NED vs PAK Dream11 Prediction 2nd ODI, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Updates

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The Netherlands (NED) will lock horns against Pakistan (PAK) in the 2nd ODI match at Hazelaarweg in Rotterdam on Thursday. Pakistan won the first match and took a 1-0 lead in this three-match series on Tuesday. Pakistan started slow after losing an in-form opener Imam-ul-Haq on just 10 runs on the scoreboard. But star batters Fakhar Zaman (109 runs off 109 balls) and Babar Azam (74 runs off 85 balls) dominated the game with Shadab Khan scoring an unbeaten 48 runs off just 28 balls to guide Pakistan to 314 runs while batting first. For the hosts, experienced all-rounder Logan van Beek took two wickets but conceded the highest 89 runs.

Dutch side lost Max O’Dowd and returning batter Wesley Barresi early but Vikramjit Singh and Tom Cooper smashed brilliant fifties to keep The Netherlands’ hopes alive. Skipper Scott Edwards scored an unbeaten 71 runs off just 60 balls but his side fall just 16 runs off the target. For Pakistan, pacers Haris Rauf and debutant Naseem Shah took three wickets each. Both teams are expected to place the same starting eleven for this fixture with no new injury reported in the first match.

NED vs PAK Match Details:

Netherlands vs Pakistan, 2nd ODI

Venue: Hazelaarweg, Rotterdam

Date & Time: 18th August at 02:30 PM IST and 11:00 AM Local Time

Live Streaming: FanCode

NED vs PAK, 2nd ODI Pitch Report:

The pitch at Hazelaarweg is well balanced for both batters and bowlers in white-ball cricket. As expected, the pacers got a handful of wickets and were impressive with the new ball in powerplay overs in the first match but batters from both sides scored big runs.

Injury News:

(Will be updated here if there is any injury)

NED vs PAK, 2nd ODI, Probable Playing XIs:

Netherlands

Vikramjit Singh, Max O’Dowd, Bas de Leede, Wesley Barresi, Tom Cooper, Scott Edwards (c & wk), Logan van Beek, Teja Nidamanuru, Tim Pringle, Aryan Dutt, Vivian Kingma.

Pakistan

Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Khushdil Shah, Shadab Khan, Agha Salman, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah.

Top Picks for NED vs PAK Dream11 Match:

Top Picks – Batters

Babar Azam:

The highest-ranked Pakistani batter is showing no sign to stop scoring big runs right now. He smashed another fifty, his 10th 50-plus score in the last 10 overall matches. Babar Azam also completed the 4500-run milestone in the last match and will be a perfect captaincy choice for this clash on Thursday.

Fakhar Zaman:

The experienced opening batter scored 109 runs off 109 balls and was unfortunate to get run out in the last match. He put on a sensible 168-run partnership for the second wicket with Babar Azam after an early dismissal of his partner Imam-ul-Haq. This was his first century in ODIs this year and he also completed 2500 runs in ODI format.

Top Picks – All-Rounders

Shadab Khan:

Pakistani vice-captain continued his good form with another brilliant performance in the last match. He smashed unbeaten 48 runs off just 28 balls to help his team to score 300-plus total. Shadab failed to take any wickets but conceded only 47 runs and will be a good captaincy choice on Thursday.

Top Picks – Bowlers

Bas de Leede:

The 22-year-old batting all-rounder put a surprisingly impressive performance in the last match. Pakistan managed to score 314 runs but de Leede conceded just 42 runs during his 10-over spell and took two big wickets of Mohammad Rizwan and Mohammad Nawaz.

Naseem Shah:

The young speedster had a debut to remember in the last match. Naseem took three wickets, including a big wicket of Max O’Dowd, while conceding just 51 runs in his 10-over spell. He has taken wickets in all of his last ten matches and will be a safe bowling option for your Dream11 team.

Top Picks – Wicketkeeper

Scott Edwards:

The Netherlands’ skipper played a captain’s knock in the last match. He remained unbeaten on 71 runs while chasing a big target but couldn’t guide his team to a finish line. He has been in very good form lately and this was his third unbeaten knock in the last five overall matches.

NED vs PAK Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for NED vs PAK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Team:

Mohammad Rizwan, Scott Edwards, Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman (vc), Tom Cooper, Vikramjit Singh, Shadab Khan, Bas de Leede, Vivian Kingma, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah.

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for NED vs PAK Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Team:

Scott Edwards, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Tom Cooper, Logan van Beek, Shadab Khan (c), Mohammad Nawaz, Bas de Leede, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf (vc), Aryan Dutt.

NED vs PAK Risky Captaincy Choice:

Mohammad Rizwan:

The experienced Pakistani wicketkeeper batter entered the pitch in 35th over in the last match and was bowled out for just 14 runs off 17 balls. He is just four runs away from reaching the 1000-run mark in ODI cricket and needs to score big in the remaining two matches.

Tom Cooper:

The veteran batter scored 65 runs off just 54 balls and looked very confident in the first match. This was his first fifty in his last five matches and he will be looking to carry his momentum in the next match as well.

Player you should avoid:

Agha Salman:

The middle-order batter made his ODI debut in the last match after making his red-ball debut against Sri Lanka last month. He scored unbeaten 27 runs and bowled four overs as well. But he is likely to score big runs while playing in the lower order so you should avoid him for this match.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.