The Pakistan team will be locking horns against the Netherlands on 30th October at Perth Stadium in the T20 World Cup 2022. After facing numerous battles, both the teams are set to compete against each other in the upcoming match.
Team of Pakistan for T20 World Cup 2022
Though considered as one of the leading contenders, but by far the team failed to come forward with their best performance in the tournament. They were defeated in both of the previous matches; one was against team India and the other was against Zimbabwe. Also as reported, the bowlers of Pakistan did try their best in the match against Zimbabwe, where they managed to leak 130 runs in 20 overs.
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Out of those bowling units, Mohammad Wasim Jr was the highest wicket-taker, with four wickets in four overs against 24 runs. Shadab Khan was the other bowler who picked up two wickets in four overs, being charged with 23 runs. Also, Shadab Khan managed to pick one wicket.
However, it was the batting unit who failed to set a hardy competition to Zimbabwe. Most of the key batters seemed to be ‘out of form’ in both the matches. But among the batsmen, Iftikhar Ahmed performed well in the first match. Along with him, Shan Masood’s performance was great in both of the matches. He was the highest run-scorer in a match against Zimbabwe, where he managed to score 44 runs in 38 balls. As well, Mohammad Nawaz scored 22 runs while Shadab Khan could manage to register 17 runs.
Pakistan Playing XI
Mohammad Rizwan (Wicketkeeper), Babar Azam (Captain of the team), Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Haider Ali, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah.
Team of Netherlands T20 World Cup 2022
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The Netherlands team managed to showcase their extraordinary performance at the qualifier stage. But not long ago they lost another face-off against team India. The team was defeated by 56 runs. However, their bowling unit did well in the initial overs, but failed to retain their form in the following overs. According to reports, Paul van Meekeren was the most successful bowler from their side with one wicket to his name in four overs against 32 runs. Also, Fred Klaassen picked one wicket on being charged with 33 runs in four overs.
Moreover, the batting options also failed to come up with their best performance. Among the batsmen, Tim Pringle was the highest scorer, who managed to score 20 runs on 15 balls with the help of one boundary and the same huge six. Also, Colin Ackermann scored 17 runs, as well Max O’Dowd and Bas de Leede scored 16 runs each.
Netherlands Playing XI
Vikramjit Singh, Max O’Dowd, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Tom Cooper, Scott Edwards (Captain of the team and Wicketkeeper), Tim Pringle, Logan van Beek, Shariz Ahmad, Fred Klaassen, Paul van Meekeren.
Predicted Speculations and Match Outcomes
As per past history, Pakistan managed to win 1 match against the Netherlands team of Netherlands. Though the batting unit of team Pakistan could be witnessed struggling in the moment, the bowling unit is expected to provide a tough competition to Netherlands.
Also, with experienced performers by their side, the chances of winning this match are more in favour of Pakistan. But Netherlands can also come up with their best form, thereby giving a strong competition to Pakistan.
The match will be an interesting one, with both teams playing under pressure, in order to make it to the semi-finals.
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