Netherlands vs Pakistan, 1st Match, Group A at Colombo, T20 World Cup, Feb 07 2026 - Cricket Photos

RESULT
1st Match, Group A, Colombo (SSC), February 07, 2026, ICC Men's T20 World Cup
(19.3/20 ov, T:148) 148/7

Pakistan won by 3 wickets (with 3 balls remaining)

faheem-ashraf
Player Of The Match
29* (11)
saim-ayub
Cricinfo's MVP
68.5 ptsImpact List
Faheem Ashraf is greeted by Salman Agha after the win, Netherlands vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup, Colombo, February 7, 2026
Faheem Ashraf is greeted by Salman Agha after the winAssociated Press
Kyle Klein sent back Mohammad Nawaz, Netherlands vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup, Colombo, February 7, 2026
Kyle Klein sent back Mohammad NawazGetty Images
Paul van Meekeren struck twice in three balls, Netherlands vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup, Colombo, February 7, 2026
Paul van Meekeren struck twice in three ballsGetty Images
Sahibzada Farhan powers the ball away, Netherlands vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup, Colombo, February 7, 2026
Sahibzada Farhan powers the ball awayGetty Images
Abrar Ahmed celebrates with Babar Azam, Netherlands vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup, Colombo, February 7, 2026
Abrar Ahmed celebrates with Babar AzamAFP/Getty Images
Scott Edwards gets down to play a sweep, Netherlands vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup, Colombo, February 7, 2026
Scott Edwards gets down to play a sweepGetty Images
Colin Ackermann loses his stumps to Abrar Ahmed, Netherlands vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup, Colombo, February 7, 2026
Colin Ackermann loses his stumps to Abrar AhmedGetty Images
Pakistan celebrate after Salman Mirza picked up the first wicket, Netherlands vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup, Colombo, February 7, 2026
Pakistan celebrate after Salman Mirza picked up the first wicketAFP/Getty Images
That's how the World Cup trophy arrive at the opening venue, Netherlands vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup, Colombo, February 7, 2026
That's how the World Cup trophy arrive at the opening venueAFP/Getty Images
Faheem Ashraf took Pakistan over the line, Netherlands vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup, Colombo, February 7, 2026
Faheem Ashraf took Pakistan over the lineGetty Images
Roelof van der Merwe celebrates in typical style after sending back Babar Azam, Netherlands vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup, Colombo, February 7, 2026
Roelof van der Merwe celebrates in typical style after sending back Babar AzamAFP/Getty Images
Sahibzada Farhan flew out of the blocks, Netherlands vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup, Colombo, February 7, 2026
Sahibzada Farhan flew out of the blocksAFP/Getty Images
Aryan Dutt sent back Saim Ayub, Netherlands vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup, Colombo, February 7, 2026
Aryan Dutt sent back Saim AyubGetty Images
Mohammad Nawaz celebrates after sending back Bas de Leede, Netherlands vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup, Colombo, February 7, 2026
Mohammad Nawaz celebrates after sending back Bas de LeedeAFP/Getty Images
Bas de Leede powers the ball away, Netherlands vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup, Colombo, February 7, 2026
Bas de Leede powers the ball awayGetty Images
Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi combined to take a stunning catch to dismiss Michael Levitt, Netherlands vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup, Colombo, February 7, 2026
Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi combined to take a stunning catch to dismiss Michael LevittGetty Images
Michael Levitt got off to a quick start, Netherlands vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup, Colombo, February 7, 2026
Michael Levitt got off to a quick startGetty Images