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Pakistan began their ICC Cricket World Cup campaign with a comprehensive win over the Netherlands at the Rajeev Gandhi stadium in Hyderabad on Friday.

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam during ODI World Cup 2023 match against Netherlands in Hyderabad on October 6, Friday.

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WATCH: Babar, Babar chants erupt in Hyderabad stadium, Pakistan captain's reaction goes viral

The incident occurred when Babar Azam introduced Haris Rauf into the attack after the completion of eight overs during the Netherlands' innings.

Babar Azam patted Haris Rauf on the neck before hilariously slapping his premier pacer during match against Netherlands.

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Watch: Babar Azam slaps Haris Rauf in live ODI World Cup match between Pakistan and Netherlands; fans react as video goes viral

The tension between the two cricketers brewed when Haris Rauf was looking to wrap up the Netherlands innings and was bowling with fierce pace.

Haris Rauf and Paul van Meekeren were involved in a heated exchange during Pakistan's match against Netherlands.

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Watch: Haris Rauf and Paul van Meekeren indulge in heated on-field verbal fight before Pakistan pacer has the last laugh; video goes viral

The moment first came to light during the 21st over when Pakistan was fielding. It was observed that the boundary cushion was shifted nearly a foot from its designated position.

Pakistan fielder during match against Netherlands in Hyderabad.

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Did Pakistan fielder toy with boundary cushion during ODI World Cup match against Netherlands? Check details and MCC's law

World Cup 2023: Bas de Leede was lauded by Netherlands captain Scott Edwards for his all-round performance in the losing cause against Pakistan

Bas de Leede celebrates after taking Iftikhar Ahmed's wicket (Getty Images)

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Netherlands all-rounder Bas de Leede creates colossal ODI record with half-century and four-fer against Pakistan

Pakistan vs Netherlands, ODI World Cup 2023: Bas de Leede on his World Cup debut scored a half-century and took a fifer against Babar Azam's side.

Bas de Leede winks at Haris Rauf (Screengrab: Hotstar)

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Injured by Haris Rauf's short ball in T20 World Cup 2022, Bas de Leede gives a wink after smoking six off bouncer

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Mohammad Rizwan appeals for a stump out against Bas de Leede (Getty Images)

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Bas de Leede (left) and father Tim (right) (Getty Images)

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Like father, like son: Bas de Leede repeats Tim's World Cup 2003 feat with four-wicket haul against Pakistan

Pakistan vs Netherlands, World Cup 2023: This was the first time Babar Azam returned to pavillion without scoring a half-century against the Dutch.

Babar Azam's wicket to Colin Ackermann (Screengrab: Hotstar)

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After bashing part-time Aussie spinners in warm-up game, Babar Azam falls into South Africa-born Dutch spinner's trap

Netherlands invited Pakistan to bat first in their ODI World Cup opener against Babar Azam's Pakistan at the Rajiv Gandhi stadium in Hyderabad.

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam (left) and Netherlands captain Scott Edwards in this frame.

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PAK vs NED: Netherlands put Babar Azam's brigade to bat first, know playing XIs of both the sides

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Match 2, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

WATCH: Babar, Babar chants erupt in Hyderabad stadium, Pakistan captain's reaction goes viral

Match Details

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023

Fri 6 October, 14:00:00 IST

Netherlands, who chose to field

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 4 Matches )

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Australia, 2022 On Oct 30

NED
91/9 (20.0 ov)

PAK
95/4 (13.5 ov)

Pakistan beat Netherlands by 6 wickets

Pakistan in Netherlands, 3 ODI Series, 2022 On Aug 21

NED
197 (49.2 ov)

PAK
206 (49.4 ov)

Pakistan beat Netherlands by 9 runs

Pakistan in Netherlands, 3 ODI Series, 2022 On Aug 18

NED
186 (44.1 ov)

PAK
191/3 (33.4 ov)

Pakistan beat Netherlands by 7 wickets

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Umpire
Adrian Holdstock (SA), Chris Brown (NZ) and Rod Tucker (AUS)

Referee
Jeff Crowe (NZ)

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WATCH: Babar, Babar chants erupt in Hyderabad stadium, Pakistan captain's reaction goes viral

Watch: Babar Azam slaps Haris Rauf in live ODI World Cup match between Pakistan and Netherlands; fans react as video goes viral

Watch: Haris Rauf and Paul van Meekeren indulge in heated on-field verbal fight before Pakistan pacer has the last laugh; video goes viral

Did Pakistan fielder toy with boundary cushion during ODI World Cup match against Netherlands? Check details and MCC's law

Netherlands all-rounder Bas de Leede creates colossal ODI record with half-century and four-fer against Pakistan

Injured by Haris Rauf's short ball in T20 World Cup 2022, Bas de Leede gives a wink after smoking six off bouncer

Babar’s Pakistan struggles against determined Bas de Leede but starts World Cup campaign with comprehensive 81-run win

Like father, like son: Bas de Leede repeats Tim's World Cup 2003 feat with four-wicket haul against Pakistan

After bashing part-time Aussie spinners in warm-up game, Babar Azam falls into South Africa-born Dutch spinner's trap

PAK vs NED: Netherlands put Babar Azam's brigade to bat first, know playing XIs of both the sides

Pakistan vs Netherlands Match Stats

Match 2, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

WATCH: Babar, Babar chants erupt in Hyderabad stadium, Pakistan captain's reaction goes viral

Match Details

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023

Fri 6 October, 14:00:00 IST

Netherlands, who chose to field

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 4 Matches )

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, Australia, 2022 On Oct 30

NED91/9 (20.0 ov)

PAK95/4 (13.5 ov)

Pakistan beat Netherlands by 6 wickets

Pakistan in Netherlands, 3 ODI Series, 2022 On Aug 21

NED197 (49.2 ov)

PAK206 (49.4 ov)

Pakistan beat Netherlands by 9 runs

Pakistan in Netherlands, 3 ODI Series, 2022 On Aug 18

NED186 (44.1 ov)

PAK191/3 (33.4 ov)

Pakistan beat Netherlands by 7 wickets

Umpires

UmpireAdrian Holdstock (SA), Chris Brown (NZ) and Rod Tucker (AUS)

RefereeJeff Crowe (NZ)

News updates

WATCH: Babar, Babar chants erupt in Hyderabad stadium, Pakistan captain's reaction goes viral

Watch: Babar Azam slaps Haris Rauf in live ODI World Cup match between Pakistan and Netherlands; fans react as video goes viral

Watch: Haris Rauf and Paul van Meekeren indulge in heated on-field verbal fight before Pakistan pacer has the last laugh; video goes viral

Did Pakistan fielder toy with boundary cushion during ODI World Cup match against Netherlands? Check details and MCC's law

Netherlands all-rounder Bas de Leede creates colossal ODI record with half-century and four-fer against Pakistan

Injured by Haris Rauf's short ball in T20 World Cup 2022, Bas de Leede gives a wink after smoking six off bouncer

Babar’s Pakistan struggles against determined Bas de Leede but starts World Cup campaign with comprehensive 81-run win

Like father, like son: Bas de Leede repeats Tim's World Cup 2003 feat with four-wicket haul against Pakistan

After bashing part-time Aussie spinners in warm-up game, Babar Azam falls into South Africa-born Dutch spinner's trap

PAK vs NED: Netherlands put Babar Azam's brigade to bat first, know playing XIs of both the sides

NED
91/9 (20.0 ov)

PAK
95/4 (13.5 ov)

NED
197 (49.2 ov)

PAK
206 (49.4 ov)

NED
186 (44.1 ov)

PAK
191/3 (33.4 ov)

Umpire
Adrian Holdstock (SA), Chris Brown (NZ) and Rod Tucker (AUS)

Referee
Jeff Crowe (NZ)