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Pakistan tour of Netherlands 2022

<p>Netherlands put on a spirited performance against Pakistan in the third ODI but the latter's experience came to their rescue as Babar Azam's men avoided a major scare on August 21 (Sunday) and completed a 3-0 clean sweep by pocketing the final game of the series by nine runs.

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Pakistan avoid major scare against minnows Netherlands, sweep series 3-0

<p>Pakistan’s bowlers were tested in the first ODI by hosts Netherlands as they managed a narrow 16-run win while defending the total of 314.

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After 1st ODI scare, Pakistan romp over minnows Netherlands with 7-wicket win despite openers’ failure

<p>Pakistan have gone to Netherlands for a three-match ODI series.

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'There was no need to play a shot like that': Shahid Afridi questions Babar Azam's shot selection against Netherlands

<p>A near full-strength Pakistan ODI team barely managed to avoid a close call against 15th ranked team in the format, Netherlands.

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15th-ranked Netherlands give Pakistan major scare before Asia Cup 2022, nearly pull off run chase of 315

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