab offers flight and de Leede drives it through the gap at cover.

Over 27: Netherlands 133/5 - WICKETS! Nidamanuru (5) & Edwards (0)

26.6 - No run, Zulfiqar manages to safely block out the final ball.

26.5 - No run, DROPPED! That should've been two-in-two as Zulfiqar gets a thick edge which flies to Iftikhar at first slip but it pops out of his palms. That was at a good height and should've been taken.

Saqib Zulfiqar, right handed bat, walks out to the crease

26.4 - WICKET! Edwards lbw b Haris Rauf 0(2)

Excellent bowling from Rauf as he beats Edwards with pure pace to trap the Dutch captain LBW! Netherlands go for the review but three reds mean they lose both skipper and one review.

26.3 - No run, Edwards safely blocks out the good length delivery.

Netherlands captain Scott Edwards, comes to the crease.

26.2 - WICKET! Nidamanuru c Fakhar Zaman b Haris Rauf 5(9)

Another short delivery and this time Nidamanuru connects cleanly, only to send it straight down the throat of Zaman at deep square leg.

26.1 - FOUR! Rauf starts with a bouncer and Nidamanuru manages to get enough bat onto it as it bounces over the fine leg fence.

Over 28: Netherlands 137/5 - FIFTY up for de Leede! 50* (50)

27.6 - 1 run, Zulfiqar reaches out and slaps it through cover for a single.

27.5 - No run, full from Shadab which Zulfiqar defends.

27.4 - No run, beaten as Zulfiqar cuts hard but misses completely.

27.3 - 2 runs, Zulfiqar reaches out and drives through cover to get off the mark.

27.2 - No run, Shadab sends down a googly which Zulfiqar blocks.

27.1 - 1 run, FIFTY up for de Leede! 50* (50)

Excellent innings from de Leede as he brings up his half-century with an easy single through cover.

Over 29: Netherlands 146/5

28.6 - No run, Zulfiqar gets a thick inside edge onto the pads.

28.5 - 1 run, de Leede just drops it into the off-side for a quick single.

28.4 - SIX! This time de Leede takes on the short ball and sends it flying flat over deep square leg for a maximum. Superb shot from de Leede.

28.3 - No run, lethal 148 kph bouncer from Rauf which stings the gloves of Rizwan.

28.3 - Wide! Rauf bangs it short but it's too high.

28.2 - 1 run, a bit fuller from Raul and Zulfiqar drives through cover.

28.1 - No run, Zulfiqar defends the good length delivery.

Over 30: Netherlands 150/5

29.6 - No run, good over from Shadab as just 4 runs come off it. Netherlands need 137 runs from 120 balls to win.

29.5 - No run, Another good defensive shot from de Leede.

29.4 - No run, de Leede gets bat to ball this time and defends.

29.3 - No run, Close! Shadab gets it to grip and beats de Leede as Rizwan whips off the bails. Umpire's check for the stumping and de Leede just about manages to get his toe back across the line in time.

29.2 - No run, Shadab fires it onto the stumps and de Leede blocks it out.

29.1 - FOUR! Deft from de Leede as he plays it late to guide it past short third man.

Over 31: Netherlands 152/5

30.6 - No run, appeals for LBW as Afridi nails the yorker but the umpire isn't interested. Looks to be sliding down leg and Pakistan don't review.

30.5 - No run, Afridi bangs it short and Zulfiqar defends.

30.4 - 1 run, full and angling into the pads which takes a thick inside edge to fine leg.

30.3 - No run, de Leede dabs it to short third man.

30.2 - 1 run, short and wide this time which Zulfiqar cuts to deep point.

30.1 - No run, full to start with and Zulfiqar blocks it to mid-off.

Some much needed rest for Rauf now as Shaheen Afridi [4.0-0-21-0] is back into the attack.

Over 32: Netherlands 158/5

31.6 - No run, de Leede safely blocks the full delivery towards midwicket.

31.5 - 1 run, Zulfiqar rotates strike with an easy single at deep cover.

31.4 - FOUR! This time Zulfiqar makes clean connection as he pulls it fiercely over midwicket.

31.3 - No run, Zulfiqar goes for the reverse sweep and misses completely. Rizwan whips off the bails but the batter manages to get back in time.

31.2 - 1 run, full outside off and de Leede pushes it to long-off.

31.1 - No run, loopy full toss to begin but de Leede only drills it to cover.

Change in the spin department as well as Mohammad Nawaz [4.0-0-21-0] comes back into the attack.

Over 33: Netherlands 163/6

32.6 - No run, de Leede taps it back down the ground and Afridi gets a hand to it to cut off the run.

32.5 - No run, Afridi goes wide outside off and de Leede just chops it into the ground.

32.4 - FOUR! Beautiful shot from de Leede as he meets the full delivery with a straight drive to long-on.

32.3 - 1 run, van der Merwe gets off the mark with a drive through cover.

32.2 - No run, another yorker this time which van der Merwe digs out.

Roelof van der Merwe, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

32.1 - WICKET! Saqib Zulfiqar lbw b Shaheen Afridi 10(18)

Shaheen nails the yorker this time and Zulfiqar looks to play across the line but is beaten for pace with the ball crashing into his pads. Excellent bowling from Afridi.

Over 34: Netherlands 165/7

33.6 - No run, Nawaz ends with a low full toss but van der Merwe only finds point with a reverse sweep.

33.5 - 1 run, van Beek gets off the mark with a drive to long-on.

33.4 - No run, now a fuller yorker length delivery which van Beek digs out.

33.3 - No run, Nawaz with a shorter length to van Beek who defends.

Logan van Beek, right handed bat, walks out to the crease.

33.2 - WICKET! Bas de Leede b Nawaz 67(68)

BOWLED HIM! Excellent from Nawaz as he gets the ball to angle in towards de Leede before spinning past the outside edge and rattle the stumps. An excellent innings from de Leede comes to an end and Netherlands are now in a spot of bother.

33.1 - 1 run, van der Merwe nudges the ball from Nawaz to square leg.

Over 35: Netherlands 174/7

34.6 - No run, appeals for LBW as Afridi nails the yorker but the umpire isn't interested.

34.5 - 1 run, another well-directed bouncer and van der Merwe is left on the floor as he awkwardly ramps it to third man.

34.4 - 1 run, short into the body from Afridi and it bounces off the gloves for a single.

34.3 - FOUR! Full down leg again from Afridi and van Beek helps it along to fine leg for four.

34.3 - Wide! Afridi fires it wide down leg.

34.2 - 2 runs, van Beek slashes it to point but seems to be struggling as he runs between the wickets.

34.1 - No run, Afridi starts with a slower delivery which outfoxes van Beek who gets hit on the pads.

Over 36: Netherlands 176/8 - WICKET! van der Merwe run out (Babar Azam/Rizwan) 4(7)

35.6 - WICKET! van der Merwe run out (Babar Azam/Rizwan) 4(7)

van der Merwe pushes it to cover and wants a quick single but forgets that van Beek isn't fully fit. van der Merwe tries to scamper back and puts in a full-length dive but is short of safety as Rizwan whips the bails off.

35.5 - 1 run, thick outside edge as van Beek looks to defend but they grab a quick single.

35.4 - No run, this time van Beek drives but finds the man at cover.

35.3 - No run, again van Beek digs out the full delivery towards the bowler.

35.2 - No run, Nawaz goes full to van Beek who digs it out.

35.1 - 1 run, van der Merwe drives towards cover for a single.

Over 37: Netherlands 184/8

36.6 - No run, some extra bounce for Shadab as van Beek punches to cover.

36.5 - No run, van Beek can't pierce the off-side field.

36.4 - SIX! This time van Beek gets down on one knee and launches it high into the stands over deep midwicket.

36.3 - No run, Shadab drags the length back and van Beek defends.

36.2 - 1 run, Dutt gets off the mark with a good punch to long-off.

36.1 - 1 run, van Beek drives towards cover for an easy single.

Aryan Dutt, right handed bat, walks out to the crease.

Bowling change as Shadab Khan [7.0-0-37-1] comes back into the attack.

Over 38: Netherlands 186/9 - WICKET! Aryan Dutt b Hasan Ali 1(2)

37.6 - No run, slower delivery to end the over which van Meekeren blocks out.

37.5 - 1 run, van Beek mistimes the cut but they grab a single.

37.4 - 1 run, van Meekeren cuts it past point to get off the mark.

37.3 - No run, yorker this time but van Meekeren is up to it and blocks.

37.2 - No run, short down leg and van Meekeren looks to pull but misses.

Paul van Meekeren, right handed bat, comes to the crease.

37.1 - WICKET! Aryan Dutt b Hasan Ali 1(2)

Immediate impact from Hasan Ali! He bowls full and gets the ball to nip back in and crash into the stumps! Pakistan are just one wicket away from victory now.

Babar turns towards Hasan Ali [5.0-1-20-1] who is back into the attack.

Over 39: Netherlands 191/9

38.6 - FOUR! Rauf now goes full and wide but this time van Meekeren slices it powerfully past backward point.

38.5 - No run, short again and it just evades the outside edge of van Meekeren.

38.4 - No run, Rauf goes short against van Meekeren who has to take evasive action.

38.3 - 1 run, van Beek manages to connect with the pull this time for a single.

38.2 - No run, again van Beek waits in the crease and taps it to point.

38.1 - No run, van Beek waits back and knocks it to cover.

All out pace now as Haris Rauf [7.0-0-35-2] is back into the attack.

Over 40: Netherlands 202/9

39.6 - FOUR! Full outside off and van Beek launches it over long-on for another one-bounce four.

39.6 - Wide! Hasan Ali bangs it short but it's too high.

39.5 - No run, van Beek reaches out but can't get the ball beyond mid-on.

39.4 - No run, van Beek swings hard but only gets a faint inside edge which Rizwan does well to collect after a bounce.

39.3 - FOUR! Slower ball form Hasan Ali and van Beek sends it flying over long-on for a one-bounce four. Netherlands aren't going down without a fight.

39.2 - 1 run, van Meekeren gets a thick inside edge which escapes to fine leg.

39.1 - 1 run, van Beek swings hard but mistimes it over mid-on for a single.

Over 41: Netherlands 205/10 - WICKET! van Meekeren b Haris Rauf 7(12)

40.6 - WICKET! van Meekeren b Haris Rauf 7(12)

BOWLED HIM! Rauf gets the ball to nip back in off the seam and there's nothing van Meekeren can do as it flattens the leg-stump.

40.5 - 1 run, van Beek thumps it through cover for an easy single.

40.4 - No run, close! van Beek swings and misses as the ball whizzes past the off-stump.

40.3 - 1 run, van Meekeren tucks it away to deep square leg to rotate strike.

40.2 - No run, nails the yorker this time but van Meekeren digs it out.

40.2 - Wide! Rauf fires it well wide down leg.

40.1 - No run, Rauf starts with a snorter which van Meekeren leaves for the keeper.

Pakistan win by 81 runs!

A brave fight from Netherlands but they ultimately wither against Pakistan's exceptional bowling attack. Opener Vikramjit Singh (52 off 67 balls) and Bas de Leede (67 off 68 balls) gave the Dutch some hope but they lacked enough support as Pakistan kept chipping away at the wickets.

Haris Rauf (3/43) finishes with the most scalps while his fellow pacers Hasan Ali (2/33) and Shaheen Afridi (1/37) were also among the wickets.

Pakistan will be pleased with the margin of victory as they get their campaign off to a winning start!

Player of the Match - Saud Shakeel (68 off 52 balls)

Very pleased. Tried to follow my basics and be positive to score for my team. Nerves was there as we'd lost three wickets. I was lucky to get early boundaries. We discussed that the pressure would transfer if we scored, which did happen. The last 2-3 months, I've been working hard. I knew I'd be batting No. 5, I tried to improve my shots, attacking options and be brave. Coaching staff has given me confidence. Thanks to the crowd as well, and I want to thank my coach as well for helping me out.

Saud Shakeel

Here's what Scott Edwards had to say

It's a bit disappointing. Firstly, we bowled and fielded well. We thought they were par. We thought we had a good chance at 2 for 120. Probably a bit of instinct. So many of our batters bowl spin. De Leede is a quality cricket in all three departments. His innings was awesome, just needed someone to be with him. Not spoken to van Beek, need to see where he's at. This is a game that got away. We know they have quality bowlers but they took wickets which held us back.

Scott Edwards (Netherlands Captain)

Babar Azam is quite pleased with the team's performance

The way Hyderabad has supported us, we've been happy and have enjoyed the hospitality. I am satisfied with the result. Credit to the bowlers, we started well and took wickets in the middle. We lost three wickets while batting, the way Rizwan and Shakeel started took it away. The way Saud built his innings shows his improvement in building an innings. Our bowlers bowled well in the first ten. They stuck to the plan.

Babar Azam (Pakistan Captain)

What lies next for Pakistan and Netherlands?

Both teams will remain in Hyderabad for their next fixtures which will be played at the same venue.

Netherlands are next in action on Monday, October 9 as they take on New Zealand, who were rampant in their tournament opener.

Pakistan meanwhile will take to the field on Tuesday, October 10, as they lock horns with Sri Lanka.

Well that's it from this game. Join us again tomorrow as we have the first double-header of the tournament.

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan is the first game which is scheduled for 10:30 AM IST followed by South Africa vs Sri Lanka which begins at 2:00 PM IST.

Follow the live updates from both those games right here on our page. Till then it's goodbye and goodnight!