Netherlands vs Pakistan 3rd ODI Live Score Updates: Pakistan Opt To Bat Against Netherlands

Netherlands vs Pakistan, 3rd ODI Live Score Updates: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has won the toss and opted to bat first against Netherlands in the final ODI of the three-match series at Hazelaarweg, Rotterdam on Sunday. Pakistan lead the series 2-0 and they will eye a series sweep vs Netherlands in the third ODI. On the other hand, the hosts will try to register a consolation victory. In the first game, Netherlands came really close to a win during their 315-run chase vs Pakistan but they eventually lost it by 16 runs. Meanwhile, the Babar Azam-led side registerd a comfortable 7-wicket win in the second game. (LIVE SCORECARD)

After pushing Pakistan to the limit in the first ODI, the Netherlands failed to bring the same intensity in the second match and lost another opportunity at the international level to prove their mettle. With the series now done and dusted in favour of Pakistan, the Dutch team has nothing much to lose but still has plenty to gain. A win can do their confidence a world of good and with that aim, they will approach this contest. Their batting was the main reason we got a close first match but they surrendered in the previous game with only Bas de Leede and Tom Cooper putting up a fight. The bowling though showed improvement by providing a bright start but soon that department also went flat. Needless to say, they need a perfect game from both units if they want to compete and get those elusive 10 points for the 2020-23 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League. For Pakistan, it was a good day in the office after surviving a scare in the series opener. Their bowling attack is exceptionally good and the speed merchants did a brilliant job to stifle the opposition. The batting did stutter a bit at the