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Watch: Pakistan Captain Babar Azam Dazzles With "Sublime Knock" Of 74 Against Netherlands In 1st ODI

Pakistan captain Babar Azam hit a sublime knock of 74 in the first ODI against the Netherlands in Rotterdam. Pakistan got off to a slow start before Babar and Fakhar Zaman stitched a 168-run partnership of 170 balls, and helped their team post a total of 314 for six in 50 overs. While Fakhar hit a run-a-ball 109, Babar carved out a 74-run knock, hitting six boundaries and a six. Babar was dismissed after mistiming a delivery from Dutch paceman Logan van Beek.

Fakhar Zaman ton helps Pakistan beat Netherlands by 16 runs in first ODI

Pakistan to a 16-run victory in the first of a three-match series Tuesday against the Netherlands in Rotterdam. Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat in warm and humid conditions on a day where big scores were expected on a sluggish pitch at the VOC Cricket Club outside the Dutch harbour city. The tourists, however, got off to a slow start before posting a commanding 314-6 after 50 overs. Despite a valiant run chase, the Dutch finished on 298-8 against a spirited Pakistani team, backed by a myriad of vocal supporters. Zaman carved out a run-a-ball 109 while captain Babar Azam hit 74 before being caught after mistiming a delivery from Dutch paceman Logan van Beek.

Netherlands vs Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman's Century Helps Pakistan Beat Netherlands By 16 runs In First ODI

Opener Fakhar Zaman hit his seventh one-day international century to steer Pakistan to a 16-run victory in the first of a three-match series Tuesday against the Netherlands in Rotterdam. Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat in warm and humid conditions on a day where big scores were expected on a sluggish pitch at the VOC Cricket Club outside the Dutch harbour city. The tourists however got off to a slow start before posting a commanding 314-6 after 50 overs.

Zaman ton helps Pakistan beat Netherlands in first ODI

Opener Fakhar Zaman hit his seventh one-day international century to steer Pakistan to a 16-run victory in the first of a three-match series Tuesday against the Netherlands in Rotterdam.

Shaheen Shah Afridi blow as Pakistan tackle Netherlands in key ODI series

The 22-year-old paceman suffered a knee injury on the recent tour of Sri Lanka, a worrying setback with the Asia Cup -- and a meeting with old rivals India -- coming up at the end of the month. He has been ruled out of the first two matches, but Pakistan skipper Babar Azam hopes he could at least play some part in the series. "We're taking a couple of doctors with us to take care of Shaheen and want him to play a game against Netherlands to see if he's fit and ready for the Asia Cup," said Azam.

"Bit Like AB de Villiers Did When He Was In Actual Prime": Ricky Ponting On India Star

Suryakumar Yadav has received high praise from the great Ricky Ponting, who compared the batter with AB de Villiers, saying the Indian possesses a 360 degree game like the South African genius. Ponting suggested that Yadav should bat at number four in the Indian line-up. "Surya (Yadav) scores 360 degrees around the ground, a bit like an AB de Villiers did when he was in his actual prime. The lap shots, the late cuts, you know, the ramps over the keeper's head. He can hit down the ground," Ponting said on the latest episode of The ICC Review.

Suryakumar Yadav is a bit like AB de Villiers, No. 4 is his best spot: Ricky Ponting

Suryakumar Yadav has received high praise from the great Ricky Ponting, who compared the batter with AB de Villiers, saying the Indian possesses a 360 degree game like the South African genius. Ponting suggested that Yadav should bat at number four in the Indian line-up. "Surya (Yadav) scores 360 degrees around the ground, a bit like AB de Villiers did when he was in his actual prime.

Shaheen Shah Afridi fitness and World Cup key as Pakistan tackle Netherlands

The 22-year-old paceman suffered a knee injury on the recent tour of Sri Lanka, a worrying setback with the Asia Cup -- and a meeting with old rivals India -- coming up at the end of the month. Pakistan team bosses do not want to overload a fast bowler who has already played 97 times across all three formats since his international debut just four years ago. "We're taking a couple of doctors with us to take care of Shaheen and want him to play a game against Netherlands to see if he's fit and ready for the Asia Cup," said Pakistan skipper Babar Azam.

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Watch: Pakistan Captain Babar Azam Dazzles With "Sublime Knock" Of 74 Against Netherlands In 1st ODI

Fakhar Zaman ton helps Pakistan beat Netherlands by 16 runs in first ODI

Netherlands vs Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman's Century Helps Pakistan Beat Netherlands By 16 runs In First ODI

Zaman ton helps Pakistan beat Netherlands in first ODI

Shaheen Shah Afridi blow as Pakistan tackle Netherlands in key ODI series

"Bit Like AB de Villiers Did When He Was In Actual Prime": Ricky Ponting On India Star

Suryakumar Yadav is a bit like AB de Villiers, No. 4 is his best spot: Ricky Ponting

Shaheen Shah Afridi fitness and World Cup key as Pakistan tackle Netherlands