In the first match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, the Netherlands started strong, but Pakistan’s spin bowlers turned the game around. The Dutch team aimed for a total of over 170 runs, which would have given Pakistan’s batters a tough challenge. However, they fell short, getting all out for 147 runs in 19.5 overs.
Scott Edwards led the scoring for the Netherlands with 37 runs off 29 balls, including 3 fours and 1 six.
Bas de Leede contributed 30 runs from 25 balls, hitting 4 boundaries.
Michael Levitt performed well as an opener, scoring 25 runs in just 15 balls, with 3 fours and 1 six.
Colin Ackermann added 20 runs off 14 balls, featuring 4 fours, but couldn’t convert his solid start into a bigger score.
As Pakistan tightened their grip, the Dutch batsmen struggled to make significant runs.
Mohammad Nawaz, Abrar Ahmed, and Saim Ayub each took two wickets, while fast bowler Salman Mirza claimed three wickets. Shaheen Shah Afridi also contributed with one wicket.
