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Netherlands vs Pakistan, PAK in NED, 3 ODIs, 2022 Full score card

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3rd ODI, Hazelaarweg, Rotterdam, 21 Aug, 2022

Pakistan

PAK

206/10

(49.4) overs

Netherlands

NED

197/10

(49.2) overs

Pakistan beat Netherlands by 9 runs

Player Of The Match

Naseem Shah,
Pakistan
Pakistan
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Pakistan

Commentary

Right then, Pakistan have completed the clean sweep here. Babar Azam and his teammates gather around the trophy and begin their celebrations. The hosts would be wondering what they could have achieved if they won the two close encounters but they definitely have a lot of positives to take back from this series. The next assignment for the Netherlands is the T20 World Cup in Australia. Pakistan though will head down to UAE for the Asia Cup. Their first encounter of the campaign is going to against India which will be played on 28th August 2022. The first ball will be at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). You can join us early for the build-up. Till then, take care and goodbye!

Babar Azam, the victorious skipper says that he is definitely happy with the team's performance and gives all the credit to the boys as they bowled well in the second innings. Says Naseem Shah has been wonderful. Adds He bowled well with the new ball and also in the death overs. Adds that all the bowlers bowled well. Claims that early on the wicket wasn’t good and the ball didn’t come to bat. Credits the Netherlands and says that they bowled really well.

Scott Edwards, the captain of the Netherlands is in for a chat. He says that he is incredibly proud of the boys. Adds that a little bit of inexperience at the back cost them the game. Mentions all the players played really well. Adds that it sort of caps off how the summer has been. Ends by saying the boys have surely grown over the course.

Naseem Shah wins the Man of the Match award for his sensational spell with the ball. He says that he used the pitch early on when the ball was seaming. Claims that he bowled in good areas and that helped him. Adds that when he performs well and the team wins he feels really good. Mentions that this performance is important for him since his ODI career just started. Thanks the crowd for coming from all over Europe and credits them for providing a lot of support.

Stay tuned for the presentation...

Earlier in the innings, after opting to bat first, Babar Azam played a lone battle with the blade. Netherlands were excellent with the ball from the word go. Vivian Kingma and Bas de Leede combined for five wickets. They also kept the run rate in check throughout the innings. It was a complete team performance from them. During the chase, Netherlands kept losing wickets whenever any of their players seemed to have their eye in and eventually ended up on the losing side.

Pakistan will be very happy with the way they came back in this innings! They started off brightly with their pacers doing the trick. Although, there was a period when Pakistan found it difficult to take wickets at regular intervals. Nonetheless, their spinners kept things tight with the ball and did not let the batters score freely. It was Mohammad Wasim and Naseem Shah who were the game-changers for them. They both combined for nine wickets and made sure they get their side over the victory line. Naseem Shah stood out with the ball with his fi-fer.

The Netherlands came mighty close this time around but were unable to seal the game! Just like the opposition the hosts were off to a slow start. The Netherlands lost two wickets inside the Powerplay. It was Vikramjit Singh who took his time to settle in and made sure to put away the bad balls although he slipped up straightaway after his half-ton. Later, Tom Cooper also displayed his batting skills and smacked 62 runs. The Netherlands were ahead for most part of the game but they could not hold their nerves in the death overs. They kept losing wickets at regular intervals and in the end, the lack of experience in their tail-enders took the game away from them.

A fascinating game of ebbs and flows. Pakistan have done really well here to come back in the game and complete the clean sweep. They have also added more 10 points to their tally in the World Cup Super League standings. Netherlands were in the game for the most part of it but were unable to get over the finish line here.

49.2W

OUT! CLEANED UP! Mohammad Wasim gets the final wicket here. The Netherlands have come so close but could not get over the line. Mohammad Wasim bowls a low full toss at the stumps. Aryan Dutt swings but misses and Mohammad Wasim hits the off pole. That brings the end to the Dutch innings and Pakistan win by 9 runs. They whitewash the series 3-0.

49.14

FOUR! What a good start to the over! Mohammad Wasim goes really full and on the pads, Aryan Dutt flicks this to the left of short fine leg and the ball rushes to the deep backward sqaure leg for four runs. 10 needed from 5 now!

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 49 overs : 193/9

A Dutt1 (1)

V Kingma1 (2)

N Shah10-0-33-5

48.61

Yorker in line with the stumps, Aryan Dutt digs this out and rushes across for a single. 14 runs are needed in 6 balls!

48.51

This is short as well and outside off, Vivian Kingma plays this to short third man and gets off the mark with a single.

48.40

Back-of-a-length delivery outside off, Vivian Kingma fends this on the back foot.

48.31W

OUT! RUN OUT! The Dutch are falling apart now. It is a length ball, angled down leg. Shariz Ahmad flicks it down to fine leg. Mohammad Wasim sprints to his left from the deep and throws it to the keeper. Mohammad Haris collects and clips the bails off in a flash. The square leg umpire raises his finger. Vivian Kingma is the last man in for Netherlands.

48.20

Good-length delivery nipping in from outside off, Shariz Ahmad taps the ball to cover.

48.21wd

WIDE! Straying down leg and they give an extra run as the umpire says this is wide.

Aryan Dutt is the new man in.

48.1W

OUT! CAUGHT! Naseem Shah gets his maiden five-wicket haul in ODI cricket! What an achievement for the young man! Naseem Shah bowls this on a good length and outside off, Logan van Beek thumps this towards deep mid-wicket. He connects well but finds Mohammad Nawaz in the deep. He looks really disappointed. 18 runs are needed from 11 now!

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 48 overs : 189/7

van Beek8 (10)

S Ahmad4 (6)

S Dahani10-0-37-0

47.61

Slower short ball outside off, Logan van Beek pulls this once again and takes a single as the ball goes to deep square leg.

47.52

Short ball and just outside off, Logan van Beek miscues his pull to deep backward square leg for two runs.

47.42

Good-length delivery in line with the stumps. Flicked through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

47.31

Shahnawaz Dahani goes full once again on the pads, looking for the yorker. Shariz Ahmad flicks this to deep square leg for a single.

47.21lb

This one is on middle and leg from a good length, Logan van Beek misses and hits his pads to roll towards short fine leg for a leg bye.

47.11

Shahnawaz Dahani bowls this full and into the pads, Shariz Ahmad clips this to deep backward square leg for a single.

Netherlands need 26 runs off 18 balls. Shahnawaz Dahani comes back into the attack to get Pakistan closer to the finish line here.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 47 overs : 181/7

S Ahmad2 (4)

van Beek3 (6)

N Shah9-0-29-4

46.61

Naseem Shah bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Shariz Ahmad knocks the ball to mid on for a quick single.

46.61wd

WIDE! Angling down leg from a fuller length. The umpire says this is wide.

46.50

Good-length delivery from outside off, Shariz Ahmad hangs his bat out to dry and gets beaten on the outside edge.

46.41

Short ball aimed for the body. Logan van Beek goes to pull and gets hit on the helmet. A quick concussion test and we are set to go on.

Commentary

We are back for the chase. Pakistan players make their way out on the field. Followed by Vikramjit Singh and Max O'Dowd who walk out to open for Netherlands. Naseem Shah to start with the new ball. Here we go...

... The Run Chase ...

Right then, at one stage it looked like Pakistan could reach 300 but they have not even been able to play out their 50 overs. The Netherlands have a golden opportunity to register a win and will need all their batters to perform. Pakistan will try and get purchase out of this wicket with the new ball to put the hosts under pressure. Do we have a massive upset on the cards? We will find out soon after a short break.

The hosts were right on the money from the world go. Vivian Kingma got a wicket on his first delivery but after that, they found it difficult to take wickets. Their fielding was top quality today barring a dropped catch and missed stumping opportunity by the skipper, Scott Edwards behind the wicket. Scott Edwards mixed his bowlers up well through the innings and even though a partnership was building, they managed to keep it tight. Their disciplined bowling finally got rewarded as Pakistan kept losing wickets trying to accelerate towards the end of the innings. Bas de Leede was expensive initially but came back strong to take three wickets. Aryan Dutt was outstanding once again and all the front-line bowlers had a wicket in their kitty.

Pakistan would be disappointed with their batting effort! They lost their debutant opener, Abdullah Shafique quite early on after which Babar Azam joined Fakhar Zaman to steady the innings. They put on a 55-run partnership before the latter slipped out. Pakistan were far too watchful and their strategy to play slow initially and then accelerate, seems to have backfired as the low scoring rate kept building the pressure. They were 104 for the loss of 2 wickets but a mini collapse saw them teetering at 168 for 6. Babar Azam missed out on his century yet again being dismissed on 91. Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman could not make the most of their reprieve. The lower order later failed to make much of an impact but did just enough to get them over the 200 mark.

The Dutch have bowled out their much-fancied opponents! What a complete bowling performance this has been from the Netherlands team! Despite the fact that they have lost this series, they came out to fight and have restricted Pakistan to a under-par score of 206. The pitch report indicated that this is a batting paradise but we have seen the Dutch bowlers prove that wrong. They will now look to come out and perform with the bat to seal what could be an historic win.

49.4W

OUT! CAUGHT! Vivian Kingma gets another wicket in his kitty. It is full and on off. Shah swings hard at it. It flies high in the air towards long on. Logan van Beek there takes a sharp catch. Pakistan are bundled out for just 206.

Shahnawaz Dahani is the last batter out in the middle.

49.3W

OUT! RUN OUT! A huge mix-up here and Zahid Mahmood walks back to the pavilion. It is fuller, outside off. Shah shuffles across and looks to scoop it away. It goes to the left of the keeper off the cue end. Zahid Mahmood is on the charge for a run but Shah never called for it. Scott Edwards throws the ball to the bowler, Vivian Kingma walks towards the stumps and clips the bails at the non-striker's end.

49.21

Vivian Kingma fires it into the pads, Mahmood clips it to deep square leg for one.

49.10

Fuller, on the pads, Mahmood eases it back to the bowler.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 49 overs : 205/8

Z Mahmood8 (5)

N Shah3 (7)

de Leede9-0-50-3

48.61

Shorter, on the body. Mahmood pulls it to deep square leg and takes a single.

48.61wd

WIDE! It is full, outside the tramline. The umpire signals a wide. Bas de Leede has to reload his final delivery here.

48.56

SIX! He connects this time and sends it sailing over the ropes. A short ball, on off. Zahid Mahmood stands tall and smokes it over the bowler's head for a biggie.

48.40

A slower bumper, on off. Zahid Mahmood looks to pull it away but misses.

48.30

Length ball, on off, Zahid Mahmood dabs it down to third man. They look for a single but decide against it. There is an appeal for run out but the replays confirm the batters is safe.

48.21

A single now as this is pulled through mid-wicket.

48.10

Naseem Shah makes the most of the review and survives. It is full, wide outside off. Shah swings hard at it. There is some noise but it looks like he hit his bat on the ground. Scott Edwards takes the catch behind the stick and appeals. The umpire takes his time but gives it out. Shah takes the review and it confirms that there is day and light between bat and ball.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 48 overs : 196/8

N Shah2 (5)

Z Mahmood1 (1)

V Kingma5-1-14-1

47.61

Full length, on the pads, Shah glances it to the left of the keeper for a single.

47.50

Woah! Naseem Shah is lucky to not see his blade crash into the stumps. It is a good-length ball, on off. Shah looks to heave it across the line. The blade flies off the hands once he connects, The ball goes to cover but straight to the fielder.

47.41

It is full, on middle and leg. Zahid Mahmood uses his feet and flicks it to square leg. They take one.

47.31

Full length, on the pads, Shah flicks it to square leg for one.

47.20

Vivian Kingma is right on the money this time and the umpire thinks the same. Naseem Shah though is not satisfied and takes the review for lbw. Coming to the delivery, it is tailing in, full and on leg. Shah stays back and looks to dig it out but fails to get any blade on it. He gets hit on his shoes. Kingma appeals and the umpire raises his dreaded finger. The review is taken and it confirms that the ball is missing the wickets. Naseem Shah survives and Pakistan do not lose a review here as well.

47.10

It is angled into the pads, Shah looks to flick it away but misses. It rolls out of his pads but the batters do not take a run here.

47.11wd

WIDE! Fuller, down leg. Shah misses his flick. Wide called.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 47 overs : 192/8

M Wasim11 (14)

N Shah0 (0)

de Leede8-0-41-3

46.6W

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! An off-cuter this time, full and wide outside off. Wasim shuffles across and throws his blade at it. The ball takes the outside edge and goes towards the keeper. Scott Edwards makes no mistake behind the sticks. Bas de Leede gets his third wicket now.

Zahid Mahmood is the new batter out in the middle. Vivian Kingma is into the attack. He will be bowling straight after the first Powerplay. He has given 10 runs in his 4 overs and taken one wicket.

46.61wd

WIDE! A slower bumper, on off. Wasim stays back and looks to hook it away but misses. The umpire signals a wide.

46.50

It is full, outside off, Wasim shuffles across and looks to scoop it away. It goes to short fine leg off the top of the blade.

46.40

Length ball, on off, defended out.

Netherlands
Pakistan
Batter R B 4s 6s SR
V Singh

c M Haris b M Wasim

50 85 7 0 58.82
M O'Dowd

c A Salman b N Shah

3 11 0 0 27.27
M Ahmad

b N Shah

11 21 0 0 52.38
de Leede

c M Haris b M Wasim

5 12 0 0 41.66
T Cooper

c F Zaman b M Wasim

62 105 4 0 59.04
S Edwards

b N Shah

6 6 1 0 100
T Nidamanuru

b N Shah

24 32 2 0 75
van Beek

c M Nawaz b N Shah

8 11 0 0 72.72
S Ahmad

run out (M Wasim / M Haris)

5 8 0 0 62.50
A Dutt

b M Wasim

5 3 1 0 166.66
V Kingma

not out

1 2 0 0 50
Extras

(b 1,lb 5,w 11,nb 0,Penalty 0)

17
Total 49.2 (RR: 3.99)
197/10

Did not bat:

Fall of wickets:

(M O'Dowd, 4.1 ov) (M Ahmad, 8.5 ov) (de Leede, 14 ov) (V Singh, 30.3 ov) (S Edwards, 32.4 ov) (T Nidamanuru, 44.5 ov) (T Cooper, 45.4 ov) (van Beek, 48.1 ov) (S Ahmad, 48.3 ov) (A Dutt, 49.2 ov)
Bowler O M R W ER
N Shah
10 0 33 5 3.30
S Dahani
10 0 37 0 3.70
M Wasim
9.2 0 36 4 3.85
A Salman
2 0 5 0 2.50
Z Mahmood
8 0 39 0 4.87
M Nawaz
10 1 41 0 4.10
Batter R B 4s 6s SR
A Shafique

b V Kingma

2 5 0 0 40
F Zaman

b van Beek

26 43 4 0 60.46
B Azam

c & b A Dutt

91 125 7 2 72.80
A Salman

c van Beek b S Ahmad

24 42 1 0 57.14
K Shah

run out (S Ahmad / T Cooper)

2 8 0 0 25
M Haris

c T Cooper b de Leede

4 10 0 0 40
M Nawaz

c van Beek b de Leede

27 35 1 2 77.14
M Wasim

c S Edwards b de Leede

11 14 0 1 78.57
N Shah

c van Beek b V Kingma

3 9 0 0 33.33
Z Mahmood

run out (S Edwards / V Kingma)

9 7 0 1 128.57
S Dahani

not out

0 0 0 0
Extras

(b 0,lb 0,w 7,nb 0,Penalty 0)

7
Total 49.4 (RR: 4.15)
206/10

Did not bat:

Fall of wickets:

(A Shafique, 1.1 ov) (F Zaman, 17.2 ov) (A Salman, 28.4 ov) (K Shah, 31.4 ov) (M Haris, 35.1 ov) (B Azam, 42.4 ov) (M Nawaz, 46.3 ov) (M Wasim, 47 ov) (Z Mahmood, 49.3 ov) (N Shah, 49.4 ov)
Bowler O M R W ER
A Dutt
10 1 34 1 3.40
V Kingma
5.4 1 15 2 2.64
de Leede
9 0 50 3 5.55
T Cooper
8 0 33 0 4.12
S Ahmad
8 0 41 1 5.12
van Beek
9 1 33 1 3.66
Netherlands
Pakistan

Commentary

Right then, Pakistan have completed the clean sweep here. Babar Azam and his teammates gather around the trophy and begin their celebrations. The hosts would be wondering what they could have achieved if they won the two close encounters but they definitely have a lot of positives to take back from this series. The next assignment for the Netherlands is the T20 World Cup in Australia. Pakistan though will head down to UAE for the Asia Cup. Their first encounter of the campaign is going to against India which will be played on 28th August 2022. The first ball will be at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT). You can join us early for the build-up. Till then, take care and goodbye!

Babar Azam, the victorious skipper says that he is definitely happy with the team's performance and gives all the credit to the boys as they bowled well in the second innings. Says Naseem Shah has been wonderful. Adds He bowled well with the new ball and also in the death overs. Adds that all the bowlers bowled well. Claims that early on the wicket wasn’t good and the ball didn’t come to bat. Credits the Netherlands and says that they bowled really well.

Scott Edwards, the captain of the Netherlands is in for a chat. He says that he is incredibly proud of the boys. Adds that a little bit of inexperience at the back cost them the game. Mentions all the players played really well. Adds that it sort of caps off how the summer has been. Ends by saying the boys have surely grown over the course.

Naseem Shah wins the Man of the Match award for his sensational spell with the ball. He says that he used the pitch early on when the ball was seaming. Claims that he bowled in good areas and that helped him. Adds that when he performs well and the team wins he feels really good. Mentions that this performance is important for him since his ODI career just started. Thanks the crowd for coming from all over Europe and credits them for providing a lot of support.

Stay tuned for the presentation...

Earlier in the innings, after opting to bat first, Babar Azam played a lone battle with the blade. Netherlands were excellent with the ball from the word go. Vivian Kingma and Bas de Leede combined for five wickets. They also kept the run rate in check throughout the innings. It was a complete team performance from them. During the chase, Netherlands kept losing wickets whenever any of their players seemed to have their eye in and eventually ended up on the losing side.

Pakistan will be very happy with the way they came back in this innings! They started off brightly with their pacers doing the trick. Although, there was a period when Pakistan found it difficult to take wickets at regular intervals. Nonetheless, their spinners kept things tight with the ball and did not let the batters score freely. It was Mohammad Wasim and Naseem Shah who were the game-changers for them. They both combined for nine wickets and made sure they get their side over the victory line. Naseem Shah stood out with the ball with his fi-fer.

The Netherlands came mighty close this time around but were unable to seal the game! Just like the opposition the hosts were off to a slow start. The Netherlands lost two wickets inside the Powerplay. It was Vikramjit Singh who took his time to settle in and made sure to put away the bad balls although he slipped up straightaway after his half-ton. Later, Tom Cooper also displayed his batting skills and smacked 62 runs. The Netherlands were ahead for most part of the game but they could not hold their nerves in the death overs. They kept losing wickets at regular intervals and in the end, the lack of experience in their tail-enders took the game away from them.

A fascinating game of ebbs and flows. Pakistan have done really well here to come back in the game and complete the clean sweep. They have also added more 10 points to their tally in the World Cup Super League standings. Netherlands were in the game for the most part of it but were unable to get over the finish line here.

49.2W

OUT! CLEANED UP! Mohammad Wasim gets the final wicket here. The Netherlands have come so close but could not get over the line. Mohammad Wasim bowls a low full toss at the stumps. Aryan Dutt swings but misses and Mohammad Wasim hits the off pole. That brings the end to the Dutch innings and Pakistan win by 9 runs. They whitewash the series 3-0.

49.14

FOUR! What a good start to the over! Mohammad Wasim goes really full and on the pads, Aryan Dutt flicks this to the left of short fine leg and the ball rushes to the deep backward sqaure leg for four runs. 10 needed from 5 now!

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 49 overs : 193/9

A Dutt1 (1)

V Kingma1 (2)

N Shah10-0-33-5

48.61

Yorker in line with the stumps, Aryan Dutt digs this out and rushes across for a single. 14 runs are needed in 6 balls!

48.51

This is short as well and outside off, Vivian Kingma plays this to short third man and gets off the mark with a single.

48.40

Back-of-a-length delivery outside off, Vivian Kingma fends this on the back foot.

48.31W

OUT! RUN OUT! The Dutch are falling apart now. It is a length ball, angled down leg. Shariz Ahmad flicks it down to fine leg. Mohammad Wasim sprints to his left from the deep and throws it to the keeper. Mohammad Haris collects and clips the bails off in a flash. The square leg umpire raises his finger. Vivian Kingma is the last man in for Netherlands.

48.20

Good-length delivery nipping in from outside off, Shariz Ahmad taps the ball to cover.

48.21wd

WIDE! Straying down leg and they give an extra run as the umpire says this is wide.

Aryan Dutt is the new man in.

48.1W

OUT! CAUGHT! Naseem Shah gets his maiden five-wicket haul in ODI cricket! What an achievement for the young man! Naseem Shah bowls this on a good length and outside off, Logan van Beek thumps this towards deep mid-wicket. He connects well but finds Mohammad Nawaz in the deep. He looks really disappointed. 18 runs are needed from 11 now!

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 48 overs : 189/7

van Beek8 (10)

S Ahmad4 (6)

S Dahani10-0-37-0

47.61

Slower short ball outside off, Logan van Beek pulls this once again and takes a single as the ball goes to deep square leg.

47.52

Short ball and just outside off, Logan van Beek miscues his pull to deep backward square leg for two runs.

47.42

Good-length delivery in line with the stumps. Flicked through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

47.31

Shahnawaz Dahani goes full once again on the pads, looking for the yorker. Shariz Ahmad flicks this to deep square leg for a single.

47.21lb

This one is on middle and leg from a good length, Logan van Beek misses and hits his pads to roll towards short fine leg for a leg bye.

47.11

Shahnawaz Dahani bowls this full and into the pads, Shariz Ahmad clips this to deep backward square leg for a single.

Netherlands need 26 runs off 18 balls. Shahnawaz Dahani comes back into the attack to get Pakistan closer to the finish line here.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 47 overs : 181/7

S Ahmad2 (4)

van Beek3 (6)

N Shah9-0-29-4

46.61

Naseem Shah bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Shariz Ahmad knocks the ball to mid on for a quick single.

46.61wd

WIDE! Angling down leg from a fuller length. The umpire says this is wide.

46.50

Good-length delivery from outside off, Shariz Ahmad hangs his bat out to dry and gets beaten on the outside edge.

46.41

Short ball aimed for the body. Logan van Beek goes to pull and gets hit on the helmet. A quick concussion test and we are set to go on.

46.31

Another slower delivery short and outside off, Shariz Ahmad plays this down to third man for a run.

46.20

Naseem Shah bowls this on a good length and outside off, Shariz Ahmad feels for the ball and gets beaten.

46.11

Short ball bowled slower in the air and outside off, Logan van Beek guides this to third man for a single.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 46 overs : 176/7

van Beek1 (4)

S Ahmad0 (0)

M Wasim9-0-32-3

45.61lb

LEG BYE! This is angled in full, into the pads. Logan van Beek looks to flick it away but misses. It goes out off his pads. They collect a leg bye.

45.50

Length ball, on off, blocked out.

45.51wd

WIDE! High full toss going down leg. The umpire indicates wide but that is clearly a no ball. The umpires have missed that one.

Shariz Ahmad is the new man in.

45.4W

OUT! CAUGHT! The dangerman departs and Pakistan will feel they have this one in the bag! Mohammad Wasim bowls a full delivery in line with the stumps, Tom Cooper flicks this high towards deep mid-wicket but the bat wobbles in his hand and he does not get the elevation. Fakhar Zaman comes running in from the deep and takes a wonderful catch with two hands diving in front. The Netherlands will be devastated.

45.31

Mohammad Wasim bowls this full and angling into the pads, Logan van Beek gets an inside edge onto the pads, and the ball rolls to third man for a single. Pakistan have reviewed this and UltraEDGE confirms bat is involved.

45.21

Mohammad Wasim bowls this full and outside off, Tom Cooper goes for a drive and gets an inside edge to the leg side. They steal a single.

45.10

Mohammad Wasim bowls a back-of-a-length delivery at 137 clicks and angles it into the batter. Tom Cooper looks to pull and gets an inside edge onto his body.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 45 overs : 172/6

van Beek0 (1)

T Cooper61 (102)

N Shah8-0-24-4

44.60

Length ball, on off, blocked out.

Logan van Beek makes his way to the crease. He will really want to try and get his team over the finish line.

44.5W

OUT! TIMBER! Naseem Shah strikes every single time when his side is in a spot of bother. He picks up his four-fer. It is a full-length ball, outside off. It nips in off the deck. Teja Nidamanuru leans forward and tries to defend it out but misses. It goes through the gap between his bat and pad. It goes through to rattle the stumps.

44.41

Full length, on off. Cooper pushes it to cover for a single.

44.31

Short ball, on off. Teja Nidamanuru pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

44.21

Good length, on off. Cooper shuffles and looks to pull it away. It takes an inside edge and goes to the off side off his tummy. They take one.

44.10

Agha Salman saves a run here! Fuller, on off. Cooper drives it to cover. Salman dives to his left and makes a sharp stop.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 44 overs : 169/5

T Cooper59 (99)

T Nidamanuru23 (30)

M Wasim8-0-29-2

43.61lb

LEG BYE! A length ball, on the pads, Tom Cooper looks to flick it away but misses. It goes towards point off the thigh pad. They collect a leg bye. Teja Nidamanuru would've been run out if the fielder was able to get his throw on the stumps at the striker's end.

43.51

On off, driven through covers for another single.

43.41

Full length, on off. Cooper eases it past the bowler for one more.

43.31

Another single now as this is worked down to long on.

43.21

Full length, on off. Cooper pushes it through covers for one run.

43.11

Full length, on leg stump. Teja Nidamanuru hits it down to long on for one.

Mohammad Wasim (7-0-24-2) is now back into the attack.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 43 overs : 163/5

T Nidamanuru20 (27)

T Cooper57 (96)

M Nawaz10-1-41-0

42.61

Darted on the pads, Teja Nidamanuru flicks it to square leg for one. Netherlands need 44 off 42 balls.

42.51

Fuller, on middle and leg. Cooper inside-edges it to fine leg. They take one.

42.40

It is floated and full, on off. Cooper reverse paddles it to short third man.

42.31

Darted on the pads, Teja Nidamanuru flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

42.31wd

WIDE! Yet again down the leg side. Teja Nidamanuru is unable to tickle it away. Wide called.

42.31wd

WIDE! Fuller, down leg. Teja Nidamanuru misses his flick. Wided.

42.22

Short ball, outside off. Teja Nidamanuru stays back and cuts it to backward point. Babar Azam dives to his left and makes a half stop. They take two runs.

42.11

This one comes in with the arm, full and off. Cooper drives it to mid off for one.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 42 overs : 155/5

T Nidamanuru16 (24)

T Cooper55 (93)

S Dahani9-0-30-0

41.60

Length ball, on off, blocked out.

41.51

Full length, on off. Cooper drives it back to the bowler. It hits Dahani on the foot and lobs towards mid off. They take one.

41.40

Zips past the outside edge! Good-length ball, in the channel. Cooper looks to push it away but misses. Dahani makes a loud appeal yet again.

41.30

Swing and a miss! A short ball, outside off. Cooper stays back and looks to cut it away but misses. Shahnawaz Dahani makes an appeal for caught behind but the umpire is unmoved.

41.20

This one is angled into the pads, on a length. Cooper looks to flick it away but misses. He gets pinged high on his pads.

41.10

Length ball, on the pads, Cooper flicks it to square leg.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 41 overs : 154/5

T Cooper54 (88)

T Nidamanuru16 (23)

M Nawaz9-1-33-0

40.61

Full length, sliding down leg. Cooper tucks it to short fine leg. Cooper is a bit late into his charge but is quick to get to the other side. Netherlands need 53 off 54 balls.

40.50

This is angled into the pads, Cooper defends it to covers.

40.40

Flatter one, on off. Cooper blocks it back to the bowler.

40.30

Floated and full, on off. Cooper gets it to short third man off the outside edge.

40.21

It is full, on middle. Teja Nidamanuru comes down the track and drives it down the ground, past the bowler. They take one.

40.11

Fuller, on the pads, Cooper flicks it to square leg and rotates the strike.

End of Powerplay 2! Now, 5 fielders can be placed outside the 30-yard circle until the end of the innings.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 40 overs : 151/5

T Nidamanuru15 (22)

T Cooper52 (83)

S Dahani8-0-29-0

39.60

Shahnawaz Dahani ends this over with a yorker in line with the stumps, Teja Nidamanuru digs it out to mid on.

39.50

Short ball bowled slower and outside off, Teja Nidamanuru goes for the pull but is beaten by the pace.

39.41

Shahnawaz Dahani bowls this short and outside off, Tom Cooper goes to pull and gets top edge into the vacant third man region.

39.30

Bowls this one full and in line with the stumps, Tom Cooper knocks the ball to mid on.

39.20

Shahnawaz Dahani bangs in a short ball, Tom Cooper initially goes for the pull and then decides against it.

39.11lb

Shahnawaz Dahani bowls this on a good length and into the pads, Teja Nidamanuru clips this off his pads to the leg side for a leg bye.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 39 overs : 149/5

T Cooper51 (80)

T Nidamanuru15 (19)

M Nawaz8-1-30-0

38.60

Loopy delivery full and on middle, Tom Cooper clips this towards square leg.

38.50

Flighted full outside off, Tom Cooper defends this back to the bowler.

38.41

Short and outside off, Teja Nidamanuru works this to deep cover for a single.

38.34

FOUR! This is a good shot! Mohammad Nawaz flights this one full outside off, Teja Nidamanuru is out of his crease as he thumps this towards long off for a boundary.

38.20

This is full and in line with the stumps, Teja Nidamanuru fends this back down the pitch.

38.10

Mohammad Nawaz bowls this full and outside off, Teja Nidamanuru strokes this to covers.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 38 overs : 144/5

T Cooper51 (78)

T Nidamanuru10 (15)

S Dahani7-0-28-0

37.62

FIFTY FOR COPPER! He receives a warm round of applause from the crowd. It is full, outside off. Cooper drives it to sweeper cover and comes back for the second run.

37.54

FOUR! A much-needed boundary for Netherlands. It is full, sliding down leg. Tom Cooper glances it down to fine leg and finds the boundary.

37.40

Length, on top of off. Cooper blocks it out to safety.

37.30

Good length, on the pads, Cooper nudges it to the leg side.

37.20

Eight consecutive dots for Shahnawaz Dahani. Length, on off. Cooper stays back and defends it out.

37.10

It is a length ball, around off, nips in a touch off the deck. Tom Cooper stays inside the crease and looks to clip it away. He gets an inside edge onto his pads. Shahnawaz Dahani though thinks he has got in man and appeals the umpire says no.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 37 overs : 138/5

T Nidamanuru10 (15)

T Cooper45 (72)

M Nawaz7-1-25-0

36.60

A maiden for Mohammad Nawaz. This should put some pressure on the opposition. It is flatter, on the pads, Teja Nidamanuru blocks it to the leg side.

36.50

Quicker and full, on off. Teja Nidamanuru comes down the track and gets it to mid-wicket off the inner half.

36.40

Loops it up, on off. Teja Nidamanuru defends it out watchfully.

36.30

Fuller, on middle and leg. Teja Nidamanuru tucks it to short mid-wicket.

36.20

On off, blocked out.

36.10

A short ball, outside off. Teja Nidamanuru looks to chase it but misses.

Runs Scored 11 Runs

Score after 36 overs : 138/5

T Nidamanuru10 (9)

T Cooper45 (72)

Z Mahmood8-0-39-0

35.61

Googly once again tosses up outside off, Teja Nidamanuru goes to play this to the offside but miscues it to long on for one.

35.51

Flights this one outside off, Tom Cooper hits this uppishly over the bowler's head. Lands in no man's land. He gets a  little lucky here.

35.44

FOUR! Second boundary of the over! Zahid Mahmood drops this a fraction short and wide outside off, Tom Cooper stays back and cuts the late past backward point for another boundary.

35.31

Flights this one full and outside off, Teja Nidamanuru drives this to deep cover for a single.

35.20

Zahid Mahmood bowls this short and outside off, Teja Nidamanuru finds the cover fielder with his shot.

35.14

FOUR! Good start to the over for the Netherlands! Zahid Mahmood bowls this full and outside off, Teja Nidamanuru gets across the drives this straight past the mid on fielder for a boundary to long on.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 35 overs : 127/5

T Cooper40 (70)

T Nidamanuru4 (5)

N Shah7-0-21-3

34.60

Slower delivery bowled full and outside off, Tom Cooper strokes this to short cover.

34.51lb

This is on a length and in line with the stumps, Teja Nidamanuru looks to play this leg side but goes off his pads for a leg bye.

34.41

Naseem Shah bowls this fuller and in line with the stumps. Tom Cooper looks to defend and gets a thickish edge to point. They take a single.

34.30

This is on a good length and outside the off pole, Tom Cooper gets across and taps the ball to mid on.

34.31wd

WIDE! Bowls this short and angling down leg, Tom Cooper does not bother with it and is called wide.

34.20

Full once again and outside the off stump, Tom Cooper punches this towards mid off.

34.11

Naseem Shah bowls this full and just outside off, Teja Nidamanuru hits this back towards the bowler and the ball is collected by the mid on fielder. They taka a single.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 34 overs : 123/5

T Cooper39 (66)

T Nidamanuru3 (3)

Z Mahmood7-0-28-0

33.60

Full and on middle. Cooper blocks it back to the bowler on the front foot.

33.50

Around off, defended to the off side.

33.40

On off, blocked back to the bowler.

33.32

Floated and full, outside off. Tom Cooper slashes it through covers. The fielder fumbles and they take two.

33.21

Full and outside off. Teja Nidamanuru pushes it past mid off for a single.

33.11

Tossed up and full, outside off. Cooper drives it to sweeper cover for one.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 33 overs : 119/5

T Nidamanuru2 (2)

T Cooper36 (61)

N Shah6-0-18-3

32.62

Nice way to get off the mark here! It is full, straying on the pads, Teja Nidamanuru flicks it through square leg. The fielder in the deep fumbles and the batters take two.

32.50

Full length, on off. Teja Nidamanuru leans in and pushes it to cover.

32.51wd

WIDE! It is full, drifting down leg. Teja Nidamanuru leaves it alone. Wided.

Drinks break! Pakistan are taking control of this game now. This looks like an uphill task for the Netherlands now. Nonetheless, Netherlands need less than a run a ball but they don't have much wickets in the bank. Pakistan will be eyeing to take a couple more wickets to take the game away from the opposition. Teja Nidamanuru is the new batter in the middle.

32.4W

OUT! TIMBER! Naseem Shah comes back into the attack and takes his third wicket now. It is a length ball, on off, it nips away a touch off the deck. Scott Edwards tries to defend it out but misses. The ball zips past the outside edge and clips the off pole on its way. A brillaint delivery to get rid of the Netherlands skipper here. Pakistan are right back in the contest.

32.30

Full length, on the pads, Scott Edwards clips it to short mid-wicket.

32.21

Fraction short, on middle and leg. Cooper flicks it through square leg for a single.

32.10

A length ball, on the stumps. Cooper gets behind the line and defends it back to the bowler.

Change. Naseem Shah (5-0-14-2) is back into the attack now.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 32 overs : 115/4

S Edwards6 (4)

T Cooper35 (59)

Z Mahmood6-0-24-0

31.64

FOUR! Scott Edwards has played this beautifully! Zahid Mahmood flights this one full and outside off, Scott Edwards reverse sweeps the ball to the left of short third man and finds the boundary to get his first four.

31.51

This is straying into the pads on a fuller length, Tom Cooper clips this to deep square leg for a run.

31.40

Bowls a googly from outside off and on a fuller length, Tom Cooper looks to play this off side and gets an inside edge to mid-wicket.

31.30

Tosses this one full and outside off, Tom Cooper knocks this straight to the cover fielder.

31.20

Short and outside off, Tom Cooper looks to cut this late but gets beaten by the extra bounce.

31.11

Zahid Mahmood flights this one full outside off, Scott Edwards strokes this past cover to wide long off for a single.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 31 overs : 109/4

T Cooper34 (55)

S Edwards1 (2)

M Wasim7-0-24-2

30.60

Keeps bowling on a good length and outside off, Tom Cooper comes across the stumps and stands tall as he taps this back down the pitch.

30.51

Mohammad Wasim serves this on a good length and outside off, Scott Edwards guides this to third man for a run and gets off the mark.

30.40

Mohammad Wasim bowls a good length delivery nipping back in, Scott Edwards blocks this back to the bowler.

Scott Edwards makes his way out to the crease.

30.3W

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Mohammad Wasim gets his man! He bowls the exact same delivery outside off from a good length and Vikramjit Singh once again slashes at this. This time he gets a faint edge that goes through to the keeper. Mohammad Haris dives forward and takes another good catch behind the wicket. Pakistan have finally broken this partnership.

30.20

This is on a good length and outside off, Vikramjit Singh goes to cut this but the ball is too close and gets beaten.

30.10

Mohammad Wasim bowls this full and outside off, Vikramjit Singh hits this firmly to the cover fielder.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 30 overs : 108/3

T Cooper34 (54)

V Singh50 (82)

M Nawaz6-0-25-0

29.60

It is full, sliding down leg. Cooper misses his flick and gets rapped on the pads. A stifled appeal from the bowler but the umpire is unmoved. Going down leg.

29.50

Darted on the pads, Cooper looks to clip it away. It lobs off the leading edge and lands on his left.

29.40

Fuller, on the pads, Cooper tucks it to mid-wicket.

29.31

FIFTY FOR SINGH! He has been sensational in this series. It is tossed up, full and on off. Singh uses his feet and taps it down the ground for one. He raises his bat and soaks himself in applauds. An incredible knock from him. He would know that the job is still half done.

29.21

Fuller, just outside off. Cooper leans in and drives it to deep point for a single.

29.11

Full and on off, Singh pushes it to long off for a single.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 29 overs : 105/3

T Cooper33 (50)

V Singh48 (80)

M Wasim6-0-23-1

28.60

It is full, on off, Cooper pushes it hard into the deck. It meets the bowler on a bounce.

28.50

A length ball, outside off. Cooper gets behind the line and blocks it back to the bowler.

28.41

On a good-length, angled across the left-hander. Singh stays back and punches it to cover-point. They take one more.

28.31

Full length, on off, Cooper pushes it to cover for one.

28.20

A length ball, on off, bloked out.

28.10

Back of a length, outside off. Cooper stands tall and looks to cut it away but misses.

Mohammad Wasim comes back into the attack here.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 28 overs : 103/3

V Singh47 (79)

T Cooper32 (45)

M Nawaz5-0-22-0

27.60

Tossed up, on off, flicekd to mid-wicket.

27.50

It is flatter, outside off. Singh shuffles across and nudges it to the leg side.

27.40

On off, defended out.

27.34

FOUR! This is good innovation from Vikramjit Singh! Good to see him try something different and accumulate runs. Mohammad Nawaz bowls this full and outside off, Vikramjit Singh getsd across the stumps and paddles the ball over the keeper's head for four more runs.

27.20

Bowls this one on middle and leg from a fuller length, Vikramjit Singh taps this towards mid-wicket.

27.11

Mohammad Nawaz bowls this short and outside off, Tom Cooper uses the crease and punches the ball to deep cover.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 27 overs : 98/3

T Cooper31 (44)

V Singh43 (74)

S Dahani6-0-22-0

26.61

Shahnawaz Dahani bowls a yorker angling into the pads, Tom Cooper clips this to deep backward square leg for a single.

26.61wd

WIDE! This one is dropped really short and goes well over the batter. The square leg umpire indicates that it is wide.

26.50

Bowls this one full as well and outside off, Tom Cooper hits this firmly towards mid off.

26.40

Shahnawaz Dahani goes a touch fuller this and gets the ball to nip back in. Worked towards mid on.

26.30

This is slightly short as well, and outside off, Tom Cooper knocks this towards cover.

26.20

Back-of-a-length delivery outside off, Tom Cooper stands tall and punches the ball back to the bowler.

26.14

FOUR! Shahnawaz Dahani bowls a well-directed bouncer, Tom Cooper goes for the pull and gets an outside edge onto the helmet and then over the keeper's head for a boundary!

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 26 overs : 92/3

V Singh43 (74)

T Cooper26 (38)

M Nawaz4-0-17-0

25.60

Looped up, on off, A great over by Nawaz just two runs off it.

25.50

Full and outside off. Singh pushes it out to mid off.

25.40

It is full, on off. Singh nudges it towards mid-wicket.

25.30

On off, defended out.

25.22

On off, Singh hits it down to long off for a couple now.

25.10

Flatter one, on the pads, Singh stays back and flicks it to square leg.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 25 overs : 90/3

V Singh41 (68)

T Cooper26 (38)

S Dahani5-0-16-0

24.61

Full once again and outside off, Vikramjit Singh taps the ball towards mid off and takes off for a single. Direct hit and he was a goner.

24.50

Shahnawaz Dahani serves this a touch fuller on the pads, Vikramjit Singh nudges the ball to short mid-wicket.

24.40

This is on a good length and outside off, Vikramjit Singh goes for the drive and is beaten.

24.31

Delivers this back of a length and outside off, Tom Cooper shimmies down the wicket and strokes the ball to deep cover for a single.

24.31wd

WIDE! Shahnawaz Dahani bangs this in short and this has been called wide by the leg umpire.

24.22

Bowls this on a good length and outside off, Tom Cooper strokes this to deep point for a couple of runs. That is the fifty-run partnership between these two.

24.10

Shahnawaz Dahani bowls this full and outside off, Tom Cooper mistimes his shot to cover.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 24 overs : 85/3

V Singh40 (65)

T Cooper23 (35)

M Nawaz3-0-15-0

23.60

Full and on off, Singh gets forward and blocks it out solidly.

23.51

On middle and leg, Cooper tucks it to mid-wicket for one.

23.40

Full and on middle. Cooper pushes it to covers.

23.30

On off, pushed out to safety.

23.22

It is floated and full, around off, this one holds its line. Tom Cooper gets on his front foot to defend it out. It takes the outside edge and goes past the keeper. They take two.

23.11

Outside off, punched past mid off for one.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 23 overs : 81/3

T Cooper20 (31)

V Singh39 (63)

Z Mahmood5-0-18-0

22.62

It is full, outside off. Cooper slashes it past backward point. They take two.

22.50

Floated and full, outside off. Cooper pushes it to extra cover. Agha Salman there dives to his right and makes a sharp stop.

22.40

Full and on off, defended out.

22.31

A single now as this is tucked to mid-wicket.

22.21

Tossed up, on off, this one stays low off the deck. Cooper hits it to long off for one.

22.10

A googly now on the pads, Cooper looks to defend but misses. He gets rapped on his pads.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 22 overs : 77/3

V Singh38 (62)

T Cooper17 (26)

M Nawaz2-0-11-0

21.60

Floated and full, outside off. Singh blocks it back to the bowler.

21.50

Around off, blocked out.

21.44

Misifeld and four! Tossed up, full and on off. Singh drives it towards mid off. The fielder there lets the ball through him and it races away to the boundary.

21.31

On off, pushed to cover for another single.

21.21

Tossed up, on off. SIngh clips it to mid-wicket for a single.

21.11

A single now as this is worked through covers.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 21 overs : 70/3

V Singh33 (58)

T Cooper15 (24)

Z Mahmood4-0-14-0

20.60

Fuller, on off, Singh eases it to the off side.

20.50

This is flicked to mid-wicket but not in the gap.

20.40

Fuller, on the pads, Singh clips it to the leg side.

20.30

Floated and full, outside off. Singh looks to chase it but misses.

20.21

Fuller, outside off. Cooper drives it through covers for one run.

20.10

On off, defended out.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 20 overs : 69/3

V Singh33 (54)

T Cooper14 (22)

M Nawaz1-0-4-0

19.60

Short and wide outside off, Vikramjit Singh cuts this late to point.

19.51

Loopy deloivery full outside off, Tom Cooper hits this to deep cover for one.

19.41

Mohammad Nawaz gets the ball to turn back into the batter, Vikramjit Singh worked to deep sqaure leg for a single.

19.31

Flighted full on leg, Tom Cooper makes room and pushes the ball to long on for another single.

19.21

Pitches this on leg from a fuller length, Vikramjit Singh works this long on for a run.

19.10

Full and outside off, Vikramjit Singh taps this towards mid on.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 19 overs : 65/3

T Cooper12 (20)

V Singh31 (50)

Z Mahmood3-0-13-0

18.60

On off, blocked out.

18.50

An appeal for stumping the umpire takes it upstairs. It is tossed up, full and outside off. Tom Cooper leans in and tries to defend it out but misses. Mohammad Haris gathers the ball and clips the bails in a flash. The third umpire is involved. The replays confirm that Tom Cooper had his back leg grounded. The final decision is NOT OUT.

18.40

Short and close to the off pole, Tom Cooper cuts this to backward point,

18.30

Zahid Mahmood bowls this short and just outside off, Tom Cooper fends this down the picth.

18.21

Short and wide outside off, Vikramjit Singh cuts this to deep point for a single.

18.11

Full and outside off, Tom Cooper knocks this to long off for a run.

Runs Scored 13 Runs

Score after 18 overs : 63/3

V Singh30 (49)

T Cooper11 (15)

M Wasim5-0-21-1

17.64

FOUR! Make that three boundaries!  This is full and on off, Vikramjit Singh plays this straight to long on for fur more runs.

17.54

FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries! On a good length and outside off,  Vikramjit Singh plays this fine to third man for a boundary!

17.44

FOUR! This has been swatted away! Mohammad Wasim bowls a fraction short and outside off, Vikramjit Singh pulls this straight past the bowler to long on for a boundary.

17.30

This is full and outside off, Vikramjit Singh hits this hard towards mid off.

17.21

Bowls this on a good length once again and in line with the stumps, Tom Cooper taps this towards mid on and takes off for a run this time.

17.10

Mohammad Wasim bowls this on a good length and just outside off, Tom Cooper knocks this straight to mid on.

Scott Edwards walks out to the crease.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 17 overs : 50/3

T Cooper10 (13)

V Singh18 (45)

Z Mahmood2-0-11-0

16.61

Fuller, on middle and leg. Cooper flicks it to mid-wicket for a single. A good over for Netherlands, 7 runs off it.

16.54

FOUR! Incredible shot! It is full and on off. Tom Cooper reverse-sweeps it past short third man. It races away to the fence.

16.41

Darted on the pads, Singh clips it to mid-wicket for a single.

16.31

Flatter and on middle. Cooper stays back and pushes it to mid on for one.

16.20

On off, blocked out.

16.10

Tossed up, full and outside off. Cooper pushes it to cover.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 16 overs : 43/3

V Singh17 (44)

T Cooper4 (8)

M Wasim4-0-8-1

15.60

Slightly short and outside off, Vikramjit Singh gets on his back foot and works this towards mid off.

15.50

Mohammad Wasim serves this on a good length and outside off, Vikramjit Singh knocks this to mid off.

15.51wd

WIDE! Bangs this in really short and outside off, Vikramjit Singh does not have to duck as the ball is too high. Called wide by the umpire.

15.41

This one is full and on middle, Tom Cooper knocks this past the bowler to mid on for a well-taken single.

15.30

Mohammad Wasim goes really full and strays down leg, Tom Cooper looks to flick this but gets hit on the pad. Huge appeal but that is surely going down leg.

15.20

On a good length once again and in line with the stumps, Tom Cooper defends this firmly down the pitch.

15.10

Mohammad Wasim bowls this on a good length and outside off, Tom Cooper cuts this into the pitch towards point.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 15 overs : 41/3

V Singh17 (42)

T Cooper3 (4)

Z Mahmood1-0-4-0

14.60

On the stumps, blocked out.

14.53

It is tossed up, outside off. Cooper drives it through covers on the half-volley. The fielder does well in the deep to save a boundary. They take three.

14.40

Fuller and on off. Cooper drives it uppishly towards short cover. It lands short of the fielder.

14.30

On off, defended out.

14.20

A googly now, sliding down leg. Tom Cooper looks to chase it but misses. It goes off his thigh pads.

14.11

Fuller one, on off. Singh pushes it to square on the off side. They cross for one.

Tom Cooper is the new batter in.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 14 overs : 37/3

de Leede5 (12)

V Singh16 (40)

M Wasim3-0-6-1

13.6W

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Mohammad Wasim gets one now and the Netherlands are in disarray! He bowls this a fraction slower,full and outside off, Bas de Leede gets the bottom edge to the keeper as the ball keeps a touch low. Mohammad Haris takes fine catch diving forward and the umpires check if the catch is taken cleanly. All good and the in-form Bas de Leede has to depart.

Is this out? The umpire takes it upstairs to confirm. Thesoft signal is NOT OUT. The UltraEdge shows that there is a spike as the ball passes the blade. The replays also confirm that Mohammad Haris takes a clean catch behind the sticks. The final decision is OUT.

13.50

Mohammad Wasim continues to bowl full and outside off, Bas de Leede knocks this to mid off.

13.41

Mohammad Wasim bowls this full and outside just wide of the off pole, Vikramjit Singh punches this towards mid on and takes off for a quick single.

13.30

This is slower delivery bowled on a good length and outside off, Vikramjit Singh gets beaten by the pace as he is early into the shot.

13.20

This is full as well and in line with the stumps, Vikramjit Singh knocks this to mid on.

13.11

Mohammad Wasim serves this full and just outside off, Bas de Leede clips this wide of mid on and takes a run.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 13 overs : 35/2

de Leede4 (9)

V Singh15 (37)

A Salman2-0-5-0

12.61

Bas de Leede comes down the track and hits this full delivery to long on for a single.

12.51

Tossed up, full and outside off. Singh leans in and drives it to sweeper cover for a single.

12.40

Fuller one, on the stumps, Singh eases it out to safety.

12.30

On off, defended out.

12.20

Fuller, on off, Singh flicks it to the leg side.

12.10

Floated and full, on off. Singh works it back to the bowler off the inner half.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 12 overs : 33/2

V Singh14 (32)

de Leede3 (8)

M Wasim2-0-4-0

11.61

Full length, on the pads, Singh clips it to mid-wicket for one.

11.50

Swing and a miss! A length ball, outside off. Singh looks to chase it but misses.

11.40

Wasim serves it full, outside off. Singh leans in and drives it to cover straight to the fielder.

11.30

Fuller one, on off. Vikramjit Singh defends it out solidly.

11.20

Length ball, outside off. Vikramjit Singh shuffles across and defends it out watchfully.

11.10

On a length, around off, defended out.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 11 overs : 32/2

V Singh13 (26)

de Leede3 (8)

A Salman1-0-3-0

10.61

Agha Salman ends with a short ball outside off, Vikramjit Singh slashes this to deep point and takes a run to keep strike.

10.50

Fires in a quicker delivery on the pads, Vikramjit Singh clips this to short fine leg.

10.41

Loopy delivery on middle and leg, Bas de Leede taps this with soft hands towards mid-wicket and calls Vikramjit Singh for a run. They just about make it.

10.30

Similar delivery in line with the stumps, Bas de Leede blocks this towards the mid-wicket fielder.

10.20

Flights this one full and on off, Bas de Leede clips this mid-wicket on the front foot.

10.11

Agha Salman bowls this short and outside off, Vikramjit Singh strokes this to deep cover for a single.

End of Powerplay 1. Now, 4 fielders can be placed outside the 30-yard circle until the end of the 40th over.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 10 overs : 29/2

de Leede2 (5)

V Singh11 (23)

M Wasim1-0-3-0

9.62

Fuller, on middle and leg. Bas de Leede hangs back and flicks it through square leg. They take two runs.

9.50

Full length, on off. Bas de Leede presses forward and defends it out.

9.40

A good-length ball, outside off. Bas de Leede looks to cut it away but misses.

9.30

Length ball, on the stumps. Bas de Leede blocks it out solidly. A stifled appeal from the bowler but the umpire shows no interest.

9.21

A length ball, on the pads, Singh clips it to fine leg for one.

9.10

A length ball, on off. Vikramjit Singh stays inside the crease and looks to flick it away but gets rapped high on his pads.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 9 overs : 26/2

de Leede0 (1)

V Singh10 (21)

N Shah5-0-14-2

8.60

A length ball, outside off. Bas de Leede leaves it alone for the keeper. A wicket-taking over from Shah comes to an end.

Bas de Leede is the new man in.

8.5W

OUT! TIMBER! Naseem Shah has his second! He bowls this from 'round the wicket and angles this one into the stumps from outside off. Musa Ahmad looks to work this leg side and gets beaten on his outside edge as the ball thumps into the top of the off stump. Pakistan players are all around the yound bowler in celebration and Musa Ahmad has to make the long walk back.

8.40

On a good length and outside the off stump. Musa Ahmad taps this to the cover fielder.

8.30

Naseem Shah goes a touch fuller and outside off, Musa Ahmad strokes this to cover.

8.20

This is in line with the stumps and on a good length, Musa Ahmad clips this to mid-wicket.

8.12

Naseem Shah bangs one in short and outside off, Musa Ahmad pulls this unconvincingly to deep backward square leg for a brace.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 8 overs : 24/1

V Singh10 (21)

M Ahmad9 (16)

S Dahani4-0-11-0

7.60

On a length, outside off, tapped to point.

7.51

A length ball, outside off. Musa Ahmad crunches it towards point. The fielder there dives to his left and makes a half stop. They take one.

7.40

A short ball, outside off, this one flies off the deck. Musa Ahmad looks to chase it but decides against it in the end.

7.30

A length ball, outside off. Ahmad hangs back and drives it uppishly towards covers. It lands short of the fielder there.

7.22

Good length, outside off. Musa Ahmad cuts it through cover-point for a brace.

7.10

Nicely bowled! A length ball, outside off, angled across the left-hander. Musa Ahmad looks to block it away but does so inside the line.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 7 overs : 21/1

V Singh10 (20)

M Ahmad6 (11)

N Shah4-0-12-1

6.60

Length, on off, defended out.

6.51

Musa Ahmad almost chop on this time! A good length, in the channel. Musa Ahmad stays back and looks to push it through the line. It takes the inside edge and luckily for him it goes past the stumps, down to fine leg for one.

6.40

Four dots on the trot! Back of a length, outside off. Ahmad cuts it to cover but off the toe end.

6.30

A sharp bouncer, on off. Musa Ahmad sways away from the line of the delivery.

6.20

Good length, on off, blocked out solidly.

6.10

A length ball, on off. Ahmad shuffles across and nudges it to mid-wicket.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 6 overs : 20/1

V Singh10 (19)

M Ahmad5 (6)

S Dahani3-0-8-0

5.60

Good length, outside off. Vikramjit Singh shoulders his arms at it.

5.50

Full length, outside off, this one stays low off the deck. Vikramjit Singh looks to chase it but misses.

5.41

Full length, on the pads, Ahmad flicks it to mid-wicket for one.

5.31

A single now as this is pushed to covers.

5.20

A length ball, on top of off. Vikramjit Singh blocks it out watchfully.

5.14

FOUR! Nicely played A short ball, outside off. Vikramjit Singh stands tall and pulls it through square leg. It races away to the boundary.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 5 overs : 14/1

M Ahmad4 (5)

V Singh5 (14)

N Shah3-0-11-1

4.60

Length ball, on off, tapped to point but straight to the fielder.

4.52

Naseem Shah bowls this a fraction short and outside off, Musa Ahmad slashes at this hard towards point and a half stop allows them to take two runs.

4.42

Naseem Shah goes full this time and on the pads, Musa Ahmad clips this towards deep backward square leg and Musa Ahmad is off the mark with a brace.

4.30

Good-length delivery shaping away from the batter, Musa Ahmad feels for the ball and he too gets beaten on the outside edge.

4.20

Naseem Shah bowls this on a good length and most pitching outside leg. Hits Musa Ahmad high on the pads and there is a huge appeal. The umpire says not out and Babar Azam does not review.

Musa Ahmad is the new man in.

4.1W

OUT! CAUGHT! Pakistan have the first wicket! They have been threathening since the start and they have been finally rewarded! Naseem Shah goes slightly full and outside off, draws the batter into the drive. Max O'Dowd oblidges and gets a thick edge that flies to second slip. Agha Salman takes a sharp catch and Pakistan have their breakthrough!

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 4 overs : 10/0

M O'Dowd3 (10)

V Singh5 (14)

S Dahani2-0-2-0

3.61

A length ball, on fourth stump. Max O'Dowd dabs it down to third man for one.

3.50

Good length, in the channel. Max O'Dowd hangs back and defends it into the deck.

3.40

Length ball, outside off, pushed to point.

3.30

A length ball, shaping in from outside off. Max O'Dowd gets an inside edge onto the pads.

3.20

Shahnawaz Dahani goes full and angling into the stumps, Max O'Dowd knocks this back down the pitch and the bowler puts his left hand out to stop the ball.

3.10

Shahnawaz Dahani goes past the edge again. This is back of a length and outside off, Max O'Dowd is unsure if he should fend this and goes past his outside edge.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 3 overs : 9/0

V Singh5 (14)

M O'Dowd2 (4)

N Shah2-0-7-0

2.60

Pakistan bowlers have beaten the edge far too many times today! This is also bowled on a good length and outside off, Vikramjit Singh plays a loose stroke and gets beaten.

2.54

FOUR! Edged and falls short of slip! Naseem Shah induces the edge this time as he bowls this on a good length and outside off, The slip fielders go for the ball but it lands safely and then beats them to run to the third man fence for a boundary.

2.41

Naseem Shah bowls this on a good length and outside off, Max O'Dowd feels for the ball and gets a thicking edge to third man for a run.

2.31

This one is full as well and straying onto the pads, Vikramjit Singh clips this wide of mid on and gets off the mark with a single.

2.20

Goes a bit fuller but still outside off, Vikramjit Singh blocks this towards cover.

2.10

Naseem Shah gets the ball to shape away from the left-hander and bowls this on a good length. Vikramjit Singh is beaten once again.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 2 overs : 3/0

M O'Dowd1 (3)

V Singh0 (9)

S Dahani1-0-1-0

1.60

This is a low full toss outside off, should have been put away. Max O'Dowd finds the point fielder.

1.50

What a delivery! Shahnawaz Dahani bowls this back of a length and outside off, Max O'Dowd hangs his bat out to dry and gets beaten all ends up.

1.41b

BYES! Shahnawaz Dahani goes slightly fuller and outside off, Vikramjit Singh goes for the expansive drive on the up and gets beaten on the outside edge. The keeper fumbles as well and the batters sneak a bye.

1.30

Continues bowling on a good length and well outside off. Vikramjit Singh is watchful and he leaves this one as well.

1.20

This is outside the off stump on a good length. Vikramjit Singh shoulders arms to this.

1.11

Shahnawaz Dahani starts off with a good length delivery outside off, Max O'Dowd looks to leave but the ball hits his bat and runs to third man as they take a single.

Shahnawaz Dahani to steam in from the other end with the second new ball.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 1 overs : 1/0

V Singh0 (6)

M O'Dowd0 (0)

N Shah1-0-1-0

0.60

Good-length delivery outside off stump, Vikramjit Singh taps this towards point.

0.50

Beaten! Naseem Shah bowls this closer to the off pole on a good length. Vikramjit Singh pushes at this and gets beaten on the outside edge.

0.40

Naseem Shah bowls this a touch fuller outside off, Vikramjit Singh stokes this straight to mid off.

0.30

Similar delivery bowled outside off, Vikramjit Singh is happy to watch this go to the keeper.

0.31wd

WIDE! Naseem Shah serves this even wider outside off from a good length. This has been called wide by the umpire though it seems like it is inside the tramline.

0.20

Bowls this on a good length and outside off. This is an easier leave for Vikramjit Singh.

0.10

Naseem Shah begins with a back-of-a-length delivery just outside off. The ball nips back in and Vikramjit Singh does well to leave this alone.

Commentary

We are back for the chase. Pakistan players make their way out on the field. Followed by Vikramjit Singh and Max O'Dowd who walk out to open for Netherlands. Naseem Shah to start with the new ball. Here we go...

... The Run Chase ...

Right then, at one stage it looked like Pakistan could reach 300 but they have not even been able to play out their 50 overs. The Netherlands have a golden opportunity to register a win and will need all their batters to perform. Pakistan will try and get purchase out of this wicket with the new ball to put the hosts under pressure. Do we have a massive upset on the cards? We will find out soon after a short break.

The hosts were right on the money from the world go. Vivian Kingma got a wicket on his first delivery but after that, they found it difficult to take wickets. Their fielding was top quality today barring a dropped catch and missed stumping opportunity by the skipper, Scott Edwards behind the wicket. Scott Edwards mixed his bowlers up well through the innings and even though a partnership was building, they managed to keep it tight. Their disciplined bowling finally got rewarded as Pakistan kept losing wickets trying to accelerate towards the end of the innings. Bas de Leede was expensive initially but came back strong to take three wickets. Aryan Dutt was outstanding once again and all the front-line bowlers had a wicket in their kitty.

Pakistan would be disappointed with their batting effort! They lost their debutant opener, Abdullah Shafique quite early on after which Babar Azam joined Fakhar Zaman to steady the innings. They put on a 55-run partnership before the latter slipped out. Pakistan were far too watchful and their strategy to play slow initially and then accelerate, seems to have backfired as the low scoring rate kept building the pressure. They were 104 for the loss of 2 wickets but a mini collapse saw them teetering at 168 for 6. Babar Azam missed out on his century yet again being dismissed on 91. Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman could not make the most of their reprieve. The lower order later failed to make much of an impact but did just enough to get them over the 200 mark.

The Dutch have bowled out their much-fancied opponents! What a complete bowling performance this has been from the Netherlands team! Despite the fact that they have lost this series, they came out to fight and have restricted Pakistan to a under-par score of 206. The pitch report indicated that this is a batting paradise but we have seen the Dutch bowlers prove that wrong. They will now look to come out and perform with the bat to seal what could be an historic win.

49.4W

OUT! CAUGHT! Vivian Kingma gets another wicket in his kitty. It is full and on off. Shah swings hard at it. It flies high in the air towards long on. Logan van Beek there takes a sharp catch. Pakistan are bundled out for just 206.

Shahnawaz Dahani is the last batter out in the middle.

49.3W

OUT! RUN OUT! A huge mix-up here and Zahid Mahmood walks back to the pavilion. It is fuller, outside off. Shah shuffles across and looks to scoop it away. It goes to the left of the keeper off the cue end. Zahid Mahmood is on the charge for a run but Shah never called for it. Scott Edwards throws the ball to the bowler, Vivian Kingma walks towards the stumps and clips the bails at the non-striker's end.

49.21

Vivian Kingma fires it into the pads, Mahmood clips it to deep square leg for one.

49.10

Fuller, on the pads, Mahmood eases it back to the bowler.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 49 overs : 205/8

Z Mahmood8 (5)

N Shah3 (7)

de Leede9-0-50-3

48.61

Shorter, on the body. Mahmood pulls it to deep square leg and takes a single.

48.61wd

WIDE! It is full, outside the tramline. The umpire signals a wide. Bas de Leede has to reload his final delivery here.

48.56

SIX! He connects this time and sends it sailing over the ropes. A short ball, on off. Zahid Mahmood stands tall and smokes it over the bowler's head for a biggie.

48.40

A slower bumper, on off. Zahid Mahmood looks to pull it away but misses.

48.30

Length ball, on off, Zahid Mahmood dabs it down to third man. They look for a single but decide against it. There is an appeal for run out but the replays confirm the batters is safe.

48.21

A single now as this is pulled through mid-wicket.

48.10

Naseem Shah makes the most of the review and survives. It is full, wide outside off. Shah swings hard at it. There is some noise but it looks like he hit his bat on the ground. Scott Edwards takes the catch behind the stick and appeals. The umpire takes his time but gives it out. Shah takes the review and it confirms that there is day and light between bat and ball.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 48 overs : 196/8

N Shah2 (5)

Z Mahmood1 (1)

V Kingma5-1-14-1

47.61

Full length, on the pads, Shah glances it to the left of the keeper for a single.

47.50

Woah! Naseem Shah is lucky to not see his blade crash into the stumps. It is a good-length ball, on off. Shah looks to heave it across the line. The blade flies off the hands once he connects, The ball goes to cover but straight to the fielder.

47.41

It is full, on middle and leg. Zahid Mahmood uses his feet and flicks it to square leg. They take one.

47.31

Full length, on the pads, Shah flicks it to square leg for one.

47.20

Vivian Kingma is right on the money this time and the umpire thinks the same. Naseem Shah though is not satisfied and takes the review for lbw. Coming to the delivery, it is tailing in, full and on leg. Shah stays back and looks to dig it out but fails to get any blade on it. He gets hit on his shoes. Kingma appeals and the umpire raises his dreaded finger. The review is taken and it confirms that the ball is missing the wickets. Naseem Shah survives and Pakistan do not lose a review here as well.

47.10

It is angled into the pads, Shah looks to flick it away but misses. It rolls out of his pads but the batters do not take a run here.

47.11wd

WIDE! Fuller, down leg. Shah misses his flick. Wide called.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 47 overs : 192/8

M Wasim11 (14)

N Shah0 (0)

de Leede8-0-41-3

46.6W

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! An off-cuter this time, full and wide outside off. Wasim shuffles across and throws his blade at it. The ball takes the outside edge and goes towards the keeper. Scott Edwards makes no mistake behind the sticks. Bas de Leede gets his third wicket now.

Zahid Mahmood is the new batter out in the middle. Vivian Kingma is into the attack. He will be bowling straight after the first Powerplay. He has given 10 runs in his 4 overs and taken one wicket.

46.61wd

WIDE! A slower bumper, on off. Wasim stays back and looks to hook it away but misses. The umpire signals a wide.

46.50

It is full, outside off, Wasim shuffles across and looks to scoop it away. It goes to short fine leg off the top of the blade.

46.40

Length ball, on off, defended out.

Naseem Shah strides out to the middle. Pakistan need a cameo from one of their tail-enders.

46.3W

OUT! CAUGHT! Mohammad Nawaz's cameo comes to an end. Bas de Leede strikes for the second time in this game. It is a slower ball, full and on off. Nawaz gets down on one knee and looks to slog it away. It goes high in the air off the outside edge. Logan van Beek charges in from long on and takes a sharp running catch to break this stand.

46.21

Back of a length, on the bodyline. Wasim pulls it through square leg for one more.

46.11

Full length, on the stumps, Nawaz strokes it to cover for one.

Bas de Leede (7-0-38-1) has been brought back into the attack.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 46 overs : 189/6

M Nawaz26 (33)

M Wasim10 (10)

van Beek9-1-33-1

45.61

A short ball now, Nawaz stands tall and pulls it to long on. It meets the fielder on a bounce. They cross for one.

45.51

A slower ball this time, full and on the pads. Wasim nudges it to mid-wicket and scampers across for a quick single.

45.40

A length ball, outside off. Wasim comes down the track and eases it to covers.

45.31

Good length, outside off. Nawaz pulls it to wide of long on for one. This one goes off the bottom half of the blade.

45.20

Full length, around off, Nawaz stays back and defends it out.

45.16

SIX! All the way! Mohammad Nawaz getting into the act here. It is an off cutter, full, on middle and leg. Nawaz stays back and smokes it over the square leg fence for a maximum.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 45 overs : 180/6

M Wasim9 (8)

M Nawaz18 (29)

A Dutt10-1-34-1

44.66

SIX! BANG! Mohammad Wasim spoils this over for Aryan Dutt with a biggie off the final delivery. It is full, on off. Wasim gets down on one knee and slogs it over the mid-wicket fence for a maximum.

44.50

Fuller, on off. Wasim pushes it to extra cover. The fielder does well to stop this.

44.40

Quicker and full, outside off. Wasim presses forward and pushes it gently towards covers.

44.31

On the pads, flicked to mid-wicket for one.

44.20

It is tossed up, around off, this one extracts some extra bounce off the deck. Nawaz looks to cut it away but misses.

44.10

Fuller one now, angled into the pads, Nawaz hangs back and eases it to mid off.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 44 overs : 173/6

M Nawaz17 (26)

M Wasim3 (5)

van Beek8-1-24-1

43.61

Fraction short, outside off. Nawaz hangs back and guides it towards point. They take one.

43.51

Full length, on middle and leg. Wasim flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

43.40

Full length, on the stumps. Wasim blocks it back to the bowler.

43.31

Touch fuller, on leg stump. Nawaz gets low and sweeps it to short fine leg for one more.

43.21

A length ball, on the pads, Wasim tucks it square on the leg side for one.

43.10

A length ball, outside off, Wasim taps it to point.

Logan van Beek has been given the ball. Another bowler who has performed really well conceding 20 runs in his 7 overs and taking a wicket.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 43 overs : 169/6

M Nawaz15 (24)

M Wasim1 (1)

A Dutt9-1-27-1

42.60

It is tossed up, on middle and leg. Nawaz blocks it out watchfully.

42.51

A single now as this is eased down to third man.

Mohammad Wasim makes his way out to middle. Pakistan are in some trouble here.

42.4W

OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! A one-handed stunner from Dutt this time to get rid of the opposition skipper. Babar Azam holes out in his 90s. Netherlands players are ecstatic now and rightly so. It is tossed up, around off. Babar Azam hangs back and looks to flick it away. The ball though goes to the right of the bowler off the bottom half of the blade. Aryan Dutt dives to his right with his right-hand stretched out and the ball sticks in his palms.

42.31

Fuller and on off. Nawaz lofts it towards long on. It lands short of the fielder. They take one.

42.20

On off, defended out solidly.

42.10

It is touch short, on off. Nawaz hangs back and looks to cut it away. It takes the inside edge and goes through the gap between his legs.

Aryan Dutt has been given the ball now and he has been exceedingly economical without picking up a wicket. 25 runs from his 8 overs so far.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 42 overs : 167/5

M Nawaz14 (20)

B Azam91 (124)

de Leede7-0-38-1

41.61

Full length, on the pads, Nawaz clips it towards mid-wicket. They scamper across for a quick single. Great work by Bas de Leede nonetheless, who sprints towards the ball, gathers it and throws it at the non-striker's end. He misses but it was a valiant effort.

41.50

Swing and a miss! A length ball, outside off, on the slower side. Nawaz swings wildly but is unable to get any blade on it.

41.43

Fraction short, on off. Azam pulls it to deep square leg. There is a misfield which allows the batters to take three.

41.30

Full length, outside off, Azam drives it crisply to covers. The fielder there makes a sharp stop.

41.20

It is a length ball, outside off. Azam punches it through the off side but is unable to find the gap.

41.10

Full and on off, flicked to short mid-wicket.

Runs Scored 11 Runs

Score after 41 overs : 163/5

M Nawaz13 (18)

B Azam88 (120)

T Cooper8-0-33-0

40.60

What a jaffa! Tom Cooper bowls a full delivery outside off and the ball goes on straight. Mohammad Nawaz is playing for the turn and gets a faint inside edge that misses the off stump by a fraction. Close call there for Mohammad Nawaz.

40.50

Loopy delivery bowled full and outside the off pole, Mohammad Nawaz blocks this straight to cover.

40.46

SIX! Mohammad Nawaz finally gets one away! Tom Cooper continues to flight this full and outside off, Mohammad Nawaz shimmies down the wicket and wacks the ball over long on for the second boundary of the over. Is this the beggining of an assualt?

40.30

Tom Cooper flights this one full and outside off, Mohammad Nawaz taps this back towards the bowler.

40.21

Tom Cooper compensates by going short but still keeping it leg side. Babar Azam clips this to deep square leg for a run.

40.14

FOUR! Babar Azam is fighting a lone battle here! Tom Cooper serves this one full and pitching outside leg, Babar Azam shuffles down the pitch and flicks the ball over deep square leg for four more runs.

End of Powerplay 2! Now 5 fielders can be placed outside the 30-yard circle until the end of the innings.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 40 overs : 152/5

M Nawaz7 (14)

B Azam83 (118)

van Beek7-1-20-1

39.64

FOUR! A lucky boundary for Mohammad Nawaz but Pakistan will take it any way they come! Logan van Beek bowls this slightly short and outside off, Mohammad Nawaz goes for the pull and gets an inside edge to fine leg for a boundary.

39.50

Goes a fraction full and outside off. Mohammad Nawaz taps this towards cover-point.

39.40

Logan van Beek bowls a slower delivery on a good length and outside off. Mohammad Nawaz gets beaten on the outside edge by the pace.

39.30

Good length, on top of off. Nawaz defends it back to the bowler with full face of the blade.

39.21

Length ball, on off. Azam strokes it to cover for a single.

39.10

Whizzez past the off pole! It is touch short, outside off, nips in a touch off the deck. It also stays a little low. Babar Azam stays back and looks to punch it away but misses and gets beaten on the inisde edge.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 39 overs : 147/5

M Nawaz3 (10)

B Azam82 (116)

T Cooper7-0-22-0

38.60

A tidy over from Cooper comes to an end. It is full and on off, Nawaz blocks it out.

38.50

Loopy ball, on off, defended out.

38.41

Full and on leg. Azam gets low and sweeps it to square leg. One run taken.

38.31

This is worked through covers for another single.

38.21

Tossed up, outside off, Azam stays back and punches it to point for one more.

38.11

A single now as this is pushed through covers.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 38 overs : 143/5

B Azam80 (114)

M Nawaz1 (6)

van Beek6-1-15-1

37.60

Logan van Beek bowls short once again and outside off, Babar Azam pulls this straight to mid-wicket.

37.51

Logan van Beek goes short this time and outside off, Mohammad Nawaz gets a top edge towards third that falls short and takes a run.

37.40

On a good length and outside off, Mohammad Nawaz knocks this back down the pitch.

37.30

Logan van Beek pulls his length back outside off, Mohammad Nawaz looks to defend but gets a thick edge towards point.

37.21

Logan van Beek serves this full and outside off, Babar Azam strokes this to deep cover-point for a single.

37.10

Logan van Beek bowls this on a good length and just outside off, Babar Azam blocks this back down the pitch.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 37 overs : 141/5

B Azam79 (111)

M Nawaz0 (3)

A Dutt8-1-25-0

36.61

Short this time and straighter in line with the stumps, Babar Azam clips this to deep square leg for a single.

36.54

FOUR! A much-needed boundary! The pressure seemed to be building with all the dot balls. Aryan Dutt bowls this won wide outside off on a fuller length and Babar Azam has room to free his hands. Lofts this over the infield and the ball flies to deep cover for a boundary.

36.40

Aryan Dutt serves this full and in line with the stumps, Babar Azam blocks this on the front foot towards mid-wicket.

36.30

Continues bowling full on middle and leg, Babar Azam clips this towards mid-wicket.

36.20

This is full as well and in line with the stumps. Babar Azam sweeps this to short fine leg.

36.10

Aryan Dutt bowls this full and outside off, Babar Azam goes back in his crease and knocks this towards covers.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 36 overs : 136/5

M Nawaz0 (3)

B Azam74 (105)

de Leede6-0-34-1

35.60

Bas de Leede bangs this one in short and in line with the stumps. Mohammad Nawaz ducks under this one.

35.50

Fuller, on off, blocked out on the front foot back towards the bowler.

35.40

This is angled in full, into the pads from 'round the wicket. Nawaz hangs back and nudges it to the leg side.

35.31

On the pads, flicked to fine leg for one.

35.20

Bas de Leede bowls another slower full and on off, Babar Azam knocks this towards mid on.

Mohammad Nawaz is the new batter in.

35.1W

OUT! CAUGHT! Bas de Leede strikes and Mohammad Haris just did not looked in poor touch! Bas de Leede bowls a slower delivery full and outside off, Mohammad Haris swings at this hard and gets a top edge that flies high towards mid on. Tom Cooper is well positioned under it and takes a comfortable catch. Pakistan have lost their fifth wicket and lot of work for Babar Azam to do here.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 35 overs : 135/4

B Azam73 (103)

M Haris4 (9)

A Dutt7-1-20-0

34.60

A fraction short this time and in line with the stumps, Babar Azam tucks this towards square leg.

34.50

This is full once again and floated into the pads. Babar Azam flicks this to mid-wicket.

34.41

Flights this one full and pitching on leg., Mohammad Haris charges down the wicket and clips the ball to long on for a single.

34.30

Goes really full and just outside off, Mohammad Haris blocks this into the pitch.

34.20

This is touch short and spinning into the stumps, Mohammad Haris clips this towards short fine leg.

34.10

Aryan Dutt flights this one full and outside off, Mohammad Haris looks to work this leg side but gets a leading edge to cover.

Drinks break! Netherlands have been really good with the ball so far. They are making the batters work hard to get runs here. Also, they have been able to take timely wickets to put some pressure on the opposition. Babar Azam though holds the key for his side in this innings. Pakistan will be hoping that he can stay out till the very end. We heard earlier that 320 should be a par score on this wicket. Can Pakistan reach that mark? Stick around to find out how things pan out.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 34 overs : 134/4

M Haris3 (5)

B Azam73 (101)

de Leede5-0-33-0

33.61

Bowls this on a good length as well and outside off, Mohammad Haris works this past backward point for one run and will be back on strike for the next over. Babar Azam needs to get more strike here.

33.50

Bas de Leede gets the ball to nip back in from a good length. Mohammad Haris blocks this back down the pitch.

33.40

Another slower delivery bowled full and outside off, Mohammad Haris goes for the expansive drive and gets beaten on the outside edge.

33.31

Bas de Leede goes full and just outside off, Babar Azam clips the ball towards mid-wicket.

33.20

Bas de Leede bowls an off-cutter on a good length and outside off, Babar Azam mistimes his shot towards cover.

33.11

Bas de Leede begins with a delivery served back of a length and outside off, Mohammad Haris guides this to deep backward point for a single.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 33 overs : 131/4

M Haris1 (1)

B Azam72 (99)

S Ahmad8-0-41-1

32.61

Shariz Ahmad persists with the fuller length and bowls this outside off stump, Mohammad Haris gets a stride forward and taps the ball towards long on and gets off the mark with a run.

32.51

Angles this one into the pads from a fuller length. Babar Azam clips this to long on for one.

32.40

Continues bowling full and outside off, Babar Azam stays deep in his crease and plays this to the left of the bowler.

32.30

This one is tossed up full and in line with the stumps, Babar Azam blocks this back towards the bowler.

32.20

Fights this one full and outside off, Babar Azam defends this towards cover.

32.16

SIX! Shariz Ahmad starts with a poor delivery and it gets the treatment! Shariz Ahmad bowls this short and outside off, Babar Azam pulls this and gets this well over the deep mid-wicket boundary for a maximum!

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 32 overs : 123/4

B Azam65 (94)

M Haris0 (0)

T Cooper6-0-18-0

31.61

Short once again and pitching on leg, Babar Azam uses the crease and clips the ball to deep square leg for a single. He will keep strike.

31.50

Tom Cooper serves this a fraction short and in line with the stumps, Babar Azam goes on the back foot and blocks the ball down the pitch.

Mohammad Haris is the new batter in.

31.41W

OUT! RUN OUT! Another one bites the dust here. It is full, on middle and leg. Azam tucks it through mid-wicket. Azam calls for two straightaway. Shariz Ahmad attacks the ball from the deep and throws it to the bowler at the non-striker's end. Tom Cooper gathers the ball and clips the bails off in a flash. The umpire takes it upstairs and replays confirm that Khushdil Shah is a goner. This has been a good passage of play for Netherlands.

Is that a run out? The umpire takes it upstairs. The replays show that Khushdil Shah is short of the crease here.

31.30

On off, blocked out.

31.26

SIX! Babar Azam taking the charge now. It is full and on off. Azam dances down the track and lofts it over the bowler's head for a biggie.

31.21wd

It is full, down leg. Azam looks to sweep it but misses.

31.10

Fuller, on the pads, Azam tucks it to the leg side.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 31 overs : 114/3

B Azam57 (88)

K Shah2 (8)

S Ahmad7-0-33-1

30.61

Loopy delivery bowled full and outside off, Babar Azam strokes this to long off and they take one more single.

30.51

Shariz Ahmad is short and serves this outside off, Khushdil Shah goes on the back foot and hits this towards deep cover for one.

30.41

Shariz Ahmad flights this full and outside off, Babar Azam lost this towards long on for one more run.

30.34

FOUR! Babar Azam slaps this away! Shariz Ahmad bowls this short and outside off, Babar Azam pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for four runs.

30.21

Shariz Ahmad pitches this on leg from a fuller length, Khushdil Shah clips this to deep square leg for a run.

30.11

Shariz Ahmad flights this one full and outside off, Babar Azam strokes this to deep cover-point for a single.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 30 overs : 105/3

K Shah0 (6)

B Azam50 (84)

T Cooper5-0-9-0

29.60

Outside off, worked to covers yet again.

29.50

On off, Shah strokes it to extra cover.

29.40

This one is angled in from off. Shah pushes it to covers.

29.30

On off, blocked out.

29.21

FIFTY FOR AZAM! An incredible knock from the skipper, just when his side needed him the most. It is full and on off. Azam works it down to long on and crosses for a single. Azam would be looking to covert it into three-digits.

29.10

It is full, outside off, Azam presses forward and defends it out.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 29 overs : 104/3

K Shah0 (2)

B Azam49 (82)

S Ahmad6-0-24-1

28.60

Slower through the air, around off. Shah stays back and eases it back to the bowler. A wicket-taking over from Ahmad comes to an end.

28.50

Outside off, tapped to point.

Khushdil Shah makes his way out to the crease.

28.4W

OUT! CAUGHT! Shariz Ahmad comes back into the attack and gets the breakthrough. Agha Salman tries to break the shackles but holes out instead. It is a googly, full and on off. Salman comes down the track and flicks it aerially towards mid-wicket. He fails to get the elevation on it. Logan van Beek takes a sharp catch at chest height.

28.30

This is tossed up, around off, it grips and turns in with some bounce. Salman hangs back and defends it watchfully.

28.21

On the pads, Azam nudges it to mid-wicket for one.

28.12

Flighted and full, outside off. Azam stays back and crunches it through covers. They take two.

Shariz Ahmad (5-0-21-0) has been brought back into the attack now.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 28 overs : 101/2

A Salman24 (40)

B Azam46 (80)

van Beek5-1-13-1

27.60

Good length, around off, defended out watchfully. A great over by Logan van Beek comes to an end. 5 runs off it.

27.50

Much fuller, angled in on off. Salman stays inside the crease and blocks it out solidly.

27.41

Length ball, outside off. Azam hangs back and punches it past point for a single.

27.33

Incredible shot! It is a full-length ball, outside off. Salman stays back and drives it past point. Vikramjit Singh does well in the deep to save a certain boundary. They take three.

27.21

Full length, on middle and leg. Azam stays back and flicks it through square leg for one.

27.10

Length ball, on off, defended out watchfully.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 27 overs : 96/2

B Azam44 (77)

A Salman21 (37)

T Cooper4-0-8-0

26.61

It is full, angled down leg. Azam flicks it through square leg for a single.

26.50

On off, blocked out.

26.40

Flatter and on off, defended back to the bowler.

26.31

On leg, Salman clips it through mid-wicket for one.

26.20

It is full and on off. Salman gets down on one knee and looks to sweep it away. He misses and gets rapped on the pads. There is a huge appeal for lbw but the umpire is unmoved. The replays show that the ball brushes his gloves before hitting him in the pads.

26.10

Full and outside off. Salman comes down the track and blocks it out.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 26 overs : 94/2

A Salman20 (34)

B Azam43 (74)

de Leede4-0-30-0

25.61

Straying onto the pads once more from a fuller length. Agha Salman gets a easy single as he works the ball to deep sqaure leg. 9 runs conceded in this over.

25.50

Bas de Leede bowls a slower delivery and serves this full and on off, Agha Salman waits on the ball and clips it to the mid-wicket fielder.

25.41

Bas de Leede goes back to bowling full and angling into the stumps, Babar Azam clips this to deep square leg for a single.

25.33

Agha Salman wants to get a move on here! Bas de Leede bangs this one in short and outside off, Agha Salman pulls this towards deep mid-wicket. The fielder slides and saves the boundary. They take three runs though.

25.20

Bas de Leede Goes full and straight, Agha Salman works this towards mid on.

25.14

FOUR! This has been dispatched! Agha Salman charges down the wicket and catches the ball on the full and outside off. He lifts the ball over extra cover and the ball races to the deep cover fence for four runs. Much-needed boundary for Pakistan.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 25 overs : 85/2

B Azam42 (73)

A Salman12 (29)

T Cooper3-0-6-0

24.60

Goes full once more and straight. Babar Azam is down the wicket and hits this to the right of the bowler who does well to stop it.

24.50

Tom Cooper bowls this in line with the stump on a fuller length, Babar Azam tucks this towards mid-wicket.

24.41

This is full as well and on the pads. Agha Salman ficks this to deep sqaure leg for a single.

24.30

Full once again and pitching on leg, Agha Salman clips this to mid-wicket.

24.21

Goes full once again and delivers this outside off, Babar Azam taps this towards point and takes a run.

24.10

Tom Cooper begins from around the wicket and serves this full and outside off, Babar Azam guides this to short third man.

Change. Tom Cooper (2-0-4-0) is back into the attack now.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 24 overs : 83/2

B Azam41 (69)

A Salman11 (27)

de Leede3-0-21-0

23.61

An off cutter this time, around off. Azam works it to long on and crosses for one. Just 4 runs off the over. A great start for Bas de Leede into his second spell.

23.50

Bas de Leede serves it full, wide outside off. Azam drives it towards covers. The fielder there dives to his right and makes a great stop.

23.42

Full length, outside off. Azam hits it to sweeper cover for a brace.

23.31

A single now as this is length ball is punched through cover-point.

23.20

Length ball, on off, defended out.

23.10

Bas de Leede bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps. Agha Salman clips this towards mid-wicket.

Change. Bas de Leede (2-0-17-0) is back into the attack now.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 23 overs : 79/2

B Azam38 (66)

A Salman10 (24)

A Dutt6-1-19-0

22.60

Aryan Dutt serves this one short and outside off. Babar Azam cuts this straight to the point fielder.

22.50

Loopy delivery bowled full and outside off, Babar Azam defends this to cover.

22.41

Aryan Dutt continues bowling short and this time pitching on leg, Agha Salman flicks this to deep square leg for a single.

22.30

Goes short once again and in line with the stumps, Agha Salman tucks this towards mid-wicket.

22.20

This is short and angling into the stumps. Agha Salman cuts this late and just about manages to keep the ball out.

22.12

Aryan Dutt flights this one full and outside off, Agha Salman sweeps this to deep backward sqaure leg for a brace.

Change. Aryan Dutt (5-0-16-0) is back into the attack now.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 22 overs : 76/2

A Salman7 (20)

B Azam38 (64)

van Beek4-1-8-1

21.61

This is a fraction short and angling into the body, Agha Salman works this towards fine leg for one more run and will keep strike.

21.50

Logan van Beek bowls a slower delivery full and outside off, Agha Salman hits this uppishly to the left of the bowler. He does not get to it and the ball goes to mid off.

21.51wd

WIDE! Logan van Beek bangs this in short and going down leg, Agha Salman ducks under this but is called wide by the umpire.

21.41

Logan van Beek goes full and outside off, Babar Azam looks to work this offside but gets an inside edge towards square leg for a single,

21.31

Continues bowling on a good length but strays onto the pads. Agha Salman clips this to fine leg for a single.

21.20

This is on a good length and outside off, gets the ball to bounce a bit more off the wicket. Agha Salman fends this to the off side.

21.11

Logan van Beek bowls this on a good length and in line with the stumps, Babar Azam flicks this towards mid-wicket where the fielder parries the ball towards mid on. They take a single.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 21 overs : 71/2

B Azam36 (62)

A Salman5 (16)

S Ahmad5-0-21-0

20.61

Continues bowling full and in line with the stumps, Babar Azam works this to long on for a single.

20.51

Loopy delivery served full and outside off, Agha Salman sweeps this to short fine leg and takes one.

20.40

Shariz Ahmad flights this one full and outside off, Agha Salman gets a stride forward and defends this to cover.

20.30

This is flighted full outside off, Agha Salman charges down the wicket, then changes his mind and blocks the ball into the pitch.

20.21

Shariz Ahmad bowls this short and outside off, Babar Azam slaps the ball to deep point for a single.

20.14

FOUR! Babar Azam is on the charge! Shariz Ahmad flights this one full and pitches on leg., Babar Azam is down the wicket in a flash and lofts this towards wide deep mid-wicket for four runs!

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 20 overs : 64/2

A Salman4 (13)

B Azam30 (59)

van Beek3-1-3-1

19.60

A length ball, around middle and leg. Salman presses forward and pushes it towards mid on.

19.51

Good-length ball, in the channel. Azam stays back and dabs it down to third man for one.

19.40

Good length, on off, defended out.

19.31

A length ball, on off. Salman shuffles across and wrists it to square leg for one.

19.20

On off, defended out.

19.10

Logan van Beek bends his back now and serves it on off. This one does not bounce as much as the batter expected. Salman hangs back and blocks it out watchfully.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 19 overs : 62/2

A Salman3 (9)

B Azam29 (57)

S Ahmad4-0-14-0

18.61

A single to end the over here! It is tossed up, full and on off. Salman gets low and sweeps it to deep square leg. They take one. A tidy over from Ahman comes to an end.

18.50

It is full and on off. Salman gets on the front foot and defends it to the leg side off the inner half.

18.41

Another single now as this is pushed down to long on.

18.31

Outside off, this is punced through point for a single.

18.20

On off, Salman comes down the track and blocks it out.

18.10

Looped up, on off, defended out.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 18 overs : 59/2

A Salman1 (4)

B Azam28 (56)

van Beek2-1-1-1

17.61

A single now as this is pushed to covers.

17.50

Length ball, on off. Salman gets it to square leg off the inner half.

17.40

On off, blocked out.

17.30

Length ball, outside off, defended out on the front foot.

Agha Salman makes his way out to the middle. Seems like he has got a promotion up the order after his half-century in the last game.

17.2W

OUT! TIMBER! Logan van Beek gets the crucial breakthrough and he is pumped up. It is a length ball, on off. Zaman stays back and looks to heave it away across the line. He misses it completely. The ball goes through an uproots the off pole this time. A huge wicket for Netherlands. Can they build on this wicket?

17.10

A length ball, on off, blocked out solidly.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 17 overs : 58/1

B Azam28 (56)

F Zaman26 (41)

S Ahmad3-0-11-0

16.60

Full and on off, blocked out on the front foot.

16.50

This is tossed up, outside off, spinning away, Azam slashes it to covers.

16.41

Flighted and full, on middle and leg. Zaman eases it to mid on for one.

There is some issue with a patch on the field. The ground staff comes in to have a look now. The umpires have decided to take DRINKS!

Once again, Babar Azam is making the most of his good form and is building a nice partnership with Fakhar Zaman. They have crossed their fifty-run partnership and will look to continue batting the way they have. The Netherlands picked up an early wicket but since then have not been able to get a breakthrough. They have been economical though and will hope they can continue to build the pressure.

16.34

FOUR! Incredible shot. Full and outside off. Zaman frees his arms and lofts it over mid off for a boundary.

16.20

Fuller and on off. Zaman reverse sweeps it to backward point.

16.10

Full, on off, blocked out on the front foot.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 16 overs : 53/1

B Azam28 (54)

F Zaman21 (37)

van Beek1-1-0-0

15.60

Logan van Beek begins with a maiden over! He bowls this one full and outside off, Babar Azam works this towards point.

15.50

Make that five! Logan van Beek serves this a fraction short and outside off. Babar Azam blocks this towards the cover region.

15.40

Continues bowling on a good length and this time in line with the stumps. Babar Azam defends this to the bowler's right. Four dot balls now.

15.30

This is on a good length and outside off, Babar Azam knocks this firmly to the cover fielder.

15.20

Goes full this time and outside off, Babar Azam hits this hard straight to cover.

15.10

Logan van Beek begins with a back-of-a-length delivery just outside off, Babar Azam knocks this back to the bowler.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 15 overs : 53/1

B Azam28 (48)

F Zaman21 (37)

S Ahmad2-0-6-0

14.61

Shariz Ahmad continues to give the ball some air and bowls this full outside off, Babar Azam knocks this to long off and takes a single to keep strike.

14.51

Flights this one full and outside off, Fakhar Zaman taps this towards cover with soft hands and takes a quick run.

14.41

Floats this one full and outside off, Babar Azam works this to long on for a run.

14.30

Shariz Ahmad bowls this one short and outside off, Babar Azam plays this from his back foot straight to cover.

14.20

Full once again and outside off. Babar Azam strokes this straight to short cover.

14.10

Shariz Ahmad bowls this full and in line with the stumps, Babar Azam flicks this to mid-wicket.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 14 overs : 50/1

F Zaman20 (36)

B Azam26 (43)

A Dutt5-1-16-0

13.60

On off, blocked out.

13.50

Aryan Dutt flights this on full and just outside off, Fakhar Zaman flicks this to mid on.

13.40

Short again and outside off, Fakhar Zaman takes an easy single as he cuts this to deep point.

13.30

Missed opportunity! Scott Edwards has been really poor behind the wicket. First the drop and now a missed stumping. Aryan Dutt flights this one full and outside off, Fakhar Zaman charges down the wicket and looks to heave this. He misses and so does Scott Edwards as he does not collect the ball cleanly. Fakhar Zaman thought he was a goner but manages got back home.

13.21

Short this time and outside off, Babar Azam cuts this to deep backward point for a single.

13.10

Aryan Dutt bowls this full and outside off, Babar Azam blocks this into the pitch.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 13 overs : 49/1

B Azam25 (41)

F Zaman20 (32)

S Ahmad1-0-3-0

12.61

Full length, on off, Azam strokes it to sweeper cover for one.

12.50

Slower one now, full and on off. Azam gets forward and blocks it into the deck off the inner half.

12.41

This is flicked through mid-wicket for one.

12.30

This one stays low. Fuller, on off. It does not bounce much on the deck. Zaman gets an inside edge onto his pads.

12.20

Looped up, full and outside off. Zaman looks to block it out but gets beaten on the outside edge.

12.11

A flighted full toss, on off. Azam hits it to wide of long off for one.

Change. Shariz Ahmad comes into the attack now.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 12 overs : 46/1

F Zaman19 (29)

B Azam23 (38)

A Dutt4-1-15-0

11.64

FOUR! Fakhar Zaman gets this away to the fence! These boundaries have been far too few. Aryan Dutt fires this one full and outside off, Fakhar Zaman charges down the wicket and slaps the ball to long on past the mid on fielder for four runs.

11.51

Aryan Dutt goes back to bowling short and outside off, Babar Azam cuts this to deep point.

11.40

Beaten! Aryan Dutt bowls an arm ball pitching outside off, Babar Azam plays for the turn and gets beaten on the outside edge.

11.30

Floats this one full and on middle, Babar Azam flicks this to mid-wicket.

11.21

This is straighter to the stumps and on a fuller length, Fakhar Zaman clips this to square leg for a single,.

11.11

Aryan Dutt begins with a short delivery and outside off. Babar Azam cuts this to deep point and takes a run.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 11 overs : 39/1

B Azam21 (34)

F Zaman14 (27)

T Cooper2-0-4-0

10.61

Tom Cooper bowls a loopy delivery on middle, Babar Azam knocks this to long on and takes one. Just a single from this over!

10.50

Tom Cooper flights this one outside off, Babar Azam gets a stride forward and defends this to covers.

10.40

Angles this one down leg on a fuller length. Babar Azam looks to clip this down leg and gets the faintest of edges. Scott Edwards does not hold onto the ball and this is a dropped chance!

10.30

This one is short and outside off, Babar Azam cuts this straight to point.

10.20

Tom Cooper flights this one full and on the pads, Babar Azam tucks this to short fine leg.

10.10

Tom Cooper bowls this from 'round the wicket, short and on leg. Babar Azam clips this towards square leg.

End of Powerplay 1! Now, 4 fielders can be placed outside the inner circle until the end of the 40th over.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 10 overs : 38/1

F Zaman14 (27)

B Azam20 (28)

A Dutt3-1-8-0

9.60

On off, blocked out solidly.

9.50

Fraction short, outside off. Zaman cuts it hard to backward point.

9.40

Fuller, on middle and leg, tucked to mid-wicket.

9.30

It is full and on off. Zaman comes down the track and works it to the left off the bowler off the inner half.

9.20

Fuller, on off, blocked out solidly.

9.10

Full, on middle and leg, flicked to mid-wicket.

Aryan Dutt comes back into the attack. He has conceded 8 runs in his two overs so far.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 9 overs : 38/1

B Azam20 (28)

F Zaman14 (21)

T Cooper1-0-3-0

8.60

A full toss this time, on off. Azam crunches it to covers but finds the fielder instead.

8.52

Azam works this short ball to square leg. The batters take two comfortably.

8.41

A single now as this is pushed down to long off.

8.30

BEATEN! Some turn on offer this time. This is angled in, outside, it turns away a touch. Zaman looks to defend it on the front foot but misses.

8.20

On off, blocked out.

8.10

Cooper starts from 'round the wicket for the left-hander. This one comes in with the arm, full and on off. Zaman defends it out.

Tom Cooper has been brought into the attack as Bas de Leede failed to keep it tight.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 8 overs : 35/1

B Azam18 (26)

F Zaman13 (17)

V Kingma4-1-10-1

7.60

This is a good-length delivery, coming in from off. Azam hangs back and defends it out watchfully. A good recovery from Kingma after being hit for a boundary.

7.50

A shorter one this time, outside off. Azam hangs back and cuts it hard into the ground. The fielder at point makes a half-stop and restricts a run here.

7.40

Good length, outside off. Azam chops it to backward point.

7.30

Length ball, on off, defended out.

7.24

FOUR! Lovely drive from Azam. A full-length ball, on off. Azam gets on the front foot and creams it through mid on. It races away. No chance for the fielder to stop that one.

7.11

A length ball, outside off. Zaman pushes it gently towards mid off and scamper across for a quick single.

Runs Scored 10 Runs

Score after 7 overs : 30/1

B Azam14 (21)

F Zaman12 (16)

de Leede2-0-17-0

6.60

Good length, outside off. Azam shoulders his arms at it. An expensive over from Bas de Leede, 10 runs off it.

6.50

This is full and on off. Azam blocks it out watchfully.

6.40

Swing and a miss! A length ball, outside off, shaping away. Azam looks to chase it but gets beaten.

6.34

FOUR! This one is straying on the pads yet again. Azam hangs back and clips it to deep square leg. Aryan Dutt in the deep, sprints to his left and puts in a dive to that side. He is able to pull the ball back in play but does so with his leg in contact with the ropes. It is a boundary in the end.

6.31wd

WIDE! Full-length ball, drifting down leg. Azam looks to clip it away but misses. Wided.

6.21

Short ball, on off. Zaman pulls it down to deep square leg and rotates the strike.

6.14

FOUR! Incredible shot! Full length, outside off. Fakhar Zaman slams it down the ground. It races away past mid off for a boundary.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 6 overs : 20/1

B Azam10 (17)

F Zaman7 (14)

V Kingma3-1-5-1

5.60

Brilliant stop from Max O'Dowd to save a run here. It is full, outside off. Azam leans forward and drives it to the right of mid off. Max O'Dowd dives to that side and make an exceptional stop. A maiden for Vivian Kingma now.

5.50

Make that 5! A length ball, angled into the pads, Azam stays back and clips it to square leg.

5.40

Four dots in a row! This is an inswinger, full and on off. Azam blocks it out on his front foot.

5.30

Kingma serves it on a length, on top of off. Azam stands tall and defends it out off the full face.

5.20

Good length, outside off. Azam stays back and dabs it towards backward point. Not in the gap though.

5.10

A length ball, on off. Azam pushes it to extra covers.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 5 overs : 20/1

F Zaman7 (14)

B Azam10 (11)

de Leede1-0-7-0

4.60

Bas de Leede bowls a slower delivery back of a length and outside off, Fakhar Zaman looks to slash at this but the ball passes under his bat and goes through to the keeper.

4.51

Bas de Leede bowls short once again and outside off, Babar Azam slashes this into the ground and gets the ball to bounce over backward point for a single to wide third man.

4.44

FOUR! The new bat has instantly worked for Babar Azam! To be fair it was a poor delivery! Bas de Leede bangs this in short and wide outside off, Babar Azam rocks back instantly and it sits up nicely for him. He pulls this towards deep mid-wicket for his first boundary.

Babar Azam isn't happy with his blade here. There is a fresh bat making its way on the field for him. Not a long delay here.

4.30

Bas de Leede serves this full and angling in from outside off, Babar Azam defends this towards mid-wicket.

4.31wd

WIDE! This one is straying down leg side on and really full. Babar Azam looks to clip this fine but misses. The umpire calls this wide.

4.21

Goes fuller this time on middle and off, Fakhar Zaman blocks this wide of mid on and they take a quick single.

4.10

Bas de Leede begins with a delivery that is a fraction short and angled into the left-handed batter from 'round the wicket. Bas de Leede tucks this towards mid-wicket.

An early change in bowling. Bas de Leede comes into the attack now. He replaces Aryan Dutt.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 4 overs : 13/1

B Azam5 (8)

F Zaman6 (11)

V Kingma2-0-5-1

3.60

This is quite wide outside off on a good length. Babar Azam does not bother with this as it goes through to the keeper. 4 runs of the over.

3.50

Vivian Kingma serves this one a fraction full and gets the ball to nip back into the stumps. Babar Azam blocks this out towards mid on.

3.40

Goes back of a length this time and outside off stump. Babar Azam stands tall and knocks this straight to cover.

3.32

Vivian Kingma goes full and in line with the stumps, Babar Azam has his head steady over this as he clips it towards deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

3.21

Continues bowling on a good length but this one strays on the pads. Fakhar Zaman misses out as he clips it towards square leg for a single.

3.11

Vivian Kingma begins with a good-length delivery outside off, Babar Azam taps this towards backward point and a misfield allows them to take a single.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 3 overs : 9/1

F Zaman5 (10)

B Azam2 (3)

A Dutt2-0-8-0

2.60

Bowls a loopy delivery full and wide outside off, Fakhar Zaman strokes this to the cover fielder.

2.50

This is full as well on middle and leg, Fakhar Zaman defends this to the left of the bowler.

2.44

FOUR! First boundary for Pakistan! Aryan Dutt angles this one into the pads from a fuller length, Fakhar Zaman guides the ball down to fine leg for four runs. That should release some pressure.

2.30

Flights this one full and outside off, Fakhar Zaman blocks this towards cover.

2.20

Bowls this one a fraction short and just outside off, Fakhar Zaman goes on his back foot and taps it back to the bowler.

2.11

Aryan Dutt bowls this full and spinning in from outside off, Babar Azam clips this to deep square leg and takes a single.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 2 overs : 4/1

F Zaman1 (5)

B Azam1 (2)

V Kingma1-0-1-1

1.60

Continues bowling on a good length, this one wider outside off. Fakhar Zaman happy to let this go through to the keeper. A successful over from Vivian Kingma comes to an end.

1.50

A huge appeal for lbw but turned down! Vivian Kingma bowls this one a good length and pitching on leg. The ball is moving away as Fakhar Zaman tries to defend. Gets a massive inside edge onto his pads. Vivian Kingma is convinced that this is out but the umpire disagrees. Scott Edwards decides not to review.

1.40

Serves this one on a good length as well, and angling away from the off stump, Fakhar Zaman leaves this one alone.

1.31

This one is on a good length and angling in from outside off, Babar Azam clips this to deep square leg for a single and gets off the mark.

1.20

Vivian Kingma bowls this one full as well and outside off, Babar Azam knocks this towards point off the outer half as the ball moves away a touch. The fielder stops the ball diving to his right.

Babar Azam walks in at number 3.

1.1W

OUT! TIMBER! Vivian Kingma strikes on his first delivery! The debutant departs after a really short stay! Vivian Kingma serves this full and just outside off, gets the ball to nip back in sharply. Abdullah Shafique tries to block along the wrong line and gets beaten on the inside edge. The ball goes onto shatter the stumps. The Netherlands have drawn first blood and they look thrilled!

It will be Vivian Kingma to steam in from the other end with the second new ball.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 1 overs : 3/0

A Shafique2 (4)

F Zaman1 (2)

A Dutt1-0-3-0

0.61

Goes 'round the wicket now and bowls this a touch short and on the pads, Abdullah Shafique tucks this towards deep backward square leg for a single. A tidy for by Dutt to start with.

0.50

Goes full once again and flights this outside off, Abdullah Shafique gets forward and defends towards covers.

0.40

Continues bowling full and on off, Abdullah Shafique clips this to mid-wicket.

0.31

Flights this one full and outside off, Fakhar Zaman strokes this to long off and gets off the mark with a run as well.

0.20

Bowls this short and outside off, Fakhar Zaman rocks back and hits the ball straight to cover-point.

0.11

Aryan Dutt begins with a full delivery just outside off, Abdullah Shafique knocks the ball to long on and gets off the mark with a single.

The game is set to begin. The Netherlands fielders stride out to the middle. Followed by Fakhar Zaman and Abdullah Shafique who walk out to open for Pakistan. It will be Aryan Dutt to start with the new ball.

PITCH REPORT - Pierce Fletcher is there in the middle for the pitch report. He says bit of  cloud cover but it shouldn't be a problem and it’s a beautiful 22 degree day. Mentions there was some grass on top of the pitch but there has been 12 hours of rolling and the pitch is rock hard. Claims that it is a 320 run pitch. Ends by saying its the best strip we have seen over the course of this series.

Scott Edwards, the captain of Netherlands says that he isn't much disappointed about losing the toss. Mentions that the Ahmad brothers are in. Adds they just spoke a little bit about the wicket and how to execute their plans.

Babar Azam, the skipper of Pakistan, is in for a chat. He says he will bat first and says there are 4 changes in the team.A  lot of opportunity for youngsters to show class. Mentions that he loves the country and the team in making sure to explore different cities as well.

Netherlands (Playing XI) - Scott Edwards (C/WK), Logan van Beek, Tom Cooper, Teja Nidamanuru, Vikramjit Singh, Bas de Leede, Max O'Dowd, Musa Ahmad (In for Tim Pringle), Shariz Ahmad (In for Wesley Barresi), Aryan Dutt, Vivian Kingma.

Pakistan (Playing XI) - Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique (In for Imam-ul-Haq), Babar Azam (C), Agha Salman, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (WK) (In for Mohammad Rizwan), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Shahnawaz Dahani (In for Haris Rauf), Zahid Mahmood (In for Shadab Khan).

TOSS - The coin goes up and lands in favour of Pakistan. They have opted to BAT first.

The hosts showed a fight in the first game but could not follow up that performance as they received quite a drubbing the second time around. They will be looking to go all guns blazing this time around as they have nothing much to lose here. Pakistan, on the flip side, look solid across all three facets and the hosts would need a complete team performance to gain something out of this final encounter. Can the visitors complete the clean sweep? Or will the hosts upset the odds? We will find out soon. Stay tuned for the toss and other updates.