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WC 2023, PAK vs NED: Preview

By Gaurav Tripathi

1

The Hyderabad showdown

Match 2 of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup will see the battle between Pakistan and Netherlands at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on October 6. 

2

Dutch underdogs 

Though the Men in Green are favorites, the Dutch side, which finished as runners-up in the 2023 World Cup Qualifiers, should not be underestimated.

3

Pakistan's struggles

Pakistan aim to kick-start their campaign with a win, despite their recent struggles with their bowlers and openers.

4

Opportunity for Netherlands 

The Men in Orange should view the tournament as a chance to make their mark.

5

Key players

Key players to watch include Imam-ul-Haq, who can become the joint-second-fastest batter to reach 3,000 ODI runs, and Shaheen Afridi, who has claimed 51 wickets across 25 ODIs in Asia.

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