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Netherlands Loses Pakistan T20 Clash: 'We Lost It', Says Pacer
7 Feb
Summary
- Netherlands bowler blames poor execution for loss, not Pakistan's skill.
- A dropped catch in the 19th over proved to be the crucial game-changer.
- Despite the loss, the team is proud of its fighting spirit and performance.
Netherlands bowler Paul van Meekeren asserted that the team's T20 World Cup defeat to Pakistan on Saturday was self-inflicted, stemming from poor execution in the final overs. Pakistan, chasing 148, appeared to be in trouble at 114 for 7 in the 17th over. However, Faheem Ashraf, dropped on seven, smashed an unbeaten 29 off 11 balls to secure a Pakistan victory with a boundary in the last over.
Van Meekeren highlighted the dropped catch of Ashraf as the decisive moment, stating it allowed Pakistan to gain momentum. He expressed pride in the team's overall effort and fighting spirit, despite falling short with the bat. He acknowledged that while Pakistan held their nerve, the Netherlands should have won the game, particularly after building a strong position in the middle overs.
The Dutch team intends to take heart from their performance against Pakistan for their upcoming match against Namibia. Van Meekeren conveyed that the disappointment is significant, but the team supports its players and aims to turn their performance around in the next fixture.
