ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Points Table, Most Runs, Most Wickets after Match 2, PAK vs NED

Pakistan defeated Netherlands in their ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 opener by 81 runs.

In the second game of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Pakistan faced off against Netherlands in a thrilling encounter at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad on October 6th . Pakistan posted a total of 286 runs in their innings, Pakistan did loose quick wickets in succession and Netherland bowlers put pressure on Pakistan batters. Thanks to valuable partnership from Mohammed Rizwan (68) and Saud Shakeel (68), Pakistan skipper Babar Azam had a bad day as he went early.

Netherlands faced the tough task of chasing down 287 runs to win. However, Pakistani bowlers were in fine form. Haris Rauf and Hasan Ali put on a remarkable bowling display, picking up three and two wickets each. They bowled with precision and dismantled Netherlands' batting line-up. Netherlands ended with a score of 205 loosing all their wickets.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Points Table:

With second match of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 being won by Pakistan, New Zealand are still on top of the table with 2 points with a net-run rate of +2.149 after their victory over England in the tournament opener. Pakistan are on the second position after today's game and secure two points with a NRR of +1.620. England and Netherlands find themselves at the bottom of the table with an NRR of -2.149 and -1.620. England and Netherlands have both lost their first game of the World Cup and would be looking to make an impact in the coming games.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Most Runs

After the second match of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, the list of top runs-scorer has some new additions. Leading the chart is still New Zealand's Devon Conway, who scored a brilliant unbeaten century and ended with 152 runs. Next in line is another New Zealand player, Rachin Ravindra, with also scoring a century in World Cup debut and scored 123 runs.

England's Joe Root is third with a score of 77 runs. After second match Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan added his name to the list, he was the one who took Pakistan to a decent total and is fourth with 68 runs. Fifth is another Pakistan player Saud Shakeel who also scored 68 runs and made a strong partnership with Pakistan wicket-keeper to take the team to a total of 286.

Top 5 Leading run-scorers in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

1. Devon Conwoy (New Zealand) - 152 Runs 

2. Rachin Ravindra (New Zealand) - 123 Runs 

3. Joe Root (England) - 77 Runs

4. Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan) - 68 Runs

5. Saud Shakeel (Pakistan) - 68 Runs

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Most Wickets

Bas de Leede from Netherlands had a phenomenal day with the ball as he took 4 wickets by conceding 62 runs in his nine overs with an economy of 6.9. Pakistan's Haris Rauf is second on the list, he had a good day with the ball and picked up 3 wickets in Pakistan's World Cup opener against Netherlands name with figures of 3/43. New Zealand's Matt Henry is third on the list with three wickets.

His bowling figures were 3/48 in the first match. Fourth spot is secured by Netherland's Colin Ackermann, who took 2 wickets, with bowling figures of 2/39 with an economy of 4.87. Hasan Ali also from Pakistan is fifth on the list with two wickets under his name, he also contributed well in Pakistan's first victory of the tournament.

Top 5 leading Wicket-takers in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

1. Bas de Leede (Netherlands) - 4 Wickets

2. Haris Rauf (Pakistan) - 3 Wickets

3. Matt Henry (New Zealand) - 3 Wickets

4. Colin Ackermann (Netherlands) - 2 Wickets 

5. Hasan Ali (Pakistan) - 2 Wickets