ICC Men's World Cup 2023 Prediction: Pakistan vs. Netherlands

Prediction by TOCB - Tips On Cricket Betting:

In this ICC Men's World Cup 2023 encounter, TOCB - Tips On Cricket Betting predicts Pakistan as the winner. With their balanced team and strong performances in recent matches, Pakistan is expected to triumph in this contest. However, cricket is known for its unpredictability, and the Netherlands could provide stiff competition.

There have been 6 ODIs between Pakistan and the Netherlands so far. The Asian cricketing giants have won all of those. While Pakistan seem to have a massive upper hand on paper over the European team, the Dutch team did have their moments of adventure.

The pitch at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium will be beneficial to batters while giving enough support to seam bowlers. This venue, like the majority of other venues, uses red soil, black soil and a combination of both.

With no rain in sight, Hyderabad is expected to be hot and humid on October 6, with temperatures likely to soar as high as 33 degrees and humidity rising up to 66%, as per Weather.com.

Pakistan vs Netherlands: Prediction

Pakistan would like to make their goal clear from the very first match, which is also likely to be their easiest. With Sri Lanka, India and Australia matches coming up next, Pakistan will have to ensure that they bag their first points.

Key Players to Watch:

Pakistan 🇵🇰 :

Pakistan, who were the world’s no 1 ODI team until last month, have a strong squad, their recent performances have not been consistent. They failed to make it to the final of the Asia Cup, where the only other strong team was India, and they also lost both their warm up matches. Nevertheless, they remain one of the favourites to make it to the semi-final of the World Cup. They have two of the world’s best pacers in Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf, while their batting will be spearheaded by the no. 1 batsman in ODI rankings, Babar Azam.

Netherlands 🇳🇱 :

Netherlands, meanwhile, will be expecting runs from Vikramjit Singh and their captain Scott Edwards. Singh scored 326 runs from eight matches at an average of 40.75 in the Qualifiers, while Edwards scored 314 runs in eight games at an average of 62.80. Netherlands finished the Qualifiers as the runners-up, after losing to Sri Lanka in the finals. The World Cup will provide them the experience of playing against the top teams.

Pakistan vs Netherlands Predicted XI

Pakistan Playing XI

Babar Azam (C), Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Iftikhar-Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi, Usama Mir.

Netherlands Playing XI

Max O’Dowd, Scott Edwards (C & WK), Wesley Barresi, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Roelof van der Merwe, Vikramjit Singh, Saqib-Zulfiqar, Logan van Beek, Paul van Meekeren, Shariz Ahmad.

Pakistan vs Netherlands Fantasy Team

Wicket-Keeper: Mohammad Rizwan(Captain), Scott Edwards

Batters: Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Max O’Dowd

All-Rounders: Colin Ackermann, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz(vice-captain), Bas de Leede

Bowlers: Logan van Beek, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf