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For the first time since 2003, Netherlands and Pakistan will meet in a One Day International. Such an occasion would usually be met with joy and excitement, particularly for those in orange, but, as you may have heard, ODI cricket is currently at a crossroads.

This series, part of the ODI Super League, is squeezed in among the plethora of short-form cricket going on around the world. Pakistan themselves will embark on an Asia Cup starting in just 12 days’ time as preparation for this year’s T20 World Cup. However, that has not stopped them from picking a strong squad as they look to plug any holes in their ODI cricket.

The Dutch will be missing a number of their first choice due to other commitments. However, they can hold hope in Pakistan’s reliance on their top three in ODIs. In fact, Imam, Fakhar and Babar have contributed well over 60% of the team’s runs since the 2019 ODI World Cup. If there is an area to focus on for Netherlands, as difficult as it is, that is it.

NED vs PAK 1st ODI Possible Playing XI

Netherlands are depleted for this series. A number of their players are currently at The Hundred or Royal One Day Cup in England.

Fred Klaassen, Colin Ackermann, Roelof van der Merwe, Timm van der Gugten (Hundred) and Paul van Meekeren, Shane Snater and Brandon Glover (Royal One Day Cup) are unavailable.

Wesley Baressi and uncapped 20-year old allrounder Arnav Jain are in the squad.

Netherlands: 1. Max O’Dowd, 2. Vikramjit Singh, 3. Tom Cooper, 4. Bas de Leede, 5. Scott Edwards (c & wk), 6. Wesley Baressi, 7. Teja Nidamanuru/Arnav Jain, 8. Logan van Beek, 9. Aryan Dutt/Ryan Klein, 10. Vivian Kingma, 11. Shariz Ahmad

Pakistan look a lot more settled. However, Shaheen Shah Afridi will miss at least the first ODI as he is being managed ahead of the Asia Cup.

Pakistan: 1. Imam-ul-Haq, 2. Fakhar Zaman, 3. Babar Azam (c), 4. Mohammad Rizwan (wk), 5. Khushdil Shah, 6. Shadab Khan, 7. Mohammad Nawaz, 8. Mohammad Haris, 9. Haris Rauf, 10. Naseem Shah, 11. Mohammad Wasim Jr/Shahnawaz Dahani

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Netherlands:

• Max O’Dowd will be key at the top. The opener averages 51.75 in 13 home ODIs (621 runs), which includes seven half-centuries.
• Vikramjit Singh has looked good in almost every innings he has played in ODIs so far. Against New Zealand, West Indies and England, Singh hit scores of 19, 31, 25, 47, 46, 54, 13, 10 and 6.
• Tom Cooper’s experience will be crucial for the Netherlands. He averages 45.60 in 25 ODI knocks, and made three starts in the June series vs England (23, 17, 33) that he will be aiming to build on.
• Scott Edwards is having a brilliant year. The new Netherlands skipper hit three fifties in a row against England in June, part of 537 runs in 12 ODIs at an average of 48.81 with seven half-centuries in 2022.
• Logan van Beek is Netherlands’ top wicket-taker in ODIs this year. He has taken 12 wickets in nine matches at an average of 37.50 and economy rate of 6.00.
• Vivian Kingma took five wickets in two ODIs against Scotland on this ground in 2021.

Pakistan:

• Imam-ul-Haq is Pakistan’s leading run-scorer in ODIs this year (497) at an average of 99.40. He has struck a 50+ score in all six innings, including two centuries.
• Babar Azam has made five 50+ scores in six ODIs this year, including three centuries. Overall, he has scored 457 runs at an average of 91.40.
• Babar has a good record in ODIs in Europe: 27 inns, 1,212 runs, avg. 50.50, SR 91.47.
• Fakhar Zaman has not had as good a year as Imam and Babar (165 runs, avg. 27.50). However, he has a brilliant record in away ODIs: 27 matches, 1,490 runs, avg. 64.78, SR 98.67.
• Shadab Khan scored 86 (78) and took 4/62 in his last ODI, against West Indies in June.
• Haris Rauf typically enjoys bowling first in ODIs. In eight such matches, he has taken 17 wickets at an average of 25.17, compared to six wickets in five ODIs bowling second at an average of 37.50.

Other Stats and Facts

• This will be the first ODI between Pakistan and Netherlands since the 2003 World Cup.
• Netherlands have been swept by New Zealand, West Indies and England this year. Pakistan have beaten Australia (2-1) and West Indies (3-0) in their last two assignments.
• Pakistan’s top three have contributed nearly two-thirds of the team’s runs in ODIs since the 2019 World Cup.
• Babar Azam averages 60.92 in 41 innings batting first and 57.38 in 46 innings chasing.

Hazelaarweg Rotterdam Pitch Report and Weather

Last year, Netherlands and Scotland contested two ODIs on this ground. The first was affected by rain, and Netherlands scored 163/8 in 33 overs and won by 14 runs. The next day, Netherlands were bowled out for 171, and Scotland chased down the target with 47 balls and six wickets to spare.

Conditions are expected to be cloudy and a touch windy, which may assist spinners with their drift. There has been some rain of late in Rotterdam, so the pitch may be on the slower side.

NED vs PAK 1st ODI Dream11 Prediction 16 August 2022

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.

Option 1:

Option 2:

Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

• Wicket-Keepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Scott Edwards
• Batsmen: Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq
• All-Rounders: Shadab Khan, Bas de Leede
• Bowlers: Haris Rauf

NED vs PAK 1st ODI Match Prediction: Who will win?

Weather permitting, Pakistan should be too strong.