Pakistan and Netherlands has been face to face in 1996, 2003 World Cup and Champions Trophy 2002. Since then, this is the first bilateral ODI series to be played between the two teams.
PCB Director Zakir Khan expressed his gratitude to the Netherlands Cricket Board for their cooperation in rescheduling the series, saying that it will prove to be of great benefit to both the teams in view of the development of cricket in the Netherlands and the 2023 World Cup.
Zakir Khan said: “We are pleased that with the support of the Koninklijke Nederlandse Cricket Bond (KNCB), we have been able to reschedule the series, which is important to the growth and development of cricket in Netherlands as well as to the two teams’ chances of progressing directly to the 2023 World Cup.
“Our men’s national cricket team had an excellent 2021-22 season and I am confident they will build on the momentum to entertain expat Pakistanis and the Dutch spectators with good cricket. This series will also help KNCB attract new and young audiences towards the game.”
Series schedule:
16 Aug – 1st ODI; VOC Cricket Ground, Rotterdam
18 Aug – 2nd ODI; VOC Cricket Ground, Rotterdam
21 Aug – 3rd ODI; VOC Cricket Ground, Rotterdam
Last month, New Zealand hosted a three match ODI series against the Netherlands. It is a great opportunity for an associate nation to play some quality sides and gain the experience of playing high-level competitive cricket.
The throughout experience will certainly help the Netherlands to prepare for the World Cup. Furthermore, in May-June, the West Indies will tour Netherlands and after then, it will England touring the Netherlands. Their 2022 season is quite interesting one and will definitely make the team more active in international arena.