Match 2 of the ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 has Pakistan taking on the Netherlands. The match will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad on 6th October 2023 at 02:00 PM IST.

PAK vs NED (Pakistan vs Netherlands), Match 2 - Match Information

Match: Pakistan vs Netherlands, Match 2
Date: 6th October 2023
Time: 02:00 PM IST
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

PAK vs NED (Pakistan vs Netherlands), Match 2 Preview

Netherlands are playing their first game of this season. In their last 5 games, Netherlands have won 2 games and lost 2. Pakistan are also playing their first game of this season. In their last 4 games, Pakistan have won 2 games and lost 2.

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 Points Table

The points table of ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023  Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.

Team P W L Pts. NRR
AFG 0 0 0 0 -
AUS 0 0 0 0 -
BAN 0 0 0 0 -
ENG 0 0 0 0 -
IND 0 0 0 0 -
NED 0 0 0 0 -
NZ 0 0 0 0 -
PAK 0 0 0 0 -
SA 0 0 0 0 -
SL 0 0 0 0 -

Both teams last played against each other in the 3rd ODI  of Pakistan in Netherlands, 3 ODI Series, 2022 where Naseem Shah scored the highest fantasy points for Pakistan with 168 match fantasy points while Tom Cooper topped the fantasy points leaderboard for the Netherlands with 84 match fantasy points.

PAK vs NED, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 259 runs. The team batting first at this venue has won 55% of its matches, so the toss does not make much of a difference here. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.

Weather Report for Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Temperature is expected to be around 29.66 °C with 42% humidity. 4.77 m/s winds are expected. Cloudy weather is expected during the match, this may help pacers with movement.

Pace or Spin?

The pacers have taken 62% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up pacers for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.

PAK vs NED, Head to Head

In the 6 matches played between these 2 teams, Pakistan has won all their matches. The Netherlands do not have a good record against Pakistan. Based on our analysis and trends, we predict the trend to continue. Pakistan bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while batters have earned the most fantasy points for Netherlands.

PAK vs NED Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Mohammad Rizwan 5 298 59.6 0 0 103, 86, 2, 63, 44 -
Babar Azam 5 226 45.2 0 0 90, 80, 29, 10, 17 -
Scott Edwards 5 164 32.8 0 0 1, 25, 4, 67, 67 -
  1. Mohammad Rizwan

    Mohammad Rizwan is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. He has an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. This player is a top order batter, who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches Mohammad Rizwan has scored 103, 86, 2, 63, 44 runs at an average of 59.6 per match.

  2. Mohammad Babar Azam

    Babar Azam is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. This player is a top order batter, and bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches Babar Azam has scored 226 runs at an average of 45.2 per match.

  3. Scott Andrew Edwards

    Scott Edwards is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. This player is a right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches Scott Edwards has scored 1, 25, 4, 67, 67 runs at an average of 32.8 per match.

PAK vs NED Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Logan van Beek 5 53 10.6 10 2 2, 0, 0, 10, 41 2, 2, 2, 0, 4
Haris Rauf 5 0 0 7 1.4 - 1, 0, 0, 4, 2
Shaheen Afridi 5 8 1.6 6 1.2 0, 1, 7, 0, 0 0, 2, 1, 1, 2
  1. Logan Verjus van Beek

    Logan van Beek is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. This player bowls right-arm fast medium and in the last 5 matches Logan van Beek has taken 10 wickets at an average of 2.

  2. Haris Rauf

    Haris Rauf is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. This player bowls right-arm fast and in the last 5 matches Haris Rauf has taken 7 wickets at an average of 1.4. He has a very good record against this opponent, taking 3, 3 wickets in the recent matches.

  3. Shaheen Shah Afridi

    Shaheen Afridi is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. Shaheen Afridi bowls left-arm fast and in the recent 5 matches he has taken 0, 2, 1, 1, 2 wickets at an average of 1.2.

PAK vs NED Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Bas de Leede 5 254 50.8 10 2 18, 123, 39, 41, 33 0, 5, 0, 3, 2
Colin Ackermann 5 208 41.6 5 1 6, 8, 1, 93, 100 1, 0, 0, 2, 2
Shadab Khan 5 34 6.8 3 0.6 9, 16, 3, 6, 0 1, 0, 1, 1, 0
  1. Bastiaan de Leede

    Bas de Leede is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 102 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.8. Bas de Leede is a top order right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 254 runs at an average of 50.8 per match.

  2. Colin Niel Ackermann

    Colin Ackermann is an all-rounder and has an average of 73 match fantasy points in the last 7 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top order right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches Colin Ackermann has scored 208 runs averaging 41.6 per match.

  3. Shadab Khan

    Shadab Khan is an all-rounder and has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a batter, and bats right-handed. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 9, 16, 3, 6, 0 runs averaging 6.8 per match.

PAK vs NED Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player M R Avg R W Avg W RR RW
Bas de Leede 5 254 50.8 10 2 18, 123, 39, 41, 33 0, 5, 0, 3, 2
Logan van Beek 5 53 10.6 10 2 2, 0, 0, 10, 41 2, 2, 2, 0, 4
Mohammad Rizwan 5 298 59.6 0 0 103, 86, 2, 63, 44 -
Babar Azam 5 226 45.2 0 0 90, 80, 29, 10, 17 -
Haris Rauf 5 0 0 7 1.4 - 1, 0, 0, 4, 2
  1. Bastiaan de Leede

    Bas de Leede is an all-rounder and has an average of 102 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.8 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. Bas de Leede is a top order batter, who bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 18, 123, 39, 41, 33 runs averaging 50.8 per match.

  2. Logan Verjus van Beek

    Logan van Beek is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player has an average of 67 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. Logan van Beek is a right-arm fast medium bowler and in the recent 5 matches he has taken 10 wickets at an average of 2.

  3. Mohammad Rizwan

    Mohammad Rizwan is a wicket-keeper and has an average of 71 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top order batter, who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches Mohammad Rizwan has scored 103, 86, 2, 63, 44 runs averaging 59.6 per match.

  4. Mohammad Babar Azam

    Babar Azam is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.5. This player is a top order right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches Babar Azam has scored 226 runs at an average of 45.2 per match.

  5. Haris Rauf

    Haris Rauf is a bowler and has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a good to have player for your Fantasy Team. He bowls right-arm fast and in the recently played 5 matches this player has taken 1, 0, 0, 4, 2 wickets at an average of 1.4. Haris Rauf has done very well against this opposition, taking 3, 3 wickets in the recent matches.

PAK vs NED Squad Information

Pakistan (PAK) Squad: Mohammad Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz, Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Usama Mir, Agha Salman, Saud Shakeel, Hasan Ali, Abdullah Shafique, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Wasim and Zaman Khan

Netherlands (NED) Squad: Sybrand Engelbrecht, Roelof van der Merwe, Wesley Barresi, Colin Ackermann, Logan van Beek, Paul van Meekeren, Max O'Dowd, Saqib Zulfiqar, Bas de Leede, Scott Edwards, Teja Nidamanuru, Vikramjit Singh, Ryan Klein, Aryan Dutt, Shariz Ahmad, Noah Croes and Kyle Klein

PAK vs NED Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Mohammad Rizwan and Scott Edwards

Batter: Saud Shakeel

All-Rounders: Bas de Leede and Mohammad Nawaz

Bowlers: Aryan Dutt, Haris Rauf, Logan van Beek, Mohammad Wasim, Shariz Ahmad and Usama Mir

Captain: Mohammad Nawaz

Vice-Captain: Mohammad Rizwan

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