Pakistan vs Netherlands Cricket World Cup 2023: Expected lineups, head-to-head, toss, predictions and betting odds

Pakistan are set to commence their ICC ODI World Cup campaign on Friday against the Netherlands at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. 

Pakistan are considered to be one of the favourites, but they are entering this tournament with a point to prove after under-performing in the 2023 Asia Cup.

Meanwhile, the Netherlands face a tall task of getting the better of their illustrious rivals. They have won just two matches in World Cup history and will have to play the best cricket possible to outshine Pakistan.

Pakistan vs Netherlands: Predicted line-up 

PredictedXIforPakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf

PredictedXIforNetherlands: Vikramjit Singh, Max O’Dowd, Colin Ackerman, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Scott Edwards (c) (wk), Roelof van der Merwe, Logan Van Beek, Ryan Klein, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meerken

Pakistan vs Netherlands: Head-to-head in ODIs

In One Day International (ODI) cricket, Pakistan and the Netherlands have faced each other a total of 6 times. In these encounters, Pakistan has emerged victorious in all 6 matches, while the Netherlands has not managed to secure a single win against Pakistan in ODI cricket.

This dominance by Pakistan showcases their strong performance and historical superiority over the Netherlands in the ODI format.

Pakistan vs Netherlands: Toss

The toss will take place at 1:30 pm IST. 

Pakistan vs Netherlands: Weather forecast in Hyderabad

The skies will be clear over Hyderabad indicating a lack of rain or cloud cover, which is favourable for cricket.

Pakistan vs Netherlands: Prediction for CWC 2023 match 

Pakistan are the overwhelming favourites for this tie.

Pakistan vs Netherlands: Betting odds for CWC 2023 match

Pakistan are the favourites with odds at 1.04 while the Netherlands are at 12.00.