Over 1: Shaheen Afridi opens the attack; concedes 9 runs

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Ace pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi was hit for a four off the first ball, which was slightly angling down the leg side.

He recovered quickly, following up with two excellent deliveries.

The fourth delivery went for a quick single as the Netherlands look to keep the scoreboard ticking.

The fifth delivery went for a four on the leg side again, following by a peach of a delivery to end the over at 9 runs.

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