Today’s Cricket Match Update: Babar Azam-led Pakistan team struck headlines following a dominant victory over Netherlands in their World Cup 2023 opener. The enthralling Pakistan-Netherlands clash, dominated by the Men In Green, occurred earlier today in Hyderabad and boasted a massive viewership. Kicking off their campaign in the competition, Pakistan displayed astute cricketing effort to get the batter of Netherlands quite comprehensively. 

Losing the toss, batting first – Pakistan had posted a par total of 286 on the board despite suffering a top-order collapse. Wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel starred in Pakistan’s remarkable batting recovery with the knocks of 68 runs each. Speedster Haris Rauf, moreover, completed the undone job for Pakistan in their run defense by bagging a three-wicket haul.

Today’s Cricket Match Update: Pakistan All-rounder Shadab Khan Loses His Cool

The furious post-dismissal reaction of Shadab Khan amid the Pakistan-Netherlands affair remained a big talking point on social media. Shadab was clean bowled by a straight delivery of Bas de Leede in the death overs, eventually triggering an overly angry reaction. The dismissal occurred when the Pakistani all-rounder appeared well set, and was eyeing to provide his team a much-needed late flourish.

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“We lost three early wickets with the bat but Rizwan and Saud batted well to put pressure on the Netherlands. Credit to the bowlers as well, the way they started, and took wickets in the middle overs, pretty satisfied. Our team is enjoying the hospitality in Hyderabad.” Babar Azam said after the victory over the Netherlands

Brushing aside the animated episode, Shadab Khan played a major role in Pakistan’s victory over the Netherlands today. Shadab struck crucial 32 runs with the bat amid Pakistan’s bid to post a formidable total and followed it up by an impressive bowling effort. The Pakistan vice-captain dismissed Netherlands opener Vikramjit Singh, who had completed his fifty upfront.