The T20 World Cup 2026 is set to begin, and the cricketing landscape is experiencing significant tension and drama. Jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, the tournament starts on February 7. However, discussions are not just about the matches; social media and diplomatic issues are also making headlines.
A viral post by Iceland Cricket points out a challenging situation for Pakistan in their opening match against the Netherlands.
Why Pakistan Could Be the First Team Out of T20 World Cup 2026
Iceland Cricket highlighted on X (formerly Twitter) that if Pakistan were to lose to the Netherlands in their opening game on February 7, they would record the fastest exit in World Cup history.
“If Pakistan loses to the Dutch, it would be the first time a team is knocked out in the tournament’s first three hours.”
This remark underscores the tough competition in Group A. With reports indicating that Pakistan might boycott their match against India on February 15, losing to the Netherlands would leave them with little chance of advancing to the Super 8s. They would be effectively ‘virtually eliminated’ after just one T20 match.
