Recent Match
Cricket World Cup 2023, 2nd Match, Hyderabad, Oct 6th, 2023

Pakistan

(48.6 ov) 286/10

Netherlands

(40.6 ov) 205/10

Complete Pakistan won by 81 runs

PAK 286/10 (48.6)

NED 205/10 (40.6) CRR: 5

Batter
R
B
4s
6s
SR
28
28
3
1
100
Last Wicket: Paul van Meekeren b Haris Rauf 7(12) - 205/10 in 40.6 ov.
Bowler
0
M
R
W
ECO
7
1
33
2
4.71
9
0
43
3
4.78
Recent: ... 1 1 4 0 0 Wd 4 | 0 Wd 0 1 0 1 W Overs: 40.6
So there we have it, that's the end of Game 2.
Babar Azam: The way Hyderabad supports us, we are very happy. Our team is enjoying the hospitality. Pretty satisfied, credit to the bowlers, the way started well and the way we took wickets in the middle overs. We lost three wickets, the way Rizwan and Saud batted put pressure on the Netherlands. Saud built his innings and played well. He has improved a lot. Our bowlers bowled very well, we stuck to our plans, Haris bowled quick and took wickets.
Scott Edwards: Firstly, a little bit disappointing. Think we bowled a fielded really well. Credit to Pakistan, they batted well in the end. Felt the total was par, we felt we were in the game when we were on 120. Captaincy is a bit about instinct, lot of options out there. Bas de Leede is fantastic in all three departments of the game. Just needed someone to go with him. Haven’t spoken to van Beek, we’ll assess that and see where it goes. Probably one that got away, we were in a pretty good position. They just took a few wickets in the middle there.
Saud Shakeel | Player of the match: Tried to be positive and score runs for the team. Nerves were there, we lost 3 wickets but I was fortunate enough to get early boundaries. We knew the pressure would go back to them if we got a start. I think the last 2-3 months I’ve been playing hard, I knew I’d bat number 5 for Pakistan and have been developing my shots according to that - sweeps and reverse sweeps. Thanks to the crowd as well, and I want to thank my coach as well for helping me out.
Pakistan’s record defending 275 or more in World Cups
Matches: 14
Won: 14
Spare a thought for Bas de Leede as well. He was simply outstanding today. Picked up 4 wickets with the ball before coming out to score a valorous fifty.
Pakistan probably wouldn't be too chuffed about this. They ended up leaking a few runs at the death and the win wasn't quite as convincing as they would've liked.
21:16 Local Time, 15:46 GMT, 21:16 IST: So Pakistan stave off the Dutch threat! The Netherlands fought valiantly but it wasn't enough today. They did keep Pakistan on their toes though and that's definitely something they can write home about.
40.6
Haris Rauf to van Meekeren, out Bowled!! van Meekeren b Haris Rauf 7(12) [4s-1]
Haris Rauf to van Meekeren, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!
40.5
Haris Rauf to van Beek, 1 run, slower delivery full outside off, van Beek taps it to deep cover
40.4
Haris Rauf to van Beek, no run
40.3
Haris Rauf to van Meekeren, 1 run, length delivery on leg-stump, tucked off his hips down towards deep square leg
40.2
Haris Rauf to van Meekeren, no run, nails the yorker on middle, van Meekeren keeps it out
40.2
Haris Rauf to van Meekeren, wide