Watch: Babar Azam makes a huge blunder, confuses Netherlands for Scotland after the 3-0 series win

Pakistan marginally avoided a defeat from the Netherlands in the third ODI of the series on Sunday. The Netherlands came dangerously close to recording their most memorable ODI victory since defeating Bangladesh in 2010. However, they fell short by nine runs as Pakistan completed a thrilling 3-0 ODI series whitewash in Rotterdam.

Naseem Shah was the standout with the ball, picking a brilliant five-wicket haul that made things difficult for the hosts and made a modest target of 207 appear large. But it was captain Babar Azam’s post-match reference to the Netherlands team as “Scotland” that went viral moments after the win.

After the game, Babar was asked about Pakistan’s batting and the opportunity for some to put their skills to the test in the series finale. The Pakistan captain acknowledged the difficult batting conditions by praising the bowlers. Babar then concluded by referring to the Netherlands as “Scotland”.

“We tried our bench strength. Early on the ball wasn’t coming on well. We were short in the first innings. But credit to the Scotland bowlers who bowled very well,” he said

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“We are happy as a team. All credit to boys. They bowled very well in the second innings. He’s (Naseem) bowling very well with the new ball and in the death overs. Wasim also bowling well. And Dahani,” Babar earlier said in the video.

Pakistan will now travel to the UAE for the upcoming Asia Cup 2022 tournament, where they will face arch-rivals India at the Dubai International Stadium, the same venue where Pakistan recorded a historic 10-wicket win over the Men in Blue in the 2021 T20 World Cup tie last October.

Due to a knee injury, Pakistan will be without Shaheen Afridi this time. The star pacer, who took three crucial wickets in the win over India, has been ruled out of the tournament and will also miss the T20I series against England.