The thrilling inaugural match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is about to unfold at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, face-off between Pakistan vs Netherlands.
Guided by the capable leadership of Captain Babar Azam, Pakistan is eager for a robust beginning in the tournament, preparing for pivotal encounters against Sri Lanka on October 10 and their long-standing rivals, India, on October 14. Despite encountering setbacks in their warm-up fixtures against New Zealand and Australia, Pakistan is fueled by unwavering determination and resilience.
Meanwhile, the Netherlands, the only Associate nation in the tournament, seeks to create an upset and make a mark by defeating Pakistan in their opening match. Their warm-up matches were marred by rain, making this encounter all the more significant for them.
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Expected line-ups for both teams:
Pakistan Probable XI:
Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (capt), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel/Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Shah Afridi, and Haris Rauf.
Netherlands Probable XI:
Vikramjit Singh, Max O’Dowd, Wesley Barresi, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Scott Edwards (capt and wk), Ryan Klein, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merwe, Shariz Ahmed, and Paul van Meekeren.
Pitch Overview:The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
as evident from the warm-up match between Pakistan vs Australia. In that game, Australia managed a formidable 351 runs against Pakistan’s strong bowling lineup. Despite a valiant chase, Pakistan fell short, being bowled out for 337. With little assistance to bowlers, the batsmen are expected to dominate today’s match, setting the stage for an exciting high-scoring affair. Stay tuned for live updates as the action unfolds on the pitch.
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