Pakistan vs Netherlands LIVE: Result and reaction as Rauf takes three wickets and Babar Azam’s side win

Pakistan get their World Cup up and running with a convincing 81-run victory over the Netherlands

Virat Kohli joins team India ahead of their cricket World Cup match against Australia

Pakistan secured a comprehensive 81-run victory against a battling Netherlands to kickstart their World Cup campaign. Babar Azam’s side were in trouble after falling to 38-3 in the early stages but half-centuries from Saud Shakeel and Muhammad Rizwan saw them recover to post 286 after 49 overs.

Netherlands started brightly in their chase as Bas de Leede and Vikram Singh both reached their half-centuries as part of a 70-run stand. But when Singh fell, the Dutch middle order failed to provide support for De Leede who eventually fell for 67, with Scott Edward’s side losing their last 8 wickets for 85 runs as they were bowled out for 205.

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Pakistan vs Netherlands LIVE: ODI World Cup updates

• Netherlands fall to 81-run defeat against Pakistan in opening both side’s opening World Cup fixture
• De Leede hits impressive half-centuries but Dutch run-chase collapses
• Pakistan bowled out for 286 off 49 overs; Rizwan and Shakeel hit vital half-centuries
• Cricket World Cup 2023: Full schedule, fixtures and match dates

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25.4

Logan van Beek to Mohammad Rizwan. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, in the air under control to third man for 1 run, fielded by Singh.

6 October 2023 11:25

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25.3

Logan van Beek to Mohammad Rizwan. Leg cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pushing, back to bowler for no runs.

6 October 2023 11:25

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25.2

Wide Logan van Beek to Saud Shakeel. Short, down leg side on the back foot Leave, Left for 1 run, fielded by Edwards.

6 October 2023 11:24

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25.2

Logan van Beek to Saud Shakeel. Back of a length, down leg side on the back foot working, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Singh.

6 October 2023 11:24

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25.1

Logan van Beek to Mohammad Rizwan. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Nidamanuru.

6 October 2023 11:23

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Pakistan 143-3 (25) Rizwan 49 Shakeel 58, Zulfiqar 0-8 (1)

Netherlands turn to their EIGHTH bowler so far this game. We’re only in the 25th over! Zulfiqar comes in with some unorthodox right-arm leg spin.

Shakeel takes only one ball to adjust, though, as he shows a deft touch to guide the ball past short third-man for four off the second ball. Four singles follow to bring eight from the over. The bowling side really struggling to stem the flow of runs as we reach the halfway point in this innings.

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24.6

Saqib Zulfiqar to Mohammad Rizwan. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Ackermann.

6 October 2023 11:22

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Saqib Zulfiqar to Saud Shakeel. Leg spinner half volley, wide outside off stump moves in front working, to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Nidamanuru.

6 October 2023 11:22

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24.4

Saqib Zulfiqar to Mohammad Rizwan. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long off for 1 run, fielded by Nidamanuru.

6 October 2023 11:21

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Saqib Zulfiqar to Saud Shakeel. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump moves in front working, to deep square leg for 1 run, fielded by Ackermann.

6 October 2023 11:20