The both teams are quite excited for today’s clash of the ongoing mega event at Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium.

Mohammad Nabi claimed the last wicket, Paul van Meekeren lbw for 4 to give Nabi 3 for 28 while Sybrand Engelbrecht top scored with 58 and Max O’Dowd contributed 42 but no other player passed 29 for Netherlands, who had four players run out.

The Afghan squad's exhilarating chase was orchestrated through outstanding batting performances in a must-win match against Pakistan.

The national team skipper regrets over missing the catch of David Warner, saying that it would have been a game changer.

Pakistan seemed to be in the game until the 39th over of the chase before Iftikhar Ahmed’s dismissal saw the team’s last five wickets fall for 36 runs as they were eventually bundled out for 305 in 45.3 overs.

His second century in as many games lifted South Africa to 311, and Australia barely got going in the chase

The players from both teams are brimming with excitement as they take to the field in Lucknow for today's pivotal clash.

Rizwan stayed unbeaten, scoring a brilliant 131 runs, marking Pakistan's second-highest individual score in a World Cup, surpassing Ramiz Raja's 119 against New Zealand in 1992.

The match saw a flurry of boundaries and sixes, with Sri Lankan bowlers struggling against the relentless onslaught from South Africa's powerhouse batting lineup, which went on to set multiple records during the contest.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) says the mega tournament, spanning 46 days, will feature matches at 10 different venues.