Pakistan vs Netherlands ICC World Cup 1st Match – Match Result

Updated：Pakistan won by 3 wickets (with 3 balls remaining).

Pakistan began their T20 World Cup with a chaotic, nerve-shredding victory that perfectly captured their unpredictable nature. What looked like a comfortable chase against the Netherlands unraveled rapidly as wickets fell in clusters, turning control into panic within a few overs. The Netherlands sensed history, executed their plans smartly, and pushed Pakistan to the edge in the final stages. In the end, Pakistan crossed the line in the last over, but only after surviving moments that could easily have sent them crashing out on opening night.

A vital cameo from Faheem Ashraf carries Pakistan to victory in the #T20WorldCup opener 💪

📝: https://t.co/MB0N9eUpvK pic.twitter.com/bDjr74RC0a

— ICC (@ICC) February 7, 2026

With Pakistan spiralling, Faheem Ashraf became the calm centre of the storm. A dropped catch gave him a lifeline, and he immediately punished the mistake with clean, fearless hitting under extreme pressure. His late boundaries flipped the match in seconds and broke Dutch resistance. Composed, brave, and decisive, Faheem carried Pakistan through their collapse and delivered a match-winning knock that set the tone for their World Cup campaign.

Faheem Ashraf’s sensational cameo guides Pakistan to a win in the #T20WorldCup 2026 opener 👊

He wins the @aramco POTM award 🥇 pic.twitter.com/BeTMbzOgJk

— ICC (@ICC) February 7, 2026

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