Pakistan and the Netherlands will face off in their opening match of the 2023 ODI World Cup on October 6 in Hyderabad.
Pakistan vs Netherlands ICC World Cup 2023 Match 2 details
| Date | Match | Time | Venue |
| October 06, 2023, Sunday | Pakistan vs Netherlands | 2:30 IST / 8:30 GMT | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad, India |
PAK vs NED Match Preview– ICC World Cup 2023, Match 2
Pakistan will be looking to start their campaign on a strong note after a disappointing Asia Cup campaign. The Men in Green lost to India and Sri Lanka in the Super Four stage to get eliminated.
Pakistan’s batting will be led by captain Babar Azam, who is one of the best batsmen in the world. Babar will be supported by the likes of Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, and Mohammad Rizwan.
Pakistan’s bowling attack will be spearheaded by Shaheen Afridi, who is one of the most feared bowlers in the world. Afridi will be supported by Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, and Mohammad Nawaz.
The Netherlands, on the other hand, will be making their first appearance at the World Cup since 2011. The Dutch side has been in good form in recent months, having won their last four ODI series.
The Netherlands’ batting will be led by Max O’Dowd, who is the team’s leading scorer in ODIs. O’Dowd will be supported by the likes of Ben Cooper, Scott Edwards, and Bas de Leede.
The Netherlands’ bowling attack will be led by Logan van Beek, who is the team’s leading wicket-taker in ODIs. Van Beek will be supported by the likes of Fred Klaassen, Tim Pringle, and Pieter Seelaar.
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🏟️ Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
🆚 Netherlands 🇳🇱
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Pakistan vs Netherlands Head-to-Head record
Pakistan have played the Netherlands 6 times in ODIs, winning all of their ODI matches against Netherlands.
A special message in Telugu for Hyderabad from Teja Nidamanuru before our #CWC23 🧡 pic.twitter.com/Tbm9hvbfs1
— Cricket🏏Netherlands (@KNCBcricket) October 5, 2023
Pakistan vs Netherlands Cricket World Cup 2023 Match 2 Weather Reports
| Temperature | Humidity | Wind Speed | Precipitation |
| 33°C | 49% | 11 Km/Hr | No |
Pakistan vs Netherlands ICC World Cup 2023 Match Pitch Report
Rajiv Gandhi Stadium is one of the best batting surfaces in the country and the bowlers will be able to help the batsmen again here. The pacers will get some assistance towards the end of the match while the spinners will be useful in the middle overs.
Teja Nidamanuru on the team’s journey in the past 12 months. pic.twitter.com/HLkVn2zSH8
— Cricket🏏Netherlands (@KNCBcricket) October 4, 2023
Pakistan vs Netherlands Match Prediction:
Pakistan are the clear favorites to win this match. They have a much more experienced and well-balanced team than the Netherlands. However, the Netherlands are a dangerous side and they have the potential to upset Pakistan if they play to their full potential.
Overall, Pakistan are expected to win this match comfortably, but the Netherlands should not be taken lightly.
Here are some key factors that could decide the outcome of the match:
- The toss: The first team to win the toss will likely be the one to take the first wicket, as the conditions at the Rajiv Gandhi International stadium in Hyderabad are conducive for batting.
- Pakistan’s top order: If Pakistan’s top order bats well, they will be in a very strong position to win the match.
- The Netherlands’ fielding: If the Netherlands can field well and take their catches, they will have a chance of restricting Pakistan to a low score.
- Pakistan’s bowling attack: If Pakistan’s bowling attack can bowl to their full potential, they will be able to dismiss the Netherlands batting lineup cheaply.
Overall, Pakistan are expected to win this match comfortably, but the Netherlands should not be taken lightly.