Pakistan Wins T20 World Cup Match Against Netherlands by 3 Wickets

Pakistan defeated the Netherlands by three wickets in the opening match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, held at Colombo’s Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground on Saturday.

Chasing a target of 148 runs, Pakistan battled throughout the innings and managed to reach the required total in the final over, clinching a hard-fought victory.

The win sets a positive tone for Pakistan as they kick off their T20 World Cup campaign, while the Netherlands will look to bounce back in their upcoming fixtures.

“Chasing a target of 148, Pakistan reached the total in the final over to secure a hard-fought victory.”