Pakistan boost WC qualification hopes after Netherlands series victory

Pakistan won by 3-0 against Netherlands [PC: Twitter]

Despite giving Pakistan a good run for their money, the Netherlands lost the third ODI by a narrow nine-run margin in Rotterdam yesterday. However, this thrilling victory provided the Men in Green with ten crucial ODI Super League points, placing them in the second spot alongside Bangladesh and boosting their hopes for direct qualification into the World Cup next year. 

Similarly, New Zealand obtained a thumping five-wicket win over the West Indies in the series decider. This emphatic victory gained the Kiwis ten vital ODI Super League points, promoting them to the fourth spot in the standings. 

NZ have boosted their WC qualification chances [PC: Twitter]

On the other hand, the recent series defeat saw the West Indies fall to the seventh spot in the points table, jolting their hopes for a direct World Cup qualification to a large extent. 

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