Pakistan vs Netherlands, ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Playing XI for PAK vs NED, pitch report and where to watch on OTT

The second match of the ICC World Cup 2023 will feature Pakistan facing off against the Netherlands. It will mark the first encounter between Pakistan and the Netherlands in the ICC World Cup 2023.

Pakistan's team has been affected by player absences and injuries, but Shaheen Shah Afridi is eager to make his mark in the tournament. Additionally, Babar Azam will be playing in India for the first time and his aim will be to start the tournament on a high note.

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The Netherlands, led by Scott Edwards, would be looking to demonstrate why they earned a spot in the ODI World Cup 2023. Logan van Beek, a standout performer for the Dutch in the Qualifiers, should not be underestimated during the tournament.

Head-to-head: The two teams have faced each other three times in this format, with Pakistan emerging victorious in all three matches against the Netherlands.

Pakistan vs Netherlands Match Details:

Tournament: ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

Match: Pakistan (PAK) vs Netherlands (NED), 2nd Match

Date: Friday, October 06, 2023

Time: 2:00 PM

Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Pakistan vs Netherlands expected playing 11

Pakistan: Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Rizwan, Iftikhar-Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi, Usama Mir

Netherlands: Max O’Dowd, Scott Edwards, Wesley Barresi, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Roelof van der Merwe, Vikramjit Singh, Saqib-Zulfiqar, Logan van Beek, Paul van Meekeren, Shariz Ahmad

PAK vs NED Dream11 Prediction

Wicketkeeper: Mohammad Rizwan, Scott Edwards

Batters: Babar Azam (C), Imam Ul Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Max O Dowd

All-rounders: Colin Ackerman, Baas de Leede, Shadab Khan

Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi (VC), Haris Rauf

Pakistan vs Netherlands Live Streaming Details

Live Streaming: Hotstar

TV: Star Sports Network

PAK vs NED - Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad Pitch Report:

The pitch at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is expected to be a batsman-friendly surface, providing chances for fast bowlers to leave their impact. Pursuing a target has often been the favored approach, adding an additional level of thrill to the game.

Pakistan vs Netherlands squad:

Pakistan: Babar Azam (C), Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim. 

Netherlands: Scott Edwards (C), Max O'Dowd, Bas de Leede, Vikram Singh, Teja Nidamanuru, Paul van Meekeren, Colin Ackermann, Roelof van der Merwe, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Ryan Klein, Wesley Barresi, Saqib Zulfiqar, Shariz Ahmad, Sybrand Engelbrecht.