ROTTERDAM – Pakistan completed a clean sweep against the Netherlands in the last ODI of the series at Hazelaarweg Stadium on Sunday.
In the last one-day international cricket match, Men in Green defeated the hosts by nine runs.
The Netherlands made 197 runs in 49.2 overs against Pakistan’s target of 206 runs in 49.6 overs.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam, seamer Naseem Shah, and Mohammad Wasim Jr starred as the touring party.
Youngblood Naseem and Wasim remained sensational as they collectively topped the batting line-up of the hosts. Shah claimed his maiden five-wicket haul, while Wasim got four scalsp to help their side win the match by nine runs.
Earlier, the Netherlands bowler displayed A-game and restrict Pakistan for 206 runs in the last ODI of the series at Hazelaarweg Stadium on Sunday.
Babar-led squad earlier opt to bat first however the openers couldn’t play as per the plan. Debutant Abdullah Shafique was sent back to the pavilion after scoring mere 2 runs.
The hosts’ spearhead Bas de Leede got three scalps, while Vivian claimed two wickets. Aryan Dutt, Shariz Ahmed, and Logan van Beek claimed a wicket each.
Pakistan are bowled out for 206 in 49.4 overs 🏏
Work cut out for our bowlers after the break 🎯#NEDvPAK | #BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/wxBOXato03
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 21, 2022
Pakistani star batter Fakhar Zaman scored only 26 runs in 43 balls while skipper Babar Azam came to rescue and helped the squad to reach 206 runs.
Babar failed to hit a ton, however, he made 91 runs in 125 balls, with seven fours and two sixes.
Salman Ali Agha and Mohammad Nawaz couldn’t perform well as they scored 24 and 27 runs, respectively. Khushdil Shah also failed to impress in the last game.
Men in Green already sealed the series after winning the first two games at the same venue. The touring party will be looking for a clean sweep, while the Netherlands will be aiming for a consolation win on home soil.
Squads:
Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, *Babar Azam, Agha Salman, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Shahnawaz Dahani, Zahid Mahmood.
Netherlands: Vikramjit Singh, Max ODowd, Bas de Leede, Tom Cooper, Scott Edwards, Teja Nidamanuru, Logan van Beek, Musa Ahmed, Shariz Ahmad, Aryan Dutt, Vivian Kingma.
