ODI World Cup 2023: Pacers fire Pakistan to comfortable win

Pakistan vs Netherlands Highlights, World Cup 2023: Pakistan defeated the Netherlands 81 runs to start the ODI World Cup 2023 campaign at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Friday.

Despite a collapse in the top order, Pakistan managed to amass 286/10 in 49 overs while batting first.

Both Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel, who each contributed 68 runs, spearheaded Pakistan's comeback. Towards the conclusion, Shadab Khan and Muhammad Nawaz both contributed significantly with scores of thirty or higher.

As a result, Netherlands had a respectable start, with Vikramjit Singh and Bas de Leede spearheading the attack.

Before being dismissed against Shadab, Vikramjit scored 52(67), while Mohammad Nawaz thrashed Bas de Leede for 67(68). In 41 overs, Netherlands was eventually bowled out for 205.

Pakistan vs Netherlands Live Score: Pakistan win by 81 runs

Pakistan vs Netherlands Live Score: Haris Rauf has the final laugh as he cleans up Paul van Meekeren for 7(12), following which the Netherlands innings is folded for 205 in 41 overs.

Pakistan win by 81 runs.