ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023: Pakistan vs Netherlands match today in Hyderabad

Pakistan and Netherlands are all set to face off in a thrilling match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad, today. Today’s match will mark the commencement of the Asian leg of 2023 ODI World Cup.

Looking at the past matches between Pakistan and Netherlands, there have been six One Day Internationals (ODIs) between the teams. It is noteworthy that Pakistan has emerged victorious in all of them.

In a match during Pakistan’s tour of the Netherlands on August 21, 2022, the men in orange came dangerously close to winning from Pakistan. Vikramjit Singh and Tom Cooper scored half centuries, taking the match to the final over. However, they fell short by just nine runs, with Naseem Shah and Mohammad Wasim taking five and four wickets, respectively.

Regarding the pitch conditions at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, it is expected to favour the batsmen while offering support to seam bowlers. The pitch here has a combination of red and black soil. This type of soil id known for providing good bounce and then assisting spinners as the game progresses.

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As for the weather for Pakistan vs Netherlands match, Hyderabad is predicted to be hot and humid on October 6, with temperatures reaching up to 33 degree Celsius and humidity levels at around 66 percent, as per weather forecasts.

In terms of predictions for the game, Pakistan will aim to kick start their World Cup with a convincing win. With tougher matches lined up against Sri Lanka, India, and Australia, Pakistan will be much eager to secure their first points early on.