PAK Win by 81 Runs | Pakistan vs Netherlands Highlights of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Bowlers Hand PAK First Win

Pakistan win by 81 runs! That's it, Netherlands have been bundled out for 205 runs. An impressive win for Pakistan as bowlers deliver. Winning start to the campaign for Pakistan.  

OUT! Now Mohammad Nawaz strikes! A vital wicket for Pakistan as Bas de Leede is bowled. End of a fine innings as Netherlands only hope remaining departs. Bas de Leede b Nawaz 67(68)

OUT! Shaheen Afridi strikes and Netherlands have been further dented. Afridi traps Saqib Zulfiqar in front of the wickets. Six down Netherlands now with Bas de Leede holding fort at one end.

OUT! Back to back wickets for Haris Rauf, he strikes twice in one over. He accounts for Teja Nidamanuru and Scott Edwards in one over. Netherlands are five down now and Pakistan are back in the game.

OUT! Back to back wickets for Haris Rauf, he strikes twice in one over. He accounts for Teja Nidamanuru and Scott Edwards in one over. Netherlands are five down now and Pakistan are back in the game.

OUT! Shadab Khan has dismissed Vikramjit Singh and it is a big breakthrough for Pakistan here. The southpaw was looking to free his arms and has perished in the process! Pakistan have made a way back into this match. Vikramjit Singh c Fakhar Zaman b Shadab Khan 52(67)

The duo of Vikramjit Singh and Bas de Leede have steadied the ship for the Netherlands with a good partnership here. The Netherlands would want these two to continue on and add as many runs as possible, which will take them closer to the upset. Pakistan need a wicket here or else the game might slip away very soon. 

OUT! Iftikhar Ahmed has struck first ball and has castled Colin Ackermann, who played a needless shot to see his stumps get rattled. The right-hander pre-meditated a sweep shot and did not make any contact, with the ball hitting the middle pole. Pakistan right back in this match. Colin Ackermann b Iftikhar Ahmed 17(21)

Pakistan have managed to have some sort of momentum in this contest with Hassan Ali striking, dismissing Max O'Dowd. The Netherlands would look to stitch a good partnership that can take them to a position of control. At the moment, the contest is pretty even with Pakistan seeking another wicket to go ahead. 

OUT! Pakistan have broken this opening stand and it is Hassan Ali, who has made an impact on his return to the ODI side. Max O'Dowd was taken aback by the surprise bouncer and Shaheen Afridi did not make any mistake in taking a good catch. Max O'Dowd c Shaheen Afridi b Hassan Ali 5(12) 

Vikramjit Singh and Max O Dowd have begun the chase for the Netherlands in this match and a good start is what they would be after. A good opening partnership can take them to a position of dominance and an upset can be on the cards! 

OUT! Haris Rauf is stumped out. He was looking to go for another big shot but perishes in the process. Pakistan have been bowled out for 286. Good recovery after being 188/6 at one stage. Haris Rauf st Edwards b Ackermann 16(14)

OUT! Absolute chaos out there! Yes-no between Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Nawaz first, an overthrow and then Nawaz is run out at striker's end after a direct hit. Pakistan nine down now. Nawaz run out (Ackermann) 39(43)

OUT! One more and it is two wickets in two balls for Bas de Leede here! Hassan Ali was struck on his pads as he attempted to play it on the leg-side and he is on fire! Ali reviewed it but it was umpires' call that prevailed. Pakistan might not play their full quota of 50 overs here. Hassan Ali lbw Bas de Leede 0 (1)

OUT! Bas de Leede has picked up his third wicket here by castling Shadab Khan. With some more overs left, Pakistan are at a risk of being bowled out here! Take a bow Netherlands!  Shadab Khan b Bas de Leede 32(34) 

OUT! Bas de Leede has struck again and dismissed Iftikhar Ahmed! Pakistan have lost three wickets in a quick span of time after that massive partnership. The right-hander tried to guide the ball to third man but got an edge with Scott Edwards taking a simple catch. Pakistan in deep deep trouble.  Iftikhar Ahmed c Edwards b Bas de Leede 9(11) 

OUT! Bas de Leede has cleaned up Mohammad Rizwan with a decent delivery which the right-hander completely missed! He was early into the flick and the ball went through him and struck the stumps. A wicket out of nowhere and Netherlands have fought back here. Mohammad Rizwan b Bas de Leede 68(75) 

OUT! Aryan Dutt has struck and dismissed Saud Shakeel, who has perished in an attempt to play a sweep shot! The southpaw batted so well till now but could not control the shot, got the edge and handed a simple catch to the fielder. A breakthrough that the Netherlands wanted! Saud Shakeel c Saqib Zulfiqar b Aryan Dutt 68(52)

FIFTY for Mohammad Rizwan! A good knock under pressure and he has slowly helped Pakistan rebuild in this contest with Saud Shakeel. The two have held this innings together after the loss of three quick wickets and now Pakistan would want them to carry on till the end. 

FIFTY! An innings of composure and class here from Saud Shakeel, who has scored a half-century on his World Cup debut. He has arrested Pakistan's slide with Mohammad Rizwan with the two slowly bringing the side back into the contest.