In an exciting World Cup encounter, Pakistan emerged victorious against the Netherlands, securing a resounding 81-run triumph. The match witnessed Pakistan posting a formidable total of 286 runs on the scoreboard, while the Netherlands managed to muster 205 runs in their allotted 40 overs.
Bas de Leede delivered a standout performance for the Dutch side, amassing an impressive 67 runs, while Vikramjit Singh added 52 runs to bolster the team’s total. Logan van Beek contributed 28 runs, Colin Ackermann chipped in with 17, and Saqib Zulfiqar managed 10 runs.
Pakistan’s bowling attack proved their mettle, with Haris Rauf claiming 3 crucial wickets and Hasan Ali securing 2 dismissals. Shahin Afridi, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, and Shadab Khan each contributed with one wicket.
For Pakistan, it was a collective effort with the bat that set the stage for victory. Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel were the star performers, both accumulating an impressive 68 runs. Mohammad Nawaz added 39 runs to the tally, while Shadab Khan contributed 32. Imam-ul-Haq managed to score 15 runs before being dismissed.
Other notable contributions came from Fakhar Zaman and Shahin Shah Afridi, each scoring 12 runs. Iftikhar Ahmed contributed 9 runs, Haris Rauf managed 6, and Captain Babar Azam scored 5 runs.
In the bowling department, Bas de Leede shone for the Netherlands, claiming 4 wickets. Aryan Dutt, Logan van Beek, Colin Ackermann, and Paul van Meekeren each took one wicket.
Saud Shakeel’s outstanding performance earned him the coveted title of “Player of the Match,” a testament to his crucial contributions that led Pakistan to a convincing victory.
With this impressive win, Pakistan’s World Cup campaign gains momentum, and fans eagerly anticipate the team’s upcoming matches as they strive for excellence on the global stage.
