The Netherlands scored 91 runs in the first innings, which is the lowest score by a team in the Super 12 stage
Pakistan won their first match of the T20 World Cup 2022 after defeating the Netherlands by six wickets at the Optus Stadium.
The Netherlands, after winning the toss, decided to bat first. The Netherlands struggled as the Pakistan pacers were on the verge of winning this game for their hopes of qualifying for the Semi-finals.
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Pakistan's bowling attack did not let the Netherlands batters score many runs, as they were restricted to 91-9 in their 20 overs.
Shadab Khan was the stand-out bowler, taking three wickets, and Mohammad Wasim Jr. took two main wickets in his spell.
At first, it was easy for Pakistan to chase this target as Mohammad Rizwan furiously started the second innings. Pakistan captain Babar Azam once again failed to score runs to secure victory.
Pakistan gave away four wickets; it looked like this chase was quite difficult for the batters to chase down in ten overs.
Although Pakistan won the match, fans are pretty unhappy with their performance as they wanted this target to be chased down quickly to improve their net run rate.
Not sure if itβs the right way to chase a small target considering NRR can come in to play. I know itβs unlikely to but still you never knowβ¦.
β Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) October 30, 2022
Pakistan didn't look to boost their NRR at any point, they could have shuffled their batting order and tried to chase this inside 10 overs but this wasn't on their mind. Even the batters out there didn't try to accelerate, thought this could have been chased better. #T20WorldCup
β Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) October 30, 2022
This is an awful chase man. There was no need to take their sweet time when we are already lacking behind.
β Hania (@hania19x) October 30, 2022
No 6 hit in Pakistani Inning πππππ
β Naeem khan π΅π° (@Naeemkhansbs) October 30, 2022
Khuda khuda kr ke 14 overs me chase ke
To be honest this team doesn't deserve semi-final .#PAKvsNED
Jis team sey 91 ka total 14 pvers mey chase ho.. kia he level hey us ki batying line ka.
β Gj Sotrani (@sotrani) October 30, 2022
Kia faida world no 1 in ODI and T20 bastmens ka..?#PAKvsNED