Pakistan vs Netherlands Match Prediction
PAK
97%
Chance of Winning
NED
3%
Odi
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
Facts:
- Pakistan has won six games on the bounce against Netherlands.
- With 24 wickets, Shaheen Shah Afridi is the leading wicket taker for Pakistan in 2023.
Pakistan vs Netherlands Chance of Winning
Pakistan take on Netherlands for the first time in the ODI World Cup as both sides try to stamp their mark early on in the competition. A win for Netherland would be viewed as a stunning upset early on in the competitions on the other hand, a comprehensive win for Pakistan would see them bag first points in the tournament that would settle the team down as they aspire to go all the way on enemy’s turf which would be viewed as greatest achievement for Pakistan Cricket. As per our calculations, Pakistan are firm favourites in the upcoming fixture.
- Pakistan’s chances of winning - 97%
- Netherlands’s chances of winning - 3%
Pakistan vs Netherlands Prediction & Betting Tips 2023
Pakistan have notoriously been slow starters in the games. In four of the last five games they have been outscored in the first ten overs, scoring 42, 44, 37, 43 and 36 runs averaging 40.4 runs. On the other hand Netherlands have scored 41, 57, 52, 55 and 71 in the last five games which includes two games against Sri Lanka and one game against West Indies, averaging 55.2 runs which is far better than Pakistan. Even though this seems to be a straightforward game for Pakistan, we believe Netherlands would outscore Pakistan in powerplay.
It's been a while since Pakistan has had a top talented batsman. Babar Azam has been class apart and one of the key players for Pakistan in the World Cup. In 16 matches, Babar Azam has scored 745 runs which includes two centuries and six half centuries. We believe Babar Azam will score well against Netherlands in the upcoming game.
Match Prediction Best Odds
Pakistan vs Netherlands Match Toss Prediction
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has hosted seven ODI games thus far. In seven games the team batting first has edged 4-3. Much like most of the venues this seems to be a great wicket to bat on hence it wouldn’t be a surprise if either team opts to bat first at the venue.
Weather Report
With 10% chances of disruptions we believe climate would not play a major role in the game. Maximum temperature is expected to be 31C during the game and minimum temperature is expected to be 22C.
Pakistan News & Player List
Pakistan Player List
Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim
Predicted Playing XI
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Fakhar Zaman |
Batter |
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Imam-ul-Haq |
Batter |
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Babar Azam |
Batter |
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Salman Ali Agha |
Batter |
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Mohammad Rizwan |
Wicket-keeper |
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Iftikhar Ahmed |
All-rounder |
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Saud Shakeel |
Batter |
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Shadab Khan |
All-rounder |
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Hasan Ali |
All-rounder |
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Haris Rauf |
Bowler |
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Shaheen Afridi |
Bowler |
Pakistan Team Form
Pakistan lost the last two games against India and Srilanka heading into the World Cup. In 2023 Pakistan played 16 matches and are 10-5 thus far with all games played in the sub-continent.
Netherlands News & Player List
Netherlands Player List
Scott Edwards (c), Max O'Dowd, Bas de Leede, Vikram Singh, Teja Nidamanuru, Paul van Meekeren, Colin Ackermann, Roelof van der Merwe, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Ryan Klein, Wesley Barresi, Saqib Zulfiqar, Shariz Ahmad, Sybrand Engelbrecht
Predicted Playing XI
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Vikram Singh |
Batter |
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Max O'Dowd |
Batter |
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Wesley Barresi |
Batter |
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Bas de Leede |
All-rounder |
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Scott Edwards |
Wicket-keeper |
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Teja Nidamanuru |
All-rounder |
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Saqib Zulfiqar |
Bowler |
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Logan van Beek |
All-rounder |
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Ryan Klein |
Bowler |
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Roelof van der Merwe |
Bowler |
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Aryan Dutt |
Bowler |
Netherlands Team Form
Netherlands haven’t had a best of runs in 2023 as in 13 matches they have a losing record of 5-7. Netherlands entered the qualifying rounds as an underdogs and managed to reach the finals in the qualifiers which sealed their place in the World Cup. Netherlands were eventually beaten by Sri Lanka in the World Cup Qualifiers.
Pakistan vs Netherlands Head to Head
The game between both sides has been a one sided affair. In six games thus far, Pakistan are six in six. The last time these two sides played was in a bilateral series back in Aug 2022 and Pakistan won the series 3-0
Head to Head:
Pakistan Win: 6
Netherlands win: 0
Tied/NR: 0
Pakistan vs Netherlands Betting Odds
Pakistan to have a better opening partnership than Netherlands
Pakistan haven’t had a great Asia Cup as they have conceded a bigger opening stand in each of the last two games. Past records matter little as the upcoming fixture would be played in Hyderabad which looks to be a batting paradise and Netherlands bowling lack the spark to trouble Pakistan top order. On the other hand, even without Naseem Shah, Pakistan possesses one of the lethal bowling attacks in the world of cricket and we believe it's highly likely Pakistan would get an early breakthrough in most of the games in this tournament. We do not believe Netherlands have enough quality to withstand Pakistan bowling attack especially with the new ball which makes this betting tip pretty lucrative which makes this a golden opportunity to make some quick financial returns.
Pakistan vs Netherlands
Odi
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Pakistan vs Netherlands Top Team Batters
Mohammad Rizwan to be Pakistan’s top batter
Mohammad Rizwan has been in scintillating form leading up to the World Cup. In the last five games, Rizwan has managed to score 86, 2, 63, 44 and 67 averaging 87.3 runs which makes him one of the in-form players in this tournament which makes him our top pick for the upcoming game.
Max O’Dowd to be Netherlands’s top batter
Even though Max O’Dowd did not have a standout performance for Netherland, he was the most consistent player in the World Cup Qualifiers. In the last five innings, Dowd managed to score 33, 20, 35, 0 and 36. We believe Max O’Dowd would have a great tournament which makes him our top pick for the game.
Pakistan vs Netherlands Top Team Bowlers
Shaheen Shah Afridi to be Pakistan’s top bowler
When you have one of the best fast bowlers in your playing 11 it's hard to go beyond that. Shaheen Afridi has had an exceptional 2023 in ODI cricket and with 24 wickets is the leading wicket taker for Pakistan this year. To put those numbers along with his talent, it makes Afridi one of the potent weapons in this tournament which makes him our top pick for the upcoming game.
Bas de Leede to be Netherlands’s top bowler
Bas de Leede had an exceptional campaign in World Cup Qualifiers and was one of the main reasons why Netherlands qualified for the World Cup this term. With 15 wickets, Bas de Leede was the top wicket taker for Netherlands in the qualifiers and we expect him to continue his form in this tournament which makes him our top pick for the game.
Our Prediction
Favorites to win
Pakistan
It's fair to say Netherlands are one of the minnows in this tournament and any win in this campaign would be a story as it would be viewed as a stunning upset. Netherlands became the talk of the town when they knocked out South Africa In the T20 World Cup which makes them a tricky opposition even though they are second best in all departments against all teams in this tournament. Netherlands were phenomenal in the Qualifiers as they finished above West Indies who were favourites to make the World Cup.
Betting odds are based on factual stats and the fact remains Pakistan are clear favourites in the upcoming games. The bookmakers have sided with Pakistan giving them odds as low as 1.04. We believe this would be a one sided affair and Pakistan would kick start their campaign with a convincing win against Netherlands.
- Pakistan to win @ 1.04 (PariMatch)
- Netherlands to win @ 12 (PariMatch)
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