Pakistan beat the Netherlands by 81 runs to launch their World Cup campaign with a workmanlike victory at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
With The Cricket World Cup just around the corner, we profile some of the players that could set the tournament alight.
The best teams in the 50-over game are set to descend on India for the Cricket World Cup, with each side looking to wrestle the trophy away from reigning champions England, who won the competition on their own turf back in 2019.
Playmakers Babar Azam and Ben Stokes have been recognised by the ICC for their efforts in the 2022 season.
England's Harry Brook has been named as the International Cricket Council's (ICC's) men's player of the month following his outstanding Test series in Pakistan.
Pakistan cricket boss Ramiz Raja has reportedly been sacked following Pakistan's 3-0 series loss against England.