| Pakistan 286 (49 overs): Shakeel 68 (52), Rizwan 68 (75); De Leede 4-62 |
| Netherlands 205 (41 overs): De Leede 67 (68); Rauf 3-43 |
| Pakistan received by 81 runs |
| Scorecard. Desk |
Pakistan overcame a spirited Netherlands to say an 81-run win of their World Cup opener at Hyderabad.
Pakistan have been bowled out for 286 off 49 overs, with each Saud Shakeel and Muhammad Rizwan scoring 68.
The Netherlands reached 120-2 as they began effectively of their chase, however stalled after shedding 4 wickets for 38 runs within the center overs.
All-rounder Bas de Leede took 4-62 and hit 67, however his wonderful efforts have been in useless as his aspect completed 205 all out.
Pakistan had slipped to 38-3 early on, with captain Babar Azam falling for simply 5, earlier than Shakeel and Rizwan placed on an important stand of 120.
De Leede struck twice within the thirty second over to tug his aspect again into competition, earlier than claiming two wickets in two balls within the forty fourth over to interrupt a partnership of 64 between Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz.
Netherlands opener Vikram Singh made a gutsy half-century in reply, however De Leede struggled for assist from the center and decrease order as Pakistan’s skilled bowling assault withstood the strain, led by seamer Haris Rauf’s 3-43, with the Dutch dismissed off 41 overs.
The Netherlands play New Zealand of their subsequent fixture on Monday, whereas Pakistan face Sri Lanka the next day.
Inconsistent Pakistan get the job accomplished
The eventual margin of victory will give Pakistan confidence, notably contemplating they have been nowhere close to their finest.
With a fame for unpredictability, in some ways it was a attribute efficiency from Babar’s aspect.
They fluctuated between the good and weird with the bat: Shakeel and Rizwan’s class juxtaposed with Nawaz’s comical run out as he reacted too slowly to Shaheen Afridi trying a single after a deflection and was dismissed by Colin Ackermann’s direct hit.
Their rating of 286, having been bowled out with one over wasted, might not have been sufficient towards a greater high quality opposition, however with ball in hand, they’re all the time harmful.
Shaheen’s ferocious dying bowling countered his inconsistency with the brand new ball, Rauf’s uncooked tempo unsettled an inexperienced Dutch center order and spinners Shadab and Nawaz took a wicket every.
Hassan Ali additionally marked his return to the aspect with a powerful 2-33.
The Netherlands can take encouragement from the very fact there was not an infinite gulf in talent on show, with Pakistan’s larger expertise finally telling.
Whereas they averted a shock right here, Pakistan are doubtless to offer extra surprises and thrills within the group stage – they reached the ultimate of final 12 months’s T20 World Cup regardless of shedding their first two video games.
De Leede impresses in defeat
It was going to take one thing extraordinarily particular to tug off the very best profitable chase towards Pakistan in 50-over World Cups.
But for a very long time De Leede regarded like he was able to main his aspect there.
The 23-year-old timed the ball fantastically with luxurious drives by way of the covers and bravely took on the brief balls of Shaheen and Rauf.
He was calm and composed in a stand of 70 with Singh, earlier than including extra of a flourish when joined by the center and decrease order.
He regarded crestfallen when Nawaz ripped one by way of his defences after a 68-ball keep, however the Durham participant has now showcased his skills on the largest stage.
‘A sport that acquired away’ – response
Former IPL batter Abhishek Jhunjhunwala on BBC Check Match Particular: “Pakistan had misplaced their final 4 matches main into this match, so it was essential for them to get the win and construct that self-belief.
“Pakistan are all the time going to be a harmful workforce, particularly within the subcontinent.”
Netherlands captain Scott Edwards: “It is most likely a sport that acquired away. We have been in a great place to win at 120-2.
“Dropping wickets within the center held us again. Bas de Leede is a high quality cricketer and we simply wanted another person to go along with him.”
Pakistan captain Babar Azam: “I am fairly glad. All credit score to the bowlers, the wickets within the center order actually put strain on them.
“Muhammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel gave us the partnership to offer us momentum. We’re very completely happy.”